
Architecture, small commercial design, studio and office renovations and home additions for Berry Hill buildings and nearby homes.
Berry Hill is a small city with an active mix of recording studios, offices, shops and older homes near Bransford Avenue and Woodmont Boulevard. Small buildings here are often renovated for new uses, and owners want practical plans and quick permits.
Studios and creative offices have special needs for sound, power and flexible rooms, while older houses can be adapted for offices or updated for living. Tight lots call for careful planning of parking, access and neighbor relationships.
Calls often begin with a building that needs to work differently from the way it was built.
We study the building first and write a plain scope for the changes. We begin with a Free Estimate, look at your property and your goals and write a clear scope, so you know exactly what the design work includes before drawings begin.
Every Music City Architect project starts with a conversation and a careful look: the property, the building and the way you use the space. You get a written estimate, a clear schedule and one contact for questions, and we keep drawings and decisions clear from start to finish.
Drag the handle to compare. Representative illustration of the kind of project we do.

BeforeAfterEvery service below is available in Berry Hill and the surrounding area.
Free Architect EstimateA free, no-obligation visit and conversation about your project, ending in a clear written estimate of scope and…Explore
Feasibility StudiesAn early look at whether a project can work on a site, in the rules and within your…Explore
Custom Home DesignA new home designed around your lot, your family and the way you live, from first sketches to…Explore
Second-Story AdditionsAdding a floor to your home when the lot is tight: structure, stairs, roof and exterior planned together.Explore
Accessory Dwelling Unit DesignBackyard cottages, garage apartments and in-law suites designed to fit your lot and the local rules.Explore
Historic Preservation DesignCareful design for historic homes and buildings, including research, documentation and review by preservation bodies.Explore
ResourceAndersenA window and door maker with lines such as the A-Series, made for architect specification, and the popular…Learn more
ResourceJames HardieA maker of fiber cement siding, trim and backer board, with products such as Hardie Plank, Artisan siding…Learn more
Comparison guideExterior MaterialsBrick, stone, fiber cement, wood, stucco and metal compared for look, upkeep, durability and detailing.Learn more A two-minute tool for Berry Hill projects. We confirm everything on your property before we begin.
You tell us what you want to build or fix, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We look at the property or building, take measurements, talk through goals and note anything that affects design, such as slopes, structure and rules.
We sketch plans and options, you choose a direction and receive a plain written scope before detailed design begins.
We refine the design, coordinate engineers and prepare drawings and notes that builders can price and reviewers can approve.
We submit for permits, answer comments and help you compare builder proposals.
We answer questions during construction, review products, visit the site and walk through the finished work with you.
Yes. We design, plan, renovate and add to homes and commercial buildings in Berry Hill and across Davidson County and nearby communities, from a single room to a whole building.
Yes. A kitchen redesign, a porch, a set of permit drawings or a consultation is welcome, and so is a plan for a whole house or several buildings.
We schedule Free Estimates as quickly as we can. Call and we will tell you honestly when we can be there.
No. The Free Estimate comes with no obligation. You approve a written scope before design work begins.
A written estimate listing the phases, the deliverables, the consultants, the meetings and the schedule, so you can compare proposals on equal terms.
Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a Free Estimate.
Or call (615) 357-7797 to talk now.