Jones Pierce Studios

What Jones Pierce Studios does

Jones Pierce Studios is an Atlanta-based architectural firm founded in 1998 that provides design services across residential, commercial, institutional, and nonprofit sectors. The firm specializes in custom new home builds, home renovations, historic property restorations, adaptive reuse, master planning, and zoning consultation. It serves clients across seven southeastern US states — Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, and Florida — and has completed over 400 owner-occupied properties along with commercial and institutional projects. The firm operates from a headquarters at 400 Plasters Ave NE in Atlanta and is led by co-founders Bryan Jones (Lead Residential Architect) and Cooper Pierce, supported by a team of approximately twelve architects and design professionals.

The firm's service portfolio includes architectural design, master planning, due diligence and viability planning, zoning and entitlements consultation, renovation-versus-sell analysis, design and construction forensics, home inspection and maintenance planning, and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) design. Its methodology is anchored in a "10 Principles Framework" that informs design decisions across all project phases, alongside a systematic master planning process that combines documentation, stakeholder interviews, color-coding exercises, and strategic decision frameworks. The firm holds no disclosed patents, proprietary software platforms, or AI/ML technology; its core differentiator is human design expertise, with concentrated specialization in zoning navigation and historic adaptive reuse demonstrated through projects such as the 1893 Rome-Floyd ECO Center and Canterbury Court Woodland Garden.

Jones Pierce Studios operates a professional services business model, generating revenue through project-based contracts with fees determined by scope and complexity. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, driven by direct engagement, referrals from satisfied clients and professional networks, and active participation in professional organizations such as AIA Atlanta and the Urban Land Institute Atlanta. The firm supports demand generation through a content-driven marketing approach via its blog and social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Houzz. Notable clients include Druid Hills Golf Club, Canterbury Court, the Rome-Floyd ECO Center, James P. Brawley Apartments, the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, and Families First, spanning hospitality, senior living, environmental education, affordable housing, religious/institutional, and healthcare sectors.

Name

Jones Pierce Studios

Legal name

Jones Pierce Studios

Website

https://jonespierce.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jones Pierce Studios is an Atlanta-based architectural firm providing custom residential design, commercial and institutional projects, master planning, historic adaptive reuse, and zoning consultation across seven southeastern US states, serving homeowners, nonprofits, and enterprises since 1998.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Master planning services
• Historic building renovation
• Zoning consultation services
• Residential commercial architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Project-based fees for architectural design services including residential custom builds, renovations, commercial projects, and institutional work. Revenue is generated through project contracts with fees based on scope and complexity of each engagement.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jones Pierce Studios is an Atlanta-based architectural firm providing custom architectural design for residential and commercial projects, including new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse of historic structures. The firm also delivers related consulting services such as master planning, due diligence and viability planning, zoning and entitlements consultation, design and construction forensics, home inspection and maintenance planning, and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) design.

Product overview

Jones Pierce Studios is an architecture firm offering architectural design and consulting services rather than a traditional software product company. Their core service is architectural design encompassing residential custom new builds and renovated homes as well as commercial and institutional projects. The firm provides a portfolio of related consulting services including master planning, due diligence and viability planning, zoning consultation, renovation versus sell analysis, design and construction forensics, home inspection and maintenance planning, and ADU design. The firm operates from Atlanta serving clients across Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida with over 400 completed owner-occupied properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Custom architectural design for residential and commercial projects, including new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse, serving clients across the Southeast United States.
• Master Planning Services Strategic planning services for clubs, institutions, and commercial facilities that analyze existing conditions, gather stakeholder input, and develop phased implementation frameworks for long-term capital investments.
• Due Diligence and Viability Planning Pre-design assessment evaluating site conditions, code implications, zoning requirements, and cost factors to determine project feasibility before significant investment.
• Zoning and Entitlements Consultation Expert guidance through zoning processes, variance applications, and entitlement requirements including lot consolidation, campus consolidation, special exceptions, and community engagement.
• Renovation vs. Sell Analysis Consultation service analyzing whether clients should renovate existing property or sell and relocate, evaluating costs, potential, and long-term asset value.
• Design and Construction Forensics Diagnostic services identifying construction defects, water infiltration issues, and building performance problems, often producing reports for insurance or legal purposes.
• Home Inspection and Maintenance Planning Thorough home inspections diagnosing necessary repairs with custom maintenance packages to preserve property value over time.
• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Design Design consultation for adding secondary structures to residential lots, including guest houses, rental units, home offices, and multigenerational living spaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400 completed owner-occupied properties including custom new builds and renovated homes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Shades of Green PermacultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Shades of Green Permaculture for outdoor space design including edible gardens and plant combinations. They consider outdoor spaces the same way Jones Pierce considers indoor spaces, designing landscapes that work with and for clients.
• Metro Water Filter of the SouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecommended water filtration partner for whole-house water filtration systems. Metro Water Filter recommends systems based on water sample analysis and provides filtration that removes 99.99% of contaminants.
• Creative SolarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for solar installation and battery backup systems. Helps clients take advantage of federal solar tax credits and convert solar arrays into storage for use during outages or to offset peak demand.
• Lord Aeck SargentminorOthersArchitecture firm represented at Canterbury Court Woodland Garden grand opening. Board member Larry Lord from Lord Aeck Sargent acknowledged Jones Pierce's work on the project.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Page (Page Southerland Page): Architecture and engineering firm with significant residential, historic, and institutional work and overlapping Southeast/Texas presence. Comparable given its similar service mix including historic preservation and institutional master planning.
• D. Stanley Dixon Architect: Atlanta-based architect known for residential custom design and historic projects. Directly comparable to Jones Pierce on boutique Atlanta residential architecture, with overlapping custom-build and historic renovation clientele.
• Harrison Design Associates: Regional residential and adaptive reuse architecture firm operating across the Southeast. Comparable due to similar boutique size, residential custom-home focus, and multi-state Southeast service territory.
• Historical Concepts: Atlanta-based architecture firm specializing in classical/traditional residential design and historic preservation. Comparable to Jones Pierce given its shared Atlanta home base, residential custom-build focus, and adaptive reuse expertise.
• Lew Oliver, Inc. Atlanta-based boutique residential architecture firm. Comparable to Jones Pierce through shared Atlanta headquarters, custom residential focus, and similar small-team boutique positioning.
• LPA Design Studios: Mid-size architecture firm with a strong residential and master planning practice. Comparable to Jones Pierce on residential custom design, master planning methodology, and similar mid-sized firm profile.
• Lord Aeck Sargent (now part of Pond): Atlanta-based architecture firm referenced in Jones Pierce's own project materials (Canterbury Court). Comparable given its shared Atlanta market, residential/institutional portfolio, and historic preservation capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• HKS: Large national AEC firm with a meaningful Atlanta/Southeast presence serving residential, commercial, and institutional clients. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for the same institutional and high-end residential commissions.
• Perkins&Will: Global architecture firm with a large Atlanta studio serving institutional, commercial, and residential clients. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for the same nonprofit, healthcare, and institutional projects Jones Pierce pursues.
• SmithGroup: National integrated design firm covering architecture, interiors, and planning across multiple sectors. Comparable as a broader incumbent whose integrated service offering competes with Jones Pierce's institutional and adaptive reuse work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jonespierce
• Facebookfacebook.com/jonespierce
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jones-pierce-studios
• Instagraminstagram.com/jonespierce_architects

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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