Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP

What Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP does

Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP (PRA) is a privately held limited liability partnership providing architectural and interior design services organized around four core offerings — Architectural Design, Construction Administration, Interior Design, and Pre-Project Planning — delivered through 10 specialized studios covering Civic, Corporate, Dental, Education, Healthcare, Hospitality, Multifamily, Religious, Senior Living, and Unbuilt Architecture practice areas. Founded in 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with organizational roots dating to 1890, the firm operates from five offices (Milwaukee WI, Madison WI, Sarasota FL, Austin TX, Waterloo IA), serves clients in 31 U.S. states, and concludes projects nationwide through partnerships with engineering and construction firms. Its customer base skews to institutional and commercial clients: K-12 and higher education districts, healthcare systems, religious congregations, senior living providers, corporations, municipalities, and dental practices.

Revenue is generated through custom, project-based professional services engagements priced by scope and complexity on multi-year contract cadences. The firm uses a studio-based delivery model with vertical specialization, immersive pre-project planning techniques (visioning sessions, puzzle play, collaborative workshops), visualization and rapid prototyping tooling, and evidence-based design grounded in Six Sigma practices. Notable marquee projects include 258,000 sq ft Trinity Woods senior living campus, 111,244 sq ft Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Health & Fitness Center, 1,000-seat Oak Creek High School Performing Arts Center, 1,200+ religious facilities historically, and headquarters work for American Family Insurance and Duluth Trading Company.

In 2024 PRA completed three acquisitions — Align Architecture & Planning (Iowa), NoackLittle Architecture and Interiors (Texas), and Practice Design Group (dental specialist) — rolling them into a unified "One PRA Family" multi-brand platform with retained sub-brands during integration. Leadership is partner-led across studios with a Managing Partner (Scott A. Kramer), CFO (Erin Ankebrant), CIO (Jeff Peter), and 10+ studio leaders/partners. PRA has earned multiple ASID Wisconsin Design Excellence awards (Gold, Silver, Bronze across categories), AIA Florida 2023 People's Choice, and four consecutive Southeast Wisconsin Top Workplace designations (2023-2026). As a privately held LLP with no public financials, revenue, ownership split, and capitalization data are not disclosed.

Name

Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP

Legal name

Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP

Website

https://prarch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP is a privately held, Milwaukee-headquartered architecture and interior design firm founded in 1935, operating across five U.S. offices through 10 specialized studios serving institutional and commercial clients in education, healthcare, corporate, religious, senior living, civic, hospitality, dental, and multifamily sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural and Interior Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Engagement & Participatory Planning (BPAHAKAO)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Interior design services
• Healthcare architecture
• Education facility design
• Religious architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full-service architectural design for civic, corporate, dental, education, healthcare, hospitality, multifamily, religious, and senior living projects. Services include pre-project planning, architectural design, interior design, and construction administration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP (PRA) provides full-service architectural design, interior design, pre-project planning, and construction administration services delivered through ten specialized design studios covering civic, corporate, dental, education, healthcare, hospitality, multifamily, religious, senior living, and unbuilt/conceptual architecture projects for clients nationwide.

Product overview

Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP (PRA) is an architecture and interior design firm offering a comprehensive suite of services organized around four core offerings: Architectural Design, Construction Administration, Interior Design, and Pre-Project Planning. These services are delivered through specialized Design Studios covering 10 distinct practice areas: Civic Design, Corporate Design, Dental Design, Education Design, Healthcare Design, Hospitality Design, Multifamily Design, Religious Design, Senior Living Design, and Unbuilt Architecture. The firm has expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions including Align Architecture & Planning (Waterloo, IA), NoackLittle Architecture and Interiors (Austin, TX), and Practice Design Group (dental design). Projects are executed across five office locations with a collaborative approach using immersive design techniques to engage clients throughout the design process.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Align Architecture & Planning: Architecture and planning firm acquired in 2024, operating as a studio of PRA with plans to fully integrate into the PRA brand.
• NoackLittle Architecture and Interiors
• Practice Design Group

