Architectural Practice
Planning + Design
Our Approach
For us, thoughtful planning and design is all about asking the right questions. We place strong emphasis on the initial stages of a project by using multiple methods of analysis and idea generation with a focus on listening to our clients to discover their needs and objectives.
Our approach is to combine the power of a truly collaborative process between our clients and our integrated in-house team of architects, interior designers, engineers, landscape architects, planners, and land surveyors.
Disciplines
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Master Planning
- Sustainability
Markets
Aviation
Civic + Justice
Commercial
Community Planning
Distribution + Logistics
Healthcare
Higher Education
Hospitality
Industrial + Manufacturing
Mixed-Use/Multi-Family
Parks + Recreation
PreK-12 Education
Renovation/Restoration
Urban Placemaking
Services
Programming
Conceptual Studies & Renderings
Schematic Design
Design Development
Construction Documents
Bidding & Negotiation
Construction Contract Administration
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ADA Facility Assessments
Adaptive Reuse
Budgeting & Cost Analysis
Building Renovation / Restoration
Community Engagement & Public Input
Construction Delivery Method Selection
Facility Condition Assessments
Grant & Funding Strategies
Historic Preservation
Historic Tax Credits / National Register Consulting
Life Safety / Code Compliance
Master Planning
Neighborhood Revitalization
On-Site Construction Observation
Owner’s Representation
Pre-Development Consulting
Sustainable Design
Urban Design
Zoning / Land Use Approvals
Project Updates + News
1 Year Later: Rebuilding Covington Elementary & Middle Schools
In the aftermath of the EF-3 tornado that struck Tipton County on March 31st, 2023, we’re excited to share a look at the design of the new Covington schools for Tipton County Schools. The A2H team is dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art school buildings that will serve as symbols of resilience and progress for generations to come.
Breaking Ground: Logistics Center & Municipal Complex
Separated by 270 miles, A2H is celebrating ground breaking events for two of our projects
Henderson County Selects A2H for New Health Department
After going through a qualification based selection process, A2H is excited to be have been
First Look: Dresden Municipal Complex
A2H’s architects and engineers have recently completed the planning and design of the new Municipal
US Biologic Plans New HQ
A2H is excited to be assisting US Biologic with the creative visioning of their new headquarters campus.
Houston Middle School Addition Ribbon Cutting
What better way to start the new year than to have ribbon cutting! The state-of-the-art
Forest Hill Elementary School Recognized for Design Excellence
The A2H team is beyond excited to have the firm’s design of Forest Hill Elementary School for the Germantown Municipal School District featured in American School & University Magazine.
Astoria Square Ground Breaking
It was a breezy fall day for the official ground breaking ceremony on this new
Practice Leadership
Rick McAllister, AIA
Architecture Practice Leader & Healthcare Market Leader, Principal
Stewart Smith, AIA, LEED AP
Education Market Leader, Principal
Brad Schmiedicke, AIA
Director of Architecture
Derrick Choo
Director of Interior Architecture
Debbie Cherry, AIA
North Mississippi Business Development Leader
