“As with many church projects our needs were many and diverse. GSST&J church planners were able to transform our complex list of needs into a building program, and then generate straightforward solutions within our space and budget constraints. Years after completion, our expanded campus continues to perform well for our ministries.”
— Roby Price, St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church
“Spivey Hall is to music what light is to painting.”
— This timeless quote by the late Robert Shaw appeared in a commemorative publication celebrating the hall’s First Five Years (1991-1996).
“Having worked with you (Joe) and the Gardner Spencer Smith Tench and Jarbeau team on the design and construction management of two public library facilities over the past few years has been professionally rewarding. Your firm proved a consistent high level of service and professionalism. Your attention to project details, budget and timelines has met all our expectations. The expertise and skills that you bring to the project team has contributed to the success of our projects.”
— Barbara Osborne-Harris, Fmr Director of Libraries, Coweta County Library System
“Their design of Westlake High School received such high accolades from the industry, as well as the community, school, administration and their peers; it is now used as a high school prototype design for Fulton County Schools.”
— Annette Wynn, Fmr Design Manager, Parsons
“As a staff, we always discuss our ability to be successful with children when we are totally invested in their well-being, then parents recognize that investment, and the trust is formed that makes a child’s progress self-fulfilling. My highest compliment is that Gardner, Spencer has evidenced just such an investment in the mission and people of the School in every phase of their work here and the product of their labors makes this investment self-evident.”
— Comer Yates, Fmr Executive Director, Atlanta Speech School
“Having worked with you on a number of projects over the past few years, our facilities office has been very pleased with the high level of service that you have provided. Your attention to project details, budget and timelines has met all of our expectations. The expertise and skills that you bring to the project team has contributed to the success of our projects.”
— Todd A. Cook, Fmr Assistant Director, Planning & Projects, Georgia Perimeter College
“I want a place where people can feel comfortable in boots or in a tuxedo. ”
— Dr. Richard Kohler, Fmr Director Emeritus, Georgia State University School of Music
“From our very first meeting until today, you have shown outstanding professionalism, in depth knowledge and expertise, infinite patience with unending requests and a willingness to spend time negotiating favorable prices on every little item on our behalf.”
— Sumiko Tomizawa, Former Principal, Seigakuin Atlanta International School