This list of “some” of our projects is intended to give you the “flavor” of our architectural firm. Since 1993, we have completed so many design challenges, large and small. Each of these high­lighted projects met its own unique requirements, while exceeding the client’s expectations. The top of the list indicates our most recent or current design projects, leading further into our history as you scroll down to our first major project . . . Cornerstone Church in Johnson City, Tennessee. With our contributions to each of these pieces of our built environment, we take great pride in the work we’ve accomplished. We thank God for giving us the opportunity and the talent, and we keep striving to do a little better every time! Please contact us for more information.

Livingston, Mississippi was orginally established in the late 1820's only to gradually deteriorate over the last 180 years.  Livingston has a rich history integral with the early growth of United States, but now these stories can only be found in books.  Benchmark Design is part of a specialized team which is recreating the Old Courthouse and Town Plan that will not only bring this fascinating history back to life....but will integrate modern living & technology with timeless classical architecture in a community of approx 200 families.  The project includes a variety of residential unit types, unique shops and boutique businesses as well as an organic farmers market with vegetables & meats actually grown and produced on the neighborhood farm.
Benchmark Design - Land Plan and Architectural design for office/retail/residential space.

Community Business Bank was founded by local business leaders determined to support the prospering Cumming area. Their philosophy pairs the products and capabilities of larger banks with the individual, high-contact relationships needed to make your money work its hardest. The new 3-story, 10,000SF banking & office building is designed to feature this "high-contact relationship" and personable atmosphere.  The layout includes a 3rd floor Board Room and rooftop terrace overlooking a new landscaped park square, which is the center piece of approx 50,000SF of new retail and office space.
Benchmark Design - Land Plan and Architectural design for office/retail space.

07021

The Villages at Carver is a master-planned, mixed-income community located on the footprint of the former Carver Homes. Once completed, The Villages at Carver will include over 700 multi-family rental units and 200 single-family units for sale.  This redevelopment has already catalyzed new residential and commercial investment along the once blighted Pryor Road corridor. In the summer of 2002, The Villages at Carver was honored by a visit from President George W. Bush as a national model for neighborhood transformation.
Benchmark Design has created plans for townhomes and condominiums now under construction.

07009

Perched high atop a pristine “little mountain” sits a shining star of Atlanta’s private education community, a beacon of educational excellence to which all aspire. The Academy is dedicated to the idea that being enveloped in historical surroundings adds to a child’s overall learning experience. Thomas Jefferson believed that education was, “The source most to be relied on for ameliorating conditions, promoting the virtue and happiness of man.”
Benchmark Design - Land Plan and Architectural design.

07001

"TOWN/Brookhaven" is a state-of-the-art mixed-use development (Sembler Company) in Atlanta's Brookhaven community, conveniently situated on Peachtree Road, north of Lenox Square Mall and Phipps Plaza and adjacent to historic Oglethorpe University. The enclave of (55) townhomes is expected to begin construction in 2009.
Benchmark Design - Land Plan and Architectural design for townhomes.

07006

Nestled in the sleepy farming community of Crabapple, yet within the bustling GA 400 corridor, Crabapple Mercantile Exchange is the perfect juxtaposition of gracious southern charm merged with the very finest goods and services available in metro Atlanta. This mixed-use development is 52,000 square feet and is located near the intersection of Birmingham Highway & Broadwell Road. Office Space and Retail Units are available from 1300 sq ft as well as restaurant pads and second floor residential condos. Not a single detail is has been overlooked in the creation of this retail haven.
Benchmark Design - Land Plan and Architectural design for office/retail/residential space.

06079

These City Park Townhomes offer urban and sophisticated living that’s convenient to all the excitement of in-town living with easy access to Buckhead, Midtown and Downtown. Residents can walk to nearby Peachtree Street for upscale shopping and dining or enjoy a stroll through Ardmore Park. Amenities also include lighted tennis court. The floor plans feature one bedroom & loft and two bedroom townhomes. Each home also features a garage, nine foot and cathedral ceilings, hard-wood floors and luxurious kitchens featuring granite tops and stainless steel appliances.
Benchmark Design - Architectural design for townhomes.

