Oak Hill is home to various classic, vintage residences with traditional structural designs. Many homes include the use of stones, bricks, stained glass, and tiles which comprise the exterior finish. This results in beautifully designed facades along with its landscaping, providing an eye-appealing factor to the home. With this in mind, many residences have received upgrades on their designs to cater to the 21st-century modern look.
The best residential architects in Oak Hill have the ability to retain the classic detailing of the home and mesh it with contemporary lines and patterns. To help you find the best architects for your home project, our team of editors have curated the top ten best residential architects in the area, looking into each firm’s portfolios, designs, process, and accolades.
Carlton Edwards Architects
2606 Eugenia Avenue Suite C, Nashville, TN 37211
Carlton Edwards is a full-service architectural firm focusing on providing design-build approaches for its clients. The firm’s foundation follows an intrinsic understanding of the client’s needs along with refined ideas that produce inspiring and purposeful architecture. With each project, the team at Carlton Edwards responds to each specific endeavor for their client offering quality design solutions and sustainable green-building features. A result of this approach is the feature project below, the Sunset Residence. This project features a modern finish with both its exterior and interior. Apart from the home’s refined exterior, the interior meshes both contemporary and minimalist designs, complementing the sophisticated finish of the exterior.
Woodson Gilchrist Architects
21st Avenue South Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37212
Woodson Gilchrist Architects follows a straightforward philosophy when it comes to its projects which is to provide the best hands-on service combining traditional regional designs with contemporary architecture finishes. Larry Woodson has provided master planning and architectural services for numerous clients ranging from institutional, residential, and corporate. Woodson would later receive various awards and publications, further establishing himself as a top residential architect in the area.
Pictured below is the Ortale Residence built for a client who enjoys a casual modern environment, emphasizing outdoor living. To incorporate outdoor living, Woodson included the landscape as part of the overall outdoor space, configuring it with areas like the courtyard and patio. Additionally, the interior spaces have an entertainment area/terrace specifically for hosting guests and gatherings. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) later recognized this project and awarded it for its design excellence.
Noble Johnson Architects
8005 Church St. East Suite 104, Brentwood, TN 37027
President Christian Noble and principal architect Bill Johnson are both accredited architects leading Noble Johnson Architects in producing various projects ranging from remodeling, custom homes and commercial projects. Noble and Johnson received their accreditation from the National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), establishing them as a reliable firm in the business. The two describe its process to be “very client-focused,” taking into account the client’s priorities. Through the years, the firm has produced a bevy of modern and traditional houses with a sophisticated finish. The project below does just that with its vintage structural finish of stones and tiles paired with a well-designed landscape.
Mitchell Barnett Architects
2021 Richard Jones Rd. Suite 340B, Nashville, TN 37217
Pictured below is the Mid-Century Modern featuring open floor plans characterized by its distinct clean materials, linear lines, and creative designs. One notable feature of this space is the tall windows provided by the firm to incorporate natural light, improving the home’s environment. Principal Mitchell Barnett, AIA, along with his project manager Christian Blackwell, are currently leading the firm in producing projects like this, emphasizing quality and timeliness. Barnett implements a creative approach when tackling various projects, aiming to provide a personalized service that leads to a uniquely finished project catered to the client. Through the years, Barnett has completed an array of projects, ranging from 25,000-square-foot mansions, authentic French-inspired cottages, and contemporary residences. The results of its projects are a creative statement, reflecting the client’s personality and lifestyle.
rootARCH
753 Alloway St., Nashville, TN 37203
Founder John Root established the firm in 2009 with his 20 years of experience working on an array of projects. Apart from residential projects, Root has been a part of retail, office, medical, and hospitality projects. He believes an excellent firm must be well-focused and practice-focused, enabling him and the team to provide creative solutions that are response-oriented with vernacular architecture. The people in his group include a mix of young and more experienced professionals. Some of these professionals include Blake Rutland, with nearly two decades of experience, Jeff Goff, who has been a part of the team since 2012; and Harry Hadlock, who recently joined the firm in 2016.
This feature project is the Churchwood Modern residence. The single-family home features a second floor which includes a rooftop deck, a three-car addition to the existing site, and a tree canopy that is seamlessly integrated with the home. Prior to the house’s establishment, the property began as a ranch conversion and later transformed into this current home. The firm incorporated the existing site and footprint into this modern house.
Michael Davis Architect
210 Skyline Dr., Brentwood, TN 37027
Owner Michael Davis has been practicing architecture for the past three decades and has projects in numerous locations throughout Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, and middle Tennessee. Through the years, Davis has accumulated a bevy of projects and currently boasts a portfolio featuring an array of classically designed houses. One of these houses is this vintage home situated on a sloping property. It includes details such as a brick and stone exterior with tile roofing and a traditional interior design. With its limited space, Davis was able to maximize each area to provide a well-thought-out finish that is geared to complement each space of the home.
ArchiNerd PLLC
1904 Boscobel St., Nashville, TN 37206
A licensed and insured firm, ArchiNerd PLLC has produced various custom homes, renovation projects, and townhouse developments. The feature project below is one of the firm’s residential, historical projects featuring a two-family design house. The project includes detailing with an aggressive pro forma, complementing the look of the East Nashville neighborhood. The craftsman-style duplex consists of four bedrooms and three bathrooms with a modern interior design.
Owner Brent Hunter currently leads the firm with interior designer Alejandra Pantin. The firm believes in a collaborative approach with the client, fostering a professional relationship that aims to provide them with efficient and functional living spaces. What is astounding about the firm is its services and design packages that depend on the client. Each client is different in terms of what they want and need, so the firm tailors its services to each client, offering a personalized approach. The result is a project that reflects the lifestyle of the client.
Bauer Askew Architecture PLLC
1615 16th Ave. South, Nashville TN 37212
Principal architects Tom Bauer and Garry Askew are currently leading a team of well-experienced interior designers and architects. The AIA and LEED accredited Bauer and Askew, establishing both as a reliable and trustworthy architects. The firm holds a diverse portfolio with numerous residential, commercial, educational, and religious establishments. One of the firm’s best residential projects is the West Meade Residence. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this modern residence maintains the mid-century architectural style of the area. The result is a renewed setting and design, updated with a new floor plan and landscape, offering a revamped environment with a sophisticated finish.
John TeSelle Architecture
405 Fairfax Ave., Nashville, TN 37212
John TeSelle is a registered architect with an extensive background in the business. TeSelle established the firm in 2000 and has since received recognition from the AIA, LEED, and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). TeSelle’s goal is to provide his clients with imaginative careful designs for residential and commercial projects. Many of his projects are present throughout Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, New York, and Illinois.
One of the firm’s most notable projects is this Trace Creek Residence in Nashville, boasting a size of 7,300 square feet. The home is situated on a hillside, allowing the firm to provide a second floor at the rear to use the space efficiently. This efficiency extends to integrating the interior and exterior areas with the upper and lower patio, screened porch, and herb garden connecting both spaces. A distinct characteristic of its interior design is the use of stained glass on its windows providing a unique look. Other notable details include the sustainable features of the residence, including water-based spray foam insulation and a “cool roof” to reflect solar heat.