Products and services

• Architectural Design Comprehensive architectural design services including strategic planning, site analysis, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration for various building types across commercial, institutional, and public sector clients.
• Interior Design Fully integrated interior design services working alongside architectural design teams to incorporate client philosophies and design intent throughout all project phases, delivered by dedicated interior design specialists.
• Pre-Project Planning Pre-design services using immersive design techniques to determine project size, cost, and scope through participatory learning methodologies including interviews, visioning sessions, day-in-the-life shadowing, puzzle play, and collaborative workshops.
• Construction Administration Oversight and management of construction projects acting as the eyes and ears of the client, translating design intent from drawings for contractors and scrutinizing completed work throughout the build process.
• Civic Design Studio Architecture and design services for fire and police stations, municipal facilities, county courthouses, public libraries, and community centers focused on public trust, accountability, and community enrichment for government and public-sector clients.
• Corporate Design Studio Corporate workplace planning and design services focused on improving employee experience and contributing to company success through evidence-based workplace strategies for corporate clients and financial institutions.
• Dental Design Studio Specialized architectural and interior design services for dental practices, including equipment and technology integration, financial assessment, and practice optimization for general dentistry, specialty dental practices, and oral surgery.
• Education Design Studio K-12 and higher education architecture and interior design services including school planning, educational design process facilitation, referendum support, and community engagement for learning environments.
• Healthcare Design Studio Healthcare architecture services for hospitals, clinics, medical office buildings, ambulatory surgery centers, cardiac cath labs, and specialty clinics with expertise in functional and service requirements across the continuum of care.
• Hospitality Design Studio Hospitality design services for lodging, food and beverage, travel and tourism, entertainment and recreation facilities, focused on creating memorable and enriching experiences for guests.
• Multifamily Design Studio Multifamily residential architecture services including high-rise and wood-framed structures, focusing on innovative planning, market-differentiating design, and cost-effective solutions for developers and building owners.
• Religious Design Studio Sacred and religious architecture design services for churches, chapels, and faith-based facilities, creating dignified and functional places of worship and community, with a portfolio of 1,200+ religious projects since 1935.
• Senior Living Design Studio Senior living community architecture covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), with expertise in regulatory compliance and evolving care models.
• Unbuilt Architecture Studio Conceptual design projects including design competitions and marketing efforts that explore creativity and innovation, representing unbuilt projects that showcase architectural imagination.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,500 guests accommodated at new school facility for graduation ceremonies
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles9 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Practice Design Group (PDG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Dental design specialist formed in 2002 by Jeff Carter, DDS and Pat Carter, IIDA. PRA and PDG first worked together in 2012, formally merged in 2024 to provide fully integrated dental design solutions nationwide. PDG brings specialized expertise in dental practice facility design.
• Align Architecture & PlanningcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Iowa-based architecture and planning firm with strategic partnership with PRA for over 15 years pursuing and implementing work in Iowa. Brings innovative designs in diverse markets and robust portfolio. Continues operating under Align name during transition period with plans to fully integrate into PRA brand.
• NoackLittle Architecture and InteriorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Austin, Texas architecture firm acquired and brought into One PRA Family. Expands PRA's presence in Texas market and adds expertise in architecture and interior design services.
• Power ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal construction partner for Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Health & Fitness Center project. Collaborated with PRA on this 111,244 sq ft healthcare and wellness facility.
• Henkelman Construction, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church project in Kissimmee, FL.
• Rieker & Associates, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner for St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church project.
• Nexus SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering and design partner for Oak Creek High School Performing Arts & Education Center project, assisting with district-wide study and referendum support.
• Catalyst ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for MRA headquarters renovation and conversion project in Waukesha, WI.
• Willis A. Smith ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for North Port Public Safety Building project in Wellen Park, FL.
• VJS Construction ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for Trinity Woods intergenerational senior living facility in Wauwatosa, WI.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CannonDesign: Integrated architecture, engineering, and design firm with strong healthcare and education practices. Comparable to PRA in studio model, sector mix, and emphasis on evidence-based design; larger in scale.
• SmithGroup: Multi-studio architecture, engineering, and planning firm with deep healthcare, higher education, and workplace practices — closely aligned with PRA's healthcare, corporate, and education studios.
• DLR Group: Multi-studio architecture, engineering, and planning firm with integrated design practices in education, healthcare, and civic markets — overlapping with PRA's studio-based model.
• EwingCole: Architecture firm with specialty healthcare, education, and science practices. Most directly comparable to PRA in healthcare studio focus and project size mix.
• RDG Planning & Design: Midwest architecture and planning firm with similar sector breadth (civic, education, healthcare, hospitality). Comparable firm size and geographic footprint to PRA across the central US.
• Legat Architects: Education-focused Midwest architecture firm with K-12 and higher-education depth. Closest direct peer to PRA's education studio on K-12 design and referendum work.
• Hammel, Green and Abrahamson (HGA): Midwest-based (~1,000 employees) integrated architecture, engineering, and interior design firm with comparable multi-sector studios (healthcare, corporate, civic, education, arts). HGA is the closest scale-and-geography comparable for PRA across the upper Midwest.
• HKS Architects: Architecture and design firm with major healthcare and education practices (e.g., Parkland hospital system). Direct competitor for large healthcare RFPs alongside PRA's healthcare studio.

Broad incumbents

• Perkins&Will: Global architecture firm with large healthcare, education, civic, and science practices. Operates at significantly greater scale than PRA but competes head-to-head on healthcare and education RFPs.
• Gensler: Largest global design firm with deep corporate/workplace practice that overlaps PRA's Corporate Design studio. Significantly larger and broader, but competes for the same enterprise headquarters projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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