Tinker Ma

Architecture + Interiors + Planning

Architecture is complex, but our process is simple: we take an idea from our client, breathe life and art into it, and then express that idea out into the world. We are passionate about bringing compelling ideas to life to invigorate communities and help them grow. Our job is to learn the fundamental “why” of every client and use the existing environment to create an open, shared, and sustainable narrative. Through revitalization, communities thrive, and legacies are built.

Tinker Ma is a Chattanooga architecture and design firm stewarding sustainable community enhancement through creativity, professional leadership, and technical expertise.

Partners, Thomas Palmer, Craig Peavy, Jessica Stack, and Trey Wheeler lead a team of 18 staff members. Our collective portfolio encompasses a broad range of project types and users, including hospitality; urban design and placemaking; education; healthcare; multi-family housing; food and beverage; state and local government; retail and entertainment; technical and industrial; and custom, single-family residential projects.

We're excited to share interior photos of the Tennessee National Clubhouse! The space has been awarded by @aiaetn for Architectural Interior Design. The clubhouse, pro shop, and full-service restaurant and bar are integral components of Tennessee Nat
Check out the stunning exterior photos of the Tinker Ma designed clubhouse and pro shop at Tennessee National! Tennessee National has been recognized by @golfdigest as one of the top ten golf courses in the state, offering breathtaking views of Watts
Big news! Artech Design Group has joined forces with Tinker Ma, LLC!⁠ For many years, the principals of Artech and Tinker Ma have worked as peers in Chattanooga, sharing values related to service and design. Through conversation after an @aiachatt me
We are thrilled to have received the Best of the Best Award! A huge thank you to our incredible clients who voted us Chattanooga’s Best Architect! This accomplishment wouldn’t be possible without you and the projects we’ve completed
Tinker Ma had a fantastic time participating in Parking Day! @parkingday is a one-day global event where people around the world temporarily reclaim street parking and transform public spaces into tiny parks and places for art, play, and activism. Th
We’re honored to be recognized with a 2024 INT Interior Design Award for Little Coyote! The 2024 INT Awards highlight outstanding interior designs that seamlessly combine aesthetics and functionality, creating environments that inspire and elev
It has been a privilege to partner with the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology as the school expands opportunities for industry training in Tennessee. We recently gathered with students, instructors, and campus leadership to celebrate two new f

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