We craft sustainable places.

WE

Inclusive. Team. Togetherness. The work gets done with the contribution of multiple minds. Our team, our clients, the contractors, our vendors, and our community. We champion a strong team in crafting the best solutions.

CRAFT

The marriage of design and skill. Intention. Action/actionable. Craft brings to bear ideas and experience through artistry and technical mastery.

SUSTAINABLE

A mindset that considers the enduring impact of our actions on those both near and far, in space and time. We catalyze the best of the myriad of forces affecting a project into a solution greater than the sum of the constituent parts. Our buildings must be well-considered and appropriate to their time and place to serve generations to come.

PLACES

Beyond mere physical spaces, buildings or materials. The aim to create that which is experienced and remembered.

Delivering exceptional service through thoughtful design solutions has been the mainstay of franklin|architects for three generations, and our commitment towards this simple premise remains the very essence of our practice.

Founded in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1933 by Selmon T. Franklin and now presided over by Robert A. Franklin, we work in both public and private sectors on projects of all sizes to maintain a reputation for integrity, quality, and an enduring commitment to our clientele and our community. The award-winning results of our 90 years of success are highly visible throughout the greater Chattanooga region and across the country.

Today, we engage in a broad range of project types - with a highly capable and experienced staff that provides exceptional planning, architectural and interior design services. Since success differs for each of our clients, we tailor our design process to the unique needs of each. Intentionally approaching every project without preconceived notions or style allows our client’s goals, site, and budget to guide the ultimate solutions.

Let us put our experience, passion, and skills to work for you.