Saphire + Albarran is a design collaborative established in 1986 by Joseph E. Saphire (originally as Saphire Associates, P.C.) specializing in providing creative solutions to complex design problems with an emphasis in medical technologies, educational and corporate environments. In January of 2007, Edwin Albarran, with the firm for twenty years and advancing the company in the healthcare component of the business, became a partner.

Saphire + Albarran has a proven track record of providing exciting architectural design that is both functional and efficient. We assist our clients in every aspect of their project. Our hands-on approach to the design process includes the full scope of services from feasibility studies to post occupancy interviews.

The firm's partners, Joseph E. Saphire and Edwin Albarran, along with associates draw from a diversity of talents and experience to form a highly qualified staff. This association allows all projects to receive careful and complete attention at all phases of a project.