Lawrence (Larry) founded Lawrence Rugg Architecture in 2009 with the goal of providing a diversified practice that seamlessly integrates outstanding architectural design with excellent customer service. Having worked for large architectural firms for many years, Larry wanted to combine his considerable experience leading projects of all sizes with his creative ability, social skills, and attention to detail. Leading a small practice allows him to personally oversee the firm’s projects and develop meaningful personal connections with clients, contractors, real estate brokers, and other project partners.

Larry enjoys working on a balanced mix of residential and commercial projects, favoring neither one over the other, but focusing equally on both. Drawing on his knowledge of large commercial projects allows him to design and manage commercial projects of all sizes with skill; and implementing robust three-dimensional computer drawing software on all projects gives the firm the ability to produce a high-end commercial product at a competitive cost for the firm’s customers. At the same time, he has designed over 60 residential projects and derives personal satisfaction from the intimate and personal nature of them; and the same computer software allows for three-dimensional visualization abilities that are offered by few of his residential competitors.

Neil has over 20 years of experience in design and project management creating award-winning, memorable and pragmatic architectural solutions. As project lead, Neil has completed projects in a variety of building types including workplace, residential, higher education, K-12 schools, and health care. His approach to every project embraces the idea that design is a continuous process, informed by opportunities and challenges as the project evolves from early concepts through documentation, cost modeling, and finally construction. This commitment demands close collaboration with clients and the project team to not only improve the end product, but to streamline planning and project delivery.

Neil has extensive experience on complex projects that have benefited from innovative project delivery methods that emphasize intensive collaboration, continuous planning, and measuring progress in real-time to improve efficiency. As he continues to apply these concepts to his projects, his guiding principle is to communicate responsively while always keeping value in the forefront for all aspects of the work.