06070

Vintage Heights at Emory is located on Clairmont Road in Decatur, Georgia. The 6 acre site is being redeveloped into a gated community of 64 townhome lots. These luxurious townhomes range in price from $500,000 to $700,000. The facades of these homes will be constructed of brick and limestone trim and will have an Italianate design, modeled after historic row houses in cities like Boston, New York, Philadelphia and London. Depending on the model, each townhome will range from 3500 to 4500 square feet. Vintage Heights is conveniently located near retail shops, restaurants, public parks and golf courses.
Benchmark Design - Land Plan and Architectural design for townhomes.

06052

2360 Logan Circle is a new in-town community conveniently located in the Brookhaven area of Buckhead. The community is located minutes from upscale shopping including Lenox Mall and Phipps Plaza, as well as numerous restaurants, and entertainment options. This luxurious condominium development will consist of only 13 units, including one Penthouse Suite. The architecture style is unparalleled and will feature 1- 3 bedrooms, 1.5 - 2.5 baths plus a private, covered balcony.
Benchmark Design - Architectural design for condominium homes.

06036

The project is in TownPark, a 243-acre master planned office park. The Villages at Townpark is located on 13 acres at the corner of Chastain Road and George Busbee Parkway, between I-75 and I-575 in Kennesaw. It will be among the first live-work-play communities in the Town Center area, and county officials hope it sets a trend. It is a mixed-use development that includes 26,000 square feet of second-story loft-style office space, 35,600 square feet of retail shops and restaurants, 42 townhomes, and a seven-story 156-room Embassy Suites hotel. The hotel will be among the first of Embassy Suites’ new prototype, which features enhanced public spaces and more residential style guest rooms.
Benchmark Design - Land Planning and Architectural design for townhomes.

06018

Sterling on the Lake is a 1,000-acre residential master-planned community that includes single family homes and townhomes. The neighborhood is located in an ideal setting in the beautiful piedmont area of Hall County. The (16) townhomes feature 3 bedrooms, 3.5+ baths, and two car garages. Residents enjoy its naturally wooded rolling terrain that surrounds a 45-acre central lake and over 30 acres of smaller lakes. Amenities include an expansive village center which features a clubhouse, fitness center, movie theatre, children´s playground and tree house, community dock, lakeside pavilion, swimming pools, and lighted tennis courts.
Benchmark Design - Architectural design for townhomes.

06017

Vintage Square is located on Atlanta road in Cobb County. This 10+ acre site is being redeveloped into 132 spacious luxury townhomes. Vintage Square’s three-story townhouses range in size from 2,400 to 3,000 square feet and in price from $300,000 to $400,000. The complex’s exterior will be constructed with a mix of brick and horizontal siding. Vintage Square units will feature private garages, rooftop terraces, 10-ft. ceilings, crown molding, hardwood flooring, fireplaces, granite countertops, kitchen islands and breakfast bars, cherry or maple cabinets, GE stainless steel appliances and Moen-brand fixtures. The community will also feature a clubhouse with an outdoor entertainment area.
Benchmark Design - Architectural design for townhomes.

06011

The Highlands of Sandy Springs is located at the corner of Roswell Road and Dalrymple Road ideally situated on one of the highest points in Sandy Springs. The community is moments away from outdoor recreation areas like the Big Tree Preserve and modern conveniences like shopping and dining at The Perimeter Place and easy access to GA-400 and I-285. Highlands of Sandy Springs is a unique community that features spacious 2- and 3-story townhomes together with luxurious mid-rise condominiums. Impeccable details include site-finished hardwood floors, granite counters, elegant crown moldings and designer ceramic tile that come standard. The Highlands of Sandy Springs also features an architecturally designed pool and gathering area that centers around a cozy outdoor fireplace. The outdoor gathering area is complimented with a designer decorated club house - perfect for indoor entertaining. And in case the miles of nearby hiking and biking trails are not your style, there is a state-of-the-art fitness center for your convenience.
Benchmark Design - Architectural design for townhomes.

