Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Architects in Memphis, TN
Founded in 1970, Crump Firm has spent five decades establishing itself as a leader in architectural design, interior planning, and comprehensive project management. Our Memphis-based team of 26 professionals, including 7 licensed architects and 12 interior designers, has completed over 8,000 projects across 37 states. We specialize in creating functional, durable, and aesthetically compelling spaces for corporate headquarters, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and cultural landmarks. Our approach combines Vitruvian principles of functionality, durability, and beauty with modern innovation, ensuring each project meets both immediate needs and long-term legacy goals.With eight principals averaging 30 years of service, we maintain deep institutional knowledge while continuously adapting to evolving design challenges. Our commitment to community impact is reflected in our work with local institutions and sustainable design practices. The firms dual Memphis offices - a historic downtown headquarters and an East Memphis design studio - enable us to serve clients with both regional expertise and national reach.
Services
Architecture
Interiors
Planning
Space Planning
Tenant Office Design
Corporate Architecture
Healthcare Architecture
Educational Architecture
Performing Arts Architecture
Sustainable Design
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We have completed 8,000+ projects across 37 states since 1970
- Our team includes 7 licensed architects and 12 interior designers
- We maintain an average of 30 years' experience per principal architect
- We integrate Vitruvian principles of functionality, durability, and beauty
- We operate from two Memphis locations with specialized design studios
Associations and certifications
- FAIA (Fellow of the American Institute of Architects)
What people say
Masterful job
Exceeded all expectations
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Services
Architecture
Our architectural services combine functionality, durability, and aesthetic beauty to create enduring structures. From master planning to construction documents, we deliver tailored solutions for corporate headquarters, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities. Our team of 7 licensed architects ensures technical precision while maintaining creative vision.
Interiors
We create functional and visually compelling interior spaces for commercial and institutional clients. Our 12 interior designers specialize in tenant office design, furniture selection, and finish materials coordination. With expertise in multi-tenant office environments, we deliver spaces that enhance workflow and user experience across 250+ annual projects.
Planning
Our planning services begin with comprehensive facility surveys and master planning. We collaborate closely with clients to understand project goals, creating detailed floor plans and space utilization strategies. This phase ensures alignment between architectural vision and practical implementation for both new constructions and renovations.
Space Planning
We specialize in optimizing commercial space usage for corporate and medical clients. Our team designs efficient layouts that balance functionality with aesthetic appeal, handling over 250 tenant office projects annually. Services include programming, schematic design, and move coordination for multi-tenant environments.
Tenant Office Design
Our tenant office design services transform spaces into productive work environments. We handle projects from initial programming through final coordination, focusing on workflow optimization and brand expression. With experience in 110+ Memphis buildings, we deliver tailored solutions that meet both budget and operational requirements.
People
Metcalf Crump
Chairman and CEO
FAIA architect with over 50 years of experience, founding Crump Firm in 1970. Recognized for Collegiate Gothic designs that have shaped Memphis' architectural identity while maintaining a commitment to enduring, functional spaces.
David Hoback
President
President since 1985, instrumental in expanding the firm's capabilities while maintaining its founding principles. Brings strategic leadership to complex architectural projects across multiple sectors including healthcare and education.
Walt Reed
Principal and Vice-President of Architecture
AIA architect with 35+ years of experience, specializing in large-scale institutional projects. Leads architectural teams in delivering technically sophisticated solutions that balance client needs with design excellence.
Jennifer Campbell
Principal and Head of Interior Design
IIDA-certified interior design leader with 15+ years of experience. Oversees the firm's interior architecture department, specializing in multi-tenant office environments and corporate space planning solutions.
Hattie Jones
Principal and Interior Design Lead
Interior design expert with 12+ years of experience, focusing on creating functional and aesthetically compelling commercial spaces. Collaborates closely with architects to ensure cohesive design solutions from concept to completion.
Questions
What architectural services does The Crump Firm offer?
We provide full-service architecture, interior design, and planning services including master planning, conceptual studies, construction documents, and tenant space planning.
What industries does The Crump Firm specialize in?
We specialize in corporate headquarters, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, performing arts centers, and government buildings across 37 states.
How long has The Crump Firm been in business?
We've been providing architectural services since 1970, with our current team averaging 30 years of experience per principal architect.
What makes The Crump Firm different from other architects?
Our unique combination of Vitruvian design principles, 50+ years of regional expertise, and a collaborative team approach creates enduring spaces that exceed client expectations.
Where is The Crump Firm located?
We operate from two Memphis locations: our historic downtown headquarters at 81 Monroe Ave. and an East Memphis design studio in the Crescent Center.
