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address: "714 8th Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee 37203, United States"
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# Gilbert \| McLaughlin \| Casella Architects, PLC

Original Houzz profile: [Gilbert \| McLaughlin \| Casella Architects, PLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gilbert-mclaughlin-casella-architects-plc-pfvwus-pf~1988523616)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Nashville, TN
- **Serves:** Nashville
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 10,000 Ideabook Saves

GILBERT \| McLAUGHLIN \| CASELLA ARCHITECTS, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a Professional Limited Liability Company established by Steve Gilbert and Kent McLaughlin in 1996.  Jeff Casella, who became the firm’s first employee, joined Steve and Kent as the third principal in 2006. All embrace and pursue a common goal to provide the highest level of quality for all aspects of design and client service.

The three principals are dedicated to on–going personal involvement in the processes required to create and construct Architecture. Their vast experience in all phases of Architectural design, as well as master planning, site evaluation and programming, provide a consistency required for creative, comprehensive, and economically rewarding sustainable solutions.

The project experience of the Principals covers a wide variety of types which include master planning, university facilities, elementary and secondary educational facilities, single and multi-family residential structures, religious facilities, athletic facilities, restaurant, and retail venues as well as mixed use buildings.

### Areas Served

- Nashville

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Gilbert \| McLaughlin \| Casella Architects, PLC |
| Address | 714 8th Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee 37203, United States |
| Phone | (615) 322-9649 |
| Website | http://www.gilmc.com |
| License Number | Prin. RGD in AL, GA, KY, TN |
| Followers on Houzz | 80 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Gilbert \| McLaughlin \| Casella Architects, PLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gilbert-mclaughlin-casella-architects-plc-pfvwus-pf~1988523616)
- **Website:** http://www.gilmc.com
- **Phone:** (615) 322-9649

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Numerous Design Awards from:
- American Institute of Architects, Tennessee Chapter
- American Institute of Architects, Middle TN Chapter
- Greater Nashville Regional Council
- Masonry Institute of TN
- Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
- \*\*Please see our website for a full list\*\*

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Design.

## Selected projects

- [Belle Meade Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/belle-meade-residence-pj-vj~3492564)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [River Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/river-retreat-pj-vj~282741)
  - Location: Nashville, TN
  - Photos: 9
- [Green Hills Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/green-hills-residence-pj-vj~286738)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Country Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-retreat-pj-vj~286361)
  - Location: Marshall County, TN
  - Photos: 5
- [Tree House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tree-house-pj-vj~282755)
  - Location: Nashville, TN
  - Photos: 6
- [Barren River Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barren-river-residence-pj-vj~283348)
  - Location: Bowling Green, KY
  - Photos: 5
- [City Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/city-retreat-pj-vj~283380)
  - Location: Nashville, TN
  - Photos: 5
- [Woodsmoor Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodsmoor-residence-pj-vj~283368)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Center Hill Lakehouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/center-hill-lakehouse-pj-vj~282781)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6

[See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gilbert-mclaughlin-casella-architects-plc-pfvwus-pf~1988523616)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-10.*