06005

Meeting Park is a new mixed use development that’s located just minutes from Marietta Square with restaurants, a classic theatre and has concerts in the park. The residential portion includes 166 condos, 32 townhomes, and 9 single family homes. In addition, Meeting Park will boast 78,000 square feet of retail and office space, lots of green space and a central park. The townhomes feature three to four beautiful levels with up to 3 bedrooms, a deck, and a garage. These homes have a classic brownstone design with all the modern conveniences.
Benchmark Design - Architectural design for townhomes & single family homes.

05158

Ellard Mercantile Exchange is an Office/Retail Village located just 4 miles East of GA 400 on Holcomb Bridge Rd. This center offers main street appeal with unique shopping opportunities, eclectic dining venues, and desired neighborhood services. MODA Spa and Salon sits in the center and there is a myriad of retail options including an exclusive cigar retailer, wine bar and a membership-only barbershop. Among all of this, Ellard hosts the one and only Sanctum Sanctorum, a unique shop dedicated solely to the preservation of history and educational enlightenment for both the pupil and scholar alike. These upscale buildings have a steel structure with a blend of brick and stack stone facades that boast a clever and striking mix of both European and early American architecture. Ellard Mercantile Exchange is destined to become the “crown jewel” of the Roswell community. Anchor Space is part of Phase II which is a 56,000 sq/ft project consisting of 4 individual buildings. Phase I is 100% leased. It’s adjacent to Award Winning $1 million gated community Ellard Village.
Benchmark Design - Land Plan and Architectural design for office/retail space.

05130

A neighborhood of (120) townhomes is located inside I-285. The Perimeter area is the corporate home of many of the finest business and medical centers in Atlanta, and is also known for its great shopping, fine dining, and numerous entertainment options. It’s close to concerts and the park at Chastain, the shopping district of Buckhead, and offers easy access to the transit and highway systems. These homes feature brick exteriors with stucco or masonry accents and carriage style two car garages. Each plan offers three bedrooms with spacious interiors, gourmet kitchen, and luxury baths. Exquisite interior finishes include maple cabinets, crown molding, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops with tile backsplash, ceramic tile and hardwood flooring, and fireplace with wood mantles and marble surrounds. This gated community also features resort-styled amenities including a swimming pool, clubhouse, and a state of the art fitness center.
Benchmark Design - Architectural design for townhomes.

05129

A neighborhood of (77) townhomes. Madison Pointe at Towne Lake is located at a key I-575 intersection. This 20-acre mixed use development will have 28,000 square feet of shops and restaurants. The buildings will have brick veneers and architectural styles reminiscent of small towns in Cherokee County. A stream running through the property will also add some character.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

05128

A neighborhood of (115) townhomes is located in Smyrna tucked away between I285 and Atlanta Road. West Village is a pedestrian-friendly traditional neighborhood development. You can walk to a downtown area with restaurants, shops, a coffee bar and one-of-a-kind boutiques. There’s a community pool, clubhouse and outdoor fireplace. The luxurious three-story townhomes have two-car garages and superb interior finishes for the feel of a single-family home. The townhomes offer up to 3,100 square feet of living space designed with a perfect balance of open areas and private retreats.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

05127

The Meeting House is the heart and soul of the Resident Club and has been designed to create a casual and inviting atmosphere that will become an extension of your home. This private, fully staffed club will add time, convenience, and enjoyment to your day. The luxurious facility includes a private spa treatment room opening to one of the two garden pools and waterfall. The front porch and verandas overlook the garden pools, Game Creek, and tree-lined nature preserve. The outdoor lakeside patio has its own fire-pit and stage for events on the lawn.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for meeting house.

05127

A neighborhood of (110) townhomes. The townhomes include 3 groups/styles……the “Brownstones” are among the closest homes to The Meeting House and the club activities. This collection of homes is reminiscent of townhomes found in Boston and Philadelphia. The “Club Homes” are located in the center of the community and frame the drive leading to The Meeting House from the entry gates. These homes offer direct access to the club, its park, lake, nature preserve, and pet park. The “Garden Homes” are the most dramatic and luxurious of all of the townhomes at One River Place. This limited edition of only 36 homes offer two, three, and four-bedroom plans ranging in size from approximately 2,800 to 3,260 square feet
Benchmark Design– Architectural design for townhomes.

