Who We Are

"We believe in a team based approach to design"

Listening to Client + Fostering Relationships Since 1990

Steve Billingsley, a 1979 Honors graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Architecture + Design, started Billingsley/Architecture in 1990. After graduation, Steve worked for a few well-regarded architectural firms in the Chattanooga area. He decided to use the knowledge and experience he accumulated to found his own firm to offer a more personalized touch for his clients.

With a focus on listening and fostering relationships, Billingsley/Architecture seeks to exceed client expectations at every turn. Our dedicated team of architects, designers, and project managers is committed to ensuring the best possible experience from the initial meeting and design phase through the project’s completion.

Our Staff

Steve Billingsley, AIA, LEED AP, Principal

Education: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Bachelor of Architecture, with Honors, 1979
steve@billarch.com


Licensed to practice: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia

Professional Memberships
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED AP)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
National Trust for Historic Preservation

Kelley Hutchings, AIA, Architect

Education: Clemson University, Master of Architecture, 2003
Clemson University, Bachelor of Arts, Design, 2001
kelley@billarch.com


Professional Memberships:

American Institute of Architects (AIA)


Selected Project History:
1. ​Fort Oglethorpe Recreation Center, Renovation & Addition
Conversion of an existing manufacturing facility to house basketball and other sports facilities, addition of offices, concessions and restroom facilities in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
2. Galen Medical Administration Building, Renovation
Conversion of a large retail box to general office space in Hixson, Tennessee.
3. Inline Electric, Remodel

Remodel of existing structure for a new material sales facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

​Dan Wood,​ Associate AIA, Project Manager/Designer

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 
Masters of Science, Civil Engineering, 1986
​Bachelor of Architecture, with Honors, 1985
dan@billarch.com


Selected Project History:
1. ​​Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park, Addition
Design of new giraffe and lion exhibits, and public pavilion in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
2. Abba's House at Central Baptist Church of Hixson, New Construction
100,000 square foot worship center including 3,500 seat sanctuary, ​administrative office suites, education spaces, choir and orchestra practice rooms, and broadcast media center in Hixson, Tennessee.
3. Central Baptist Church of Hixson, Addition
New building including nursery, classrooms, and offices, and two story atrium in Hixson, Tennessee.

Laurie Dorn Office Manager

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Bachelor of Marketing 1982
​laurie@billarch.com


History at Billingsley/Architecture:
Support on all projects relating to architectural documentation / specifications.
Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park - Interior Design / Finishes
Cat Clinic of Chattanooga - Interior Design / Finishes