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A PRACTICAL
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Design and Engineering was founded in 1978 to help national, multi-unit companies design and establish innovative locations; from start to finish. With D and E, you’ll never have to sacrifice distinctive design to maintain high-caliber results.

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OUR SERVICES

Design and Engineering was founded in 1978 to help national, multi-unit companies design and establish innovative locations; from start to finish. With D and E, you’ll never have to sacrifice distinctive design to maintain high-caliber results.

Architecture

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OUR CORE VALUES

OUR CLIENTS’
SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS.

We believe that the secret to our longevity relates back to our core doctrine: focus on our clients success. Our full service approach sets up our clients’ for success.

THE BEST CREATIVE SOLUTIONS ARE PRACTICAL.

The D and E x-factor is our ability to utilize both design and engineering to develop achievable creative solutions by practical and efficient means.

SEAMLESS EXECUTION REQUIRES TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION.

D and E is able to develop designs that can be executed across multiple locations from start to finish very efficiently. How? Due to our clear and timely communication between consultants, vendors and clients.

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OUR CLIENTS’
SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS.

We believe that the secret to our longevity relates back to our core doctrine: focus on our clients success. Our full service approach sets up our clients’ for success.

THE BEST CREATIVE SOLUTIONS ARE PRACTICAL.

The D and E x-factor is our ability to utilize both design and engineering to develop achievable creative solutions by practical and efficient means.

SEAMLESS EXECUTION REQUIRES TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION.

D and E is able to develop designs that can be executed across multiple locations from start to finish very efficiently. How? Due to our clear and timely communication between consultants, vendors and clients.

SEAMLESS EXECUTION REQUIRES TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION.

D and E is able to develop designs that can be executed across multiple locations from start to finish very efficiently. How? Due to our clear and timely communication between consultants, vendors and clients.

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OUR CLIENTS’
SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS.

We believe that the secret to our longevity relates back to our core doctrine: focus on our clients success. Our full service approach sets up our clients’ for success.

THE BEST CREATIVE SOLUTIONS ARE PRACTICAL.

The D and E x-factor is our ability to utilize both design and engineering to develop achievable creative solutions by practical and efficient means.

SEAMLESS EXECUTION REQUIRES TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION.

D and E is able to develop designs that can be executed across multiple locations from start to finish very efficiently. How? Due to our clear and timely communication between consultants, vendors and clients.

SEAMLESS EXECUTION REQUIRES TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION.

D and E is able to develop designs that can be executed across multiple locations from start to finish very efficiently. How? Due to our clear and timely communication between consultants, vendors and clients.

SEAMLESS EXECUTION REQUIRES TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION.

D and E is able to develop designs that can be executed across multiple locations from start to finish very efficiently. How? Due to our clear and timely communication between consultants, vendors and clients.

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NATIONALLY CERTIFIED

Design and Engineering was founded in 1978 to help national, multi-unit companies design and establish innovative locations; from start to finish. With D and E, you’ll never have to sacrifice distinctive design to maintain high-caliber results.

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  • 45 Years of Experience
  • 50+ Corporate Clients
  • 100+ Permits secured In 2023
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FULL SERVICE OFFERING

Design and Engineering was founded in 1978 to help national, multi-unit companies design and establish innovative locations; from start to finish. With D and E, you’ll never have to sacrifice distinctive design to maintain high-caliber results.

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    As-Built Surveys | Building Feasibility Studies | Test Fit Planning | Programming | Conceptual Renderings | 3D Modeling | Construction Documents | Project Manual and Specifications | Coordination and Collaboration with Outside Consultants | Construction Administration | Prototype Development and Management

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    Site Feasibility | Preliminary Design | Master Planning | Construction Documents | Stormwater Design | Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control | Construction Administration

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    Structural Analysis and Design | Site Visits | Structural Calculations | Value Engineering | Construction Documents | Construction Administration

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WHO WE ARE

Design and Engineering was founded in 1978 to help national, multi-unit companies design and establish innovative locations; from start to finish. With D and E, you’ll never have to sacrifice distinctive design to maintain high-caliber results.

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UPDATES

Interiors Team
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Interiors Team

Introducing D and E’s Interiors team with 15+ years of combined experience in the industry – Lea, Mya, & Marina! This team is dedicated to the art and science of creating both aesthetic and functional interior environments. During the life of a project, our Interior Design department executes the following: Site Analysis, Schematic Design, Design […]

Bricktop’s – Miramar Beach, FL Video!
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Bricktop’s – Miramar Beach, FL Video!

