Bacon Group, Inc., based in Clearwater, FL, provides planning, project management, and architectural design services to government, business and individual clients. The firm, with projects in 26 US states plus Canada and Taiwan, is recognized internationally for its specialty design expertise for animal care facilities.

Bacon Group was founded by Richard S. Bacon, FAIA, who serves as its president and principal architect. Rick is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and is a LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction (LEED-AP BD+C). He is a licensed architect in 23 states, with the  National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), and as a Visiting Architect in Alberta, CA.

Design Expertise

• Animal control shelters for government
• Animal humane care shelters
• K-9, working dog, and boarding facilities
• Veterinary medical hospitals
• Fire and emergency medical services facilities
• Public transportation, inter-model transit stations, bus stop and transit passenger facilities
• Administrative, data centers, and office buildings
• Recreation and aquatic facilities.

Awards & Honors

• Richard S. Bacon elevated to AIA College of Fellows for contributions to architecture via design of animal care facilities, 2014.
• Engineering New-Record Southeast Best Projects 2012 Award of Merit for Best Renovation / Restoration Project
• Engineering New-Record Southeast Best Projects 2012 Award of Merit for Small Projects
• First Place 2012 Excellence in Construction Award, ABC, Inc. Florida First Coast Chapter, Jacksonville
• First Place 2012 AGC Build Georgia Award 2012, Atlanta
• AIA Atlanta Architectural Tour Series 2012 project participant