Harrison Design

What Harrison Design does

Harrison Design is a privately held, full-service architecture firm founded in 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia by William H. Harrison (1948–2021). The firm specializes in classical and traditional architectural design for high-end residential estates, custom homes, ecclesiastical and institutional buildings, commercial and hospitality properties, and landscape architecture. Its core technology is a classical and traditional design approach informed by historical precedents, incorporating classical ideals of form, human scale, and contextual sensitivity, rather than any proprietary software platform. Service lines include Residential Architecture, Interior Design, Sacred Architecture, Nonresidential Architecture, and Landscape Architecture.

Harrison Design operates through six independent offices across the United States — Atlanta, Los Angeles, Naples, St. Simons, Santa Barbara, and Washington, D.C. — with the Washington D.C. office hosting dedicated residential and ecclesiastical/institutional studios. The firm is led by President Gregory L. Palmer and a senior principal team licensed in multiple states. The firm has accumulated more than 50 industry awards since 2008, including multiple Shutze, Mizner, Palladio, AIA, ASID, and ICAA distinctions, and was named 2022 Southeast Architect of the Year by ADAC and Veranda.

The business model is direct engagement on custom architectural projects for affluent private clients, religious institutions, and select commercial customers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed as each engagement is bespoke. Go-to-market relies on reputation, peer recognition, publication features in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Veranda, Luxe, and Traditional Home, and active participation in the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art. The firm is independently owned with no parent company or external investment indicated.

Name

Harrison Design

Legal name

Harrison Design

Website

https://harrisondesign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Harrison Design is a privately held classical and traditional architecture firm offering residential, interior, landscape, and ecclesiastical design across six U.S. offices serving high-net-worth individuals, religious institutions, and select commercial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (54141), Interior Design Services (541410), Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC), Residential Luxury / High-End Home Construction (IMAFABAJ)

Keywords

• Classical architecture design
• Residential architecture services
• Traditional interior design
• Sacred architecture design
• Landscape architecture design

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Harrison Design is a classical and traditional architecture firm that designs custom residences, religious buildings, nonresidential buildings, interiors, and landscapes. The firm is organized into integrated studios covering architecture, interior design, sacred architecture, and landscape architecture, and delivers work through senior principal-led teams. It operates from six U.S. offices and serves clients seeking period-appropriate, bespoke design for residential, institutional, and select commercial projects.

Product overview

Harrison Design is a full-service architecture firm offering a unified portfolio of design services rather than a modular software product. The core offerings include: Residential Architecture (custom homes, estates, renovations, multifamily), Interior Design (space planning, custom finishes, furnishings), Sacred Architecture (ecclesiastical and institutional design for churches, chapels, schools), Nonresidential Architecture (commercial, hospitality, senior living), and Landscape Architecture. The company operates through six regional offices across the U.S. (Atlanta, Los Angeles, Naples, St. Simons, Santa Barbara, Washington D.C.) that work independently while drawing on the firm's collective expertise. Projects span from traditional to contemporary styles, with specialized studios for ecclesiastical and residential work in the Washington D.C. office.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Architecture Custom classical and traditional architectural design for private residences, including new homes, renovations, and additions, delivered by senior principal-led teams across the firm's six U.S. offices.
• Interior Design Interior design services for residential and institutional projects, led by the firm's Interiors senior principal and integrated with its architecture work.
• Sacred Architecture Design of churches, chapels, and other sacred buildings in classical and traditional styles, delivered through a dedicated Sacred Architecture Studio within the firm.
• Nonresidential Architecture Architecture services for commercial, institutional, educational, hospitality, club, and civic buildings in classical and traditional styles, delivered alongside the firm's residential and sacred studios.
• Landscape Architecture Landscape architecture services integrated with the firm's building design work, providing site planning and garden design for residential and institutional projects.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ken Fulk: San Francisco-based design firm specializing in luxury residential, hospitality, and commercial projects. Comparable in full-service design approach and high-end clientele across multiple verticals.
• Historical Concepts: Atlanta-based classical architecture firm specializing in high-end residential design. Closest geographic peer with similar classical specialization, Southeast footprint, and luxury residential focus.
• Studio Sofield: New York-based architecture and interior design firm serving luxury residential and hospitality clients. Comparable in multi-service offering (architecture + interiors) and high-end client base.
• Ferguson & Shamamian Architects: New York-based classical architecture firm specializing in traditional residential and institutional design. Strong peer in classical/traditional architecture with shared aesthetic principles and similar client base.
• Peter Marino Architect: New York-based luxury architecture firm known for high-end residential, retail, and hospitality design. Comparable in luxury market focus and full-service design offering, though larger and more retail-focused.
• Bobby McAlpine: Southern-based architecture and design firm known for traditional and timeless residential design. Multiple offices across the Southeast serving luxury residential clients, with similar classical aesthetic and comparable service breadth.
• Andre Tchelistcheff Architects: Los Angeles-based architecture firm specializing in traditional and classical residential design. Comparable in size, services, and focus on luxury residential clients in the West Coast market.
• Peter Pennoyer Architects: New York-based classical architecture firm specializing in high-end residential, institutional, and historic preservation projects. Highly comparable as both firms focus on classical/traditional design for luxury residential clients with similar service offerings.
• William Hefner Architecture & Interiors: Los Angeles-based architecture firm known for high-end residential design spanning traditional and contemporary styles. Direct competitor in the LA luxury residential market with similar full-service offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Robert A.M. Stern Architects: Large New York-based architecture firm with classical and traditional design expertise across residential, institutional, and commercial sectors. Larger scale and broader portfolio, but overlapping classical aesthetic and high-end residential work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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