What Lloyd Architects does

Lloyd Architects is a Salt Lake City, Utah-based architectural design firm founded in 1999 by Warren Lloyd. The firm provides full-service architecture across residential, commercial, and hospitality projects, with a documented specialty in adaptive reuse of historic structures and historic tax credit work. Its client base spans custom residential homeowners (mountain retreats and site-sensitive urban homes), commercial and hospitality developers, and local small businesses and social enterprises; named clients include evo (Bryce Phillips), Lake Union Partners, Red Iguana 2, Snuck Farm, Publik Coffee Roasters, and Campos Coffee. Its most prominent project is the Granary Campus SLC, which connects five historic warehouse buildings into a mixed-use campus featuring a 50-room hotel, a 26,000 sq ft bouldering gym, a 5,000 sq ft skatepark, retail, and a rooftop bar.

The firm's core technical stack is centered on Archicad (BIM) combined with LiDAR scanning for existing-conditions documentation and historic building analysis, enabling precise design around existing structural elements. It operates as a professional services practice with project-based architectural fees quoted per engagement; no subscription, product, marketplace, or API revenue streams are disclosed. GTM is relationship-driven and sales-led, relying on Warren Lloyd's AIA CRAN National Chair role, his service on the Salt Lake City Historic Landmarks Commission, regional team leadership positions, an awards track record (two AIA Utah Honor Awards and a Forbes "Architects Best in State" listing), and a content-marketing presence via the firm's website and the "Building from Here" companion blog.

The firm employs 11-50 staff, operates from a single Salt Lake City headquarters, and is privately held under founder/family control (Warren Lloyd as Founding Partner, Jennie Lloyd as Managing Partner), with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, acquisitions, or subsidiaries. Multi-state licensing (Utah, Washington, Idaho, New Mexico) provides latent geographic reach, but documented operating geography is concentrated in Utah.

Name

Lloyd Architects

Legal name

Lloyd Architects

Website

https://lloyd-arch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lloyd Architects is a Salt Lake City-based architecture firm founded in 1999 that designs custom residential, commercial, and hospitality projects, with a specialty in historic adaptive reuse and tax-credit work for clients across Utah.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Architectural Services (54131)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Residential architecture
• Commercial architecture
• Adaptive reuse design
• Historic preservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Lloyd Architects generates revenue through project-based architectural design fees for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. Fees are quoted directly by the firm based on project scope, complexity, and client requirements. No subscription, usage-based, or marketplace revenue streams are indicated.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lloyd Architects is a Salt Lake City-based architecture firm founded in 1999 by Warren Lloyd that provides full-service architectural design for residential homes, commercial buildings, and hospitality venues. The firm operates a 'Building from Here' site-specific design philosophy and has particular expertise in adaptive reuse of historic structures and historic tax credit projects, primarily serving clients throughout Utah.

Product overview

Lloyd Architects is an architecture and design firm that offers a comprehensive portfolio of services centered on architectural design and project execution. The core offering consists of residential architecture (custom homes, mountain retreats) and commercial/hospitality design (adaptive reuse, mixed-use developments), with specialized capabilities in historic preservation and adaptive reuse projects. Featured projects include the Granary Campus SLC adaptive reuse development, various residential homes, and commercial spaces throughout Utah. The firm does not offer a software product or platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services
• Residential Architecture
• Commercial and Hospitality Design
• Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse

Quantifiable outcome

• Two AIA Utah Honor Awards (Publik Coffee, 2015; Snuck Farm, 2017)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Schemata ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTokyo-based design firm Schemata Architects partnered with Lloyd Architects on the Powder Mountain Cabin project. The collaboration was intended to craft a simple, sustainable cabin that would fit within a collection of small residences in a preserved mountain ecosystem. The partnership reflects cross-cultural design exchange, with Schemata bringing Japanese spatial design sensibilities to a Utah mountain context.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• KieranTimberlake: Philadelphia-based firm distinguished by sustainability-led design, residential and cultural/institutional work, and ongoing R&D in building performance. Comparable to Lloyd's sustainability-first posture and historic LEED Platinum credentials.
• EHDD: San Francisco-based firm with a long history in residential, hospitality and adaptive reuse with strong sustainability credentials. Comparable to Lloyd's mix of residential, hospitality, and historic preservation work.
• Olson Kundig: Seattle-based design firm widely known for site-sensitive residential architecture, custom mountain homes, adaptive reuse, and AIA-recognized design excellence. Highly comparable to Lloyd Architects in residential craft, sustainability focus, and award-driven brand position.
• Hacker Architects: Portland, Oregon firm focused on custom residential architecture, multifamily and community-oriented design in the Pacific NW. Closely comparable to Lloyd's residential craft, community-focused design philosophy and Pacific NW/regional market posture.
• Bohlin Cywinski Jackson: Multi-office firm renowned for custom residential, civic, and commercial projects emphasizing craft, light, and site integration. Comparable to Lloyd's focus on quality materials, natural light, and site-specific craft.
• Lake|Flato Architects: San Antonio-based firm recognized for residential, hospitality and adaptive reuse projects that integrate sustainability and community context. Mirrors Lloyd's mix of custom residential work, hospitality commissions, and historic tax credit expertise.
• Studio Ma: Mid-size, mission-driven design practice working across residential, commercial and cultural projects with a sustainability and wellness focus. Similar in scale and design philosophy to Lloyd Architects.

Broad incumbents

• SHoP Architects: New York-based design firm known for large-scale mixed-use, hospitality and adaptive reuse projects. Comparable to Lloyd on adaptive reuse and mixed-use work, but operates at a much larger and broader-international scale.
• NBBJ: Global large-scale architecture practice with broad healthcare, commercial and sports portfolio; Warren Lloyd interned at NBBJ during graduate school. Overlaps with Lloyd in commercial/mixed-use design but at substantially larger scale and broader geography.

Regional players

• ajc architects: Salt Lake City architecture firm serving commercial, institutional and community clients across Utah. Direct regional peer in geography, scale, and project type, though less focused on residential and historic preservation than Lloyd.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/lloydarchitects
• Facebookfacebook.com/Lloyd-Architects-100063715356201
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lloyd-architects
• Instagraminstagram.com/lloydarchitects

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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