05126

A neighborhood of (6) townhomes. This beautiful community offers a premier location facing the Botanical Gardens and Piedmont Park. The property is gated and requires remote controlled entry. Each home has an individual private courtyard with formal front and rear entries. The homes are approximately 4,200 to 5,200 square feet. There are four levels with an elevator from the two-car garage to the top floor. Hardwood floors and crown molding throughout, beautiful curved staircases with custom wood handrails and wrought iron pickets offer exquisite architectural details. The Kitchen and Family Rooms are spacious and open, and the Master Suite is luxurious. Mahogany French doors overlook the view of Ansley Park. The Rooftop terrace also includes an outdoor wood burning fireplace and hookup for an optional whirlpool tub.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

05114

This neighborhood of (88) luxury townhomes is located at the corner of Peachtree Industrial Blvd and Johnson Ferry Road. The location is amazingly convenient to everything – Brookhaven, Buckhead, Emory, I-285! It’s adjacent to Golf Course on Johnson Ferry Road. These 3 story homes include solid wood kitchen cabinets with glazed finishes, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, covered porches, and hardwood floors. The community is gated and the amenities feature a clubhouse and swimming pool.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

05033

St. Michael’s is located off GA 400 at Exit 17. The community offers maximum amenities and compliments the stunning Peachtree-tailored homes. St. Michaels Bay is a remarkable lakefront neighborhood. Beginning with its gated entrance and Signature Park, St. Michaels Bay is reminiscent of a quaint, New England village resting along a magnificent lake. Luxuriously landscaped park, stone-column bridges, sidewalks, nature trails and vintage streetlights under a canopy of hardwoods create an incomparable setting offering the very best in lake living. The clubhouse is charming and features a large gathering room and a kitchenette for neighborhood events. The park-like recreation grounds include a Jr. Olympic swimming pool and two lighted tennis courts, an open play area and a fully equipped children’s playground. Just a short walk away, the St. Michaels Bay Marina offers private slips and is exclusively for the residents of St. Michaels Bay.
Benchmark Design – Amenity area clubhouse, entry building & pavilion.

05030

A neighborhood of (28) townhomes. Sheridan is an oasis of luxurious living within walking distance of Buckhead life and amenities. These three and four-story Brownstones provide sanctuary for the consummate professional who favors the hard-earned rewards of a life well-lived. The homes feature three bedrooms, up to 3 full and 2 half baths, 10’ ceilings on the main and third floor living spaces, hardwood, travertine and tile floors in select areas, an abundance of crown and 8” base moldings, Viking appliances in the kitchen, and select homes feature elevators and penthouse terraces.
Benchmark Design – Land Plan & Architectural design for townhomes.

05082

A neighborhood of (112) townhomes. This picturesque community is located in Cherokee County just north of Atlanta. The two and three bedroom townhomes are spacious and feature detached two car-garages and garden courtyards. The community has pedestrian friendly sidewalks, a tree-lined road, and natural trails with creeks, streams & lakes. Amenities also include a Lodge-Style Clubhouse, lakeside lawn with picnic facilities, Swim & Tennis, Water & Children’s Play-Park.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

05065

Jamestown will feature single family homes and town homes in highly sought after Alpharetta. Jamestown is located on McGinnis Ferry Road near the Union Hill intersection. The Parc will consist of 162 two-story Courtyard Town Homes and 44 three-story Traditional Town Homes. The Overlook will consist of 120 alley-accessed single family Garden Homes. Community amenities include tennis courts, play grounds, and a beautiful pool.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for the entire community.

05058

This neighborhood of (107) townhomes is in a prime real estate location just outside the I75/I285 Connector. The three story homes have brick exteriors and rear entry garages plans ranging in size from 2000 to 2400 square feet. There is also a community park and pool.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes and land plan modifications.

