Lawrence Architects – formerly S.J. Lawrence Architect Incorporated – is an award-winning architectural practice based in Ottawa, Ontario. Since their founding in 1993, they have been involved in the design, production and construction of over 1,100 projects, ranging from custom homes to multi-storey buildings. Over the last few years, the firm has continued to expand their work in the low- to mid-rise residential and seniors’ care sectors, with long-term care becoming an increasingly significant part of the practice. According to Brandon Lawrence, director and second-generation leader of the firm, Lawrence Architects has been able to build a strong reputation in these sectors through their boutique approach and commitment to understanding each client’s unique needs, vision, and project context, with each design shaped by these considerations rather than a predetermined architectural approach. “We’re a smaller, family-oriented firm, and we’re very people-focused,” he explains. “Our approach is centred on understanding each client and what they’re looking to achieve in terms of scope, program, aesthetics, and budget. We take the time to understand those priorities and work collaboratively with our clients to develop a tailored design response that reflects their vision and meets the specific needs of each project.” That philosophy has proven particularly well suited to the long-term care sector, where Lawrence Architects has continued to build their experience and portfolio. Building on the firm’s earlier work in retirement and seniors’ living, their long-term care practice has grown organically and now includes several major projects across AUGUST 2026
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