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| Industry | Architecture, Professional Services |
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| Founded | (1964; 60 years ago (1964; 60 years ago)), Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Founder | Bill Little |
| Number of locations | 6 office locations
Charleston, South Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina Durham, North Carolina Newport Beach, California Orlando, Florida Washington, D.C. |
| Services | Architecture, Building Services/MEP Engineering, Graphics, Interior Design, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Design and Urban Design & Planning |
| Number of employees | 440 |
| Website | www |
Little Diversified Architectural Consulting (Little) is an architecture and design firm delivering results that go beyond traditional architecture. By focusing on measurable outcomes, the firm creates designs that invigorate people, maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance profitability. This commitment defines Little’s approach to Results Beyond Architecture.
With expertise spanning architecture, interior architecture, engineering, land planning, facilities planning, space management, and 3D visualization, Little collaborates with clients to produce sustainable, high-performance design solutions that align with budgets, boost bottom lines, and achieve organizational goals.
History
Little was founded by Bill Little in Charlotte, NC, with a client-centered culture and a commitment to innovative design as a competitive advantage for people and organizations. His focus on how designs impact users laid the foundation for the firm’s growth, diversification, and client-first approach in the years to come.
The firm expanded significantly by broadening leadership opportunities, adding in-house design disciplines, and introducing non-traditional consulting services. These strategic initiatives enabled Little to serve a diverse range of high-caliber clients and deliver landmark projects.
Today, Little is the largest architecture firm in the Carolinas, known for its high-profile projects like the Ally Charlotte Center and the Lowe’s Tech Hub. The firm is also a leader in sustainable design, prioritizing LEED and WELL certifications while avoiding toxic materials on the LBC Red List.
Notable Projects
| Project | Location | Year | Awards | Certifications |
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| NASCAR Hall of Fame | Charlotte, North Carolina | 2010 | American Architecture Award
Southeast Construction Best Architectural Design Award of Excellence | |
| Northeastern University - Charlotte Campus | Charlotte, North Carolina | 2023 | IIDA Carolinas DesignWorks Awards, Honorable Mention
CoreNet Carolinas CORE Awards, Finalist |
LEED Gold |
| 4Roots - Regenerative Farm Campus | Orlando, Florida | 2025 | FEFPA Architectural Showcase Award of Merit
AIA Charlotte Award AIA Orlando Award |
Living Building Net Positive Carbon |
| The Heartest Yard - Congenital Heart Center | Charlotte, North Carolina | 2020 | IIDA Carolinas Design Works Awards - Honorable Mention | |
| Lowe's Global Tech Hub | Charlotte, North Carolina | 2023 | CoreNet Global Innovator's Award, Finalist - 2023
CoreNet Carolinas CORE Awards, Project of the Year >100k SF - 2023 IFMA Carolinas Innovation of the Year | |
| The Livery Stable | Tarpon Springs, Florida | 2024 | 2023 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IIDA Florida Central Chapter), Project of the Year - Unbuilt category
AIA Orlando Design Award | |
| The Parkline | Durham, North Carolina | 2021 | Rethinking the Future Award
USGBC Climate Champion Award ASLA Southeast Regioanl Conference Merit | |
| The Thread | Rock Hill, South Caroline | 2024 | AIA Charlotte Honor Award 2022
AIA Charlotte Design Awards, Adaptive Reuse/Preservation, 2024 |
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| Ally Charlotte Center | Charlotte, North Carolina | 2021 | Heavy Hitters CRE Award Winner
IIDA Carolinas Design Works Award ENR Southeast Best Project Award of Merit |
LEED Silver
WELL Building Certified - Gold WiredScore Platinum Certified |
| NeoCity Academy High School | Kissimmee, Florida | 2019 | Leading By Design Citation of Excellence Award
American School & University Outstanding Design USGBC Climate Champion Award |
Pursuing LEED |
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