Archimania

archimania is an architecture and interior design firm founded in 1995 and based in Memphis, Tennessee. Located in downtown Memphis's South Main Historic Arts District, archimania is a 15-member studio led by principals Todd Walker, AIA and Barry Alan Yoakum, AIA. The firm is known for its relaxed, team-oriented culture and its ability to design modern, innovative solutions on limited budgets.

History
archimania was formed on July 4, 1995 as a 2-person design firm. Work began on small residential projects and office spaces, including archimania's own workspace at 356 South Main Street. Within a few years, the firm was designing custom homes, condominium developments, and mid-size commercial projects. By 2003, archimania had grown to nearly a dozen employees and had been commissioned to design such major projects as Sutherland Cardiology Clinic, a 50,000-square-foot medical center. In 2006, the firm gained national exposure when it was selected to design Conservation Hall at the Tennessee Governor's Mansion. Currently, archimania is comprised of 15 design professionals, including three LEED Accredited professionals and four registered architects. Working across the public and private sectors, the firm designs housing, healthcare, civic, educational, retail, and commercial office projects.

Selected Projects
In Progress
* Conservation Hall (Tennessee Governor's Mansion / Oak Hill, Tennessee)
* Tall Trees Re-Entry Facility (Memphis, Tennessee)
* Infiniti of Memphis (Memphis, Tennessee)
* The Park at Harlinsdale Farm (Franklin, Tennessee)
* East Street Lofts (Jonesboro, Arkansas)
* Madison 19 (Memphis, Tennessee)
* Grizzlies Ticketholders Lounge (Memphis, Tennessee)

Completed
* Sutherland Cardiology Clinic (Germantown, Tennessee)
* West Tennessee School for the Deaf (Jackson, Tennessee)
* parkit here (Memphis, Tennessee)
* Whitehaven Visitor Center (Memphis, Tennessee)
* The Eclectic Eye (Memphis, Tennessee)
* Woodbury Dermatology Clinic (Memphis, Tennessee)
* Svatos Poolhouse (Flint Hill, Virginia)
* SkyCottage (Memphis, Tennessee)
* House on the Bluff (Memphis, Tennesee)
* GE5 (Memphis, Tennessee)
* Hannah's House (Memphis, Tennessee)

Awards

Since its inception, archimania has received over 70 design and business awards.

American Institute of Architects Memphis (16)
American Institute of Architects Tennessee (8)
American Institute of Architects Gulf States Region (8)
American Institute of Architects South Atlantic Region (2)
Boston Society of Architects (2)
Builder Magazine (2)
Construction Specifications Institute Gulf States Region (2)
Custom Home Design Magazine (2)
Masonry Institute of Tennessee (5)
Masonry Construction Magazine (1)
Memphis Area Association of Realtors (1)
Memphis Business Journal (2)
Memphis Heritage (3)
Memphis Landmarks Commission (1)
Memphis Regional Chamber (1)
Metropolitan Home Magazine (1)
Residential Architect Magazine (1)
Self Storage Association Magazine (2)
Society of Marketing Professional Services (3)

Publications
Architect
Architectural Record
Architecture Boston
ArchitecturalRecord.com
AIArchitect, American Institute of Architects
At Home in Tennessee
ArchitectureWeek
Better Homes & Gardens
Builder Magazine
BusinessWeek
The Commercial Appeal
The Detroit News
"Dream Builders", Home & Garden Television
"Homes Across America", Home & Garden Television
Inside Self Storage Magazine
Invitation, New Orleans Chapter of the Constructions Specifications Institute
The Keystone
Marketer, The Society for Marketing Professional Services
The Memphis Business Journal
Metropolitan Home Magazine
MidSouth Magazine
Residential Architect
San Antonio News
The Zweig A/E Marketing Newsletter

Books
50 Kitchens by Architects
50 Bathrooms by Architects
Blueprint Affordable: How to Build A Beautiful House Without Breaking the Bank
Blueprint Small: Creative Ways to Live with Less
The Modern Cabin
Office Spaces of the World Volume 1
Office Spaces of the World Volume 2
Residential Spaces of the World: A Pictorial Review
PSMJ's Guide to Successful Alliances for A/E/C Firms
Water Spaces of the World

archimaniacs
When the firm was named "archimania," the creators coined the term "archimaniacs" to describe those who work at the firm. In addition, an archimaniac can also be an associate, friend, or client who is a passionate and active supporter of archimania's design work. As the name implies, an archimaniac is someone who is a crazy, or a "maniac", about architecture.

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