- Our client's success is our success
- The best creative solutions are practical
- Seamless execution requires transparent communication
Who are we
Full Service Design Firm
MULTI-UNIT CORPORATE CLIENTELE
Our firm specializes in providing full architectural, structural, and civil services for multi-unit corporate clients seeking to develop a concept, establish the brand through design, and produce multiple built locations. A unique element provided at D and E is a project coordinator is assigned to each client to track projects from start to finish and communicate the status of design and permitting.
EXPERIENCE IN COMMERCIAL DESIGN INCLUDING HOSPITALITY AND RETAIL
D and E has a history rooted in commercial development and design. We understand that commercial hospitality and retail projects are unique and require a high level of coordination. Our firm works closely with our consultants and vendors to develop your project from start to finish.
Due Diligence
Preliminary Design
Construction Documents
Permit Procurement
Bidding and Negotiation
Construction Administration
Project Highlight: Chipotle – Hendersonville, TN
D and E provided full site design services and shell architecture for this Chipotle in Hendersonville, TN. The civil work in this location posed unique challenges to convert what was one site into two, while still maintaining vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation throughout. Our civil team had to creatively engineer the patio and drive-thru…
Congratulations, Jenny!
We want to congratulate Jenny Williamson on 5 years with D and E! Jenny’s most notable projects have been The River House in downtown Nashville, Bricktop’s in Greenville, SC, The Studio (Bricktop’s Office Headquarters in Nashville), and Chipotle in Hendersonville, TN. We are thankful for you, Jenny! Keep up the good work.
Welcome, Stewart!
We are very excited to welcome Stewart Dorn to the team! Stewart graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Architecture & Bachelor of Interior Architecture and has been working in the industry for 8 years. We are looking forward to integrating his creativity and experience as Architectural Project Manager into our projects. Welcome Stewart!
Visit to The Fainting Goat – Franklin
Our Interiors Team took a trip down the road to one of our projects that recently opened – The Fainting Goat Coffee Co. in Franklin, TN! Incredible coffee, a great second story with a rooftop lounge, remote working booths available, and parking in the back. Needless to say, this location will be a frequent visit…
Project Highlight: Jim ‘N Nicks BBQ
Our team worked closely with the client to design the full site and building for Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ. This project involved a high level of coordination through all phases, especially permitting and site design phases in the Denver market. It was fulfilling to see the final project come to life with the authentic wood…
Career Fairs 2024
Come see us at our next career fair stops for this season! Our team will be hitting TN Tech and UT Knoxville later this week and we can’t wait to meet you. Don’t forget to grab a D and E cup with some merch when you stop by!!
Our talented group of architects, engineers, interior designers and project coordinators is behind everything we do at D and E. We take pride in our team of diverse disciplines, which enable us to achieve great things together every day. Whether we are undertaking new projects or working in new sectors, we seek to adhere to the highest industry and environmental standards.
OUR MANAGING SHAREHOLDERS
Our managing shareholders have over 100 years of combined professional experience and hold licenses across the US.
Jim Craig
Chairman of the BoardBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Vanderbilt University
Inducted into the Civil Engineering honor society, Chi Epsilon
Ben Setlock
Shareholder, Project ArchitectMasters, Architecture from Kent State University
Associates of Science, Architectural Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology
Eagle Scout
NCARB Certified, AIA
Ryan Nicholson
PresidentBachelor of Architecture, graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Notre Dame
NCARB Certified, AIA & NFPA member
Will Craig
Shareholder, Project EngineerBachelor of Science, Civil Engineering from Tennessee Technological University
ASCE member
Byron Bohrman
Vice PresidentBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Tennessee Technological University
Inducted into Civil Engineering Honor Society, Chi Epsilon
Member of National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
Melissa Sears
Office ManagerMajor field of study – Management
Minor – Management/Marketing
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“D and E is a pleasure to work with. They took the time to understand my business thoroughly before the design process. I appreciate the speed of D and E as our business changes and grows. I look at D and E as an extension of our corporate offices.”Kevin Travis - Demos' Restaurants
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“I have been working with D and E’s team the last ten years on our projects. Their Preliminary Site Assessment report is invaluable to itemize costs and permit items associated with a specific municipality. I continue to use the D and E team with success and would recommend them to an investor or owner who wants an exciting and efficient project.”Toby Rumbarger - Managing Partner for Heritage Construction and Development, exclusive Owner’s Representative for the Fresh Capital & Hospitality Group.
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“Early on, D and E’s team demonstrated exceptional architectural and project management skills…and we continue to be impressed as we go along. The folks at D and E are creative, collaborative, organized, knowledgeable, and very experienced…and we look forward to doing many more projects together!”Aileen McCormick - Bricktop's
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“Being a generally cynical person, I was very skeptical trying a new architectural and design firm. This process was extremely smooth due to their questions and details. They were easy to work with to make changes that we had, and were able to explain away things that I thought I did not like, but ended up loving.”Peter Demos - President of Demos' Restaurants
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“I have worked with D and E for almost 20 years. We have worked collaboratively together on many projects over the years and they have always presented themselves very courteous and professionally. The leadership takes pride in the care of every customer, which explains the long term relations they have developed over the years”Bryan Birdwell - Villa Lighting Supply