Check out this exciting video that showcases our project that recently opened in Miramar Beach, FL!  

BrickTop’s – Miramar Beach, FL: Now Open
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BrickTop’s – Miramar Beach, FL: Now Open

We’re thrilled to share the recent completion of BrickTop’s in Miramar Beach, FL! D and E led the process each step of the way, from initial collaboration with the client and interior designer, to meetings with the city and developer, all the way through construction documents and final punch list. We served as the architects, […]

Welcome, Emily!
  • Employee Spotlight

Welcome, Emily!

Welcome, Emily to D and E! Originally from California, Emily has recently joined our firm as a Project Designer. She has an M.Arch from Woodbury University and has been working in residential architecture with a focus on historical renovations for the last four years. We are so glad to have you on the team, Emily!

Visit from Laminart
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Visit from Laminart

Deidre from Laminart came by last week to show us their new product, and our team got to enjoy a flower arrangement activity as well! Thank you Laminart for stopping by!

Start to Finish – Phase Three: Construction Documents
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Start to Finish – Phase Three: Construction Documents

START-TO-FINISH SERIES: 𝙋𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙚 – 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨. We are picking back up with our next phase in our full-project series showcasing Buffalo Wild Wings in Xenia, OH. In the CD phase, D and E creates precise and detailed Construction Documents that streamline permitting and construction processes, prioritizing quality and compliance. Through close coordination and advanced […]

Past Project Highlight: Burger Republic – Nashville, TN
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Past Project Highlight: Burger Republic – Nashville, TN

𝓟𝓪𝓼𝓽 𝓟𝓻𝓸𝓳𝓮𝓬𝓽 𝓗𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽: ⚲ Burger Republic – Nashville, TN D and E has worked with Burger Republic in 4 different locations across the U.S. to create a design that gives its customers an authentic local, urban feel while still providing branding to be carried on to future locations. With a sleek and modern approach using […]

M.L Rose Franklin is Now Open!
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M.L Rose Franklin is Now Open!

We’re excited to share fantastic photos from our latest project: the transformation of an existing Chili’s into the newly opened M.L. Rose in Franklin, TN! Our design focused on creating a welcoming, dynamic environment, starting with a beautiful patio addition that includes a covered seating area, a double-sided fireplace, and a cozy turf-covered patio. Inside, […]

Congratulations, Walker!
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Congratulations, Walker!

We want to congratulate Walker on 10 years at D and E!!! Walker’s projects of mention are Liberty Station in Franklin, TN, Bavarian Bierhaus in Nashville, TN, Cracker Barrel Prototype, and The Fainting Goat Coffee Co. in Franklin, TN. We are grateful for you, Walker!

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ARCHITECTURE

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FULL SERVICE APPROACH

Design and Engineering was founded in 1978 to help national, multi-unit companies design and establish innovative locations; from start to finish. With D and E, you’ll never have to sacrifice distinctive design to maintain high-caliber results.

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    DUE DILIGENCE

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    DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

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    CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

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    PERMIT PROCUREMENT

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    BIDDING AND NEGOTIATION

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    CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

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THE D AND E
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    TIMELINE EVENT TITLE 2

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    TIMELINE EVENT TITLE 3

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    TIMELINE EVENT TITLE 4

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    TIMELINE EVENT TITLE 5

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    TIMELINE EVENT TITLE 6

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TESTIMONIALS

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JANE SMITH, CEO

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JANE DOE, CEO

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JOHN DOE, CEO

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JOHN SMITH, CEO

OPEN POSITIONS

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REQUIREMENTS

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REQUIREMENTS

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REQUIREMENTS

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REQUIREMENTS

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REQUIREMENTS

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PROJECT SCALE

  • 7,470 SQUARE FT.
  • COMMERCIAL GRADE KITCHEN
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Bricktops Corporate Office
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Bricktops Corporate Office

The Fainting Goat Coffee Co.
  • Restaurant

The Fainting Goat Coffee Co.

