# CDP Architecture > Official CDP Architecture business agent. CDP Architecture is a Nashville, Tennessee architecture and interior design firm founded by Charles D. Polk in… ## Ask it a question CDP Architecture answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/cdparchitecture. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_cdparchitecture and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## What CDP Architecture does CDP Architecture is an architecture firm in Nashville, Tennessee. Its published list of services offered covers six areas. Architecture is split into Residential, described as custom homes and renovations, and Commercial, described as ground-up, adaptive reuse and tenant improvements. Development Planning is described as strategic guidance for site feasibility, zoning, and financial planning to ensure project viability. Interior Design is described as thoughtful, functional, and timeless interiors that enhance user experience and spatial identity. Rendering and Visioning is described as high-quality visualizations that bring ideas to life, helping clients and stakeholders see the future. Master Planning is described as large-scale planning that connects buildings, landscapes, and infrastructure into cohesive environments. Construction Administration is described as on-site coordination and oversight to ensure design intent is realized with precision and quality. The firm groups its work into project types: Mixed-Use and Retail; Hotels and Multifamily; Restaurants, Breweries, and Bars; Commercial and Office; Custom Residential; and Educational, Institutional, and Civic. The projects page says the work ranges from custom homes to community spaces and that each design is shaped by context. On renderings, the site states that all designs are produced using the 3D modeling software Revit, that the software allows the firm to render the design for review throughout the project, and that the firm also has the ability to use virtual reality to place the user inside the space. On permitting, the site states that final permit submission and payment is typically handled by the contractor, while CDP prepares and coordinates the permit set with the authority having jurisdiction and assists with responses during code review. The firm states it can bid to multiple general contractors or collaborate with a client's preferred builder. No prices, rates or fees for any of these services are published on the site. Source: https://cdparchitecture.com/services ## Where CDP Architecture works Lists NoMa, Hays, Frederick, Nashville, Roanoke, Brentwood, Green, and Madison as a location. Names Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Massachusetts as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. ## Prices CDP Architecture does not publish any prices, rates, fees or cost figures on its website. There is no price list, no hourly rate, no fee percentage and no project cost range anywhere on the site, so any specific number would have to come from the firm directly. What the firm does publish is how its fees are arrived at. Asked "How do your fees work?", the site answers that the firm scopes the work together with the client, then proposes a clear fee, often fixed for defined phases and hourly for extras, and that the client will always see what is included before work starts. On changes during design, the site says that if scope changes the firm will confirm impacts to fees and schedule before proceeding so there are no surprises, and that during the schematic design phase a certain amount of changes are expected and are included in the fee. Budget is treated as part of the opening conversation rather than something quoted in advance. The published Discovery step says the firm listens to goals, budget, timeline and constraints, then aligns on scope. The site also asks prospective clients to bring a target budget and timeline to the first meeting, along with a wish list, inspiration images and any surveys or as-builts. To get an estimate or a quote, the route published is direct contact. Prospective clients are directed to cpolk@cdparchitecture.com, phone 615.594.0309, or the main office line (615) 349-9639, during business hours of Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. A contact form sits behind the site's "START YOUR PROJECT TODAY!" prompt. Source: https://cdparchitecture.com/services ## How CDP Architecture works with clients CDP Architecture publishes a six-step process, introduced as "Clear steps. Transparent decisions." The site says the firm guides clients from first idea to final walkthrough with a calm, collaborative approach. the firm listens to goals, budget, timeline and constraints, then aligns on scope so everyone starts on the same page. Listed activities are programming, a site walk, and vision plus priorities. Feasibility and Zoning: the firm tests what is possible on the site and navigates codes early to reduce surprises later, through zoning checks, test fits and a baseline schedule. Schematic Design: concepts turn into plans and massing, with options and visuals presented so clients can make confident decisions. Design Development: details sharpen, with coordination with engineers and refinement of materials, systems and performance. Permitting and Bidding: drawings are prepared for approvals, permitting is supported, and the firm helps select a builder, covering submittals, review by the authority having jurisdiction, and general contractor selection. Construction and Closeout: the firm advocates for design intent in the field through site visits, RFIs and a punch list, then hands off the space. Separate short process notes appear beside the two architecture service lines. Residential runs Discover, Concept, DD, Permit, CA. Commercial runs Feasibility or Test Fit, SD, DD and Engineering, Approvals, CA. On changes during design, the site says checkpoints for feedback are built in, and that if