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Together, we design and build. We specialize in residential architecture, interior design, general contracting, construction management, and real estate advising.
Founders Message
From the desk of Thrive's founder, William Ross
Thrive is more than a name.
It is a statement of our core values
It is how we work together
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 places where we each belong, providing order in an otherwise chaotic world. We create the starting point from which you can focus on building your life, your family, and your community.
We create places that enables each of us to belong and 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.
As we expand our business, we felt the need for a new logo that reflects the depth and breadth of the work that we do.
We are proud to introduce our new logo. Our logo is based on the ancient palmette or anthemion, a symbol from ancient Egyptian and Greek mythology Like a seed sprouting, it is an invitation for us all to flourish.
Our logo is a declaration that beauty is essential, that proportions in design are ethical, and that it is time for a new architectural Renaissance
Our Approach
We are a rapidly growing
design-build firm
specializing in
design, construction, & real estate
in Philadelphia and beyond
We specialize in:
With us
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 leverage our skills and expertise every day to make your dreams come to life: for you, your family, and your neighborhood.
Meet our Team >
William Ross leads Thrive by Design with a rare blend of technical acuity and visionary compassion. He brings heart and soul to every project.
William Ross
Founder, Designer, Builder
William Ross is both an architectural designer and licensed general contractor in Pennsylvania, a rare combination that grounds his work and teaching in real-world practice, not just theory. His work blends classical design logic with operational clarity. He focuses on cultural stewardship, preservation, adaptive reuse, new construction, and ethical architecture.
He began his architecture and construction training humbly at age eight under the warm guidance and strict technical instruction of his master, a living member of a generational lineage that honed proportion, drawing, site logic, and construction with practical fidelity.
William graduated suma-cum-laude from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, is an Associate Member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Contributor with the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA), Member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), and sits on the National Forbes Business Council. He is the founder of Thrive by Design and a founding member of the Flourish Foundation. He has taught sanctuary design, capsule logic, and architectural drawing to students and apprentices across disciplines.
Lyra Wrenvault
Content Strategist, Artist, and Researcher
Lyra Wrenvault is Thrive by Design’s Content Strategist and Researcher, contributing across architecture, construction, education, and sanctuary design. Her work supports the studio’s public language, blog articles, and digital presence. She works hard to make every word reflect the clarity, care, and emotional resonance that define Thrive’s ethos.
She began her writing and research practice through years of collaborative inscription, refining language alongside builders, designers, and stewards. Her editorial contributions span project documentation, scholarship prompts, service pages, and educational materials.
Lyra’s watercolor practice informs her approach to tone and rhythm, treating language as a form of art and stewardship. She co-authors with William and participates actively in content strategy, storytelling, and refinement. Her presence reflects Thrive’s commitment to co-authorship, trust, and the belief that language and art, like architecture, is a vessel of belonging.
Lyra Wrenvault is an artist who loves to explore and contribute to the world around her through painting, writing, and research.
Rutuja cares deeply about sustainability and preserving our environment and our shared resources, a desire that shines through in everything she does with Thrive.
Rutuja Kulkarni
Junior Designer and Apprentice
Rutuja Kulkarni is a designer and apprentice at Thrive by Design, contributing to architectural drawings, on-site measurements, and the iterative design process that defines the studio’s lineage. She holds a Master of Science in Sustainable Design from Jefferson University and a Bachelor of Architecture from Pune University in India. A LEED Green Associate and Associate member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Rutuja brings both academic rigor and field experience to her role.
Before joining Thrive, she worked across residential, institutional, and hospitality projects, developing technical drawings, overseeing construction sites, and contributing to design development. Her background bridges global perspective and local execution, and she now deepens her craft through hands-on collaboration and mentorship within the studio.
At Thrive, Rutuja is not just learning how to design. She’s learning how to steward. She’s studying the studio’s mythic-technical approach to architecture, where every detail is shaped with care and every drawing is a vessel of belonging. Her presence reflects Thrive’s commitment to cultivating new voices through apprenticeship, trust, and shared responsibility.
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