The predominant design approach for the PMB was to create a building with form and mass to compliment the scale of the site. However, ultimately the building must be a functional and comfortable work environment. Therefore, sensitivity to the environment, durability and low maintenance were also all key design factors.
Sustainable features include a 1,400SF glass enclosed Interior Courtyard to allow natural light to access spaces in the center of the building. In addition, roof mounted skylights permit extensive daylighting into the warehouse to greatly minimize electricity use. The pre-engineered structural system has also been designed to accommodate the weight of the future installation of solar panels.
Join Us
Are you passionate about making an impact through design?
We invite you to consider joining our mission to design a better Memphis and Delta Region. Self + Tucker Architects (STA) is a mission-driven firm offering urban design, master planning, architecture and interior design expertise. Combined with our commitment to design excellence is our dedication to creating responsive and sustainable places and projects for our clients and the communities they serve.
STA has an aspirational culture, annually earning design awards, and for 5 years in a row has been recognized by AIA TN as an Emerging Professional Friendly Firm. We provide significant opportunities for our team to grow professionally and personally by encouraging team members to leverage their passions through our design practice. STA is an intentionally collaborative firm and learning environment, with individual and firm wide training (STA University), competitive salaries and bonuses, work life balance, and various other benefits.
If your goals and aspirations align with our mission to design a better Delta Region, please email your resume and portfolio to opportunities@selftucker.com, with the desired position in the subject line.
Senior Project Manager and Team Leader
STA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to help mentor and lead our growing team of Design Professionals. The new SPM should possess comprehensive skills in all aspects of project and design management from conceptual design through construction administration. Our collaborative studio environment requires a proactive team leader to help team members effectively develop and advance design solutions, stay within budgets and achieve the business goals of our clients and firm.
Our firm’s focus on community revitalization requires us to responsively develop design solutions for diverse clients including Municipalities, Businesses, Churches, Healthcare, Schools, Colleges and Universities as well as Community Organizations. Effective visual communication is critical to our client and community engagement therefore being conversant with Revit, Bluebeam, Sketch-Up, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project are essential. A degree in architecture is required, and licensed Individuals and are strongly preferred. Experience with high performance building design, LEED or similar accreditation is also preferred.
Lead Interior Designer
STA is seeking a creative, experienced Interior Designer to lead and mentor our emerging design professionals on project teams in collaboration with STA Project Managers and Principals. Our variety of new construction and adaptive reuse projects require a new team member that possesses significant experience developing innovative, human-centered interiors. NCIDQ Certification and an Architectural/ Interior design degree are preferred.
The new team member must be able to effectively convey project design concepts to a variety of user groups and to co-design with diverse communities. Also critical to our firm is experience with high-performance building interior design, (WELL, LEED) or willingness to seek education and accreditation. Our team desires an Interiors thought leader, regularly presenting new and upcoming design trends to incorporate them in exciting ways.
Effective visual communication is critical to our client and community engagement therefore being conversant with Revit, Sketch-Up, Designer Pages Pro, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, InDesign, Lumion, and Enscape is essential. Also necessary is a high level of interest in mentoring and developing these same skillsets within our interior design and project coordinator teams.
