What Furr & Wegman Architects, P.A. does

Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects, P.A. (dba FWB Architects) is a multi-disciplined architectural practice founded in 1998 in Lakeland, Florida, by Michael Furr and Phil Wegman. The firm provides comprehensive architectural design services across commercial, institutional, educational, healthcare, government, residential, worship, and industrial projects, with documented specializations in LEED-certified sustainable design, master planning, and Central Florida-specific design considerations (subtropical climate, sandy soils, regional codes). It operates from two offices — a Lakeland headquarters at 625 East Orange Street and a Wesley Chapel office at 2648 Cypress Ridge Boulevard — serving the Central Florida and Tampa Bay markets.

The firm's core technology stack includes Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D rendering, and 3D virtual walkthroughs. Service offerings span the full project lifecycle: visioning and consensus building, feasibility studies, site analysis, facility programming, architecture, interior design and space planning, code review, master planning, LEED/green building consulting, building evaluation, remodeling/renovation, model building, and technical specifications. The practice is differentiated by LEED-accredited project delivery, sustainable design expertise, and a community-rooted approach where architects live and work in the regions they serve.

FWB generates revenue through project-based professional-services fees for design, planning, and construction administration engagements. Clients are acquired through direct outreach, professional referrals, and community reputation rather than formal sales channels. Named clients include Polk State College, the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Lakeland Regional Health (Hollis Cancer Center), and Academy at the Lakes, with a vertical mix centered on education, healthcare, and government/institutional work. In August 2023, the firm completed a leadership transition: Aaron Banks became President, Phil Wegman became Vice President, and co-founder Michael Furr moved to an advisory role, with the firm also rebranding to recognize Banks as a third named principal.

Name

Furr & Wegman Architects, P.A.

Legal name

Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects, P.A.

Website

https://furrandwegman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FWB Architects is a Lakeland, Florida-based multi-disciplined architecture firm serving Central Florida and Tampa Bay institutional, commercial, healthcare, education, and government clients with design, master planning, LEED, and 3D visualization services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Engagement & Participatory Planning (BPAHAKAO)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Sustainable building design
• Master planning
• Interior design services
• Facility programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakeland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Professional architectural services for commercial, institutional, educational, healthcare, residential, worship, and industrial projects. Revenue is generated through project-based fees for design, planning, and construction administration services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects, P.A. is a multi-disciplined architectural firm providing comprehensive design, planning, and consulting services for commercial, institutional, educational, healthcare, residential, worship, and industrial projects across Central Florida and the Tampa Bay market. Core service offerings include architectural design, interior design and space planning, master planning, LEED/sustainable design, 3D renderings, 3D virtual walkthroughs, feasibility studies, facility programming, site analysis, code review, building evaluation, remodeling/renovation, model building, specifications, and visioning/consensus building.

Product overview

Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects, P.A. is a multi-disciplined architectural firm offering a comprehensive suite of design services. The firm provides architecture, interior design, master planning, and specialized services including LEED/Green Buildings consulting, 3D renderings and virtual walkthroughs, feasibility studies, facility programming, site analysis, code review, building evaluation, model building, and specifications. The firm specializes in commercial, institutional, educational, healthcare, residential, worship, and industrial projects throughout Central Florida and the Tampa Bay Area, with offices in Lakeland and Wesley Chapel, Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services Comprehensive architectural design services for commercial, institutional, educational, healthcare, residential, worship, and industrial projects, including new construction, renovations, additions, and master planning.
• Interior Design & Space Planning Interior design and space planning services to optimize functionality and aesthetics of built environments.
• Master Planning Comprehensive master planning services for campus and community development projects.
• LEED/Green Building Design Sustainable design services focused on LEED certification and environmentally conscious building practices, with multiple projects achieving LEED certification.
• 3D Renderings and Virtual Walkthroughs Advanced 3D rendering and immersive virtual walkthrough capabilities to communicate design concepts and allow clients to experience designs before construction.
• Feasibility Studies Preliminary analysis to evaluate project viability, costs, and potential outcomes before full design engagement.
• Facility Programming Strategic planning services to define space requirements and functional needs for facility projects.
• Site Analysis and Code Review Comprehensive evaluation of site conditions, zoning requirements, and environmental considerations, plus expert review to ensure designs meet all applicable building codes and regulations.
• Remodeling and Renovation Renovation and remodeling services for existing structures and facilities.
• Building Evaluation and Specifications Assessment services to evaluate building conditions and identify improvement opportunities, plus detailed technical specifications documentation for construction and procurement.
• Visioning and Consensus Building Collaborative stakeholder engagement processes to align project vision and objectives across owners, users, and the design team.

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Flad Architects: National architecture firm with strong healthcare, education, and science & technology practices. Comparable in target verticals and integrated design service model.
• DAG Architects: Florida-based architecture firm of similar scale serving commercial, institutional, and residential clients across the southeastern US. Direct comparable in service scope and regional focus.
• HuntonBrady Architects: Orlando-based multi-discipline architecture firm of comparable size serving education, healthcare, and institutional clients across Florida. Most direct comparable peer given overlapping geography, vertical mix, and firm scale.
• SchenkelShultz Architecture: Florida-headquartered architecture firm with comparable service breadth across education, healthcare, government, and commercial sectors. Direct peer by geography and vertical focus.
• Baker Barrios Architects: Orlando-based architecture firm with multi-sector practice spanning commercial, education, healthcare, and mixed-use development. Comparable peer in size and Florida market focus.
• RLF Architects: Jacksonville, Florida-based architecture and engineering firm serving institutional, healthcare, and commercial clients. Comparable in vertical mix and regional Florida focus.
• CannonDesign: National architecture and engineering firm with strong healthcare and education practices. Comparable in target verticals (healthcare, education, institutional) though larger in scale.
• LEO A DALY: Multi-discipline architecture firm serving healthcare, education, government, and commercial clients with comprehensive design services similar to FWB's suite. Comparable in service breadth and vertical mix.

Broad incumbents

• HOK: Global architecture, engineering, and planning firm serving healthcare, education, government, and commercial sectors. Represents a larger incumbent competitor in the firm's primary verticals.
• HKS Architects: Large national architecture firm with deep healthcare, education, and government practices. Competes for similar institutional clients though at significantly larger project scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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