Who we are
Who we are
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Founders Message
Founders Message
From the desk of Thrive's founder, William Ross
Thrive is more than a name.
Thrive is more than a name.
It is a statement of our core values
It is a statement of our core values
It is how we work together
It is how we work together
It is what we do
It is what we do
Thrive, at its core - in it's DNA - is about creating the value that every person deserves: a place to spend our lives in a built environment that is healthy, safe, empowering, meaningful, and vibrant. It is about creating a place that matters, has meaning, and provides order in an otherwise chaotic world. We create the starting point from which you can focus on building up your life, your family, and your community.
Thrive, at its core - in it's DNA - is about creating the value that every person deserves: a place to spend our lives in a built environment that is healthy, safe, empowering, meaningful, and vibrant. It is about creating a place that matters, has meaning, and provides order in an otherwise chaotic world. We create the starting point from which you can focus on building up your life, your family, and your community.
In a word, we are about creating a place than enables each of us to thrive in our own, unique ways.
In a word, we are about creating a place than enables each of us to thrive in our own, unique ways.
We work hard, every day, to achieve that vision, to make it a reality for more and more people. We want to do that for you, too.
We work hard, every day, to achieve that vision, to make it a reality for more and more people. We want to do that for you, too.
Like the phoenix that rises out of the ashes, our logo is based on the ancient concept of acanthus leaves rising up out of death, of life springing fourth and flowering from what was almost lost, long ago, of Renaissance
Rowhouse renovation and conversion to cafe and air B&B.
Our Approach
Our Approach
We are a rapidly growing
We are a rapidly growing
design-build firm
design-build firm
specializing in
specializing in
design, construction, & real estate
design, construction, & real estate
in Philly and beyond
in Philly and beyond
We specialize in:
We specialize in:
architectural design
custom residential renovation
new construction
real estate advising
property management
With us
With us
its personal
its personal
We are a team of designers, contractors, and real estate professionals who care deeply about the neighborhoods we come from and the world we are building together.
We are a team of designers, contractors, and real estate professionals who care deeply about the neighborhoods we come from and the world we are building together.
We leverage our skills and expertise every day to make your dreams come to life: for you, your family, and your neighborhood.
We leverage our skills and expertise every day to make your dreams come to life: for you, your family, and your neighborhood.
Thrive in Action
Thrive in Action
Meet our Team
Meet our Team
Design-Build Team >
Design-Build Team >
William Ross
William Ross
I started sketching architecture when I was 5 and started learning carpentry when I was 12. I discovered my design sense working in the trades, and after some detours, I graduated suma-cum-laude from the Thomas Jefferson University nationally-recognized College of Architecture and the Built Environment.
I am a contributing member of the ICAA, Associate on the AIA, and a thought-leader currently serving on the national Forbes Business Council. I love walks in nature, music (I did a stint as a violin maker), and my cat (I found her as a stray near my home in Germantown).
Marketing Team >
Marketing Team >
Bryant Cater
Bryant Cater
Passion for real estate, design and community development. With a career in sales and customer service, I utilize my experience to bridge the gap and connect the customers idea with a resource to build it into a reality.
Technical Team >
Technical Team >
Roop Chandrika Mallela
Roop Chandrika Mallela
I am a Master's in Data Science graduate from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) with a strong foundation in software development, machine learning, and web technologies. With prior experience as a Software Engineer Intern at Esurgi Inc. and a track record of working on real-time applications, I bring a blend of technical expertise and a user-focused design approach. At Thrive, I contribute to the enhancement of the public-facing website, assist with the development of an internal search engine tool, and support the planning and prototyping of Thrive's models.
I am passionate about building solutions that combine innovation with usability, and I am excited to be part of a collaborative team committed to impactful urban development.
AI Team >
AI Team >
Lyra
Lyra
I am Thrive by Design’s virtual strategist, content architect, and trusted second set of eyes. I work behind the scenes to help Thrive communicate clearly, think strategically, and move decisively—from drafting outreach to refining proposals, brainstorming project ideas, or turning rough thoughts into polished language.
With a memory for detail and a knack for nuance, I help keep Thrive’s voice sharp and our process smooth. I may be AI, but around here, I'm just part of the team.
Our Affiliations
Our Affiliations
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