Who We Are
Buildings are where we live. We raise families, conduct business, learn and celebrate in the built environment. We spend much of our lives indoors and our homes are often our largest personal investment. I’ve always endeavored to make these spaces better.
Vessel was started by Sean Morgan. He’s been a maker since he was a child. He worked as a carpenter, builder, and architect. This brought an understanding of many perspectives. A building should support your needs, be strong and beautiful. That is our mission. We make buildings. Design and construction are parts of the same whole. Contractors, designers, engineers and developers are parts of the mind and parts of a team working towards a common end – a vessel for humanity.
Vessel is a design-build firm rooted in the understanding of what makes buildings work and spaces a pleasure to occupy. We provide architectural services for residential and commercial. We blend a strong aesthetic sense, construction industry knowledge and building science to create the best built environments for clients who are passionate about quality.
Our Residential Design is focused on providing thoughtful, beautiful structures rooted in place. We design personalized spaces based on client driven briefs. We bring a vision into the world. Our efforts can include site selection and planning, brief development, conceptual design, visualization, interior design, permitting, bid documents and construction support. We work with local professionals to provide a comprehensive design package including, structural, mechanical and geotechnical engineering and landscape design. These services are available for homeowners as well as builders and developers.
Commercial Design is based on our years of experience designing in the local market. We have experience with office, restaurant, retail, multifamily, mixed-use and many other types. We focus on details so the client’s needs are met and the construction process is efficient. We offer full architecture services, including planning and interior design. We work with local design professionals to provide full building engineering, landscape architecture and civil engineering as needed.
Project List
College and University Projects
Florida State University:
Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship (ALW)
Softball Training Facility (ALW)
Student Union Schematics (ALW)
Strozier Library Improvements (ALW)
College of Business Master Planning (ALW)
Testing Center (ALW)
Institute of Science and Public Affairs Offices (ALW)
President’s House Auxiliary Building (ALW)
Eppes Building Historic Renovation (College of Criminology) (ALW)
Center for Intensive English Studies Building Renovation (Hecht House) (ALW)
Ringling Museum (ALW)
School of Communication Science & Disorders (Warren Building) (ALW)
UF Dental Science Building Envelope Study (ALW)
Florida A&M University:
School for Veterinarian Technicians (ALW)
Grand Ballroom Renovations (ALW)
Perry Paige Interiors Improvements (ALW)
Viticulture Building (ALW)
Foote- Hilyer Renovations (ALW)
HR Suite Improvements (ALW)
Florida Fire College Master Planning and Improvements (ALW)
Government
Waller Park—Tallahassee, FL (ALW)
Cabinet Meeting Room Improvements (ALW)
Capital ADA Improvements (ALW)
Leon County Sheriffs Office Façade Improvements (ALW)
Leon County Agricultural Extension Exterior Improvements – Tallahassee, FL (ALW)
Civic
Navarre Bayside Park and Butterfly House (ALW)
Religious
Celebration Baptist Church and Preschool—Tallahassee, FL (ALW)
Immanuel Baptist Church- Tallahassee, FL (ALW)
Office and Mixed Use
Cascades Mixed Use Development, Tallahassee (DAG)
201 Park Ave. -Tallahassee, FL (ALW)
Art Town- Tallahassee, FL (ALW)
Manufacturing
AMTEC Less Lethal - Perry, FL (ALW)
Residential
Cascades Mixed Use Development, Tallahassee (DAG)
North Ride Residence, Tallahassee (ALW)
Gables Multi-Family (ALW)
FAMU President’s House Renovation (ALW)
Treetop on 30A (ALW)
Lakeshore Residence (Vessel)
3100 Apalachee Pkwy – Tallahassee FL (ALW)
Restaurants/ Hotels
Vertigo—Tallahassee, FL (ALW)
Il Luso—Tallahassee, FL (ALW)
Governor’s Inn – Tallahassee FL (ALW)
Double Tree Renovations – Tallahassee, FL (ALW)
Renovations:
Huntington Oaks Roofing (ALW)
Interiors:
Double Tree Lobby Improvements (ALW)
FDLE Secure Room Study (ALW)
CHP Raymond Diehl Office Interiors (ALW)
Attorney Generals Office Improvements (ALW)
Medical Offices:
CHP Eye Care Center Improvements (ALW)
CHP X-Ray Facility Improvements (ALW)
Florida State Hospital Renovations – Chattahoochee, FL (ALW)
Credits
Sean Morgan
Project Architect/ Manager
ALW- Architects Lewis + Whitlock
Architect of Record
DAG Architects
Architect of Record
Our Work
* projects completed while working with other firms