05036

A neighborhood of (126) classic townhomes. This community is located at the intersection of Briarcliff Road and Childerlee Lane, just south of Clairmont Rd. in Dekalb County. This community will feature three-story town homes with a one- or two-car ‘alley accessed’ garage. Luxurious interior finishes include hardwood floors, fine moldings, built-in cabinetry, fireplaces, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

05032

Inman Crescent is located off Lake Avenue near Elizabeth Street. It is a neighborhood of (40) beautiful townhomes, 18 of which will have Italian style roof tops. Inman Park Crescent is adjacent to Inman Park Village. Both communities have been built along the proposed Beltline, a 22-mile loop of former rail line that encircles parts of the city of Atlanta. Planners envision walking trails and parks along the Beltline to add green space to the inner city.
Benchmark Design – Land plan & architectural design for townhomes.

05025

A neighborhood of (27) luxury brick town homes. This gated community is located near North Point Mall’s vast array of entertainment and shopping options, and just minutes from GA 400 on exit 9 (Haynes Bridge Rd). There is a community park and sidewalks throughout with full yard maintenance. There are two exceptional floor plans, including master-on-main and basement options. These custom town homes feature 2-car garages, 3 to 4 bedrooms, gourmet kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances and hardwood floors.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

05015

A Mixed-Use Neighborhood including (150) townhomes is conveniently located close to downtown Vinings, I-285, and Jackson-Hartsfield Airport. The brownstone styled town homes offer 2,482 square feet of open living space. On the main floor the ceilings are 10’ high, the 3-4 bedrooms are spacious, 2.5-3.5 bathrooms, ample storage, two-car garages and an optional Bahama room. Fabulous amenities package features swim, tennis, and clubhouse.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

05013

Alderwood is a neighborhood of (118) townhomes. These luxurious upscale town homes are located at the corner of Abernathy Rd. and Roswell Rd. in Sandy Springs. These upscale townhomes feature 3- and 4-stories with two-car, ‘alley access’ garages. Each home includes high-level finishes such as hardwood floors, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The larger homes have elevators. Community amenities include an outdoor gathering area with a fireplace and lovely landscaping with gardens throughout the community.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

04057

An exclusive neighborhood of (14) townhomes offers residents the best of Buckhead living. The homes have three levels of spacious living areas with 3400 to 3800 square feet. There are 3 Bedrooms and 3.5 Baths. Elevators provide access to all floors. The kitchen comes complete with a full Viking appliance package including a refrigerator and granite countertops. The interior also includes hardwood floors. The homes have brick exteriors with limestone accents, two car garages and spacious back decks. The community is gated and offers a beautiful landscaped community courtyard.
Benchmark Design – Land plan & architectural design for townhomes.

03110

A neighborhood of (70) luxury townhomes exceeds the expectations of communities located in the prestigious Buckhead district. The three-story townhomes feature brick exteriors with stone accents and include only the best of everything from elaborate trim, to top-of-the-line appliances, and two floor plans even feature elevators. Not only does its location at Roxboro and East Paces put you next to the city’s best shopping and dining at Lenox and Phipps Plaza, but its amenities also allow you to play at home. Amenities include green space, an outdoor pool with sundeck, a fitness center and a fire pit with gathering area that create a resort-like escape in the middle of the city. The gated entrance and visitor call box at the entrance of the community also affords privacy.
Benchmark Design – Land plan & architectural design for townhomes.

04123

This neighborhood of (84) all-brick townhomes is situated in Downtown Decatur. This gated community has convenient highway access and is in a great school district. The three-story residences feature three bedrooms, 3.5 baths as well as front and rear entries. The community will also feature a pool and cabana for residents to gather with their neighbors.
Benchmark Design – Land plan & architectural design for townhomes.

