Lawrence Group proudly announces the opening of its new office in the iconic Rivergate Tower in Tampa, FL.
Often referred to as the “Beer Can Building” due to its unique cylindrical shape, Rivergate Tower at 400 N Ashley Dr. has been a prominent feature of the city skyline since 1986. Known for its modern architectural style, the building offers an inspiring environment for Lawrence Group’s Tampa team to collaborate, innovate and push the boundaries of design.
“As we make this space our own, we’re eager to embrace the building’s rich history, while continuing to shape the future of design in Tampa and central Florida,” said Lawrence Group Managing Principal of Florida Operations Ray Wong, AIA, MBA, EDAC, LEED GA. “Our new space is designed to support collaboration, innovation, and efficiency, embodying not just our organization’s ideals, but also our commitment to our clients and our promise to deliver exceptional design solutions across the markets we service.”
Founded in St. Louis, MO in 1983, Lawrence Group expanded its business to the East Coast in 1996 with the opening of its New York City office; followed by a new office in Austin, TX in 1999 and its first Florida office in 2022. The firm is currently designing a 120-bed replacement hospital and medical office building for Health First on Merritt Island. The new $410 million hospital will replace Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach when it opens in 2027.
A nationally recognized firm, Lawrence Group is ranked a Top 300 Architecture Firm by Architectural Record, a Top 500 Design Firm by Engineering News Record, a Top 40 Healthcare Giant and a Top 100 Hospitality Giant by Interior Design Magazine, and a Top Multi-Housing Architect by Multi-Family News, among numerous other accolades.
In addition to healthcare, the Tampa office is also active in higher education, student housing and senior living design. Lawrence Group’s expertise spans a complete array of services, including architecture, interior design, master planning, furniture procurement, graphic design and landscape architecture. Clients also benefit from the firm’s affiliated companies, Integrate Construction Partners and New + Found Development. Through design-build and integrated service delivery models, the firm is able to solve clients’ most complex real estate challenges.
“With a targeted marketing and business development plan in place for our Tampa office, Lawrence Group has assembled a talented team of passionate and energetic design professionals who are poised to support the firm’s expansion and growing list of clients in central Florida,” said Lawrence Group Chief Operating Officer Tim Rowbottom. “I couldn’t be more excited about this milestone accomplishment for Lawrence Group and for the opportunity to partner with communities on projects where we live, work and play.”
