- 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
Tazikis: Brentwood, TN
The Taziki’s Brentwood location was a 3,000 SF tenant build out completed back in 2015. D and E enjoyed working closely with Taziki’s on this location and a few others in Nashville and Brentwood. Each site required working within the parameters of the Landlord combined with the local jurisdictional requirements in order to successfully accomplish…
Congratulations, Clara!
DandE wants to wish a huge congratulations to Clara Arcement for passing her FE exam! Clara has been working with our Civil Engineering team for nearly two years now and we’re so happy to see her continue to take steps forward in her career.
Core Value 02
The best creative solutions are practical. This second value of ours reflects the basics of our philosophy, which is integrating the aspects of both a design and engineering mentality. We aim to walk the fine line of embracing creativity and practicality as a firm and find this approach to be most rewarding for our clients.…
Chili Cookoff 2024
Overview of this year’s Chili Cookoff! Congratulations to Will for taking home the trophy!!
Start to Finish Series: Design Development
START-TO-FINISH SERIES: Phase Two – Design Development We are continuing into the next phase of our one-stop-shop design process – Design Development. While our project coordinators are conducting due diligence, our architectural and/or civil team is working on the following: Developing preliminary site plan layouts Creating a floorplan layout Designing exterior elevations Creating 3D Renderings…
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…
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