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Awards
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
Regional Chapter
The Gulf Region 2008 Honor Citation
Whitehaven Visitor Center
The Gulf Region 2003 Award of Merit
National Civil Rights Museum
Tennessee Chapter
2018 AIA Tennessee Merit Award
Memphis Business Academy
2017 Emerging Professional Friendly Firm Award
2016 Award of Merit for Renovation
Vasco A. Smith, Jr. Administration Building
2008 Award for Excellence in Architecture
Whitehaven Visitor Center
2003 Award of Excellence in Architecture
National Civil Rights Museum
Memphis Chapter
2020 AIA Memphis Firm Service Award
2020 Merit Award
Teach for America at Crosstown Concourse
2018 AIA Memphis Award of Merit
Memphis Business Academy
2016 Award of Excellence
Vasco A. Smith, Jr. Administration Building
2015 Award of Merit for Renovation and Expansion
National Civil Rights Museum
2006 Award of Excellence in New Construction
Whitehaven Visitor Center
2005 Award of Merit in New Construction
STAX Music Academy and Museum of American Soul Music, Memphis, TN
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF MINORITY ARCHITECTS
2017 Award for Overall Design Excellence
Big River Crossing
2017 Award for Overall Design Excellence
Memphis Business Academy
2015 Award for Renovation and Expansion
National Civil Rights Museum
2004 Award for Overall Design Excellence
National Civil Rights Museum Expansion
2003 Award for Overall Design Excellence
STAX Music Academy and Museum of American Soul Music, Memphis, TN
U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL (USGBC)
2021 USGBC IMPACT Judges Choice Award
for the Universal Life Insurance Building
2020 Leadership Award: Innovative Design,Building Performance
FedEx Hub Managers Relocation
MASONRY INSTITUTE OF TENNESSEE
2010 Excellence in Masonry Award
STAX Music Academy and Museum of American Soul Music, Memphis, TN
BUILDING DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION
2004 Building Team Project of the Year
MEMPHIS SHELBY COUNTY TENNESSEE
Memphis Heritage Trail
2022 Memphis Heritage Trailblazer Award
Congress for the New Urbanism Region Charter Award
for Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan
Inside Memphis Business
2017 Innovation Awards Winner 2017
Big River Crossing
American Society of Civil Engineers Memphis Chapter
2017 Outstanding Engineering Project
Big River Crossing
Am Consulting Engr Council Tennessee
2017 Engineering Excellence Honor Award
Big River Crossing
City of Memphis
2017 City Engineer’s Award for Excellence
Big River Crossing
Tennessee Historical Commission
2020 Merit Award
Universal Life Insurance Building Historic Preservation
Memphis Landmarks Commission:
2004 Landmark Award
National Civil Rights Museum Main Street Plaza
2004 Landmarks R & R Award
Uptown Square (formerly Lauderdale Courts)
Tennessee Black Caucus
2003 Business Achievement Award
2003 Preservation Award
STAX Music Academy and Museum of American Soul Music, Memphis, TN
2000 Preservation Award
Steele Hall at LeMoyne-Owen College
DOWNTOWN MEMPHIS COMMISSION
2016 – Special Merit of Award for the Big River Crossing
MEMPHIS BUSINESS JOURNAL
2023 Expand - Diversity in Business Awards
Inaugural Winner
2023 Best Renovation Small Category
Young Actors Guild Harriet Center
2021 Best Renovation Small Category
Memphis Magnetic Recording Company
2020 Small Business Awards - Medium Size Firm
Self + Tucker Architects
2020 Award for Best New Construction Large Category
Shorb Tower Methodist University Hospital
2019 Award for Best Renovation Medium Category
Universal Life Insurance Building
2019 Award for Best Renovation Small Category
Memphis Music Initiative
2018 Award for Best Renovation/Conversion Small Category
Teach For America
2017 Award for Community Impact Winner Project of the Year
Big River Crossing
2017 Award for Best Renovation/Conversion Large Category ($10 Million+)
Big River Crossing
2015 Award for Best Public/Private Project
Memphis Business Academy Multi-purpose Building
2014 Award for Best Public/Private Project
South Memphis Farmers Market
2014 Award for Best Public/Private Project
National Civil Rights Museum
2000 Small Business of the Year
RICHARD H DRIEHAUS FOUNDATION
2020 National Preservation Award
Universal Life Insurance Building
INTERNATIONAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
2009 Exceptional New Facility
St. Andrew AME Church
THE BLACK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF MEMPHIS
2002 Outstanding Business Office Facility
2000 Business of the Year
1997 Business of the Year
1996 Most Outstanding New Business
DIVERSITY MEMPHIS
2008 Award of Excellence
MID-SOUTH MINORITY BUSINESS COUNCIL
2005 Business of the Year Finalist
1999 Business of the Year
CHICAGO ATHENAEUM MUSEUM OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
2017 American Architecture Award
Big River Crossing
The Waterfront Center
2017 Waterfront Center Award, Top Honor Project
Big River Crossing
RECOGNITION
MEMPHIS SHELBY COUNTY TENNESSEE
Tennessee Governor Sunquist
The Tennessee Volunteer Commendation Award
Shelby County, Mayor Rout
Certificate of Appreciation
City of Memphis, Mayor Herenton
Certificate of Achievement
MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
2003 Minority Enterprise Development Week Service Firm
THE MEMPHIS ALUMNI CHAPTER OF PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY
2003 African-American Image Award for Business
Contact Us
Self+Tucker Architects
480 Dr. M. L. King Jr. Ave, Suite 201
Memphis, TN 38126
Phone - 901.261.1505
Fax - 901.261.1515
Juan Self
Jimmie Tucker
SELF 
TUCKER
ARCHITECTS
Established 1995
Our Mission
We at Self+Tucker Architects share a vision of what architecture in Memphis and the Mid-South should be. Since our founding, our team has stewarded projects of various scales, schedules, and budgets throughout the Delta region. Because of our commitment to meeting client our goals, STA has been a trusted advisor, project partner, and design collaborator for 30 Years. Working collaboratively, we craft architectural experiences that extend beyond the built environment to positively impact people, neighborhoods, cities, and the natural world.
