Business Details
34 Years
experience
Award-Winning Commercial Architecture Solutions
Founded in 1992 by Donnie Brewster, Brewster & Crocker Architects began as Brewster and Associates Architects before evolving into Brewster & Crocker Architects in 2019 with the addition of partner Michael Clifford. Our firm transitioned from mixed commercial and residential projects to an exclusive focus on commercial design by the mid-1990s, establishing expertise in hospitality, entertainment, faith-based facilities, and more. With offices in Gainesville and Atlanta, Georgia, we maintain a team of professionals who have completed over 800 projects nationwide. Our work spans multi-story hospitality developments, entertainment venues, sports facilities, and higher education campuses. We prioritize innovative design solutions that address complex challenges while maintaining strong client relationships.Our engineering team specializes in structural, mechanical, and electrical systems for projects up to $80 million. Recognized with industry awards like the Solomon Award, we combine technical proficiency with creative problem-solving. Our commitment to quality extends to construction administration, specification coordination, and site visits across the United States. We collaborate with stakeholders to deliver technically sound, aesthetically compelling spaces that enhance community experiences. With decades of collective experience, we continue expanding our national footprint while maintaining personalized service.
Services
Hospitality Architecture
Entertainment Venues
Faith-Based Facilities
Assembly Spaces
Higher Education
Healthcare Design
Sports Recreation
Commercial Architecture
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years of experience in commercial architectural design
- Our team holds expertise in structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering
- We've completed over 800 projects across all 50 states
- Recognized with industry awards like the Solomon Award for excellence
- We offer full-service design and construction administration support
Services
Hospitality Architecture
We create innovative hospitality environments including hotels, resorts, and entertainment complexes. Our designs balance aesthetic appeal with functional efficiency for guest experiences. Projects range from boutique properties to large-scale developments like the $220 million Sunset Amphitheater in Texas.
Entertainment Venues
Our firm specializes in designing performance spaces like the Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs. We incorporate advanced audio-visual systems and seating configurations to optimize audience experiences while meeting technical requirements for touring productions.
Faith-Based Facilities
We design worship spaces that accommodate both traditional and contemporary services. Our portfolio includes multi-campus religious facilities like Free Chapel in Georgia and California, featuring flexible layouts for growing congregations and community programs.
Higher Education
We create learning environments including classrooms, administrative buildings, and student facilities. Our work for institutions like Piedmont College integrates modern design with functional spaces that support evolving educational needs and campus master plans.
Sports Recreation
Our sports architecture includes stadiums, training centers, and community recreation complexes. Projects like the Yonah Preserve Sports Center demonstrate our ability to combine spectator amenities with athlete-focused design elements for optimal performance environments.
People
Donnie Brewster
Founder
Founder of Brewster & Crocker Architects with over 30 years in commercial architecture, pioneering the firm's transition to specialized design services while maintaining technical excellence across diverse project types nationwide.
Jeff Crocker
Partner
Joined the firm in 1994, contributing to its growth into a national practice. Focuses on expanding market reach while maintaining quality control across hospitality, entertainment, and faith-based facility projects.
Michael Clifford
Partner
Engineering expert who joined as partner in 2019. Oversees technical operations and team development, ensuring structural, mechanical, and electrical systems meet project requirements up to $80 million in value.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in commercial architecture including hospitality venues, entertainment facilities, faith-based spaces, higher education campuses, healthcare buildings, and sports recreation complexes.
How long has your firm been in business?
BCA Studios has been designing commercial spaces since 1992, with our current partnership structure established in 2019.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We work nationwide with projects in all 50 states, maintaining offices in Georgia, Texas, and Tennessee for better client access.
What project sizes do you handle?
Our team manages projects from $1 million renovations to $220 million developments like the Sunset Amphitheater in Texas.
How do you approach complex design challenges?
We combine Revit/AutoCAD technology with multidisciplinary coordination to solve technical issues while maintaining design integrity across structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
