An in-depth look at one of our popular renovation projects, the Oak Hill Renovation.

Shapiro & Company Architects approaches residential design with a simple belief: the spaces people live in shape how they feel, interact, and grow. Some projects make that more evident than others. Our work with Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes is one of those projects. Founded in 1891, the non-profit organization provides residential care for children across three campuses in Millington, Chattanooga, and Brentwood. Rather than large institutional buildings, each campus is

On a temperate afternoon walk, passing by this charming custom home might have you thinking you're in the hillsides of England. In reality, this beautiful English cottage-inspired home resides in a quiet neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee. Design Inspiration and Bespoke Materials Nearly 20 years ago, Architect Brad Shapiro came back from a trip to England with his head swirling with architectural inspiration. Inspiration and opportunity met when he returned; a custom client w

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

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

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