Get To Know Us
The Gunn Meyerhoff Shay Architects
For over 60 years, GMSHAY has been the proven local expert in Savannah, Georgia. We are a full-service architecture and urban planning firm known for our innovative designs that timelessly knit with Savannah's beloved Oglethorpe Plan.
We have expanded out west and are now serving clients in Colorado. We are committed to design excellence and client satisfaction. Our team takes pride in our thoughtful designs that are both environmentally considerate and economically successful.
We are looking forward to bringing our expertise in innovation, placemaking, and sustainability to the Mile High City!
Services We Provide
Architectural Design
With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence, we are dedicated to transforming visions into tangible, impactful spaces that enhance communities and elevate the human experience.
Project Management
From large-scale development to intricate renovations, we approach each project with precision and professionalism through proactive communication and adaptive problem-solving.
Entitlement + Permitting
By working closely with our partners, clients, and regulatory authorities, we ensure a seamless approach to obtaining
approvals, integrating site planning and landscape design into our vision from the outset.
Building Code Review
At GMSHAY, we stay updated on evolving building codes and regulations, enabling us to ensure our clients’ projects meet the latest standards. Our proactive approach facilitates smooth permitting processes and enhance overall life safety in the
built environment.
Sustainability + Performance
With a holistic and forward-thinking approach to sustainable design, GMSHAY aims to contribute to a more resilient, environmentally conscious, and socially responsible built environment in Georgia and Colorado.
Construction Documents
Our firm utilizes cutting-edge software to deliver thorough and well-executed construction documents. Leveraging AI, we document meetings for transparent communication with clients, contractors, and the design team.
Construction Phase
GMSHAY boasts comprehensive expertise in the construction phase, offering a suite of vital services
tailored to ensure the successful execution of projects in construction.
Treatments of Historic Sites
Our team specializes in historic
preservation, adaptive reuse, restoration, and renovation, ensuring that each project is approached with sensitivity and skill.
Site Master Planning
With a strong portfolio of early-stage projects, we specialize in laying out communities that prioritize functionality, sustainability, and community engagement.
Meet Pat Shay
Senior Principal
Patrick Shay is an educator, an artist, an entrepreneur, and has served as an elected public servant, but first and foremost he is an architect. For the past 45 years he has studied cities, landscape and architecture and then applied his education to the making of places for people to enjoy and excel. Most of his work has been focused on Savannah and her unforgettable historic districts.
In fact, Patrick has designed more large scale and significant buildings in her central landmark historic district than any architect that has ever lived. He believes that this is a great privilege, and has used this experience to create transformational architecture in other coastal communities and campuses, bringing Savannah’s lessons to them too.
Explore Projects
GMSHAY is dedicated to providing thoughtful solutions across a spectrum of projects. We invite you to explore our portfolio and discover how our team can contribute to the success and vision of your upcoming ventures.
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