Designing a better community, one project at a time.
At BarberMcMurry Architects, we are passionate about creating functional, collaborative, creative, and sustainable designs that benefit our friends and neighbors who work, live, and play in the spaces we've designed. As a prominent architectural firm in Knoxville, Tennessee, we have spent over 100 years building a reputation for innovative design, exceptional client service, and a commitment to giving back to our community.
Our History
Founded in 1915 by Ben McMurry and Charles I. Barber, our firm has designed dozens of iconic and distinctive buildings in East Tennessee, from the Beaux Arts inspired designs of the early 20th century to modern, progressive styles of today. Our projects have won over 90 design awards in the last two decades, and we've been recognized as an Outstanding Emerging Professional Friendly Firm by AIA Tennessee.
Our Services
As a full-service architectural firm, we offer a range of services, including architectural design, interior design, and urban planning. Our team of experienced professionals takes a collaborative approach to each project, working closely with clients to understand their unique needs and goals. From conceptualization to completion, we focus on creating functional, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing designs that exceed our clients' expectations.
Our Values
At BarberMcMurry Architects, we are guided by a set of core values that shape our approach to design, client service, and community engagement. We believe in being good people who do great design, and our values reflect this commitment: Design, Quality, Integrity, Dependability, Humility, Fun, and Generosity. We strive to be better professionals, better neighbors, and better people, and we believe that our values are the foundation of our success.
Our Community
Our open office encourages collaboration and communication, and our location on Market Square connects us to the vibrant spirit of Downtown Knoxville. We believe in giving back to the community, and we volunteer and offer pro-bono design services to local and regional non-profits. We also fund the BarberMcMurry Endowed Design Professorship at the University of Tennessee, which brings internationally known design professionals to teach students.
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