Updated: Jun 16, 2026
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498 S Main St, Memphis, TN, 38103
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designshop Architect
design (innovate and collaborate) shop (a place for making)
designshop is based in memphis, tn with the majority of its work focused on the people and area of the midsouth. founded in 2013, the firm is an open studio of collaborative designers who share a common belief in memphis and growing entrepreneurial spirit among the city's creative class. since its inception, the firm has completed an astonishing number of projects on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of each respective client. operating on the principles of under-selling and over-delivering, designshop values a strong finish as much as design itself. as such, designshop is a growing force among local architectural offerings, driven by a commitment to responsive, contextual, and progressive design that is uniquely suited to each client and their needs. it's principals, tim michael, aia and scott guidry, ra, csi, have won over 25 aia design awards on both the local, state, and regional levels in a variety of project types and scales.
it is clear we are committed to design excellence. our team of architects, designers, and construction document specialists is committed to working closely with you to create spaces that are uniquely yours. spaces which are not only functional, but inspiring and worthy of being called architecture.
From BuildZoom: designshop, 498 S Main St, Memphis, TN (Owned by: Timothy Michael) holds a Architectural Firm General, A&E Architect Firm, Architects And Engineers license and 3 other licenses according to the Tennessee license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 111 ranks in the top 4% of 55,771 Tennessee licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (901) 303-8255
Address: 498 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
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Quality
111
96th percentile
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designshop has a BuildZoom score of 111, which places them above 96% of 55,771 contractors in Tennessee.
Activity
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6 projects
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2025 |
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10 projects
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that designshop has worked on at least
18.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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6 projects
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New Constructions |
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4 projects
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Home Additions |
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3 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that designshop mostly works on
new construction
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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6 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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7 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $700,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Interior tenant build-out of existing retail space including minor modifications to electrical and mechanical systems new restrooms and construction of new walls millwork and equipment to serve a new wine/liquor store. the station
Valuation:
$700,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-25-000039
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,793
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
The project involves the selective demolition of limited existing site features as well as existing building elements of a one-story steel-framed structure previously serving as a dollar tree. the building renovations/alterations will include limited site improvements facade alterations and interior alterations to accommodate the needs of an automotive repair shop. the existing buildi... see more
Valuation:
$2,000,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-25-000994
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$1,651
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Modification of tea shop to addition chicken preparation capability to kitchen. addition new cooking equipment vent hood rework of mechanical system to account for vent hood remove and relocate some pieces of existing equipment. patch and match to existing any demolish finishes
Valuation:
$76,305
Permit #:
COM-ALT-25-000251
Status:
issued
Fee:
$658
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building addition to the existing riviana foods factory building as well as limited interior renovations to the company offices of the same existing building. a previous permit com-new-23-000239 has been issued for the foundation of this addition as well as underground utilities/service
Valuation:
$3,429,015
Permit #:
COM-ADD-24-000036
Status:
issued
Fee:
$11,352
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Site and foundation permit application only: sissy's log cabin is a upscale retail jewelry store to be located at 4542 poplar ave. in the laurelwood shopping center. the building is a stand-alone single-occupant structure encompassing 8, 590 square feet. the building will be a type vb constructed non-sprinklered structure. this application is for the site work and the foundation only.... see more
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
COM-NEW-22-000241
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,433
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Alteration of existing building at the southwest corner of east street & vance avenue. the project will turn the laundromat/convenience store into a restaurant. the majority of the exterior walls [cmu and brick] and foundation will remain as well as the roof structure [steel bar joists]. new storefront windows and doors will be installed new metal and wood cladding to be installed ove... see more
Valuation:
$540,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-22-000701
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,885
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Amenities for community members: including a open-air pavilion splash pad pickleball court playground dog park mailboxes and restroom facilities
Valuation:
$2,042,086
Permit #:
COM-NEW-24-000100
Status:
complete
Fee:
$8,150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Small addition (2, 760 sf) to an existing factory where aluminum extrusions are made. this addition involves adding onto the end of an existing pre-engineered metal building to allow for a longer piece of equipment to cut the aluminum extrusions
Valuation:
$684,525
Permit #:
COM-ADD-21-000069
Status:
expired
Fee:
$3,752
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation (with minor exterior renovations) of existing music retail store instrument repair shop and offices. the project will be completed in 3 phases
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-23-000505
Status:
complete
Fee:
$7,589
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of part of an existing building (9, 002 square feet) to become a preschool. a change in occupancy from business to education. occupancies to be separated by a 2-hour fire barrier. all classrooms to have egress directly to exterior
Valuation:
$525,347
Permit #:
COM-ALT-23-000906
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,168
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Application for building permit for new construction (tenant infill) at an existing building
Valuation:
$548,127
Permit #:
COM-NEW-23-000122
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,302
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New stand-alone stem building on existing campus of whitehaven high school
Valuation:
$7,994,763
Permit #:
COM-NEW-24-000042
Status:
complete
Fee:
$22,916
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permit application for new construction (tenant infill) in an existing building
Valuation:
$1,197,953
Permit #:
COM-NEW-23-000123
Status:
complete
Fee:
$5,696
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of existing artist co-work space. no change in occupancy
Valuation:
$321,533
Permit #:
COM-ALT-23-000075
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,102
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial piano showroom [mercantile] alteration of existing used piano showroom. no change in occupancy
Valuation:
$626,255
Permit #:
COM-ALT-22-001138
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,530
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition to existing factory - scope of work is revised to be foundation only (at owner's risk)
Valuation:
$3,599,998
Permit #:
COM-NEW-23-000239
Status:
issued
Fee:
$11,526
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Application for building permit for new construction (tenant infill) in an existing building
Valuation:
$249,852
Permit #:
COM-NEW-23-000161
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,895
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New soul fish cafe mp 137
Valuation:
$416,778
Permit #:
B1104283
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,356
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovations to existing offices mp 34d montgomery martin contractors llc
Valuation:
$114,829
Permit #:
B1102413
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,074
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Existing tenant dan walker mp 46
Valuation:
$187,191
Permit #:
B1101659
Status:
complete
Fee:
$798
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 4517 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Tennessee |
| Type | Architectural Firm General, A&E Architect Firm, Architects And Engineers |
| Business Type | Architecture |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 5016 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Mississippi |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Architecture |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 4517 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Tennessee |
| Type | Architectural Firms |
| Business Type | Architecture |
- BuildZoom has not verified this license since November, 2015.
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| License # | 103959 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Tennessee |
| Type | Architects |
| Business Type | Architecture |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of July, 2014. Check the current license status of designshop with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
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111
BuildZoom Score
38
Permits
- Building permit records show that designshop has worked on 38 permitted projects.
designshop Employees
Kelly May
Project Manager
Scott Guidry
Owner
Timothy Michael
Owner