Lawrence Architects

Located in the heart of a vibrant university town, Treanor’s Lawrence office is a cornerstone of our firm’s multidisciplinary approach to architectural excellence. With a collaborative team of Lawrence architects, planners, preservationists, and site designers, this office is uniquely positioned to serve a wide range of clients throughout the Midwest and beyond.

Our Lawrence architects specialize in Greek housing, justice architecture, healthcare design, higher education, historic preservation, and site planning—bringing years of experience and a passion for community-centered design to every project.

With the University of Kansas just steps away, Treanor’s Lawrence office is closely connected to the world of higher education. Our higher education architects design learning environments that empower students, faculty, and communities.

We’ve worked with colleges and universities across the nation on residence halls, academic buildings, student unions, research facilities, and campus master plans. Our Lawrence-based team brings insight into student behavior, institutional goals, and flexible learning spaces that support both pedagogy and wellbeing.

From the student experience to faculty collaboration and sustainability goals, we design campus spaces that prepare institutions for what’s next.

Historic preservation: honoring history with design

As experienced historic preservation architects, Treanor’s Lawrence team is deeply invested in protecting and revitalizing historic structures across the region. With Lawrence’s rich architectural history as our backdrop, our preservationists and architects blend rigorous research with creative problem-solving to restore, adapt, and breathe new life into historic buildings.

Whether preserving a historic community landmark, repurposing a legacy civic building, or advising on compliance with preservation standards, our team ensures every project respects the past while serving contemporary needs.

Our preservation work is not only historically accurate but also forward-thinking—often incorporating energy upgrades, accessibility improvements, and new uses that ensure long-term sustainability.

Treanor’s commitment to justice architecture is reflected in the innovative and thoughtful work done in our Lawrence office. Our architects design courthouses, correctional facilities, public safety buildings, and justice campuses that uphold human dignity, operational efficiency, and long-term adaptability.

Our team understands the evolving needs of the justice system and collaborates closely with stakeholders to ensure that each facility supports rehabilitation, safety, and community connection. Lawrence-based justice projects often integrate trauma-informed design, behavioral health strategies, and site-sensitive planning, reinforcing our national leadership in this specialized sector.

Healthcare design: architecture that heals

Treanor’s Lawrence office includes experienced healthcare architects dedicated to designing spaces that improve care delivery and patient outcomes. Whether working on small clinics, behavioral health facilities, or full-scale hospitals, our team focuses on healing environments that are functional, welcoming, and inclusive.

Our healthcare designs prioritize patient dignity, caregiver efficiency, and flexibility for future growth. We work closely with healthcare systems and providers to understand the operational needs and community health challenges unique to each project.

In a post-pandemic world, healthcare spaces must adapt rapidly—and our Lawrence team is well-versed in creating environments that are resilient, equitable, and responsive.

Treanor is nationally recognized for our work in student housing, particularly as leading Greek housing architects. Our Lawrence-based team has decades of experience designing sorority and fraternity houses that foster a sense of tradition, belonging, and modern student living.

We understand the unique needs of Greek life communities—from incorporating chapter heritage to designing spaces that balance privacy, safety, and group connection. Whether it’s a new build, addition, or historic renovation, our Lawrence architects bring both architectural excellence and cultural sensitivity to every project.

In addition to Greek housing, our team also works on a variety of residential developments, including student apartments and multifamily housing. Each design prioritizes community, sustainability, and comfort.

Site planning: enhancing place through integrated design

Treanor’s Lawrence office is also home to a skilled site planning team with expertise in civil engineering and landscape architecture. Our site planners collaborate with architects and clients to shape the land in ways that are functional, beautiful, and sustainable.

From grading and drainage to outdoor gathering spaces and green infrastructure, we approach site planning as a critical design layer that connects people to place.

Our Lawrence-based site planning work supports a wide range of project types—from higher education and healthcare to justice and housing—ensuring every project performs at its highest level, both inside and out.