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About Lawrence Bowen

Lawrence Bowen is a registered design professional and a Performance Engineering Architecture specialist. He is the founding principal and registered agent of VQ Design PLLC, an Arizona-licensed professional limited liability company (PLLC). Bowen is a Master Professional Member of the International Association of Professional Architects (IAPA), and a recognized architecture professional with affiliations in several prestigious organizations, including:

American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI – ASCE)
American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)

As a PEA specialist, Lawrence Bowen focuses on optimizing building performance through advanced engineering principles and innovative design strategies. His work integrates cutting-edge solutions to enhance functionality, sustainability, and efficiency.

In recognition of his dedication to architectural excellence, Lawrence has earned international acclaim and is highly regarded for his commitment to high standards and design innovation.

Letter from the American Institute of Architects (AIA):

Dear Lawrence Bowen:

Thank you for being a member of the American Institute of Architects—the largest and most influential network of architecture professionals, driving positive change through the power of design. AIA is here to support your career, strengthen your practice, and advance the architecture profession as a whole.

Letter from the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD):

Dear Lawrence:

Congratulations! We have the pleasure of revealing you as a winner of the American Residential Design Awards.

As with every year, our industry continues to submit outstanding projects and yours are truly the best of the best. It is through the representation of professionals such as yourself and your dedication to design excellence that is increasing the national recognition for the AIBD as an organization. The American Residential Design Awards are an important means in which to show everyone our nation’s great residential building designers.

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Recent thoughts from Clients

"I have used VQ Design since 2016. This company is the only Architectural/Design firm I use for all my building projects. Lawrence has been great to work with. Always on time, easy to work with and very professional. I recommend Lawrence to anyone who asks me for a referral. I will be contacting Lawrence next month to draw up plans for another project I am starting."

— Larry Waltemeyer

We were in search of an architecture professional to step us through the building process. Our property in Payson, AZ, has a rugged topography and a steep incline from the road. VQ Design PLLC is outstanding! The firm very methodically stepped us through the process. Architecture is about more than what’s on the outside. Architecture is about problem solving, meeting client needs, and making daily life better. VQ Design takes it all into consideration — how we would live in our new space, and how their innovative approach to design would make our life better. Much thanks to Lawrence Bowen

— C. Harris

VQ Design was surprisingly fast at designing our house plan. Lawrence listened to the priorities and desires and was flexible on pausing everything when we had to delay meeting. He was very quick on making changes that we wanted as well.

— Keith T.

VQ Design PLLC is committed to being a professional architectural design firm well-known for its exceptional service, integrity, and understanding of our clients' needs.

“VQ” stands for vox quartus, which means ‘fourth voice’ in Latin. It represents Lawrence H. Bowen, IV’s role as the fourth (IV) in his family line and reflects the architectural statement he makes through VQ Design PLLC.

VOX CLAMANTIS IN DESERTO

Almost all of nature’s elements contain the Golden Ratio (1:1.618). The Golden Ratio can be found in nature in everything from the structure of the universe to the human body, clouds to flowers and leaves. Nearly all of the beautiful things in the world around us have this ratio. The National award-winning VQ Design PLLC Studio reflects these proportions perfectly.