Business Details
30 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architecture & Design Solutions in Winter Park
Founded in 1996, ACi Architects has spent nearly three decades shaping places that enhance quality of life through inspired design, sustainable strategies, and meaningful community engagement. Our approach blends architecture, planning, and innovation to create environments that foster economic growth, cultural connection, and long-term resilience. From small-scale neighborhood projects to urban mixed-use developments, our award-winning work reflects a deep commitment to people, place, and purpose. We focus on building meaningful relationships, understanding client visions, and translating them into tangible, lasting results. Our team leverages expertise to craft spaces that meet both functional and aesthetic needs, enhancing the human experience at every turn.We operate as a true consulting partner, building idea-driven strategies around unique visions, constraints, and goals. Our curated network of seasoned experts brings the right skills at the right time, from trade area analysis to cost modeling. We help uncover unseen barriers, quantify potential, and build smarter solutions tailored to each opportunity. Our structured yet flexible five-step process ensures sustainable, high-impact results, balancing innovation with strategy from concept to completion. With nearly three decades of experience, we transform ideas into lasting environments that reflect shared values and deliver long-term value.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Community Design
Development Management
Technology/Industrial Projects
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in human-centered architectural design.
- Our P4 process drives resilient, high-performing public-private partnerships.
- We integrate LEED-certified strategies for sustainable, future-ready facilities.
- Our five-step framework ensures precision from concept to construction.
- We specialize in complex projects requiring regulatory compliance and operational flow.
What people say
Award-winning designs
Transformed our community
Sustainable and functional
Expertise in complex projects
Strong community engagement
Services
Architecture
We create environments that balance experience, performance, and long-term value. Our architecture maximizes investment, enhances user experience, and unlocks value through strategic design. We specialize in civic spaces, mixed-use developments, and transit-oriented projects requiring complex problem-solving and regulatory compliance.
Interior Design
Our interior design integrates seamlessly with architectural vision, focusing on material, light, and flow. We craft interiors that reflect purpose and elevate daily life, ensuring safety, functionality, and aesthetic cohesion for commercial and residential spaces.
Community Design
We lead inclusive design processes that transform local insights into visionary solutions. Through community dialogue, we create parks, civic centers, and cultural venues that honor identity, inspire connection, and drive long-term value for municipalities.
Development Management
Our phased management approach ensures precision from concept to construction. We coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, streamline approvals, and manage workflows to avoid delays, ensuring projects meet budget, schedule, and quality standards.
Technology/Industrial Projects
We design high-performance facilities for pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and tech sectors. Our solutions prioritize operational flow, regulatory compliance, and adaptability, integrating advanced systems like LEED-certified strategies and smart building technologies.
People
Lou Kennedy
CEO
CEO of Nephron Pharmaceuticals, praised ACi Architects for designing sustainable, functional facilities that support growth and innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Questions
What services does ACi Architects offer?
We provide architecture, interior design, community planning, development management, and specialized industrial project design.
Which industries do you specialize in?
We focus on civic, higher education, hospitality, mixed-use developments, and technology/industrial sectors.
How does ACi approach sustainability?
We integrate LEED-certified strategies, energy-efficient systems, and future-ready designs to ensure environmental responsibility.
What areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide with headquarters in Winter Park, Florida, serving clients in Florida and beyond.
Can you describe your design process?
Our five-step framework includes client alignment, strategy creation, entitlement documents, contract documents, and construction oversight.