Jim’n Nick’s Bar-B-Q
  • Restaurant

Jim’n Nick’s Bar-B-Q

Ryan Nicholson, RA, AIA, NCARB ryan1
  • President

Ryan Nicholson, RA, AIA, NCARB

Benjamin Setlock, RA, NCARB ben2
  • Associate Architect

Benjamin Setlock, RA, NCARB

William Craig, PE will1
  • Associate Engineer

William Craig, PE

Jamie Ledbetter Pierce jamie2
  • Lead Project Coordinator

Jamie Ledbetter Pierce

Debora Allegranti D2
  • Project Coordinator

Debora Allegranti

Blake Emerson blake2
  • Senior Project Manager

Blake Emerson

Heather Brame Reiser heather2
  • Project Coordinator

Heather Brame Reiser

Walker Westbrook, RA walker2
  • Project Manager

Walker Westbrook, RA

Lea Materazzi lea2
  • Lead Interior Designer

Lea Materazzi

Jenny Williamson, RA jenny2
  • Project Manager

Jenny Williamson, RA

Clara Arcement, EIT clara1
  • Project Designer

Clara Arcement, EIT

Erica Mendel erica2
  • Project Coordinator / Social Media Manager

Erica Mendel

Bricktop’s – Miramar Beach, FL Video!
  • Project Highlight

Bricktop’s – Miramar Beach, FL Video!

Check out this exciting video that showcases our project that recently opened in Miramar Beach, FL!  

BrickTop’s – Miramar Beach, FL: Now Open
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BrickTop’s – Miramar Beach, FL: Now Open

We’re thrilled to share the recent completion of BrickTop’s in Miramar Beach, FL! D and E led the process each step of the way, from initial collaboration with the client and interior designer, to meetings with the city and developer, all the way through construction documents and final punch list. We served as the architects, […]

Welcome, Emily!
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Welcome, Emily!

Welcome, Emily to D and E! Originally from California, Emily has recently joined our firm as a Project Designer. She has an M.Arch from Woodbury University and has been working in residential architecture with a focus on historical renovations for the last four years. We are so glad to have you on the team, Emily!

Visit from Laminart
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Visit from Laminart

Deidre from Laminart came by last week to show us their new product, and our team got to enjoy a flower arrangement activity as well! Thank you Laminart for stopping by!

Start to Finish – Phase Three: Construction Documents
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Start to Finish – Phase Three: Construction Documents

START-TO-FINISH SERIES: 𝙋𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙚 – 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨. We are picking back up with our next phase in our full-project series showcasing Buffalo Wild Wings in Xenia, OH. In the CD phase, D and E creates precise and detailed Construction Documents that streamline permitting and construction processes, prioritizing quality and compliance. Through close coordination and advanced […]

Past Project Highlight: Burger Republic – Nashville, TN
  • Project Highlight

Past Project Highlight: Burger Republic – Nashville, TN

𝓟𝓪𝓼𝓽 𝓟𝓻𝓸𝓳𝓮𝓬𝓽 𝓗𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽: ⚲ Burger Republic – Nashville, TN D and E has worked with Burger Republic in 4 different locations across the U.S. to create a design that gives its customers an authentic local, urban feel while still providing branding to be carried on to future locations. With a sleek and modern approach using […]

M.L Rose Franklin is Now Open!
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M.L Rose Franklin is Now Open!

We’re excited to share fantastic photos from our latest project: the transformation of an existing Chili’s into the newly opened M.L. Rose in Franklin, TN! Our design focused on creating a welcoming, dynamic environment, starting with a beautiful patio addition that includes a covered seating area, a double-sided fireplace, and a cozy turf-covered patio. Inside, […]

Congratulations, Walker!
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Congratulations, Walker!

We want to congratulate Walker on 10 years at D and E!!! Walker’s projects of mention are Liberty Station in Franklin, TN, Bavarian Bierhaus in Nashville, TN, Cracker Barrel Prototype, and The Fainting Goat Coffee Co. in Franklin, TN. We are grateful for you, Walker!

Congratulations, Heather!
  • Employee Spotlight

Congratulations, Heather!

Congratulations to Heather on 10 years at D and E!!! Heather’s most notable projects have been ML Rose – Franklin, TN, BrickTop’s – Miramar Beach, FL, Buffalo Wild Wings – Casa Grande, AZ, and The River House – Nashville, TN! We are thankful to have you as part of the team!

Blue Ridge Mountains Company Retreat
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Blue Ridge Mountains Company Retreat

Recap of our company retreat to the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia! Our team had a blast cooking out, making s’mores, hiking, and exploring the town. We are looking forward to the next one already!! 🚙🌄

Structural Service Highlight
  • Service Highlight

Structural Service Highlight

SERVICE HIGHLIGHT: 𝕊𝕥𝕣𝕦𝕔𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕒𝕝 𝔼𝕟𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘 We are proud to have an in-house Engineering Department with over 75 years of combined experience in Structural Engineering to help provide full-service design to our clients. To this end, we maintain Professional Licensure across the country and closely review requirements that vary across regions. Our team of Engineers are dedicated […]

NeoCon 2024
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NeoCon 2024

NeoCon 2024! Our Interior Design team recently had the privilege of traveling to Chicago to attend the most important design event of the year for the commercial design industry. They left feeling invigorated and inspired!  

