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…
An ambitious young family fell in love with a Tudor home in the heart of historic Druid Hills with its expansive lot and a backyard they affectionately began to call “the back forty.” Our task was to bridge the gap between the original 1923 home that sat on the property and the family’s modern living…
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…
Many of our clients consider their homes to be a work in progress that they nurture and prune over the years — much like a beloved garden — which allows their properties to evolve as their lives do. Often, the evolution of a family’s home takes place over many years and several strategic improvements. Working…
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)…
Our client’s good eye for a great buy guided them to a property in foreclosure in 2009 at the bottom of the housing market. They reached out to Jones Pierce to provide a masterplan and a construction viability budget for a two-car garage, guest house accessory structure and work on the home’s exterior to better…
Adding an outdoor shower to your home is a great way to blend practicality with creative design, taking your shower experience to a new level. With a shower in your backyard, you can wash off after a busy day working in your garden or rinse off the chlorine or saltwater from your pool. And if…
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 —…