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Solutions for the moments that matter most.

As an employee-owned firm, Barge Design Solutions brings architecture and engineering expertise to complex challenges with clarity, accountability, and care.

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Why clients
choose Barge

We show up when the right decisions matter. Clients choose Barge when projects carry real consequences: public trust, operational risk, long-term investment, and community impact.

Multidisciplinary
by design

All of our services work together from day one, reducing silos, surprises, and rework.

Proven where it counts

From water and transportation to healthcare, federal, and industrial projects, our work stands up to regulatory scrutiny and public visibility.

A partner clients trust

Beyond technical expertise, we bring integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to doing right by our clients, teams, and communities.

National capability, personal accountability

Headquartered in Nashville with offices across the Southeast and more than 650 professionals, we pair scalable resources with regional accessibility.

Markets we serve

Barge partners with clients across a range of markets where infrastructure decisions carry long-term impact. From data centers and federal facilities to healthcare, transportation, water, industrial, and land development projects, our teams bring deep market knowledge and an integrated approach to planning, design, and delivery, helping clients navigate complexity with confidence.

Trusted by clients.
Proven over time.

70+ years in business
650+ employees
24 office locations
8+ years Great Place to Work Certified

Selected when it matters most.

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Carpenter Technology Specialty Steel Mill
Carpenter Technology Specialty Steel Mill
Alabama
See how Barge engineered Carpenter Technology's facility, installing the world's largest radial forge and designing ten buildings for advanced alloy production.
Industrial
Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) Facility
Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) Facility
Kentucky
See how Barge designed a realistic urban training environment, enhancing military preparedness with innovative facility engineering.
Federal
V.D. Parrott Jr. Water Treatment Plant
V.D. Parrott Jr. Water Treatment Plant
Georgia
Learn how Barge enhanced water treatment capabilities at V.D. Parrott Jr. Plant, ensuring safe, reliable water supply through innovative engineering.
Water
Suwanee Town Center
Suwanee Town Center
Georgia
Discover how Barge enhanced Suwanee's Town Center with strategic planning and design, promoting vibrant, walkable community spaces.
Land Development
Raytheon All Up Missile Facility
Raytheon All Up Missile Facility
Alabama
Discover how Barge engineered advanced manufacturing facilities for Raytheon's missile production, supporting national defense capabilities.
Industrial
Federal

Consistently recognized by top industry awards.

American Institute of Architects Tennessee Emerging Professionals Friendly Firm award seal
Engineering News-Record 2025 Top Green Design Firms award seal, ranked #81
Engineering News-Record 2025 Sourcebook Telecommunications award seal, ranked #39
Engineering News-Record 2025 Sourcebook Hazardous Waste award seal, ranked #47
Architectural Record 2025 Top 300 Architecture Firms award seal, ranked #221
American Council of Engineering Companies Tennessee Engineering Excellence Honor Award seal, Survey and Mapping category
American Council of Engineering Companies Tennessee Engineering Excellence Award seal
Engineering News-Record 2025 Sourcebook Auto Plants award seal, ranked #7
Engineering News-Record Southeast 2024 Top Design Firms award seal, ranked #18
Engineering News-Record 2025 Sourcebook Manufacturing award seal, ranked #30
Engineering News-Record 2025 Top 200 Environmental Firms award seal, ranked #199
Building Design + Construction 2024 Giants 400 Top 40 Firms award seal
Nashville Business Journal 2025 Largest Private Companies award seal, ranked #49
Birmingham Business Journal 2025 Largest ENR-Ranked Firms award seal, ranked #2
Nashville Business Journal 2025 Fast 50 award seal, ranked #14
Nashville Business Journal 2025 Best in Business award seal
Building Design + Construction 2025 Giants 400 Top 110 Industrial Sector Firms award seal
Building Design + Construction 2025 Giants 400 Top 100 Hospital Facility Firms award seal
Building Design + Construction 2025 Giants 400 Top 100 Healthcare Firms award seal, ranked #32
Building Design + Construction 2025 Giants 400 Top 80 Federal Government Firms award seal, ranked #15
Building Design + Construction 2025 Giants 400 Top 50 Engineering and Architecture Firms award seal, ranked #32
Dayton Business Journal 2026 Largest Architecture Firms award seal, ranked #16
American Council of Engineering Companies Alabama Engineering Excellence Grand Award seal, Small Projects category
Nashville Business Journal 2026 Largest Architecture Firms award seal, ranked #7
Birmingham Business Journal 2026 Largest Architecture Firms award seal, ranked #25
Engineering News-Record 2026 Top 500 Design Firms award seal, ranked #161
Modern Healthcare 2026 Top Healthcare Design Firms award seal, ranked #33
Nashville Business Journal 2026 Largest ENR-Ranked Firms award seal, ranked #3
Architectural Record 2026 Top 300 Architecture Firms award seal
Building Design + Construction 2026 Giants 400 Top 40 Firms award seal
Engineering News-Record 2026 Sourcebook Hazardous Waste award seal, ranked #44
Engineering News-Record 2026 Sourcebook Auto Plants award seal, ranked #7
Engineering News-Record 2026 Sourcebook Manufacturing award seal, ranked #32
Engineering News-Record 2026 Sourcebook Telecommunications award seal, ranked #39

Insights & Perspectives

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Building Relationships Launch Engineering Careers Beyond the Career Fair
Building Relationships Launch Engineering Careers Beyond the Career Fair
Engineering
August 28, 2026
5 Bridge Design Innovations for Faster and Safer Construction
5 Bridge Design Innovations for Faster and Safer Construction
Engineering
August 15, 2026
How Municipalities Support Cleaner Water on the Coast
How Municipalities Support Cleaner Water on the Coast
Environmental
July 30, 2026

Our people are the foundation of our work.

As an employee-owned firm, we invest in our teams so they can deliver thoughtful, accountable solutions for clients and communities.

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Barge leadership development team
“Our work is more than projects — it’s about people, partnerships, and the positive change we create together. That’s what drives us forward.”
Carrie Stokes CEO
Carrie Stokes, Chief Executive Officer of Barge Design Solutions

Let’s talk about what matters most.