Originally established as a father and son architectural team, in 1988.
Cultural history
REG Architects, Inc. is a Hispanic Minority Business Enterprise (HMBE), a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and a Florida Corporation, which specializes in Architecture, Historic Preservation, Interior Design and Community Planning. Our office is located at 120 South Olive Avenue in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida and we have been offering comprehensive design services since 1988.
REG origins
The firm was originally established over 30 years ago with the forming of a father & son Architectural team, Rick and Ricardo Gonzalez, as principals of the firm. Together, this team has over 80 years combined experience. Today the firm has a team concept in place with Rick Gonzalez overseeing the firm’s six departments: operations, finance, interiors, design, production and construction.
Team approach
Growth of the firm has occurred due to the talent and professionalism of our dedicated staff. Services range from commercial building design to residential floor plan design. Site and model building, building construction observation, field reporting and feasibility studies. Further, project marketing, animations, and three-dimensional architecture models have become design staple products to help sell design projects for our clients. These services have required the addition of a business partner, management support and architectural staff. The firm now currently employs a total of 18 employees.
Cultural History
REG Architects, Inc. is a Hispanic Minority Business Enterprise (HMBE), a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and a Florida Corporation, which specializes in Architecture, Historic Preservation, Interior Design and Community Planning. Our office is located at 120 South Olive Avenue in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida and we have been offering comprehensive design services since 1988.
REG Origins
The firm was originally established over 30 years ago with the forming of a father & son Architectural team, Rick and Ricardo Gonzalez, as principals of the firm. Together, this team has over 80 years combined experience. Today the firm has a team concept in place with Rick Gonzalez overseeing the firm’s six departments: operations, finance, interiors, design, production and construction.
Team Approach
Growth of the firm has occurred due to the talent and professionalism of our dedicated staff. Services range from commercial building design to residential floor plan design. Site and model building, building construction observation, field reporting and feasibility studies. Further, project marketing, animations, and three-dimensional architecture models have become design staple products to help sell design projects for our clients. These services have required the addition of a business partner, management support and architectural staff. The firm now currently employs a total of 18 employees.
Community Commitment
REG Architects enjoys a unique community relationship with the area as a result of the firm’s philosophy that includes pursuing projects that are deemed as important for the good of the community. Projects such as Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Plaza on Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach and the 911 Memorial in Wellington were provided at a reduced cost through a partial donation of our services, indicating the firm’s commitment to the community.
A Great Reputation
This reputation of a firm that is concerned, invested and committed to its community has rewarded our company with a positive reputation as a leader. Additionally, this has further enhanced our ability to procure local and regional private & governmental contracts. Principals of the firm are also involved in local, county, state and national community Boards and Committees. These have included: Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Palm Beach County, Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach County Cultural Council, City of West Palm Beach Planning Board, Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design, Palm Beach County Historic Society, Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach County Architectural Guidelines and others.
Our Clients
Major clients have included Palm Beach County, Martin County, St. Lucie County, Donald Trump, CityPlace, City of West Palm Beach and Lake Worth, Diocese of Palm Beach and International Polo Club to name a few.
Community commitment
REG Architects enjoys a unique community relationship as a result of the firm’s philosophy that includes pursuing projects that are deemed as important for the good of the community. Projects such as Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Plaza on Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach and the 911 Memorial in Wellington were provided at a reduced cost through a partial donation of our services, indicating the firm’s commitment to the community.
A great reputation
This reputation of a firm that is concerned, invested and committed to its community has rewarded our company with a positive reputation as a leader. Additionally, this has further enhanced our ability to procure local and regional private & governmental contracts. Principals of the firm are also involved in local, county, state and national community Boards and Committees. These have included: Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Palm Beach County, Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach County Cultural Council, City of West Palm Beach Planning Board, Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design, Palm Beach County Historic Society, Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach County Architectural Guidelines and others.
