About Us

defined by detail

APIS is an outdoor lighting firm focused on high-end residential projects— where lighting is expected to be resolved as part of the architecture and landscape, not added later.

Our work is defined by precision, cohesion, and full responsibility across every phase of the system.

our approach

Nothing is treated as an addition.

Lighting is often treated as an afterthought.

At APIS, it is approached as an integral part of the project – considered early, carried through installation, refined at night, and maintained over time.

Each phase is handled as part of a single, continuous system.

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What makes us different

A higher standard at every stage.

With over 20 years of experience and more than $50M in completed outdoor lighting work, APIS brings a depth of knowledge shaped through execution at scale.

The work spans custom residential properties, collaborating with architects, landscape architects, and builders on projects where design integrity is paramount.

“We believe that doing excellent work for others is itself an act of service. The property we leave behind should reflect that  in every fixture, every cable run, every aimed beam.”

Kyle McKelvy · Founder

I

Depth of Experience

Two decades of work across complex, high-end residential projects.

 

II

Design-Level Collaboration

Working alongside architects and design teams where integration is critical.

III

Precision In Execution

Every phase – design, installation, focusing, and maintenance, is handled with intent and control.

Experience

The record speaks for itself.

With over 20 years of experience and more than $50M in completed outdoor lighting work, APIS brings a depth of knowledge shaped through execution at scale.

The work spans custom residential properties, collaborating with architects, landscape architects, and builders on projects where design integrity is paramount.

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Where we work

Selective Markets. Exceptional Properties.

Working across Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, and Gilbert as well as the Pacific Northwest, APIS focuses on high-end residential environments where lighting must perform at the same level as the design.

Collaboration

We collaborate with leading architects, landscape designers, and luxury home builders on projects where lighting must align with a broader design vision.

Our role is to ensure that alignment is carried through without compromise.

Evolution

APIS Collective represents the continued evolution of this work.

With established presence in the Pacific Northwest and expansion into Arizona, the focus remains consistent —delivering lighting systems that are fully considered and precisely executed.

THE TEAM

Kyle McKelvy

co-founder • lead designer

Over two decades of experience in outdoor lighting, with more than $50M in completed work across high-end residential properties.

Now leading APIS Collective, focused on delivering lighting systems that are fully considered, precisely executed, and maintained over time.

Leah McKelvy

co-founder • CFO

Overseeing financial structure and operational continuity across all projects, ensuring long-term consistency and accountability.

work with us

Ready to work with a team that takes it personally?

Every Apis project starts with a site walk and a conversation. No pressure, no obligation — just an honest look at your property and a clear picture of what’s possible.

Serving Scottsdale · Paradise Valley · Phoenix · Mesa · Gilbert · Chandler · Queen Creek · and nationally by project scope.