Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Architectural Design Solutions
McCarty Architects has been designing functional, client-centric spaces since 1983. Founded in Tupelo, Mississippi, by Buddy and Richard McCarty Architects, our firm has grown into a multidisciplinary practice serving healthcare, senior living, education, automotive, and commercial sectors. Our approach begins with listening to client needs, combining this insight with decades of experience to create tailored solutions. We collaborate with national and international specialists to ensure each project meets unique demands, from hospitals to car dealerships. Led by Kurt Shettles and Justin Harrington, we maintain our core mission: crafting spaces where people thrive.Our team of architects, designers, and technicians prioritizes relationships, transparency, and innovation. With over 40 years of expertise, we deliver timeless, function-first designs that adapt to evolving client needs. Our portfolio spans thousands of projects, demonstrating our commitment to quality and client satisfaction. We uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ensuring every design reflects both practicality and vision.
Services
Architecture
Planning
Interior Design
Healthcare Design
Senior Living Design
Education Sector
Automotive Facilities
Civic + Commercial Projects
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in architectural design.
- Our team collaborates with national and international specialists.
- We prioritize client needs through personalized listening sessions.
- We deliver tailored solutions for healthcare, education, and automotive sectors.
- Our designs emphasize timeless functionality and adaptability.
Services
Architecture
McCarty Architects provides comprehensive architectural design services tailored to client needs. Our team creates functional, enduring spaces for healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. With over 40 years of expertise, we combine client insights with industry collaboration to deliver innovative, purpose-driven solutions.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating intuitive, aesthetically pleasing environments. We specialize in healthcare, senior living, and educational facilities, ensuring spaces enhance user experience while maintaining practicality. Our approach integrates client vision with technical precision for optimal outcomes.
Healthcare Design
McCarty Architects designs healthcare facilities that prioritize patient care and operational efficiency. From hospitals to clinics, we create healing environments through thoughtful layouts, compliance with industry standards, and adaptive design strategies that support evolving medical practices.
Senior Living Design
We specialize in senior living spaces that balance comfort, safety, and accessibility. Our designs foster community engagement while addressing the unique needs of residents and staff. Projects include independent living, assisted care, and memory support facilities tailored to modern aging populations.
Automotive Facilities
Our automotive facility designs optimize functionality for dealerships, service centers, and manufacturing support spaces. We create layouts that enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and reflect brand identity, as seen in projects for Columbia Hyundai and Barnes Crossing Volkswagen.
People
Kurt Shettles
Architect/President/CEO
Kurt Shettles leads McCarty Architects with a focus on client collaboration and innovative design. With decades of experience, he oversees strategic direction while ensuring adherence to the firm's mission of creating functional, enduring spaces for diverse sectors.
Justin Harrington
Architect/Vice President/Team Leader
Justin Harrington drives project excellence as Vice President and Team Leader. He specializes in translating client needs into practical designs, leveraging his expertise in architectural solutions for healthcare, education, and commercial clients.
Jay Bryan
Senior Architect / Architectural Team Leader
Jay Bryan leads architectural teams with a commitment to precision and client satisfaction. His work focuses on complex projects requiring technical expertise, ensuring designs meet both functional requirements and aesthetic standards across multiple industries.
Robert Hoyt
Senior Architect
Robert Hoyt brings extensive architectural experience to McCarty Architects. He specializes in large-scale commercial and civic projects, emphasizing sustainable practices and innovative solutions that align with client goals and community needs.
Mason Welch
Director of Business Development
Mason Welch oversees business growth strategies for McCarty Architects. He connects client needs with the firm's capabilities, fostering relationships that expand opportunities while maintaining the company's reputation for quality and reliability.
Questions
What services does McCarty Architects Architects offer?
We provide architectural design, planning, and interior design services for healthcare, education, automotive, senior living, and commercial projects.
How long has McCarty Architects Architects been in business?
McCarty Architects Architects was founded in 1983 in Tupelo, Mississippi, and has over 40 years of experience in the industry.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Mississippi, Tennessee, and surrounding regions, with projects spanning healthcare, education, and commercial sectors.
How does McCarty Architects Architects approach client collaboration?
We begin by listening to client needs, then combine insights with industry expertise to create tailored, functional designs that meet specific goals.
Can you handle specialized architectural projects?
Yes, we partner with national and international specialists to address complex requirements in healthcare, senior living, and automotive facilities.