Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Commercial & Justice Architecture
Goldberg Group Architects (GGA) is an award-winning architecture firm founded in 1981 by Lawrence Goldberg. With offices in St. Joseph and Kansas City, Missouri, we specialize in commercial and justice architecture, delivering innovative design solutions tailored to client needs. Our approach emphasizes open communication, comprehensive services, and responsible budget management, ensuring projects are both functional and cost-effective. With over four decades of experience, we have completed hundreds of projects across 27 states, including law enforcement centers, courthouses, health departments, and mixed-use developments.Our team of seasoned professionals prioritizes client collaboration, producing precise technical documents and leveraging affiliations with experts in municipal finance to balance project costs with funding sources. Recognized for excellence in justice architecture, we work closely with communities to create durable, efficient facilities that serve public needs for generations. Our core values of honesty, integrity, and client-first service guide every project, from initial planning to final execution, ensuring outcomes that reflect our clients' priorities and operational goals.
Services
Justice Architecture
Commercial Architecture
Courthouse Restoration
Health Department Design
Mixed-Use Development
Law Enforcement Centers
Historic Preservation
Community Master Planning
Facility Renovation
Public Facility Design
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in commercial and justice architecture.
- Our team provides comprehensive services from project conception to occupancy.
- We prioritize responsible budget management and transparent communication.
- Our technical documents minimize construction changes and delays.
- We collaborate closely with clients to reflect their priorities in every design.
What people say
Amazing experience
Genuine experts
Creativity, experience, tenacity
Thoroughly reflected our needs
Complete and meticulous documents
Services
Justice Architecture
Goldberg Group Architects specializes in designing law enforcement centers, jails, and courthouses. Our solutions prioritize security, operational efficiency, and community needs. We collaborate with stakeholders to create facilities that balance modern technology with long-term durability.
Commercial Architecture
We design commercial spaces including office buildings, medical facilities, and mixed-use developments. Our approach focuses on functional layouts, aesthetic appeal, and cost-effective construction. Projects range from new builds to adaptive reuse of existing structures.
Courthouse Restoration
GGA restores historic courthouses while maintaining architectural integrity. Services include masonry repairs, window replacement, and structural upgrades. We ensure compliance with historical standards while modernizing facilities for contemporary use.
Public Facility Design
We create public facilities like health departments and community centers. Our designs emphasize accessibility, energy efficiency, and community engagement. Each project integrates client-specific needs with sustainable building practices.
Facility Renovation
GGA provides renovation services for outdated facilities. We assess structural integrity, update systems, and repurpose spaces to meet modern standards. Our work extends building lifespans while improving functionality and safety.
People
Sydney Goldberg
President
Sydney Goldberg leads GGA as President, overseeing project management and client relations. With a marketing degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, she emphasizes client communication and business development.
Kevin Rost
Vice President & Principal
Kevin Rost manages projects with 20+ years of experience in building codes and construction administration. He ensures technical accuracy and timely delivery of GGA's architecture projects.
Derek Ptomey
Vice President & Principal
Derek Ptomey contributes 17 years of design expertise to GGA. He focuses on creating functional facilities while leveraging his facility management background to enhance client value.
Lawrence Goldberg
Founder & Principal
Lawrence Goldberg founded GGA in 1981. With over 40 years in justice and commercial architecture, he drives innovative design solutions for new construction and renovations.
Megan Reese
Project Architect
Megan Reese manages technical architecture and project tasks. She joined GGA in 2020, bringing expertise in construction administration and attention to detail for client projects.
Questions
What types of projects does GGA specialize in?
GGA focuses on justice architecture (law enforcement centers, courthouses) and commercial projects (office buildings, health departments, mixed-use developments).
How does GGA approach client collaboration?
We prioritize open communication, establishing project goals early and maintaining regular updates to ensure designs reflect client priorities.
Can GGA handle historic building renovations?
Yes, we specialize in courthouse restorations and historic preservation, combining structural upgrades with architectural integrity.
How does GGA manage project budgets?
We identify budgets early, use systematic planning, and collaborate with municipal finance experts to balance costs with funding sources.
What areas does GGA serve?
We operate nationwide with projects in 27 states, focusing on Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa.
