At Design and Engineering, Inc., long-term partnerships are at the heart of what we do. One standout example is our ongoing relationship with Grube, Inc.โone of the largest Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee groups in the U.S. Over the past ten years, weโve worked hand-in-hand with their team as they have continued to expand. Their portfolio […]
๐ฒ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ For the Buffalo Wild Wings project in Xenia, OH, our civil engineering team provided full site design services for this nearly 5-acre undeveloped lot located between Walmart and Loweโs. During early site planning, we worked to accommodate Buffalo Wild Wingsโ operational requirements while preserving approximately one-third of the site for future development. […]
๐ฏ๐ธ๐๐ ๐๐ธ๐๐ต๐ธ๐ ๐ป๐ผ๐ข๐ป๐ฟ๐ผ๐ข๐ป๐ฏ Weโre excited to highlight one of our Architectural Project Manager Walker Westbrookโs passions outside of work! “I had been drawn to woodworking since I started building site models in architecture school. Once I was out of school, I kept the passion for making things in the woodshop gradually learning on small projects […]
Itโs always nice to step out of the office and end the week catching up with coworkers. We are so grateful to work in a walkable community with plenty of great spots to hang outโespecially as the weather warms up! โ๏ธ๐น๐ฟ Special thanks to Vintage Vine for hosting us.
From its rapid construction to its bold flavor combinations, everything about this new food spot coming soon to Sylvan Park is out of the ordinary. Our design team took a site visit to Supernormal to celebrate the final stages. By utilizing a pre-approved modular building, weeks of construction time were shaved offโallowing our team to […]
Our architectural team worked closely with sign vendors and other partners to seamlessly blend new elements with a timeless look. Signage is a crucial design element, just like exterior finishesโit represents the tenant and impacts the buildingโs aesthetic. While the sign vendor handles permitting and installation, we ensure the ownerโs design intent is fully realized. […]
Heated competition, secret ingredients, and a new champion! Congratulations to Emily for obtaining the tallest trophy in this office! Until next year. ๐ฅ๐ถ๏ธ
One of our talented designers, Emily, also enjoys making pottery in her free time! We asked her about this passion of hers, and here’s what she said… “I love pottery because of its forgiving nature and meditative qualities. I can approach it with a plan, measure and weigh to ensure a specific outcome or I […]
One of our greatest strengths as a firm is our in-house coordination. Our architecture and interiors teams are teaming up to finalize a test fit for an exciting local project – stay tuned!โ ๐๏ธ
โ๐ผโ๐ป๐ผโ๐โ๐พ๐ ๐๐. โ๐ผ๐ธ๐๐๐๐ Check out the renderings vs. the completed project photos of M.L. Rose – Franklin! ๐โจ Have a vision? We’re here to help you bring it to life. Reach out today!
After a great day at the Kent State career fair, Mya & Tanner took some time to explore Cleveland! ๐ Always fun to experience the cities we visit. In the past 4 years, our firm has completed more than 10 remodels and new restaurants in the Cleveland market.
Check out these exciting new photos of Ugly Bagel – Nashville! ๐ฅฏ๐ธ #TheArcade ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Spring Career Fairs are here, and we can’t wait to meet you! If you’re planning to attend, be sure to stop by and say helloโweโd love to connect. ๐ See you there!
๐ Project Photos – ML Rose – Gallatin! ๐ Weโre excited to share photos of the recently opened ML Rose in Gallatin, TN! This end-cap location features a versatile outdoor patio designed for all seasons and an open turf area perfect for gathering. Inside, a private dining room adds an exclusive touch to this location, […]
Celebrating one year of having Jacob at D and E! ๐ We appreciate your hard work and are thankful to have you on the team!
