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

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

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