04115

Vinings Main is the first new mixed-use community in historic Vinings Village. It is ideally situated on 16 acres just inside I-285 on Paces Ferry Road. Vinings Main will feature premium office, retail, & restaurant space in addition to luxury living. The residential portion of Vinings Main is a private and gated community along the shores of a spring-fed lake. The traditional (81) brick-style townhomes will be an exclusive enclave within Vinings Main. Residents will be able to choose from three & four bedroom homes ranging from 2,400 square feet to 4,600 square feet. Several homes will feature roof top terraces and the four story homes will include an elevator. In addition, custom style finishes will be included in each home, such as: 10 foot ceilings on the main floor; fireplaces; hardwood floors; gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances; a luxury master bath with a garden tub; a two-car attached garage; wainscoting, custom style moldings and a selection of natural stone finishes in the kitchen and bath. The townhomes will have their own private patios and will graciously complement the much heralded Vinings lifestyle.
Benchmark Design – Land Plan and Architectural design for townhomes.

03048

Metro Atlanta Recovery Residences provides a safe and therapeutic environment in which recovering addicts can gain mental, physical and spiritual growth as they prepare to live sober lives. This new women’s center includes (14) townhome apartments with graduating quality levels as the women progress in their treatment.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhome apartments.

04053

A community designed to complement the strategy of the City of Suwanee in creating a “home-town” lifestyle by incorporating the use of different types of housing that suit the needs of today’s buyers with the architectural styles that complement the traditional values of Suwanee. The commercial area will tie into the residential area with the use of coordinating architectural styles, colors, and landscaping, with a “streetscape” designed to integrate green space and hardscapes. Beautifully designed, gated entries set the tone for what lies within. Architecturally appropriate streetlights and street signs will punctuate the winding, curving streets. Neighborhood parks, sidewalks, landscaped boulevards, and tree-scapes will tie the neighborhoods together in a cohesive manner. (293) Single Family Garden Homes and townhomes.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhome apartments.

04058

A beautiful neighborhood of (41) townhomes is conveniently located 5 miles south of Athens. It’s located in downtown Watkinsville just minutes from the schools, civic center, county library, and new town center, Oconee County Art Foundations, shopping at Butler Crossing, restaurants, and professional offices. The community-oriented buildings are reminiscent of late nineteenth–century England with brick and iron accents. The three-story townhouse has a rear entry garage. The two-story townhomes have a front entry-garage. The homes offer luxurious amenities that create elegant impressions with strong architectural details, hardwood and tile flooring throughout, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, as well as access to porches, patios, and gardens. The homes also feature pre-wiring for surround sound, spacious laundry and storage room and buyers choice of natural gas or electric cooking. Different floor plans offer the option of main-floor or second-floor master suites as well as upgrading bathrooms to include whirlpool baths and separate showers.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

04079

Candler Grove offers upscale townhomes that make a statement by offering you the charm of Decatur and the sophistication of a chic urban address. Each townhome comprises flexible space and volume that adapts to fit your lifestyle. We offer three different elevations – Berkshire, Savannah and Charleston – ranging from 2,300 to 2,800 square feet. You can choose your floor plan with either 3 or 4 bedrooms. Paralleling this turn-of-the-century architecture, Candler Grove gives the look and feel of a historic home with benefits that only new construction can offer. With today’s high cost of transportation, Candler Grove is the perfect setting for fuel conservation. You’re within walking distance of MARTA. World-renowned Emory University and Agnes Scott College all easily accessible destinations. Bike paths and parks (a park is within one block of Candler Grove!) abound in Decatur. Fabulous restaurants, entertainment and shopping are only a few blocks away.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

04069

A beautiful neighborhood of (69) townhomes. This exclusive neighborhood is located in downtown Alpharetta within walking distance to shops, parks, restaurants, and nightlife and just minutes from GA 400. The homes offer three levels of ample living space ranging from 2,200 to 2,800 square feet. All of the homes feature two car garages; the Kensington floor plan in addition to this level has a large game room. Other floor plans offer residents the option of finishing the ground level to include a bathroom and bedroom or home office. The second floor is the main living space in which sunrooms are optional. The third floor features two to three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The latest design trends are incorporated and complement historic architectural details. This includes a formal dining room, hardwood floors throughout, elaborate trim, custom cabinets, beautiful fireplace, vaulted ceilings, jetted bathtub, separate shower and vanities.
Benchmark Design – Land plan & architectural design for townhomes.

