Architecture and Structural Engineering.
Larson & Darby Group is a full-service architectural, engineering, and interior design firm founded in 1963 and headquartered in Rockford, IL. The firm provides architecture, structural engineering, interior design, machine foundation design, master planning, and sustainable design across education, healthcare, corporate, civic, retail, religious, cultural, senior living, and transportation markets. With over 60 years of practice, Larson & Darby Group has completed projects across multiple states and countries and has earned numerous design awards including recognition from the AIA and other professional organizations.
Stephen NelsonCEO
Chris AndersonPresident
Sherry GaumondCOO / Director of Interior Design
Burt AndrewsPrincipal / Senior Architect
Ged TriasPrincipal / Director of Design
Larson & Darby Group has practiced architecture since 1963, designing buildings across education, healthcare, corporate, civic, cultural, retail, religious, and senior living markets.
Structural and mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines were added to the firm in 1977. The structural engineering team determines and designs load-bearing systems for a wide range of project types.
The interior design group works closely with clients to create timeless, creative, and inviting environments.
Larson & Darby Group is an international leader in the design of heavy milling machine foundations.
Education · Healthcare · Government · Commercial · Industrial · Arts & Culture · Sports & Recreation · Religious · Retail · Senior Living · Transportation · Historic Preservation
Rockford, IL · Industrial · 1968 · Client: Sundstrand Corporation
Research, manufacturing, and development center for Sundstrand Corporation in Rockford, IL. Completed 1968; awarded Plant of the Year for factory building design by McGraw Hill.
Rockford, IL · Justice & Corrections · 2007
AIA/NI Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture recipient.
Urbana, IL · Education · 2003 · Client: University of Illinois
AIA Pittsburgh Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture recipient.