COMMERICAL/RETAIL
Royal Farms
Greater DMV Area
For more than 40 years, Ratcliffe Architects has served as the primary architectural partner for Royal Farms, supporting the design, permitting, and construction of over 300 convenience store locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
LOCATION:
Baltimore, MD
SIZE:
300+ locations
As a trusted commercial architecture firm specializing in retail and convenience store development, Ratcliffe provides comprehensive architectural services and owner’s representation—guiding each project from initial site planning and concept design through construction administration and ribbon cutting. Our long-standing partnership with Royal Farms reflects our expertise in high-volume retail development, streamlined permitting processes, and delivering consistent brand-aligned architecture across multiple locations.
SERVICES:
Site feasibility and
preliminary planning
Architectural design and
documentation
Coordination with civil,
structural, and MEP
engineers
Zoning approvals and
permitting
Construction
documentation
LOCATION:
Baltimore, MD
The decades-long partnership between Ratcliffe Architects and Royal Farms reflects a collaborative approach built
on consistency, efficiency, and trust. Designing hundreds of locations requires an architectural partner who understands the brand, development timelines, and operational needs of high-volume retail environments.
Ratcliffe’s familiarity with Royal Farms’
design standards and permitting
requirements allows new store locations
to move efficiently through planning,
approval, and construction phases—
supporting the company’s continued
expansion across the region.
AWARDS +
Royal Farms Store - Light Street, Baltimore –
2012 Wintergreen Award – Private/Commercial
Project of the Year
2010 ABC Award of Excellence
TEAM +
Peter Ratcliffe (Principal)
Bill Mortorff (VP)
Ashley Roe (Associate Principal)
NEXT PROJECT
Lutherville, MD
