Architectural Services in Tallahassee
ARKHITEKTAN is an Atlanta-based architecture practice serving clients in Tallahassee and the surrounding Big Bend region. Led by architect Hadi Mansouri, who is licensed to practice in Florida and holds over 40 years of architectural expertise, our studio designs custom residences, residential renovations, and commercial environments tailored to inland Florida’s unique terrain and vegetation.
Inland Florida: Rolling Hills, Live Oak Canopies, and Microclimates
Tallahassee is distinctly different from stereotypical flat, coastal Florida imagery. Defined by rolling red-clay hills, dramatic southern live oak canopies draped in Spanish moss, and prominent institutional hubs, the city possesses an inland microclimate where shaded relief and thermal insulation are paramount.
Our architectural response in Tallahassee centers on working within this undulating terrain and canopy. Rather than clearing lots, we design building footprints that weave between specimen live oaks and magnolias, capturing filtered daylight through clerestories and high glass while shielding primary living rooms from direct solar radiation.
Given the region’s humid subtropical summers and damp winters, building assemblies must manage thermal transfer and moisture with precision. We incorporate wide verandas, screened loggias, and durable non-corrosive building materials that age gracefully in the humid inland atmosphere.
Architectural services
Custom Homes
Residences designed around Tallahassee’s red-clay slopes, mature oak groves, and deep veranda traditions.
Renovations + Additions
Transforming established Tallahassee homes with expanded living areas, modern kitchens, and seamless indoor/outdoor connections.
Commercial Architecture
Professional office spaces, dining venues, and boutique commercial environments designed for clarity and functionality.
Architecture
Comprehensive architectural planning from early concept through full construction documentation and permitting.