Grube, Inc. Golf Trip
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Grube, Inc. Golf Trip

Benjamin Setlock & Will Craig P.E. from our team had a great time joining franchisee Grube, Inc. to support the Field House Cancer Foundation in Ohio last week! Great cause, nice weather, fairway turtles.

Coming Soon…
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Coming Soon…

Something exciting is on the horizon…stay tuned!

Project Highlight: Fainting Goat Coffee Co.
  • Project Highlight

Project Highlight: Fainting Goat Coffee Co.

THE FAINTING GOAT COFFEE CO. 3,525 SF – Franklin, TN The property owner saw the classic beauty of the existing brick building across from the Carter House. Formerly a glass blowing shop, the space had suffered from a fire and subsequent water damage. Our team assessed the structure and worked toward finding a way to […]

Core Value 3
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Core Value 3

D and E is able to develop designs that can be executed across multiple locations from start to finish very efficiently. How? Due to our clear and timely communication between consultants, vendors and clients.

Congratulations, Mya!
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Congratulations, Mya!

We would love to acknowledge one of our Interior Designers, Mya Agee, for being accepted along with a select group of 14 other up-and-coming designers to attend the industry’s premier commercial design event – NeoCon. In their own words, @neocon_shows “offers a comprehensive itinerary led by industry leaders, including editor-led showroom tours and roundtable discussions. It is […]

Past Project Highlight: Taziki’s
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Past Project Highlight: Taziki’s

𝙋𝘼𝙎𝙏 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏 𝙃𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏: ⚲ Taziki’s – Brentwood, TN. The 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 […]

Interiors Team
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Interiors Team

Introducing D and E’s Interiors team with 15+ years of combined experience in the industry – Lea, Mya, & Marina! This team is dedicated to the art and science of creating both aesthetic and functional interior environments. During the life of a project, our Interior Design department executes the following: Site Analysis, Schematic Design, Design […]

Tile Factory Tour
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Tile Factory Tour

⚲ Portobello America Factory – Baxter, Tennessee Here are some highlights of the tile factory tour that Mike Felker with Trinity Tile invited us on! In @portobelloamerica‘s own words: “Strategically located, our new Tennessee plant embodies our dedication to delivering exceptional variety in ceramic surfaces while also reducing delivery times and transportation costs.”

Coming Soon: Ugly Bagel
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Coming Soon: Ugly Bagel

Something exciting in the works… Read the full article by the Nashville Business Journal here: https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2024/05/09/the-arcade-lands-ugly-bagel-restaurant-downtown.html Graphics by @st8mnt

Sounds Game 2024
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Sounds Game 2024

We may have gotten rained out for a half hour, but that didn’t stop us! Another great Sounds outing down in the books. @nashvillesounds

Congratulations, Clara!
  • Employee Spotlight

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 2
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Core Value 2

𝘾𝙊𝙍𝙀 𝙑𝘼𝙇𝙐𝙀𝙎 𝙎𝙀𝙍𝙄𝙀𝙎. 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. This core value […]

Chili Cookoff 2024
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Chili Cookoff 2024

Overview of this year’s Chili Cookoff! Congratulations to Will for taking home the trophy!!

Start-To-Finish Series: Phase Two – Design Development
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Start-To-Finish Series: Phase Two – 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 – […]

Past Project Highlight: Chipotle
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Past Project Highlight: Chipotle

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 layouts […]

Core Value 1
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Core Value 1

𝘾𝙊𝙍𝙀 𝙑𝘼𝙇𝙐𝙀𝙎 𝙎𝙀𝙍𝙄𝙀𝙎. This value is not just a slogan but a guiding principle that shapes every decision we make and everything we do. We strive to go beyond mere satisfaction and actively seek to contribute to the prosperity of our clients. By fostering strong relationships, delivering exceptional value, and constantly innovating to meet their […]

Congratulations, Jenny!
  • Employee Spotlight

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.

Fainting Goat Visit
  • Project Openings

Fainting Goat Visit

Our Interiors Team took a trip down the road to one of our projects that recently opened – @thefaintinggoatcoffee 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 for our office!

