What RG Architects, P.A does

RG Architects, P.A. is a Fort Myers, Florida-based professional architectural firm founded in 2012 by Charles Gutekunst and co-founders as the successor to Green & Gutekunst Architecture. The firm provides design, planning, and facilities programming services across Higher Education, K-12 Education, Commercial, Hospitality, Faith-Based, and Non-Profit sectors in Southwest Florida, holding Florida architectural licensure (FL AR 94102) with additional registrations in Washington and Ohio. Its service portfolio is organized around a phased delivery model covering Space Planning, Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Negotiation, Construction Observation, Closeout, and Feasibility Studies.

The firm's technical practice is built on Building Information Modeling using Revit, SketchUp, Lumion, and Adobe Creative Suite, supplemented by generative AI tools in design workflows, with a dedicated BIM Specialist supporting integrated project delivery. Differentiated technical capabilities include Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) certified practice, LEED certification expertise (the firm designed the first LEED-certified elementary school in Southwest Florida), and SREF Specialist expertise for Florida educational facility compliance. The team of approximately 22 professionals includes LEED AP, CPTED, and AIA-credentialed staff and is led by President/Principal Architect Ryan Richards and Vice-President/Design Principal Javier Salazar.

RG Architects generates revenue through project-based professional service fees with no publicly disclosed pricing or recurring components. Client acquisition relies on direct engagement, community involvement, AIA Florida Southwest leadership, referrals, and portfolio-driven outreach, supported by an 85% repeat client rate. Anchor clients include the School District of Lee County, Florida Gulf Coast University, Collier County Public Schools, Pelican Sound Golf & River Club, Heron's Glen, Kelly Greens, Shell Point Retirement Community, Lee Health, and multiple county and municipal government clients. The firm has delivered over 3.5 million square feet of education projects since inception and is recognized as the 2025 AIA Florida Southwest Firm of the Year.

Name

RG Architects, P.A

Legal name

RG Architects, P.A.

Website

https://rgarchitectspa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RG Architects, P.A. is a Fort Myers-based architectural firm providing design, planning, and facilities programming across Higher Education, K-12, Commercial, Hospitality, and Government sectors in Southwest Florida, with 22 staff, BIM/LEED expertise, and an 85% repeat client rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Interior Design Services (541410)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Educational facility design
• Commercial architecture
• Hospitality architecture
• Sustainable building design

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

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 Design and Planning Services: RG Architects, P.A. generates revenue through professional architectural service fees for design, planning, and facilities programming. Services are provided across Commercial, PreK-12 Educational Facilities, Higher Education, Hospitality, Faith-Based, and Non-Profit sectors on a project-by-project basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

RG Architects, P.A. is an architectural studio providing design, planning, and facilities programming services across Higher Education, K-12 Education, Commercial, Hospitality, Faith-Based, and Non-Profit sectors. The firm delivers services through a phased approach spanning Space Planning, Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Negotiation, Construction Observation, and Closeout, plus Feasibility Studies, with principals engaged throughout all project phases.

Product overview

RG Architects, P.A. is an architectural studio offering a comprehensive portfolio of design and planning services across five core practice areas: Higher Education Architecture, K-12 Education Architecture, Commercial Architecture, Hospitality Architecture, and Concept Design. Their service delivery is structured around a phased approach encompassing Space Planning, Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Negotiation, Construction Observation, Closeout, and Feasibility Studies. The firm specializes in educational facilities (particularly school districts and universities), government institutions, country clubs, and community-based projects throughout Southwest Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Higher Education Architecture Services Architectural design and planning services for higher education institutions including universities and colleges, featuring specialized spaces such as student unions, academic buildings, science labs, music schools, and performance facilities. Clients include Florida Gulf Coast University and Florida SouthWestern State College.
• K-12 Education Architecture Services Architectural design and planning services for Pre-K through 12th grade educational facilities, including elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and specialized learning centers. Covers new construction, rebuilds, renovations, master planning, athletic facilities, and community schools. Strong portfolio with school districts including School District of Lee County and Collier County Public Schools.
• Commercial Architecture Services Architectural design services for commercial projects including government facilities, healthcare renovations, retail spaces, media facilities, and public buildings. Clients include Lee County Government, Collier County Government, Lee Health, and Six Bends Harley Davidson.
• Hospitality Architecture Services Architectural design services for hospitality venues including country clubs, restaurants, retirement communities, recreational facilities, racquet clubs, and lifestyle centers. Clients include Pelican Sound Golf & River Club, Heron's Glen, Kelly Greens, and Shell Point Retirement Community.
• Concept Design Services Conceptual design services for projects in early development stages, including drawings and renderings to visualize ideas before final design and construction.
• Phased Project Services (Full Architectural Service Delivery) Comprehensive architectural service delivery structured as a phased approach encompassing Space Planning, Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Negotiation, Construction Observation, Closeout, and Feasibility Studies. Principals are engaged throughout all phases with weekly progress meetings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of clients are repeat clients
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DLR GroupnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerRG Architects collaborated with DLR Group in support of planning, design development, and construction documents for the BBBB PK-8 School project for the School District of Lee County. This is a co-development partnership bringing together two architecture firms with complementary expertise.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DLR Group: National architecture and engineering firm with a strong K-12 and higher education practice. DLR Group is an actual strategic partner of RG Architects on the BBBB PK-8 School project, directly competing for the same SWFL school district RFPs while operating at a much larger scale.
• TMP Architecture: K-12-focused architecture firm with extensive school district experience across the U.S. Closely comparable in target customer (public school districts) and service delivery, though based in Michigan rather than competing locally in SWFL today.
• PGAL: Houston-based architecture and engineering firm nationally recognized for K-12 and higher education design. Competes for similar Florida school district and university commissions with a comparable full-service, phased delivery model.
• SchenkelShultz Architecture: Florida-headquartered architecture firm with deep K-12, higher education, and civic portfolios, including a Fort Myers office. Directly comparable in geography, vertical mix, and SWFL education market focus.

Broad incumbents

• Little Diversified Architectural Consulting: National architecture and design firm with a large dedicated K-12 education practice. Directly comparable in education vertical focus and the kind of public school district RFP work RG Architects pursues, particularly around modernization and rebuilding.
• Corgan: National architecture firm with a significant education practice serving public and private K-12 and higher education clients. Comparable in education focus and principal-led engagement model, though substantially larger and headquartered in Texas.
• Stantec: Global architecture and engineering consulting firm with a sizable Florida education and community development practice. Provides overlapping K-12 and higher education services at a much larger scale, often competing with regional firms on larger district RFPs.
• LEO A DALY: National architecture, engineering, and planning firm with a dedicated education practice. Competes for higher education and large civic commissions; a much larger incumbent that periodically bids in the Florida education market.
• HKS Architects: Major national architecture firm with higher education and civic practices. Comparable at the higher end of the institutional client spectrum (universities, large civic projects) where RG competes for marquee commissions like FGCU and large district rebuilds.

Regional players

• BRPH Architects: Florida-based architecture and engineering firm with a long history in educational, aerospace, and commercial facilities. Comparable in Florida roots and education practice, though larger and more diversified across aerospace and industrial.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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