The city of Jacksonville in Florida has a mix of historic and modern buildings, of which the historical buildings have undeniably stood the test of time during the Great Fire of 1901. The Great Fire burned a significant part of the city, leaving a large number of residents homeless. The post-disaster period led to an onset of a new period that included new development along with new architectural styles. The influential contributor to the development of the city was Architect Henry John Klutho, who inspired the coming generations by introducing the Prairie style of architecture. Therefore the city of Jacksonville has a vast number of Prairie style buildings.
After World War II, the city’ skyline rapidly developed, as it was introduced to modern styles like brutalism, futurism, organicism, etc. The city quickly adapted to new trends in architectural designs and technologies due to the rapid development, especially in the commercial and industrial sector.
Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner.
ALS Architects & Planners
Scope of services: Architecture, Interiors, Master Planning, Heritage Conservation, Renovation/ Remodeling
Types of Built Projects: Corporate, Educational, Institutional, Government
Locations of Built Projects: US, Caribbean
Style of work: Modern, Innovative, Project based
Website: alsarchitects.com/#
The firm is reputed for its quality commercial architectural design and planning services. They have vast experience in envelope restoration and renovation, including historic buildings damaged by moisture and water intrusion.
Architectural Classics
Scope of services: Architecture, Interiors, Renovation/ Remodeling
Types of Built Projects: Residential
Locations of Built Projects: US
Style of work: Traditional, Modern, Luxurious
Website: archclassics.com/
The firm believes that the home building is an art as much as it is a science. They aim to integrate innovative design concepts with the latest home building technologies. Their passion is to design luxury residences that incorporate quality and authenticity.
ASD | SKY
Scope of services: Architecture, Interiors, Landscape
Types of Built Projects: Corporate, Retail, Commercial, Educational, Healthcare, Hospitality, Signage & Wayfinding
Locations of Built Projects: US
Style of work: Modern
Website: asdsky.com/
ASD | SKY are committed to creating an integrated and contextual design that also includes sustainable practices. They work for a wide variety of project types and also provide branding, graphics, signage and environmental services.
Basham & Lucas Design Group
Scope of services: Architecture, Planning, Landscape, Graphic design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sports/Entertainment
Locations of Built Projects: US
Style of work: Traditional, Modern, Theme based
Website: bashamlucasdesigngroup.com/
Basham Lucas specializes in theme development of the resorts, golf clubs, health and wellness facilities, hospitality, and sporting venues. They also provide special services like night lighting, entry sign monuments, unique landscape features, and community signs.
Beautiful Blooms Landscaping
Scope of services: Landscape design and Lighting
Types of Built Projects: Landscape projects
Locations of Built Projects: Jacksonville and surrounding areas
Style of work: Innovative, Project based
Website: beautifulbloomslandscaping.com/
Beautiful Blooms is founded by Dan Sekula, who offers services like designing and building and maintenance. Their designs innovative, project-based and theme-based.
Blake/ Neal & Zona Architecture
Scope of services: Architecture, Interiors, Planning
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Retail, Hospitality, Religious, Office, Mixed use, Restaurant
Locations of Built Projects: US
Style of work: Traditional, Modern, Innovative
Website: zona-associates.com/
The firm believes that good architecture manifests itself into a very special building that becomes one with its site and surroundings. They approach the design by considering the environmental impact of details like doors, windows, spaces, materials, technologies, and their textures, colors, and performance.
Cascade Outdoor Design
Scope of services: Landscape design
Types of Built Projects: for Residential
Locations of Built Projects: Florida
Style of work: Modern, Innovative
Website: cascadeoutdoordesign.com/
The firm’s design service covers a range of design elements like fire features, pools and spas, outdoor kitchens, water features, etc. The firm provides innovative design solutions balancing the hardscape and the softscape. Their works have been awarded the Best of Houzz designs.
Catlin Design
Scope of services: Interiors
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial
Locations of Built Projects: US
Style of work: Traditional, Modern, Luxurious
Website: catlindesign.com/
Catlin Design is an interior design firm specializing in customized residential construction, corporate interiors, hospitality and healthcare design. Their projects have been featured in various publications like – Better Home Gardens, Southern Living Magazine, Interior Design Magazine, etc.
Chroma Home
Scope of services: Interiors
Types of Built Projects: Residential
Locations of Built Projects: Florida
Style of work: Focuses on colors, Modern, Luxurious
Website: thechromahome.com/
Chroma Home create interior designs that are a balance of colour that promotes comfort, beauty, harmony and healing. Chroma means colour, and hence, the firm believes that it is also a metaphor for giving character bringing an essence.
Cronk Duch Architecture
Scope of services: Architecture, Interiors, Planning
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: US, Caribbean
Style of work: Traditional, Modern, Luxurious
Website: cronkduch.com/
While designing, the firm believes in the philosophy of respecting the history, theory and traditional building art. They design architecture that is created from the classical principles, vernacular traditions. They create designs that respond to the local site qualities and current innovations that reflect the contemporary style.