Congress for the New Urbanism
Strong Towns
Institute of Classical Architecture & Art
National Homebuilders Association
The Urban Guild
• Aurora Award
• Best in American Living
• Best of Show: A.I.B.D. National
• Designers Choice: A.I.B.D. Regional
• Multiple National and Regional First Place: A.I.B.D. Awards
• New York Times
• Design Line
• Better Homes & Gardens
• Southern Living
• Builders Magazine
• Concrete Homes Magazine
• Gulf Coast Magazine
With a design career of 50+ years, W.A. "Bud" Lawrence has built a legacy of authentic traditional and period style home designs, both nationally and internationally.
Winning numerous design awards for Old French, Spanish, Creole, English Tidewater and Plantation style homes, he is one of the nation's top classical designers. His work has been featured in several publications including the New York Times, Southern Living and Better Homes and Gardens. All of his designs capture the essence, style, proportions, and details of timeless regional styles.
Having studied architecture at Louisiana State University, W.A. Lawrence has also been an influential advocate of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, is certified by the National Charette Institute and is a member of the The Urban Guild.
W.A. Lawrence continues to shape the landscape of authentic traditional home experiences, in addition to community & urban design projects, and is currently writing a series of books on various house styles
