When recommending sustainable building materials to Jones Pierce’s clients, Cooper Pierce speaks from experience, both as an architect with almost 40 years of experience and as a homeowner of his test lab. Recently, Cooper and the Jones Pierce Architects commercial team installed a green roof above the carport at Cooper’s intown Atlanta home. Cooper originally…
Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Alex Hays developed his unique sense of design by taking inspiration from the New York borough’s eclectic community and architecture. As a contextual designer now based in Atlanta, Alex’s early years inspired him to elevate the environment by building upon the urban fabric and its community. Alex joined Jones…
For Jones Pierce’s Commercial Studio, May 19 at Urban Land Institute’s 26th Annual Awards of Excellence event was a night to remember. As the Commercial Studio and Firm Leader for Atlanta-based Jones Pierce Architects, Cooper Pierce was honored to see James P. Brawley Apartments win the Excellence in Small Scale Development award presented to the…
Finding the best commercial architecture firm for your building renovation or new-build project should be easy, right? After all, an online search is just a click away. But when Google, Yahoo or your search engine of choice shows you pages and pages of results, you could still be unsure where to turn next. One way…
The Rome-Floyd E.C.O. Center in Rome, Georgia’s Ridge Ferry Park, opened its doors in 2011. Since then, it has been providing quality educational programs that introduce people to Northwest Georgia’s native wildlife and informing the public on the importance of natural resources and conservation. Jones Pierce Studios is excited to support the growth of the…
It’s been a fulfilling and fast-paced year for Jones Pierce Studios. We’re working hard on many new residential and commercial projects across the Atlanta metro and beyond. Now, we’re looking for a new architect to join our Commercial Studio team and hope that you’ll help us spread the word. If you (or someone you know)…
Neighborhood rezoning can be a double-edged sword. Revitalization can bring a positive change to an older neighborhood. It can yield higher property values for owners and a greater sense of pride for area residents. Land-use adjustments in urban areas can also cause gentrification, making it difficult for current residents to remain in the neighborhood —…
Commercial projects include a variety of decision-makers, third parties, and, sometimes, regulators. One commercial project we’re working on today is bringing many influencers to the table. Even with this project’s more complex dynamics, this is the type of work our Commercial Studio team loves to be part of. We’re excited to share this story with…
Many people believe that the bulk of an architect’s job involves detailed drawings and communication with internal teams of consulting engineers. However, some of our most important work, as an architect, is to advocate on our client’s behalf. Very many of the local neighborhoods inside greater Atlanta have established procedures to incorporate local citizens into…
Viridian Leasing is Nearly Complete! Our long awaited Viridian Leasing Office is finally finishing up this week. The Grand Opening will take place this weekend. The rain has slowed construction down a little bit. However, we were able to capture a few photos during our punch list review. Exterior In September of 2015, we were…