Dekker Perich Sabatini is Now Dekker
Firm shortens name, expands geographic reach
Dekker Perich Sabatini (also known as DPS) is excited to announce its new name, Dekker: a reflection of the firm’s history and a roadmap for what’s next.
The change is an evolution of the existing brand and includes a new name, logo, and updated graphic elements. It does not reflect a shift in operations or team. The firm is already rolling out updated branding.

“The name Dekker represents a theme of innovation over more than 65 years. But most of all, it represents a commitment to moving our communities forward: championed daily by Dale Dekker and embodied by every member of the team. Our firm is a collective of creatives, entrepreneurs, change agents, thinkers, dreamers, and technical experts. We’re excited to share this new name as we continue creating places and spaces for people," says Chief Financial Officer, Emily Allen.
The firm was founded as Art Dekker Architects in 1959, by the father of current principal Dale Dekker. Eventually becoming Dekker Perich Sabatini, it brought together multiple specialties under one roof to solve increasingly complex architectural challenges. Today, Dale is one of 25 principals at the firm, which has offices in three states. A problem focused, human centered approach has helped establish the firm as a staple in New Mexico’s market with fast-growing footholds in El Paso, TX and Phoenix, AZ.

Dekker brings together more than 200 staff, connecting the knowledge and experience of architects, planners, interior designers, landscape architects, and structural engineers. The firm approaches design as a true partnership, ensuring people’s real needs, sustainability, efficiency, and collaboration are embedded in the process—before the first meeting and beyond the ribbon cutting.
“We continue to celebrate three pillars of our firm’s history: Dale Dekker, Steve Perich, Bill Sabatini—and everyone on our team over the years. The meaningful work we do together is thanks to each and every one of us."
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