What Shulman + Associates does

Shulman + Associates is a Miami-based multi-disciplinary design firm specializing in architecture, interior design, urban design, preservation, resiliency planning, and graphic design. Founded in 1996 and led by principal Allan Shulman, the firm operates as a small boutique practice (11–50 employees) focused primarily on the South Florida market, with no disclosed external ownership, investors, or parent entity.

The firm's service offerings span the full design spectrum, with particular specialization in historic preservation of Art Deco and Miami Modern (MiMo) architecture, climate-responsive and resilient design for coastal environments, and boutique hospitality design. Notable project categories include boutique hotel renovations, adaptive reuse of historic structures, custom residential design, cultural institutions, and government preservation planning. The firm acts as either design architect or architect-of-record depending on engagement scope, collaborating with peer firms (such as Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners, Kobi Karp Architecture, and RLC Architects) on larger projects requiring local-licensed execution.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional service fees from a mix of private and public-sector clients. The customer base spans hospitality (Terranova Corporation, Chetrit Group, Salt Hotels), government (Miami-Dade County Office of Historic Preservation), telecommunications (Columbus Networks), healthcare (Baumann Cosmetic Dermatology), and cultural institutions (AIA Miami). Project acquisition relies on professional referrals, design competitions, public commissions, and reputation-based outreach. Allan Shulman maintains an active thought leadership presence through authored books on Miami architecture, conference presentations, and curated exhibitions, supporting the firm's positioning as a regional specialist in South Florida's architectural context.

Name

Shulman + Associates

Legal name

Shulman + Associates

Website

https://shulman-design.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shulman + Associates is a Miami-based architecture and design firm offering architecture, interior design, urban design, preservation, resiliency planning, and graphic design services. The firm serves hospitality, residential, government, and cultural clients throughout South Florida.

Ownership category

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Product category

Architectural and Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Other Specialized Design Services (54149)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic Preservation & Conservation Planning (BPAHAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB), Community Engagement & Participatory Planning (BPAHAKAO)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Historic preservation planning
• Interior architecture design
• Urban design planning
• Resiliency planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural and Design Services: Project-based fees for architectural design, interior design, urban design, historic preservation, and resiliency planning services. Revenue is generated through professional design service engagements for private and public sector clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shulman + Associates is a Miami-based multi-disciplinary studio offering architecture, interior design, urban design, historic preservation, resiliency planning, and graphic/exhibition design services. Projects span new construction, restoration, and adaptive reuse for boutique hotels, high-end residences, cultural institutions, commercial/retail flagships, and public-sector commissions in South Florida. The firm is led by principal Allan Shulman and delivers design services from concept through construction administration.

Product overview

Shulman + Associates is an architecture and design firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of services including Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Design, Preservation, Resiliency Planning, and Graphic Design. The firm operates as a unified practice where these disciplines work together on projects ranging from historic restorations and adaptive reuse to new construction of hotels, residences, museums, and commercial buildings throughout South Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple AIA awards at local, state, and national levels
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Jean-Francois LejeuneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Area Entertainment Center project (1999 unbuilt) and various urban design projects. Jean-Francois Lejeune is a frequent collaborator on academic and design projects.
• RLC ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServed as Architect-of-Record for Opa-Locka Airport Hangar 102 Restoration project while Shulman + Associates was Restoration Architect.
• Forbes ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServed as Architect-of-Record for Miami Center for Architecture & Design project while Shulman + Associates was Design Architect.
• Wolfberg Alvarez & PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServed as Architect-of-Record for 723 Lincoln Lane North project while Shulman + Associates was Design Architect.
• Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServed as Architect-of-Record for Lincoln Theatre/H&M Flagship Store project while Shulman + Associates was Design Architect.
• Geo-Urban ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Outreach Lead for Miami-Dade County Heritage at Risk Survey 2023 project, working with Shulman + Associates as Prime Consultant.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Gensler: Global design and architecture firm with a significant Miami presence serving hospitality, commercial, and cultural clients. Comparable as a larger incumbent with broader service lines competing for the same Miami-based enterprise clients.
• Perkins&Will: Global architecture and design firm with a substantial Miami office serving hospitality, healthcare, cultural, and institutional clients. Comparable as a broader incumbent with deeper bench strength competing for the same Miami commissions.
• Stantec: Global architecture, engineering, and design firm with Miami operations serving hospitality, institutional, and commercial clients. Comparable as a broader full-service incumbent competing for larger-scale South Florida commissions.

Direct peers

• Arquitectonica: Miami-headquartered architecture firm with comparable multi-disciplinary practice spanning architecture, interior, and urban design. Directly comparable as a Miami-based design studio serving hospitality, residential, and cultural clients with a similar regional brand profile.
• Oppenheim Architecture: Miami-based architecture studio with a strong hospitality and residential focus, including boutique hotel and resort projects. Comparable as a similarly sized South Florida design firm targeting luxury residential, hospitality, and resort clients.
• RLC Architects: Miami-based firm that served as Architect-of-Record for Shulman's Opa-Locka Hangar 102 Restoration. Comparable as a Florida architecture practice with restoration, commercial, and institutional expertise overlapping Shulman's portfolio.
• Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners: Miami architecture firm serving as Architect-of-Record for Shulman's 723 Lincoln Lane North project. Operates in the same Miami market with comparable commercial, retail, and institutional capabilities.
• Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates: Long-established Florida architecture firm with strong high-rise residential, hospitality, and mixed-use portfolio. Comparable as a Florida-headquartered design firm serving similar developer and hospitality clients in the South Florida market.
• Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design: Miami-based architecture and interior design firm with deep hospitality and residential expertise. Documented collaborator of Shulman + Associates on the Lincoln Theatre/H&M project, and a direct competitor for Miami hospitality and residential commissions.
• Forbes Architects: Miami-based architecture firm that served as Architect-of-Record for Shulman's Miami Center for Architecture & Design project. Operates in the same regional market with overlapping commercial, institutional, and cultural capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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