Firm Updates

Affordable housing development across Tennessee continues to evolve as rising construction costs, funding competition, and policy shifts reshape the multifamily landscape. For developers pursuing Low-Income Housing Tax Credit allocations and workforce housing projects, architectural strategy plays a critical role in both competitiveness and long-term performance. Our team recently attended the 2026 Tennessee Housing Conference hosted by the Tennessee Housing Development Agenc

Residential growth across North Mississippi and the greater Memphis metropolitan area continues to accelerate, particularly in DeSoto County. As demand expands for thoughtfully planned communities that integrate housing, retail, and long-term infrastructure, mixed-use master planning has become central to sustainable regional development. We are proud to be involved in the Delta Landing development in Hernando, Mississippi, a 250-acre mixed-use community that reflects this mo

For most firms, claiming the "home of the year" title might just be an arguable opinion stated to boast a recent design. For Shapiro & Company, the title "Home of the Year" is a statement of fact. The National Association of Home Builders is one of the industry leaders in residential design, making themselves a top authority with their annual Best in American Living Awards. This award series receives applications from across the country with a panel of judges who are leaders

The Architectural Digest PRO Directory is " the industry’s premier roster of design talent, curated by the editors of Architectural Digest " highlighting the top design firms in the country-- and Shapiro & Company has made the cut. In November of 2025, Shapiro & Company was delighted to announce their inclusion into this exclusive directory, sharing connections with the top designers in the U.S.. As the only architecture firm to represent the state of Tennessee, this honor wa

The National Association of Home Builders hosted their annual Best in American Living Awards showcase, judging the top designs by residential architects from across the country. At this year's showcase, as part of their International Builder's Show, Tillman Cove received yet another distinction, taking home a Silver Award, placing this project among the nation's most thoughtfully designed and impactful communities. The vision for this community is credited to Elmington, whose

3 Custom Homes win National Awards in "Best in American Living"

Shapiro & Company is proud to be the architect for Tillman Cove, which received the Tennessee Housing Development Agency’s (TDHA) Tennessee Best Neighborhood Stabilization Award 2023 during the Tennessee Housing Conference. The Tennessee’s Best Awards honor outstanding individuals and organizations with significant contributions to affordable housing in Tennessee. Tillman Cove features apartments, townhomes, independent senior living, and retail space that will provide 238 ne

The Dallas Local & Municipal Affairs (LAMA) Fall Mixer, hosted by the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP) saw a great turnout with the Dallas-Fort Worth group. Shapiro & Company had the distinct honor of sponsoring the event alongside other notable names in the Texas community. With an impressive turnout of about 50 attendees, the event fostered vibrant discussions on Senate Bill 840, a game-changing law effective September 1, 2025, passed by the 89th Te

Volunteering weekend with Shapiro & Company team members, assisting the local Habitat for Humanity Memphis with building homes for the community.

Désirée Masturzi has been recognized by the Memphis Business Journal in their Women Who Lead series. Since 2021, Memphis Business Journal’s Women Who Lead has recognized over 400 extraordinary women professionals. These remarkable honorees aren’t just leaders- they’re glass-ceiling shatterers and trailblazers shaping a diverse array of local specialties. MBJ’s editorial team handpicked the dynamic women in this installment for their standout leadership qualities, aiming to ce