My career in Architecture

Michael Walker is a licensed architect with over 30 years of experience in the Memphis market. Possessing strong design skills and leadership qualities, Mr. Walker enjoys the challenges of today’s architectural world - good projects brought in on-time and in budget. As a Project Architect and Principal, Mr. Walker can lead projects from the initial client contact to the final closeout document. With his graphic communication skills, he is able to present the clients wishes using a multitude of tools, from the simple marker sketch to full AutoCAD working drawings.

Education:

  • Clemson University – Master of Architecture - 1988

  • Clemson University – Bachelor of Science in Design – 1986

  • University of Michigan – Industrial Design

Licensed:

  • Tennessee

  • Mississippi

  • Texas

  • North Carolina

  • Kentucky

  • National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

Professional Experience:

  • WALKERarch, LLC
    Principle / Owner
    Memphis, TN
    2007-Present

  • JBHM, P.A.
    Principal
    Memphis, TN
    2002-2007

  • Fleming/Associates/Architects
    Principal/Owner
    Memphis, TN
    1997-2002

  • Pickering Firm
    Memphis, Tennessee
    1995-1997

  • Beavers Smith Langford Mundinger
    Memphis, TN
    1992-1995

Professional Affiliations:

  • American Institute of Architects (AIA)

  • National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

  • Town of Collierville Historic Design Committee – Chairman

  • Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception – Parrish Council

  • Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception – Lector

Awards:

  • Awards/Recognitions: 2001 Ostrander – Excellence in Scenic Design

  • Numerous National and International Model Building awards including The Verlinden Award

  • SEC-AAAE General Aviation Airport Project of the Year – Memphis Belle Hanger / CTI Flight Renovation

Selected Experience:

  • The Morton Museum / White Church – Collierville, TN

  • Wright Medical* – Arlington, TN

  • Boys & Girls Club of NW Tennessee – Union City, TN

  • Marketplace – Collierville, TN

  • New Ballet Ensemble – Memphis, TN

  • Crew Training International – Memphis, TN

  • Halle Park Office Complex – Collierville, TN

  • Town of Collierville

    • Burch Library*

    • Town Hall*

    • Library Expansion

    • Collierville Historic High School Renovations / Additions

  • Glasgow Clubhouse – Germantown, TN

  • Bog & Barley Irish Pub - Memphis, TN

  • The Highlander Scottish Pub – Collierville, TN

  • Gus’ World Famous Fried Chicken – Nationwide locations

  • Betha Theta Pi Fraternity Addition – University of Mississippi

  • The Excel Center – Memphis, TN

  • Goodwill – Various mid-south locations

  • 80 Virginia Apartments – Memphis, TN

  • National Plaza Apartments – Memphis, TN

  • OLPH Sanctuary Remodel – Germantown, TN

  • Nathan Hammon, DDS – Southaven, MS

  • Max Dental Center – Collierville, TN

  • Mittal Dialysis Center – Southaven, MS

  • Memphis Surgery Associates – St. Francis Hospital

  • Provost Townhomes – Southaven, MS

  • David Grisanti’s – Collierville, TN

  • Saddle Creek Orthodontics – Collierville

* Work performed at previous firm