Donnelly Architecture, Incorporated was founded on a reputation of care, quality, and responsiveness.  It can be seen in the way that projects are selected or sought after, the treatment that clients receive, the quality of the documents produced, and in the buildings that are designed.  Donnelly Architecture is incorporated in the State of Florida.  Chris Donnelly, AIA is the founder and president of Donnelly Architecture.  Chris currently holds licenses to practice architecture in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Colorado, New Jersey, Mississippi, and Ohio.
 
Donnelly Architecture was incorporated in the beginning of 2008 after Chris had worked for nearly ten years at architecture firms in Tampa, Orlando and Gainesville.  Chris and wife, Tara Williams Donnelly, opened the office in Citrus County, where Tara grew up, to allow their family and business to grow in the community where Tara’s family has been for several generations.  Chris is the only licensed architect in the office and manages all projects in house.  Tara is the office manager and helps with billing, finances, marketing, and administrative duties. 
 
Chris holds a Master’s Degree from the University of South Florida School of Architecture and Community Design and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Florida, with a focus on urban studies and demographics.  Chris’ education bolsters his experience with urban design, urban infill, and community centered projects, while his experience with a wide range of projects and project sizes helps maintain focus on big picture ideas while addressing project details. 
 
Tara holds a Bachelor‘s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Florida.  Tara’s family history in Citrus County provides perspective and empathy in local projects and her background with McDonald Training Center as a job coach and with Hillsborough County Schools and Princeton House Charter School as a speech assisant provides insight on educational projects and projects involving users with special needs.
 
Chris is active in the local community through his involvment in the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce.  Chris is active in the design profession through his involvement in the American Institute of Architects Tampa Bay Chapter.