Christmas Party 2024! ๐โจ We stepped back in time to the roaring 1920s and transformed our office into a speakeasy-style celebration, complete with an in-house casino, martini and dessert bar, and a homemade charcuterie spread. The evening continued on with a delicious dinner at Stoney River Steakhouse, followed by karaoke and even more fun! Weโre […]
During the Construction Administration phase, our team works diligently to ensure your project comes to life just as envisioned. From conducting on-site observations to answering RFIs, weโre actively involved in keeping the process smooth and efficient. We carefully review shop drawings, change orders, and pay requests to maintain quality and accuracy at every step. As […]
Getting in the Christmas spirit over here! We are thrilled to have partnered with the Helping Hands charity again this year as we created two different themed trees for local children’s hospitals. D and E is grateful to play even a small part in bringing some hope and joy to children in need this holiday […]
Thank you restaurant development + design magazine for the feature of our recent Ugly Bagel project! ๐ Read the full article here: rd+d – Ugly Bagel Opens First Brick-and-Mortar Location Inside The Arcade Nashville
Welcome to D and E, Kaitlin! Kaitlin Fisher recently joined our team as a Project Coordinator. She is a graduate from Grand Canyon University with a bachelorโs degree in applied marketing and advertising with a minor in biblical studies. Kaitlin says that this role is a gift and that learning from her coworkers has been […]
START-TO-FINISH SERIES: ๐๐๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ค๐ช๐ง: ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ After our final permit set is complete, D and E is confidently managing the permitting process for our client. Our permit specialists are conducting ongoing project coordination between consultants, the Owner, Developer/Landlord team, and the City. We are heading up the application and submittal processes, providing representation at public meetings […]
D AND E PICKLEBALL 2024! ๐ Blood. Sweat. Tears. Congratulations to our President for winning it all! Special shoutout to Marinaโs goldendoodle puppy, Mylo!! Weโre already looking forward to the next season.
Halloween 2024 was a success. Fat Thor took home the cake. Until next year!
Check out this exciting video that showcases our project that recently opened in Miramar Beach, FL!
Weโre thrilled to share the recent completion of BrickTopโs 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 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!
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 SERIES: ๐๐๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ – ๐พ๐ค๐ฃ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐ช๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐ฟ๐ค๐๐ช๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐จ. 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 […]
๐๐ช๐ผ๐ฝ ๐๐ป๐ธ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฝ ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ฝ: โฒ 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 […]
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, […]
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 to Heather on 10 years at D and E!!! Heatherโs most notable projects have been ML Rose – Franklin, TN, BrickTopโs – 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!
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!!ย ๐๐
SERVICE HIGHLIGHT: ๐๐ฅ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ 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! 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!
Benjamin Setlock & Will Craig P.E. from our team had a great time joining franchisee Grube, Inc. to supportย the Field House Cancer Foundation in Ohio last week! Great cause, nice weather, fairway turtles.
Something exciting is on the horizon…stay tuned!
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 […]
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.
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,ย @neocon_showsย “offers a comprehensive itinerary led by industry leaders, including editor-led showroom tours and roundtable discussions. It is […]
๐๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐พ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: โฒ Tazikiโs – Brentwood, TN. The Brentwood location was a 3,000 SF tenant build out completed back in 2015. D and E enjoyed working closely with Tazikiโs 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 […]
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 […]
โฒ Portobello America Factory – Baxter, Tennessee Here are some highlights of the tile factory tour that Mike Felker with Trinity Tile invited us on! Inย @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.”
Something exciting in the worksโฆ 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
We may have gotten rained out for a half hour, but that didnโt stop us! Another great Sounds outing down in the books.ย @nashvillesounds
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.
๐พ๐๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐. 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 […]
Overview of this year’s Chili Cookoff! Congratulations to Will for taking home the trophy!!
START-TO-FINISH SERIES: ๐๐ฑ๐ช๐ผ๐ฎ ๐ฃ๐๐ธ: ๐๐ฎ๐ผ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ท ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ต๐ธ๐น๐ถ๐ฎ๐ท๐ฝ. 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 – […]
D and E provided full site design services and shell architecture for this @chipotleย 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 […]
๐พ๐๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐. 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 […]
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.
Our Interiors Team took a trip down the road to one of our projects that recently opened –ย @thefaintinggoatcoffeeย 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!
Our team worked closely with the client to design the full site and building for Jim โN Nickโs 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 […]
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 canโt wait to meet you. Donโt forget to grab a D and E cup with some merch when you stop by!!
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 […]
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 […]
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???
We are excited to highlight the awesome development we get to be a part of,ย @mcewennorthsideย ! 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 thatโs home to a unique mix of popular shopping and […]
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 […]
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,ย @theriverhouserestaurantย theriverhouserestaurant in Nashville! Thank you to all of our partners for making it a special year and cheers to another great one in 2024! ๐ฅ
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, 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! โฃ
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 […]
Our team had a blast at our most recent company outing – the TN Titans Tailgate! We had it atย @tennpinalleyย 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 […]
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! โฃ
Halloween 2023!!! Arguably the most important day of the year in this office.
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!ย @bwwingsย #bwwconvention2023
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. โฃ
Reminiscing on one of our favorite past projects where we headed up the interior design and drawings forย @bricktopsrestaurantย office space. Concept statement written by one of our innovative and experienced interior designers, Lea Materazzi. โฃ Work stations byย @knoll_tennessee Carpet byย @jjflooringgroup Paint byย @sherwinwilliams Lighting by @sescolighting
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