Business Details
31 Years
experience
Memphis Architecture Firm for Community-Centric Design
Self Tucker Architects is a full-service firm with over 30 years of experience in architecture, interior design, and urban planning. Our mission-driven approach focuses on community revitalization, creating designs that enhance quality of life and reflect client aspirations. We prioritize sustainable architecture, collaborative co-design, and placemaking that respects historical context while embracing future needs. Our team of experts brings decades of experience in diverse project types, from civic and educational facilities to historic preservation and LEED-certified developments.We utilize cutting-edge technology to ensure transparency and client engagement throughout the design process, balancing aspirational vision with practical considerations like budgets and regulatory compliance. Our work has earned recognition for technical excellence and social impact, including projects like the Stax Museum and National Civil Rights Museum. As Memphis natives, we remain deeply committed to local community development while serving clients across the Delta region and beyond.
Services
Architecture
Urban Design
Interior Design
Historic Preservation
Sustainable Design
Master Planning
Construction Administration
ADA Compliance
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of mission-driven architectural experience in Memphis and the Mid-South.
- Our team includes LEED-certified professionals and experts in historic preservation.
- We prioritize community engagement and placemaking in every design project.
- Our collaborative process ensures client visions are realized with technical precision.
- We maintain active leadership roles in local and national architectural organizations.
Associations and certifications
- LEED
- CSI (Construction Specifications Institute)
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services combine creative vision with technical expertise to deliver functional, aesthetically compelling spaces. We specialize in civic, educational, and commercial projects that reflect community needs while meeting strict budget and regulatory requirements. Our approach integrates sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems to create buildings that serve both occupants and neighborhoods.
Urban Design
We craft holistic urban environments through master planning and streetscape design that enhance walkability and public engagement. Our work addresses transportation networks, mixed-use developments, and public space revitalization while preserving historical context. We collaborate with municipalities and stakeholders to create livable, economically viable urban ecosystems.
Historic Preservation
Our preservation expertise maintains architectural heritage through adaptive reuse and restoration projects. We balance historical accuracy with modern functionality, applying specialized knowledge of period materials and construction techniques. Services include National Register documentation, tax credit applications, and seismic retrofitting for landmark buildings.
Sustainable Design
We integrate LEED-certified practices and passive design strategies to minimize environmental impact. Our sustainable approach covers energy modeling, material lifecycle analysis, and biophilic design elements that improve occupant wellness. We help clients achieve green certifications while reducing long-term operational costs through innovative building systems.
Interior Design
Our interior design services create purposeful environments that enhance user experience across commercial, civic, and institutional settings. We focus on spatial efficiency, ADA compliance, and material selection that aligns with brand identity. From concept to construction documentation, we ensure interiors support functional needs while maintaining aesthetic coherence with exterior architecture.
People
Jimmie Tucker
Managing Principal
With 40 years of experience, Jimmie Tucker specializes in community revitalization projects and sustainable design. He teaches architecture at the University of Memphis and holds AIA Fellowship status for his contributions to the profession.
Juan Self
Managing Principal
A founding principal with 40 years in architectural practice, Juan Self focuses on ecclesiastical design and historic preservation. He serves on multiple local design review boards and leads the firm's technical standards.
Mario Walker
Project Designer/Manager
With 20 years of experience, Mario Walker specializes in neighborhood planning and mixed-use developments. He holds LEED Green Associate certification and serves on local NOMA and AIA committees.
Sonia Raheel
Senior Project Coordinator
Sonia Raheel combines architecture and interior design expertise to create contextually responsive spaces. She teaches at the University of Memphis and focuses on equitable design outcomes through the firm's Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives.
Antonio Tirado
Project Coordinator
Antonio Tirado brings expertise in BIM production and empathetic design approaches. His award-winning thesis explored architecture for children with autism, and he contributes visualization skills to enhance client communication.
Questions
What architectural styles does Self+Tucker specialize in?
We specialize in modern contextual design that respects historical surroundings while incorporating contemporary solutions for civic, educational, and commercial projects.
Do you handle historic building renovations?
Yes, our team has extensive experience in historic preservation, including adaptive reuse projects like the National Civil Rights Museum renovation.
What sustainable design certifications do you offer?
We provide LEED-certified design services and integrate passive sustainability strategies to meet environmental goals while maintaining budget efficiency.
How do you involve communities in design projects?
We use collaborative co-design processes, hosting stakeholder meetings and workshops to ensure community needs shape our architectural solutions.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Memphis, we work throughout the Mid-South and Delta regions, with notable projects across six states.