Past Project Highlight: Jim N’ Nicks BBQ
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Past 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 Fair Stops 2024
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Career Fair Stops 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!!

Congratulations, Blake!
  • Employee Spotlight

Congratulations, Blake!

We want to celebrate Blake Emerson for 15 years of service at D and E this past month! Blake has worked on a variety of projects over the years, most notably managing the roll out of over 200+ Buffalo Wild Wings locations since he started at D and E. He is now a Senior Architectural […]

BWW Torrence – Site Visit
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BWW Torrence – Site Visit

Our President & Interior Design team had the opportunity to travel to California recently to visit ongoing projects. While there, they got to perform a progress check at a new-build Bufalo Wild Wings location in Torrance that is nearing completion. Progress checks are an important part of the process and help ensure that the construction […]

Snowed In!
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Snowed In!

Since we have employees from all over the country, we all handled the snow this past week a little differently… How are y’all doing???  

Office Development: McEwen Northside
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Office Development: McEwen Northside

We are excited to highlight the awesome development we get to be a part of, @mcewennorthside ! In their words: “Welcome to your new favorite neighborhood destination. Highly walkable and conveniently located to the heart of Cool Springs, McEwen Northside is a thoughtfully planned urban hot spot that’s home to a unique mix of popular shopping and […]

Start-to-Finish Series: Phase One – Due Diligence
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Start-to-Finish Series: Phase One – Due Diligence

This series will walk you through our step-by-step process of our one-stop-shop, nationwide design. The project we chose to feature is the Buffalo Wild Wings in Xenia, OH which we completed for BWW franchisee, Grube, Inc. We are so excited to see this project open back in November 2023 and look forward to letting you […]

Christmas Party 2023
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Christmas Party 2023

What an awesome time at our company Christmas party last week! It was special for us to be able to celebrate a great year at one of our restaraunts, @theriverhouserestaurant theriverhouserestaurant in Nashville! Thank you to all of our partners for making it a special year and cheers to another great one in 2024! 🥂

Due Diligence Service
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Due Diligence Service

Here’s a look into an integral part of our Due Diligence stage: performing as-built surveys of our projects. For existing buildings, this step is key to identifying the existing conditions, dimensions, and potential issues with a space. Our team creates a report and as-built drawing that will be used for the design and to aid […]

Welcome, Marina!
  • Employee Spotlight

Welcome, Marina!

Welcome, Marina, to DandE! Marina graduated from Kent State University and just moved to Nashville from West Virginia to join our Interior Design department. She already has some great experience under her belt as a young designer and we are so excited to have her at the firm! ⁣

Permitting Department
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Permitting Department

Our permitting specialists have been offering their services across 48 states with a total of 41 years combined experience. During the project, our permitting department executes the following: Due Diligence Reports, Permit Applications and Submittal Documents, Permit Expediting and Coordination, and much more. It is our mission to permit our client’s projects with as much […]

TN Titans Tailgate
  • Team Outings

TN Titans Tailgate

Our team had a blast at our most recent company outing – the TN Titans Tailgate! We had it at @tennpinalley where we competed in the arcade for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes, and then finished off the day with bowling. This time of year is filled with lots of activities and we are grateful to […]

BWW GO: Birmingham, AL
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BWW GO: Birmingham, AL

D and E was excited to tour some recently completed stores around Birmingham, AL with franchisee Tim Spencer. They have recently complete 2 new GO stores and upgraded several existing BWWs in the area. It is always fulfilling to see the finished projects! ⁣

Halloween 2023
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Halloween 2023

Halloween 2023!!! Arguably the most important day of the year in this office.

BWW Convention 2023
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BWW Convention 2023

Here are some highlights from the BWW Convention a few weeks back! We enjoyed meeting with our franchisee and vendor partners and are eager to see the upcoming developments of the brand. Hank was the star of the show, no doubt! @bwwings #bwwconvention2023

Float Trip 2023
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Float Trip 2023

We had our annual Float Trip at the Duck River this past weekend and the weather was perfect! We always look forward to spending time together outside of the office and are thankful for this team that feels like family. ⁣

Project Highlight: Bricktops Office
  • Project Highlight

Project Highlight: Bricktops Office

Reminiscing on one of our favorite past projects where we headed up the interior design and drawings for @bricktopsrestaurant office space. Concept statement written by one of our innovative and experienced interior designers, Lea Materazzi. ⁣ Work stations by @knoll_tennessee Carpet by @jjflooringgroup Paint by @sherwinwilliams Lighting by @sescolighting

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