Smith Gee Studio

At Smith Gee Studio, we believe that great design is a truly holistic endeavor that meets our clients’ goals and contributes to a better community. That’s why we “connect the dots” by considering the neighborhood, the architecture and the interior spaces as we plan. Through a culture of collaboration, we assemble the right team of architects, urban planners and interior designers to create meaningful, timeless places that engage people, encourage interaction and stitch together communities.

News

#neilyoung #downtownnashville
Early morning site walk in Franklin at the Reddick Street Family Apartments
"All we can plan for is a very robust framework in which life can take place" // Matt Lister of Gehl Architects is here in celebration of #transitmonth and talk about how we plan for and create the future of Nashville that is prepared for change rather than reacting. Looking forward to tomorrow night's Urban Design Forum. You don't want to miss this #nashville #designyourcity #loveyourcity
Today was a day to get outside and enjoy lunch al fresco in the Cummins Station garden designed by @smithgeestudio #lunchtime #nashville #architecture
#ripprince #princetribute #nashvillelovesprince #purplerain @downtown_nashville
SGS Quarterly Social - Nashville Brewery Tour @fatbottombrews @tnbrewworks @beardediris #lovemyjob #nashvillerules #nashvillearchitect #workhardplayhard
Give it up for @smithgeestudio 's own Lauren Miller for finishing the #bostonmarathon2016 in 3:19:06. We are so proud of you, Lauren! Congrats!
Nashville is Booming! #nashville #marriott
Beautiful day one site to check out progress on our River House project. Pretty soon the Rolling Mill Hill story will be complete. #riverhouse #terrahouse #rymanlofts
We capped off Random Acts of Kindness Week serving lunch to an incredible group of Nashvillians at @roomintheinn #payitforward #randomactsofkundnessweek #loveyourneighbor #loveyourcity
Thumbs up to @mayormeganbarry and her team tonight @nashvillecivicdesign center! Big @smithgeestudio turnout! #engaged #urbandesignforum #wholisticthinking #ilovenashville #downtownnashville
Laissez le bon temps rouler! Thanks for the King's Cake #hawkinspartners
Smith Gee Studio is 6 years old today! Thanks to our wonderful clients, consultants and the great city of Nashville for allowing us to do the work we love! Cheers to many more!
Important and necessary conversations this morning at the ULI Nashville Housing Forum 2016 about the future of Nashville and how we grow with everyone in mind.
Today's DRT presentation: Steam bent wood and parametric modeling by Ali Alsaleh
Cheering the Titans with Good Wood Dave! #gotitans #beatraiders
Thanks @ascend_amphitheater for an incredible inaugural season!!! Photo by Matthew Carbone. #lovemusiccity #riverfrontpark #musiccitymuse #downtownpartnership

Work

From master planning to interior design, from public sector to private development, from ground up to adaptive reuse, we have broad project experience with one common thread — we work passionately to create place while focusing on our client’s success.

Our award-winning work includes the Cummins Station Community Garden and Ryman Lofts, Nashville's first artist community. Whether a major civic structure or a small scale infill project, we love a challenge — along with our creative forward-thinking approach, we’re known for creating win-win solutions to entitlement, zoning and other real estate hurdles.

Culture

Collaborative. Encouraging. Empowering. Fun. Our culture is a big reason why we’ve assembled a top-notch team of smart and creative people. We give everyone plenty of responsibility and help grow their skills. And we’ll cut loose now and then to keep the creative juices flowing.

Basically, we love what we do. And that’s a big reason why our clients love what we do for them.

Community

As people who design neighborhoods, buildings, streetscapes and other assets that help define a community, we have a responsibility to be thoughtful and respectful. That’s why our approach centers on how our work integrates with the surrounding environment. We’re obligated to make our hometown community of Nashville a better place to live, work and play. Our staff assumes leadership positions on boards and commissions to help shape the future of Music City while preserving its past.

Founding Partners

Founding Partners

Smith Gee Studio’s four Principals worked together for many years prior to starting the firm in 2010.  Each oversees multiple project teams while performing individual responsibilities for the firm.  Our common passion for value-added design and place making, combined with our complementary individual business strengths, allow us to accomplish our goal of delivering exceptional design within a solid business environment.