MIXED-USE ENVIRONMENTS +
Fitzgerald Collaborative is an award-winning design firm well-regarded for strong design, project management, team coordination and community engagement. Established in 2009 with offices in Atlanta and Tallahassee, we deliver a full spectrum of comprehensive creative solutions for our clients in architectural design, interiors, master planning and urban design. Major practice areas encompass mixed-use projects, aviation, higher education and K-12, retail, transportation, religious, corporate headquarters, and build-to-suit office buildings. We value design excellence in vision, form, and function from sketchbook to construction document details, through the end of a project. We value our clients’ voice and are sensitive to the required project needs. We listen and design stellar design projects that first and foremost address our client’s programmatic requirements and solve their functional needs. The absolute best architecturaland interior design aesthetic is then incorporated into a project that respects our client’s budget.
Our team is trusted to advise, create and deliver the best solutions for the assignments before us, and we take that responsibility very seriously. Beyond the work, we also give back to the communities where we work and live. Our leadership and staff volunteer and donate their professional time and talent to lead many community charities and committees.
At Fitzgerald Collaborative, our mantra and goal is Enriching Lives Through Design.
Formed in 1981, DAG Architects is the largest architectural firm in the southeast, with offices in Melbourne, Destin, Tallahassee, Pensacola, Panama City, and Atlanta. With projects across the south, we value our commitment to create workspaces that inspire creativity and promote collaboration. We understand that a well-designed office is essential for fostering well-being for employees. This is a crucial need in a post-pandemic environment.
In today’s competitive landscape, where operational costs and employee satisfaction are paramount, we are dedicated to creating empowering office environments that contribute to the success of our clients. As the dynamics of work continue to evolve, we stay ahead of the trends by listening to workers and their preferences. From individual spaces for head-down, focused work to communal pods and conference rooms that support group collaboration, we ensure each workplace is tailored to meet the diverse needs of staff.
At DAG, our approach balances aesthetics with functionality, creating spaces that reflect the unique culture of each organization.
THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP
Fitzgerald Collaborative and DAG Architects share a long-lasting partnership built on trust and collaboration with our clients, consultants, and vendors. Creating a trusted team allows us to unlock bold design ideas that are well executed to the smallest detail. We are guided by one goal – to translate your unique story into an authentic and innovative environment.
By sharing offices in Atlanta and Tallahassee, we have seamlessly partnered on projects of varied typologies, including mixed use, office, retail, and education. We believe this focus on sharing space and sharing ideas is integral to the design of community-oriented, mixed-use developments that create a true live, work, play experience for visitors and residents. Fitzgerald Collaborative and DAG Architects will be your strategic partners as your business steps into its next stage. We are excited to take this journey with you.
THE DESIGN TEAM
Darrell A. Fitzgerald, FAIA, LEED AP
Founder and Principal, FC
Darrell Fitzgerald has 45 years of experience in planning, design, and implementation of both small and large-scale facilities. His background includes strategic project development, master planning design, management, and documentation of architectural projects. He was elected to the America Institute of Architects College of Fellows for his significant contributions to the profession. By meeting each client’s unique design criteria, Darrell ensures that all projects meet their expectations for quality, and innovative design solutions.
Roger Godwin, AIA, LEED AP DAG Managing Principal, FC Principal of Counsel
Roger attended Auburn University where he earned three degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design and Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Design. After, Roger moved to Atlanta to work for one of the city’s largest and most successful architectural firms. He later formed an interior architectural firm which rapidly became successful and was ultimately sold it to Gensler. Roger became a principal in DAG while maintaining his Atlanta-based interiors firm. He later became a partner at FC Collaborative, as well. Roger is a member of the American Institute of Architects, serves on the GSA National Design Peer Review, and is a Senior Fellow in the Design Futures Council.
Donald Gray, Jr., AIA Managing
Principal, FC
Donald is an urban designer and architect with a background in architecture, design research, and social environmental issues in city redevelopment and design research. He received a Master of Architecture in Urban Design from the Harvard Graduate School of Design, and a prior Master of Architecture degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He has a background in project management, master planning, design, and research in architectural practices. He has a special interest in equitable and sustainable urban development. He serves on local boards, has led design outreach programs, and served as architectural review for developing urban communities. Donald is currently serving on the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Board.
Jehna Godwin, AIA Principal, DAG
Jehna leads teams to deliver projects that meet the client’s business drivers and vision. As a trusted partner, Jehna becomes invested in projects very early in the process, engaging during predevelopment and entitlement, and contributing expertise through every phase of the work. Jehna is skilled at reconciling multiple stakeholders within a project team, engaging in public-private partnerships, and facilitating the community engagement required for transformative projects. She brings to the profession a unique business acumen and passionate commitment to client service.
Larry Sweat, AIA Principal, DAG
Larry previously served as the Design Principal for MSTSD, an Atlanta-based design firm. After 31 years, firm leadership decided to retire the firm. Larry joined DAG to lead the firm’s expansion into the Atlanta market, establishing a platform to serve clients in neighboring states as well. He has a distinct passion for projects that are designed for the end-user. Whether retail, medical office, multifamily, institutional, or mixed use, Larry seizes the opportunity to guide and shape the design effort so as to ultimately bring to market a building that is successful for both owners and the community. His goal on every project is to deliver maximum value to the client by providing design concepts that not only achieve an appropriate aesthetic but also contribute to the success of the client’s mission.
Erika J. Hagan, AIA
Principal, FC
Erika J. Hagan has practiced architecture for the past 18 years. Notable projects include the FAMU Nursing Simulation Laboratory, Gadsden County New PreK-8 School and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City, FL. Originally from Blairstown, New Jersey, she graduated from Florida A&M University in 2006, Summa Cum Laude. Erika has served as a Team Leader for the Architecture in Education Program in her local community, implementing eight-week STEAM based programs to fourth and fifth grade classes for various Leon County Schools. Erika served as the 2020 and 2021 Chair for the Florida Foundation for Architecture and was the 2016 President of AIA Tallahassee.
PLANNING
WILLINGHAM
LONG BEACH LAGOON
REHOBETH TOWN CENTER
Rehobeth, AL
Rehobeth Town Center, LLC
MIXED USE/MULTIFAMILY
LUNA AT VIERA Viera, FL NAP Florida
MARINER GROVE
SAVANNAH, GA
Mariner Group
BEL AIR VILLAGE Sherman, TX American Communities
BROOKWOOD
FRENCHTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
Tallahassee, FL
T. Brown Consulting Group
BILTMORE
CASCADES
Tallahassee,
LILLI MIDTOWN
Atlanta, GA
JPX Works
PENAIR CREDIT UNION CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS Pensacola, FL
PenAir
LEE + WHITE
Atlanta, GA
Ackerman & Co.
CHARLESTON
COMMUNITY & VETERANS EMPOWERMENT CENTER Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Urban League
OPTION HEALTH TAMPA, FL
Dearborn Partners
HELLO HILO Gainesville, GA King’s Hawaiian Bakery
SHELTER COVE TOWN CENTER
Hilton Head, SC
Blanchard Calhoun
PACES FERRY PLAZA
Atlanta, GA Regency
CARVER NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET
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