The Team
At rootARCH, PLLC, we are more than architects—we are partners in your vision, dedicated to creating spaces that inspire, function, and endure. With over 70 years of combined staff experience, we offer comprehensive architectural services in new construction, renovation, historic preservation, sustainability, tenant improvements, interior design, urban design and construction management.
Our expertise spans a wide range of industries, including:
~New Construction & Renovation: Innovative designs for residential, multi-family, healthcare, and commercial projects
~Historic Preservation: Revitalizing and preserving architectural heritage
~Sustainability & Urban Design: Integrating green building practices and sustainable solutions into every project
~Interior Design: Creating functional and aesthetic interiors tailored to your brand and vision
~Construction Management: Ensuring timely delivery and cost-effective and timely execution of every project.
Our design process is collaborative and client-centered, ensuring that every project aligns with your goals, budget, and functional needs. By involving our clients every step of the way, we craft tailored solutions that reflect their unique vision while delivering both innovative design and practical results.
From the initial concept to the final build, our team brings passion and creativity to every stage of the design process. We’re committed to turning complex challenges into seamless solutions—creating spaces that are not only functional but also inspiring.
The trust we’ve earned from our clients speaks volumes. With a high percentage of our business coming from referrals and repeat clients, we pride ourselves on fostering long-term relationships and delivering results that exceed expectations, project after project.
Whether you’re planning a new development, revitalizing an existing space, or embarking on a large-scale renovation, rootARCH is ready to bring your vision to life. Contact us today to start the conversation and see how we can create something extraordinary together.
John Root, AIA
John Root is a licensed architect based in Nashville, Tennessee, with over 23 years of architectural experience in the Southeast. He arrived in Nashville in 2001, and since then has been deeply rooted in the city’s evolving built environment — bringing bold design, technical expertise and a hands‑on process to every project.
In 2009, John founded rootARCH, a studio firmly rooted in Nashville and built on a philosophy of contextual, collaborative design. The firm is known for transforming challenging infill sites, reimagining adaptive reuse opportunities, and delivering thoughtful solutions for mixed-use, multifamily, and boutique hospitality projects. Drawing from the experience of living and working within Nashville’s historic neighborhoods, and engaging directly with the pace and pressures of the city’s urban growth, rootARCH consistently bridges vision and execution, creating architecture that is both grounded and forward-looking.
Recent highlights include:
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The Foxtrot (Nashville — 40 k sf mixed‑use, Melrose district) Root Architecture
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Connect @ City Heights (Nashville — mixed‑use new construction) Root Architecture
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Ramsey Row (Nashville) – among the firm’s current portfolio. Root Architecture+1
Prior to starting rootARCH, PLLC., John managed major design and construction efforts including North America’s largest computer manufacturing facility for Dell Computers and the infrastructure of Nashville’s Music City Center. These early roles provided a foundation in fast‑track delivery, large‑scale coordination and hands‑on construction leadership.
John holds dual degrees in Architecture and Interior Architecture from Auburn University, is NCARB-certified, and is licensed in Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida (and wherever client opportunities lead). His work is defined by deep local roots, a sensitivity to vernacular and place-based design, and a commitment to progressive, future-forward architecture. With a reputation for rigorous code and entitlement knowledge, a collaborative, client-centered approach, and a passion for meaningful placemaking, John continues to shape projects that contribute to a better built environment in Nashville and beyond.
Jeff Goff, AIA
Jeff was Born in Tennessee and raised in Texas. Jeff found his way to architecture through an early interest in drawing and curiosity in science. After completing his Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Tennessee, he spent a few years working overseas before settling back in Nashville. He spent nine years working with two college friends designing, renovating and building various residential projects in the historic Nashville neighborhood of Germantown. With the team often working as demolition crew, fabricators, finish painters and all points in between, Jeff gained a wide knowledge of the built environment. Following a short time on his own, he joined rootARCH in 2012 and has spent his time since on a wide variety of projects across the city. His wife and son keep him happy, healthy and active in his spare time, while a family history of craftsmen keep him in the woodshop whenever possible; often with his young son along his side.