Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architect in Nashville, TN
John TeSelle Architecture was founded in 2000 to provide imaginative, attentive, and careful design solutions for both residential and commercial clients. Our practice is intentionally sized to allow direct, personal attention to every project, ensuring that I attend all meetings, coordinate drawings, write specifications, and handle every detail of construction documents. We specialize in new construction, additions, and renovations, serving clients across Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, and New York. Our portfolio includes custom homes, hotels, schools, restaurants, office buildings, and mixed-use developments. Client service is at the core of our practice, with budgets and design needs addressed collaboratively from the first meeting through final inspection.We utilize three-dimensional views and walkthroughs during design to explore options and solve problems, emphasizing clarity in final construction drawings to minimize field changes. Regular communication between architect, client, and contractor is essential to project success, with a focus on transparency and informed decision-making throughout the process. Our team combines expertise in green building (LEED Accredited Professional), building code compliance, and engineering coordination to deliver functional, sustainable spaces. With over two decades of experience, we prioritize understanding each client's unique vision to create spaces that reflect their needs and aspirations.
Services
Commercial Architecture
Residential Design
New Construction
Additions & Renovations
LEED Certification
Space Planning
Building Code Compliance
Project Management
Historic Zoning
Green Building
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We provide personal attention to every project with direct involvement from the lead architect.
- Our practice combines LEED-certified expertise with over two decades of architectural experience.
- We manage projects from initial concept through final inspection without outsourcing design work.
- We emphasize transparent budget discussions at every design milestone to ensure financial clarity.
- Our three-dimensional design tools facilitate real-time problem-solving and client collaboration.
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects
- U.S. Green Building Council (LEED Accredited Professional)
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Services
Commercial Architecture
We create functional, innovative commercial spaces tailored to business needs. Our services cover office buildings, hotels, schools, and mixed-use developments from concept through construction. Projects emphasize code compliance, sustainability, and efficient space planning while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
Residential Design
Our residential expertise includes custom homes, renovations, and additions. We focus on creating personalized living spaces that balance aesthetics with practical needs. Services range from small remodels to complete custom builds, incorporating green building practices and modern design solutions.
LEED Certification
As a LEED Accredited Professional, we guide projects through sustainable certification processes. Our services ensure energy efficiency, environmental responsibility, and healthy indoor spaces while maintaining design integrity and meeting client budget requirements.
Project Management
We provide comprehensive project management from initial planning through final inspection. Services include cost estimating, scheduling, contractor selection, and on-site observation to ensure quality control and adherence to design specifications throughout the construction process.
Historic Zoning
Our team navigates historic zoning requirements while implementing modern updates. We specialize in preserving architectural character while meeting current building codes, creating solutions that respect historical context while fulfilling contemporary functional needs.
People
John TeSelle
Registered Architect
John TeSelle is a licensed architect with over 30 years of experience in residential and commercial design. He holds a Master of Architecture from Ohio State University and a BA in Russian and Mathematics from Vanderbilt. As founder, he personally oversees all projects.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide commercial and residential design services including new construction, renovations, additions, LEED certification, historic zoning compliance, and full project management from concept through construction.
Do you work outside Tennessee?
Yes, we serve clients across Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, and New York with projects ranging from small remodels to large commercial developments.
How are project costs managed?
We discuss budgets at initial meetings and every design milestone, ensuring financial transparency throughout the process while maintaining design integrity and quality standards.
What makes your firm unique?
The founder personally manages every project without outsourcing design work, combining LEED expertise with direct client communication and three-dimensional design tools for collaborative problem-solving.
How do you handle construction oversight?
We provide regular site visits, contractor coordination, and quality control checks throughout construction to ensure adherence to design specifications and address any field issues promptly.