scope changes the firm confirms impacts to fees and schedule before proceeding. It adds that during the schematic design phase a certain amount of changes are expected and included in the fee. Asked what to bring to a first meeting, the firm lists a wish list, inspiration images, any surveys or as-builts, and a target budget and timeline. Source: https://cdparchitecture.com/services ## Accreditation and credentials CDP Architecture was founded by Charles D. Polk in 2007. The site describes the firm as centered around a personalized experience paired with thoughtful and creative design, under the phrase "DESIGNING JOY". The team is listed with these names and credentials as published: Charles (Chad) D. Polk, AIA, NCARB, President and Architect; Anna Scharre, Assoc. AIA, Architectural Associate; Matthew Colin Bailey, Assoc. AIA, Project Manager; Amy Delgado, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, Architectural Associate; Kailey Moulson, Assoc. AIA, Junior Project Manager; and Madeline Hsiao, ASID, IIDA, Interior Designer. The site footer carries the line "American Institute of Architects (AIA) | NCARB". Under Registrations, the site lists Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. A company news item on the home page reads "Now Licensed in 16 States and D.C.!", which matches that list. The site does not publish individual architect licence numbers for any state, and it does not mention LEED accreditation or any LEED-certified projects anywhere. The about page says the team works on master plans for mixed-use developments, commercial office buildings, high-end custom homes, and entirely unique projects, and that the firm guides clients through the entire design process. The site says the firm particularly welcomes messy and complex projects, describing tight constraints and tricky sites as where the most creative solutions come from. Source: https://cdparchitecture.com/about-us ## Hours and contact CDP Architecture, LLC lists one office location. The address published on the site is 2115 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37204, United States. The firm's main phone number is (615) 349-9639, also written on the site as 615.349.9639. Published hours of business are Monday 8am to 5pm, Tuesday 8am to 5pm, Wednesday 8am to 5pm, Thursday 8am to 5pm, and Friday 8am to 5pm. The site does not list Saturday or Sunday hours, and does not state whether the office is open on holidays. The contact page directs different enquiries to different people. Prospective clients are pointed to cpolk@cdparchitecture.com with phone 615.594.0309. General information requests and media are pointed to bgibbs@cdparchitecture.com with phone 615.349.9639. For continuing education opportunities, architecture enquiries go to Amy Delgado at adelgado@cdparchitecture.com, phone 615.349.9639 x104, and interior design enquiries go to Madeline Hsiao at mhsiao@cdparchitecture.com, phone 615.349.9639 x107. A general address, info@cdparchitecture.com, appears in the site footer. The contact page invites people to reach out to get started or just to start a conversation, and the site carries a repeated "START YOUR PROJECT TODAY!" call to action with a contact form. There is no online booking tool, appointment scheduler or calendar published on the site, so a first meeting is arranged by phone or email rather than booked directly. As for the areas served, the firm is based in Nashville and its registrations page lists the states where it is registered; that list is the published statement of where it can work. Source: https://cdparchitecture.com/contact-us ## Awards, recognition and published projects CDP Architecture publishes an awards page listing the following recognition, quoted as written on the site. Architectural Digest July/August Feature - Excellence in Architecture: Nashville. CDP Architecture, LLC Named One of Six Best Residential Architects in Brentwood, Tennessee by Home Builder Digest. Nashville Lifestyle's 2020 Home Awards Runner-Up: Best Outdoor Space, for the project Green Hills Two Story Screen Porch and Indoor Lounge. Civic Design Center's PARK(ing) Day 2020 Best Overall Parklet Award. Four AIA Middle TN awards are listed. An AIA Middle TN Honor Award for Forward Post-Production Video Editing Studio, Nashville, TN, designed in collaboration with Gill Group. An AIA Middle TN Merit Award for Cheekwood Botanical Gardens - "The Giver" Treehouse, Nashville, TN. An AIA Middle TN Merit Award for Cheekwood Botanical Gardens - "Rhythm Section" Playhouse, Nashville, TN, design with Eric Klotz. An AIA Middle TN Merit Award for Church of the Good Shepherd, Brentwood, TN, which the site notes was designed while Charles D. Polk was with Fowlkes and Assoc Architects. A Masonry Institute of TN Excellence in Masonry Awards Citation is listed for Madison Branch Library, Madison, TN, which the site notes was designed while Charles D. Polk was with Gobbell Hays Partners. The home page also carries company news headlines: "Now Open - Kisser!", "Now Open - Bangarang Beauty Co.!", "Now Open - Tree Lofts!", and "Architectural Digest Feature!". Client testimonials are published on the home page under first names and last initials, and the site points readers to its Houzz profile for more client reviews. No award years are published beyond the 2020 ones named above. Source: https://cdparchitecture.com/cdp-awards ## What CDP Architecture has not published yet These are things people ask CDP Architecture that its published information does not yet cover. - prices - availability - design fees, hourly rates or fee percentages - project cost or construction budget estimates - project schedules, timelines or start dates - architect licence numbers or registration IDs - LEED accreditation or green certifications - contract terms, scope inclusions or guarantees Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess. ## Where this comes from https://cdparchitecture.com