Skip to main contentHomeAboutCommercialResidentialContactToggle navigationSNAboutCommercialResidentialContactT 615-269-3130CommercialResidentialARCHITECTSOur Most Elegant and Successful Projects are all Built on CommunicationA deep understanding of the people who live in the houses we design informs everything. The way the house coexists with the land, its inner workings, its systems – the ticks and tocks. The light and air. The mornings, evenings and afternoons in between. The walking flow. The style and vigilant care of every detail down to the last fantastic thing on the punch list.Aaron BrownPRINCIPAL / AIA    Aaron was born and raised in Hillsboro, Tennessee, and received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in 2013.  During his tenure at the University of Tennessee, Aaron was an active member of both the American Institute of Architects Students and Freedom By Design. Aaron was also passionately involved with the College of Architecture and Design’s Haiti Program, which provided construction documents for L’Exode Secondary School in Fond-des-Blancs, Haiti, and preliminary designs for a residential development, sustainable housing, and an addition to an existing medical clinic in Fort Liberte, Haiti.In his free time, Aaron volunteers for two local community organizations:  the Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department, and the Hillsboro Homecoming Association.  When he is not participating in design or community activities, he enjoys spending time outdoors.Education:University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleBachelor of Architecture 2013Kyle McKiness
PRINCIPAL / AIA    
Kyle grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, and received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1995. While at UT and early in his career, Kyle studied and practiced architecture in Krakow, Poland – an experience which still influences the way he appreciates and deploys elements of the old and new worlds in some of his work today.
Kyle has participated in a number of high-profile award-winning designs, including the TSU Performing Arts Center, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Adventure Science Center. In addition to his commercial work, Kyle gained extensive experience with housing, mixed-use facilities and neighborhood developments while working with a regional multi-family developer prior to Smallwood Nickle.  And his multi-dimensional appreciation for the aesthetics and performance needs of these various building applications has given Kyle an extensive understanding of technical design and building specifications.  This knowledge allows him to effectively coordinate and communicate design solutions for residential owners and contractors alike. When not at work, Kyle and his wife stay busy with five young children, including a set of triplets.
Education:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Bachelors of Architecture 1995
Jim Nickle
PRINCIPAL / AIA    
Jim was raised in Huntsville Alabama but always