CREATE+CO is a Tampa Bay–based, women-owned architecture and interior design firm specializing in workplace, mixed-use, hospitality, and residential environments. We partner with developers, corporate executives, and owners to align real estate investment with organizational strategy, culture, and long-term asset performance.
Recognized for our expertise in workplace and experience-driven design, we deliver strategic insight and intentional, distinctive solutions deeply aligned with each client. We design for people to live, work, and thrive, creating environments that attract and retain talent and tenants, strengthen identity, and elevate market positioning. From corporate headquarters and adaptive reuse to amenity repositioning and interior transformations, CREATE+CO has shaped the built environment throughout Tampa Bay and beyond for nearly two decades.
Kristina York
Co-Founder + Principal
Kristina York leads CREATE+CO with a focus on aligning workplace strategy, leadership priorities, and business performance through people-centered design. With nearly 30 years of experience in interior design and corporate leadership, she partners with organizations to translate vision into environments that drive measurable impact. Known for connecting culture, talent, and spatial design, Kristina plays an active leadership role across the firm’s portfolio, guiding strategy so projects advance business objectives while elevating human experience. She is also the host of the Create A Place podcast, where she convenes leaders across business, design, and real estate to explore the evolving relationship between people and place.