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Cannabis Industry Consultant
3rd Act Architecture is a full-service consulting firm offering a wide range of specialized services for a variety of industries. While our primary focus is helping clients achieve success in the cannabis industry, our services also support those in all sectors of commercial design and construction. Our services can be structured to address singular needs to complete turnkey facility delivery…
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Southern Sky Brands
A cGMP-compliant cultivation and manufacturing facility featuring circular operational flow, multi-tier cultivation systems, hydrocarbon and ethanol extraction labs, and a world-class edibles kitchen. This project demonstrates comprehensive cannabis facility design from programming through completion, integrating advanced mechanical systems with operational efficiency to meet WHO-GACP standards.
Elevated Roots
The partnership with Barznab Khan began in February 2020. He approached us with a clear vision to update a building in Kingston, MA, transforming it into a cutting-edge, vertically integrated cannabis facility. This ambitious new venture would include a dispensary, dedicated cultivation areas, and full extraction/infusion capabilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 3rd Act Architecture & Consulting do?
3rd Act Architecture & Consulting is a full-service architecture and consulting firm based in St. Augustine, FL, led by principal Sam Andras, AIA, NCARB. The firm handles commercial building design and construction consulting across cannabis facilities, K-12 schools, civic and municipal buildings, hospitality, and recreational/aquatic projects — from early feasibility through construction completion. See our full range of services for more detail.
Does 3rd Act Architecture specialize in cannabis facility design?
Yes. Cannabis facility architecture is the firm’s primary specialty, with 150+ cannabis and commercial facility designs completed since 2013. The team designs cGMP-compliant cultivation facilities, extraction labs, edibles kitchens, and dispensaries to WHO-GACP and EU-GMP standards, integrating regulatory compliance with operational efficiency and brand-driven design.
What areas does 3rd Act Architecture serve?
3rd Act Architecture works with clients nationwide from its St. Augustine, FL base, with prior branch office experience in Colorado and Massachusetts. Cannabis and commercial design projects are taken on across the country, not just in Florida.
What is 3rd Act's design process?
Projects typically start with a free consultation to align on vision, budget, and schedule, followed by programming and a Basis of Design. For cannabis and complex commercial projects, the firm also offers a “Bridging” approach — representing the owner through design finalization, construction, and facility startup — to protect the owner’s interests before and after a design-build team is selected.
What types of buildings besides cannabis facilities does the firm design?
Beyond cannabis, 3rd Act designs K-12 schools, civic and municipal buildings, hospitality properties (hotels and resorts), and recreational/aquatic facilities, applying the same programming-through-construction process across sectors.
How do I start a project with 3rd Act Architecture?
Reach out for a free consultation by phone at 706-573-5520 or through the contact form — the firm will discuss your project vision, budget, and schedule to determine the right scope and next steps.