Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Tupelo, MS
McCarty Architects has been designing functional spaces for living, working, learning, and healing since 1983. Founded in Tupelo, Mississippi, by Buddy and Richard McCarty Architects, our firm has evolved from a healthcare and senior living design specialist to a multidisciplinary leader serving education, automotive, civic, commercial, and faith-based sectors. Our client-centered philosophy prioritizes listening to individual needs while collaborating with industry specialists to create tailored solutions.With over four decades of experience, we combine timeless design principles with modern innovation, delivering high-performing spaces across thousands of projectsfrom hospitals and universities to automotive dealerships and community centers. Led by Kurt Shettles and Justin Harrington, we maintain our founding commitment to values while expanding our expertise to meet evolving client demands.
Services
Healthcare Architecture
Education Facility Design
Automotive Dealership Construction
Senior Living Communities
Civic & Commercial Projects
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in architecture and interior design across diverse sectors.
- Our client-centered approach prioritizes listening to individual project requirements and goals.
- We collaborate with national and international specialists for complex project needs.
- Our portfolio includes award-winning healthcare, education, and commercial facilities.
- We maintain long-term relationships through transparent communication and reliable delivery.
What people say
Exceptional healthcare design expertise
Deep understanding of educational needs
Collaborative client relationships
Proven track record in complex projects
Commitment to timeless aesthetics
Services
Healthcare Architecture
We design hospitals, clinics, and specialized medical facilities that prioritize patient care and operational efficiency. Our healthcare projects incorporate advanced technology integration, compliance with medical standards, and healing-focused environments. With decades of experience, we create spaces that support both medical staff needs and patient comfort across emergency departments, surgical centers, and long-term care facilities.
Education Facility Design
Our education projects span K-12 schools, universities, and vocational training centers. We create functional learning environments that enhance student engagement and accommodate modern teaching methods. From adaptive reuse of existing buildings to new construction, our designs emphasize safety, accessibility, and future-ready infrastructure while maintaining aesthetic appeal for academic communities.
Automotive Dealership Construction
We specialize in automotive retail facilities that combine brand identity with practical service operations. Our dealership designs optimize customer experience through welcoming showrooms, efficient service bays, and streamlined administrative spaces. Each project balances manufacturer requirements with local market needs while maintaining cost-effective construction solutions for automotive brands.
Senior Living Communities
Our senior living projects focus on creating safe, comfortable residential environments that promote independence and social interaction. We design both independent living units and skilled nursing facilities with accessibility features, communal spaces, and therapeutic outdoor areas. Our approach emphasizes dignity-focused layouts that meet regulatory standards while fostering resident well-being.
Civic & Commercial Projects
We develop civic buildings, commercial centers, and cultural venues that serve public and private sector needs. Our civic projects include theaters, conference centers, and municipal buildings designed to enhance community engagement. Commercial work focuses on functional retail spaces, office complexes, and adaptive reuse projects that balance economic viability with architectural integrity.
People
Kurt Shettles
President/CEO
Kurt Shettles leads McCarty Architects as President/CEO, bringing decades of architectural expertise and strategic vision. He oversees firm operations while maintaining active involvement in major projects, ensuring design excellence and client satisfaction across healthcare, education, and commercial sectors.
Justin Harrington
Vice President/Team Leader
Justin Harrington serves as Vice President and Team Leader, managing complex architectural projects and mentoring design teams. With extensive experience in healthcare and civic architecture, he focuses on delivering innovative solutions that balance functionality with aesthetic quality for institutional clients.
Jay Bryan
Senior Architect / Architectural Team Leader
Jay Bryan leads architectural teams with over 25 years of experience in commercial and institutional projects. He specializes in coordinating multidisciplinary teams to execute complex designs, emphasizing technical precision and client collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
Robert Hoyt
Senior Architect
Robert Hoyt contributes specialized expertise in educational facility design as a Senior Architect. His work focuses on creating adaptable learning environments that meet evolving pedagogical needs while maintaining historical context in campus settings across Mississippi.
Stephen Ladd
Senior Architect
Stephen Ladd applies his extensive healthcare architecture experience to McCarty Architects' medical projects. He specializes in complex hospital expansions and renovations, ensuring compliance with stringent healthcare regulations while optimizing patient care environments through innovative spatial planning.
Questions
What architectural sectors does McCarty Architects Architects specialize in?
We specialize in healthcare, education, automotive, senior living, and civic/commercial projects, with 40+ years of experience across these key sectors.
How does McCarty Architects Architects approach client collaboration?
Our process begins with listening to client needs, followed by tailored design solutions developed through continuous collaboration with stakeholders and industry specialists.
Can McCarty Architects Architects handle large-scale institutional projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience with complex institutional projects including hospital expansions, university facilities, and multi-phase civic developments.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Mississippi, we serve clients across the Southeast including Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, and beyond for major projects.
How does McCarty Architects Architects ensure design quality?
We maintain quality through experienced teams, rigorous design reviews, and adherence to industry best practices while prioritizing functional performance and aesthetic longevity.