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
Houston Middle School Addition Ribbon Cutting
What better way to start the new year than to have ribbon cutting! The state-of-the-art
Astoria Square Ground Breaking
It was a breezy fall day for the official ground breaking ceremony on this new
University of Memphis STEM Research & Classroom Building Ground Breaking
Today was a beautiful fall day for the official ground breaking on the new STEM
Memphis Cycle Shop Construction Update
Here’s a little construction progress update to start your week. The Memphis Cycle Shop building
National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
It’s not everyday our work gets national exposure. We’re excited to be leading the planning
New Hire: Chooch Pickard
A2H is excited to welcome Charles “Chooch” Pickard to the firm’s Memphis area headquarters. Chooch brings over
A2H in the News: Regional One Assessment
One of A2H’s projects was recently mentioned in the local news: our work assisting Regional
The Hub Recognized as Honoree by Fast Company
Our work on The Hub Day Plaza project was recognized as an honoree on Fast
Practice Leadership
Stewart Smith, AIA, LEED AP
Architecture Practice Leader, Principal
Rick McAllister, AIA
Director of Design & Healthcare Market Leader, Principal
Brad Schmiedicke, AIA
Director of Architecture
Gary M. White, AIA
Distribution & Logistics Market Leader
Debbie Cherry, AIA
North Mississippi Business Development Leader