That’s why we built a team of committed professionals all dedicated to the same mission — to design a better Memphis.
Our Focus
The people of Self + Tucker Architects are dedicated to enriching the lives of Memphians with exceptional designs and a placemaking philosophy that respects both the meaning of the sites we transform and the purpose of the projects we undertake. From aesthetics to environmental impact, we keep one eye on our shared history and one eye on our shared future. Driven by boundless enthusiasm, talent, and personal involvement in our community, the Self+Tucker team is ready to bring keen insight and visionary foresight to each project. Meet the people of Self + Tucker Architects.
Our Mark
Our philosophy is clearly reflected in our body of work — architecturally and socially significant projects, including Stax Museum, FedExForum, Historic Melrose School, and the National Civil Rights Museum. Each project, no matter the size or scope, begins with a staff of creative, passionate over-achievers who listen to our clients and care about our community. With a breadth of expertise in architecture, planning, and interior design and unparalleled service to our clients, Self + Tucker Architects continues to revitalize Memphis and the region with work that draws the world’s attention. See all of our services here.
Our Services
Self + Tucker Architects use technology to create a more collaborative and informative design experience for everyone. We utilize cutting-edge design technology, from initial concept through the finished design, to confirm that we understand your vision, facilitate your ability to co-design with us and to vividly bring projects to life.
In addition to our creative strengths, we understand budgets, schedules, feasibility analysis, facility maintenance, life cycle costs and all the practical issues related to building design whether new construction or renovation.
We focus on design from both an aspirational perspective but also carefully consider the project purpose and practicalities. By using this multi layered approach, we consistently craft designs that are responsive, facilitate human interaction and connections; as well as architecturally enhance the communities that we serve.
• Architecture
• Urban Design & Master Planning
• Programming & Space Planning
• Building Renovation and Adaptive Reuse
• Historic Preservation
• Interior Design
• Sustainable Design & LEED Certification
• New Construction
• Site Assessments
• Building Enclosure Assessments
• ADA Assessments & Design
• Cost Coordination & Budgeting
• Project Management
• Construction Administration
• Code Research and Analysis
• Facilities Management
• Specialty Design
• Signage & Wayfinding
• Fixtures, Furniture & Equipment Selection
• Conceptual Renderings and Interactive Graphics
• Pre-Development Consulting
• Grant Writing & Fundraising Assistance
Self+Tucker Architects
STA is a full-service firm offering Architecture, Interior Design, Planning and Urban Design expertise. We are particularly passionate about community revitalization. We strongly believe that the quality of life within a City is enriched by each well-designed building and vibrant public space.
We are a collaborative design firm who listens, understands and responds with creative solutions, co-designing with clients to create buildings that reflect their aspirations, inspire and sustain. Our commitment to sustainable architecture allows us to create healthy environments and to have a positive impact regarding the wellness of the communities we serve.
Thirty years of Mission Driven Design has taught us that people drive design—and that good design improves lives. People and relationships are our greatest resources, and our service is our superpower.
"Combined with our commitment to design excellence is our dedication to creating responsive, sustainable places and projects for our clients and the communities they serve"
– Jimmie Tucker
"It's not necessarily all about the building, You definitely want to engage the people ..... so they don't see you as an outsider"
– Jimmie Tucker
"Unique and technically astute design solutions help us foster a working environment that nurtures the creative, technical and business excellence of Team STA."
– Jimmie Tucker
"We believe each building we design should enhance the quality of life of its occupants and enrich the architectural fabric of our community. "
– Jimmie Tucker