Our team brings more than two decades of experience from large architectural firms.

We bring the experience, discipline, and client-focused approach needed to deliver real value.

FIKA Architects is a commercial architecture firm built around practical design, clear communication, and long-term value. We help clients move from early ideas to completed spaces with thoughtful planning, responsive guidance, and a process designed to reduce confusion along the way.

With experience shaped by decades in larger architectural firms, our team understands the importance of balancing design quality with budget, timeline, constructability, and real-world use. As construction costs continue to rise, we believe transparency, flexibility, and communication are essential to every successful project.

“Our approach is intentionally lean and hands-on. Each project receives direct attention, a reliable point of contact, and a team focused on creating spaces that are functional, feasible, responsible, and designed around the people who will use them.” – David Murphy

Our Team

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David Murphy

AIA, NCARB

Biography

David Murphy is the Founder and Principal Architect of Fika Architects, bringing more than 18 years of experience designing projects across the United States and internationally. His portfolio includes industrial, manufacturing, aviation, commercial, educational, hospitality, mixed-use, and workplace environments, with work completed in more than a dozen countries.

David founded Fika Architects with a simple philosophy: provide the technical expertise and capabilities of a large firm while delivering the responsiveness, relationships, and personalized service of a small practice. He believes successful projects come from listening first, collaborating openly, and designing solutions that are not only beautiful, but practical, efficient, and buildable.

With a strong technical foundation, David is recognized for solving complex design and construction challenges. He has extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams, coordinating Building Information Modeling (BIM), and navigating projects from early planning through construction. Whether working with developers, municipalities, school districts, manufacturers, or contractors, he is committed to delivering clear communication, thoughtful design, and dependable execution.

David also utilizes advanced 3D visualization and rendering technology to help clients fully understand their projects before construction begins, leading to better decisions, fewer surprises, and more successful outcomes.

As Principal Architect, David remains actively involved in every project, ensuring each client receives the attention, technical expertise, and collaborative partnership that have become the foundation of Fika Architects.

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Doug Necci

AIA

Biography

Mr. Necci has served as an Architectural (Facade) Consultant for Novi, Michigan for approximately 20 years. In that capacity, he played a key role in the initial development of Noviʻs ordinance as well as provided reviews of all development projects during that period. Such projects including but not limited to, retail centers, shopping malls, office buildings, industrial, multiple and single-family residential, office/research, exposition center, hospital, commercial, restaurants, and other building types. Mr. Necci is ACT 54 certified and is qualified to perform reviews of residential and commercial buildings for compliance with the Michigan Building Code.
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Craig Necci

Assoc. AIA

Biography

Craig brings nearly 18 years of professional experience and excels in both the design and technical aspects of architecture. His experience spans a variety of project typologies including retail, educational, interiors and commercial work. Craig is passionate about the transformative power of design by using it as a tool to effect positive change and generate new ideas. His experience is enriched by working closely with clients to cultivate their vision and to then translate those ambitions into functional, beautiful, well-crafted solutions.
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Katy Rupp

Assoc. AIA

Biography

Over the course of a 19-year career in architecture, Katy has honed her ability to relate with clients, understand their goals, and collaborate on solutions that yield high-performing spaces completed on time and within budget. In a field where communication and interaction are crucial to a successful project, Katy excels. Throughout her career, she has covered all aspects of project delivery, including space planning, zoning and building codes, construction administration, field observation, and building assessment reports. Her experience runs the full gamut of commercial project types, from workplaces, multi-family residential, retail, and education sector projects.

Justin Finkbeiner

Assoc. AIA

Biography

Justin brings 21 years of experience in architectural drawing production, paired with several years of project management expertise. He has worked closely with clients, consultants, and contractors to successfully deliver projects from initial concept through construction. His experience includes high-end commercial and office renovations, where his attention to detail and strong technical knowledge consistently produce high-quality results. Justin is recognized for combining practical, efficient design solutions with thoughtful creativity to create spaces that are both functional and refined.