Our clients
Major clients have included Palm Beach County, Martin County, St. Lucie County, Donald Trump, CityPlace, City of West Palm Beach and Lake Worth, Diocese of Palm Beach and International Polo Club to name a few.
Architecture & Design Awards
2023
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
Restoration/Rehabilitation for Martin County Court House
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
Restoration/Rehabilitation for Sunset Lounge
AIA Palm Beach
Merit Award Historic Preservation for Martin County Historic Court House
AIA Palm Beach
Citation Award Design Excellence Civic for Sunset Lounge
AIA Palm Beach
Citation Award Interiors for Sunset Lounge
2021
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
“500 Orange Avenue” Event Center, Preservation Award
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center, Preservation Award
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
Individual Distinguished Service Award to Rick Gonzalez, AIA
2020
AIA Palm Beach
James Anstis Gold Medal Award to Rick Gonzalez, AIA
AIA Palm Beach
Historic Award for Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center
2019
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
Excellence Award for “Halsey Place” Building
AIA Palm Beach
Excellence Award for “Halsey Place” Building
2017
Judge Knott
Historical Contribution Award from the Historical Society of Palm Beach County
City of West Palm Beach
Excellence in Service in Historic Preservation Award
2016
City of Lake Worth
Rehabilitation/ Restoration Award for “J” Street
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation (FTHP)
Gulfstream Goodwill, Preservation Award
2015
AIA Palm Beach
Excellence Award, Palm Beach Towers
2013
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation (FTHP)
Award for Cultural Council of Palm Beach County
AIA Palm Beach
Chapter Excellence Award for Cultural Council of Palm Beach County
Florida Redevelopment
Award for Outstanding Reuse for “Little House” Restaurant
AIA Palm Beach
Chapter Merit Award for Private Equestrian Facility
2009
AIA Palm Beach
Firm of the Year Award
AIA Palm Beach
Chapter Recognition Award for Corporate Place at Tradition
Silver National
Excellence Award for the Palm Beach County SWA Transfer Station at I-95 and Lantana Rd.
2008
AIA Palm Beach
Honor Award for Design for the 1916 Palm Beach County Historic Court House, West Palm Beach, FL
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation (FTHP)
Florida Preservation Award in Recognition of Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Adaptive Use for the 1916 Palm Beach County Historic Courthouse, West Palm Beach, FL
Associated General Contractor
“Build Florida Award” for $4m and above category for the 1916 Palm Beach County Court House, West Palm Beach, FL
DBA’s
Historic Preservation Test of Time Award for the Mar-A-Lago Club work done for Donald Trump 1995-2005 in Palm Beach, FL
Associated Builders & Contractor’s (ABC)
Design Award for Public Works under $5m; Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District Admin/EOC in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
PBC Hispanic Chamber’s
Business Leader of the Year Award
2007
The Delray Beach Site Plan Review & Appearance Board (SPRAB)
Award for Excellence in Design in the category of New Residential Development for “Old Palm Grove” Estate Homes & Apartments
2006
AIA Palm Beach
Community Service Award Sebastian City Hall & Police Station
2005
Excalibur Award
Small Business Sun Sentinel Newspaper
Southeast Construction News
Best Public Building Award, City of Sebastian Municipal Complex
2004
AIA Palm Beach
Award for Miami Beach, (Bayshore) Golf Clubhouse, Miami Beach, FL.
2003
The Delray Beach Site Plan Review and Appearance Board (SPRAB)
Award for Excellence in Design in the Category of New Commercial Development for Fidelity Federal Bank at 5th Avenue
2002
AIA Palm Beach
Honor Award for Design of the Harriet Himmel Theatre at CityPlace
2001
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
Outstanding Achievement Award in Non-Residential Restoration/Rehabilitation for the Harriet Himmel Theatre at CityPlace
1998
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
Outstanding Achievement Award in Restoration / Rehabilitation for the Mar-A-Lago Conversion to a Private Club
35th Anniversary Celebration
Our Clients
Fidelity Federal Savings Bank