Little Diversified Architectural Consulting (Little) is an architecture and design firm offering services in architecture, interior architecture, engineering, land planning, facilities planning, space management, and 3D visualization. The firm provides design solutions for a range of sectors, incorporating sustainable and performance-based strategies.
History
Little was founded by Bill Little in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a focus on user-centered design and its impact on people and organizations. This approach laid the foundation for the firm's growth, diversification, and client-focused philosophy.
Over the years, Little expanded by broadening leadership opportunities, integrating additional design disciplines, and introducing consulting services beyond traditional architecture. These efforts allowed the firm to work with a diverse range of clients and take on large-scale projects.
The firm has completed notable projects such as the Ally Charlotte Center and the Lowe’s Tech Hub. It is also involved in sustainable design initiatives, incorporating LEED and WELL certifications and avoiding materials listed on the Living Building Challenge (LBC) Red List. Today, Little is one of the largest architecture firms in the Carolinas.
Notable Projects
Project | Location | Year | Awards | Certifications |
NASCAR Hall of Fame | Charlotte, North Carolina | 2010 | American Architecture Award
Southeast Construction Best Architectural Design Award of Excellence |
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Northeastern University - Charlotte Campus | Charlotte, North Carolina | 2023 | IIDA Carolinas DesignWorks Awards, Honorable Mention
CoreNet Carolinas CORE Awards, Finalist |
LEED Gold |
4Roots - Regenerative Farm Campus | Orlando, Florida | 2025 | FEFPA Architectural Showcase Award of Merit
AIA Charlotte Award AIA Orlando Award |
Living Building Net Positive Carbon |
The Heartest Yard - Congenital Heart Center | Charlotte, North Carolina | 2020 | IIDA Carolinas Design Works Awards - Honorable Mention | |
Lowe's Global Tech Hub | Charlotte, North Carolina | 2023 | CoreNet Global Innovator's Award, Finalist - 2023
CoreNet Carolinas CORE Awards, Project of the Year >100k SF - 2023 IFMA Carolinas Innovation of the Year |
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The Livery Stable | Tarpon Springs, Florida | 2024 | 2023 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IIDA Florida Central Chapter), Project of the Year - Unbuilt category
AIA Orlando Design Award |
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The Parkline | Durham, North Carolina | 2021 | Rethinking the Future Award
USGBC Climate Champion Award ASLA Southeast Regioanl Conference Merit |
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The Thread | Rock Hill, South Caroline | 2024 | AIA Charlotte Honor Award 2022
AIA Charlotte Design Awards, Adaptive Reuse/Preservation, 2024 |
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Ally Charlotte Center | Charlotte, North Carolina | 2021 | Heavy Hitters CRE Award Winner
IIDA Carolinas Design Works Award ENR Southeast Best Project Award of Merit |
LEED Silver
WELL Building Certified - Gold WiredScore Platinum Certified |
NeoCity Academy High School | Kissimmee, Florida | 2019 | Leading By Design Citation of Excellence Award
American School & University Outstanding Design USGBC Climate Champion Award |
Pursuing LEED |
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