About Rowe Architects

Rowe Architects is a second generation firm, founded in 1965. We are a proud member of the American Institute of Architects and the National and Florida Trusts for Historic Preservation, recognized for distinction in the built environment. Every project is approached with a disciplined commitment to professional service and architectural excellence shaped to endure.

Design Approach

Rowe Architects approaches each project with careful analysis, clear process, and respect for context. The firm believes that effective architecture must respond not only to design intent, but also to financial, functional, and operational realities. Through close collaboration with owners, builders, and users, and thoughtful decision-making, projects are shaped to serve their users, perform over time, and reflect their setting with purpose.

Studio for the Performing Arts

State College of Florida

Firm History

Founded in 1965 by H. Dean Rowe, FAIA, our firm was built on the fundamental belief that architecture is a profession of service. Today, Rowe Architects continues to operate under those founding principles of disciplined thinking and architectural integrity. While the tools of our trade have evolved, our core objective remains unchanged: to provide grounded, expert guidance that translates a client’s vision into a high-performing reality.

We measure our success not just by the structures we build, but by the strength of the partnerships we maintain. While we are proud of our 120+ design awards, including the AIA Florida Firm Award, the state’s highest honor, our most valued metric is our 90% repeat-client rate. This volume of returning business is a direct result of our commitment to honest dialogue, transparent processes, and the practical expertise required to navigate complex project requirements without compromising on design excellence.

For more than 50 years, we have maintained a continuous presence in downtown Tampa, providing a stable and accessible base from which to serve clients throughout Florida. This longevity offers our partners a rare level of professional consistency and institutional memory. With six decades of practice behind us, Rowe Architects brings the continuity and seasoned perspective necessary to ensure every project is built on a foundation of experience.

H. Dean Rowe, FAIA, Founder + Principal 1934-1997

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Rowe Architects provides comprehensive architectural services, including architectural and interior design, master planning, programming, building analysis, and sustainable certification. Services are delivered with a focus on clarity, efficiency, and long-term performance.

K-12 EducatioN

Higher Education

Historic Preservation

Municipal & Government

Commercial

Water works park

City of Tampa

Leadership Team

Our principals are directly engaged in every project, serving in Principal-in-Charge and project management roles to ensure consistency, accountability, and technical rigor throughout the design process.