04088

A beautiful neighborhood of (42) townhomes. The gated community is conveniently located near GA 400, I-285 and the North Springs Marta station. These three bedroom homes range from 2,200 to 2,300 square feet. The community has sidewalks and streetlights accented throughout. Luxurious amenities are offered in homes such as hardwood flooring throughout the main level, granite countertops, stained wood cabinets, 10-foot ceilings, sunrooms, stainless steel appliances and bookcases. Each home features a deck, a laundry room on the top floor and the option of a study.
Benchmark Design – Land plan & architectural design for townhomes.

04099

The owners of this project, Mr. & Mrs. David Johnston, had waited 5 long years to take advantage of the incredible view their 1970’s contemporary style home offered. So in late 2004, BDI began the challenging process of designing a new home to replace the old with all the advantages thereof. . . primarily architectural solutions to better enjoy the awesome view across Lake Lanier, as well as an enhanced view from the water and boat dock up to the house. The result is a stunning 4-story, “French Country” influence, stucco & stone home of over 6,000 sf, as well as a 4-car garage with a large home office above.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design and site plan design.

04034

Leave it to Monte Hewett Townhomes to put  “urban chic” back into life...making urban living more practical (and comfortable!) than ever before.  Highland Terrace is in the most happening part of the city: the heart of Virginia-Highlands, just off Ponce de Leon Place. These (19) unique, sophisticated townhomes offer more living room, more privacy, more cool for your money. The three-story, all brick plans have 2 bedrooms, plus ground floor rec area, 2-1/2 baths and some of the most indulgent features. Ten-foot ceilings, rich hardwoods and granite countertops are standard. Many of the homes even offer a nature-filled, walk-out terrace. Plus, Highland Terrace offers each resident peace of mind with a two-car garage for each home. Benchmark Design – Land planning & architectural design for townhomes.

Within the beautiful North Georgia foothills of the Appalachians, Tracy Ward designed this weekend cabin for family and friends to enjoy the great outdoors, and get away from the Atlanta urban “rat race”. Spacious porches overlook a clear water stream, which borders the Chattahoochee National Forest. The cabin is approx. 1,300 sf on 2 floors over a basement. The architectural style is a mix of “Shingle Style”, “Arts & Crafts” along with influence from a “19th Century Farmhouse”. The exterior design features natural cedar shingles, natural fieldstone (actually from the area), board & batten shutters, and a classic cupola with round windows.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design & interior design, site plan and landscape design.

03030

Myers Park is a beautiful neighborhood of (74) 4-sided brick townhomes. It’s located in prestigious North Fulton County across from St. Ives Country Club. The community includes a private gated entry, a luxurious clubhouse with fitness center, a swimming pool, community nature trails and sidewalks throughout.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes & pool house/fitness center.

03022

A beautiful neighborhood of (106) townhomes is located in the Smyrna/Vinings area, next to Jonquil Park, 2 miles outside of I-285. The homes range between 1,900 to 2,500 square feet and feature two to three bedrooms. The homes offer luxurious amenities such as hardwood floors, crown molding, granite countertops with oversized islands, custom wood cabinets, gas fireplaces, ceramic tile baths, high ceilings, stainless steel appliances, and sound abatement insulation. The community features controlled-access gates, attached private garages, balconies, decks, patios, streetlights, professional landscaping, a swimming pool, and nature reserve.
Benchmark Design – Land planning & architectural design for townhomes.

03112

Heatherton will be a community of 39 Townhomes, 42 single-family and 14 attached single-family. Heatherton is located just minutes from GA 400 at Holcomb Bridge (exit 7). The attached homes will share a common covered walkway into the back courtyard of the home. Heatherton will be similar in layout and have a unique community feel, similar to that of Monte Hewett Homes’ “Palisades” community. Heatherton will have a pool, a “labyrinth” hedge maze and a unique, central sundial/obelisk.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for pool house, townhomes and attached single family.

02059

This community of (34) Town Homes features brick exteriors with cast-stone accents and 3 levels of living space. Four distinct floor plans are available to meet the needs of buyers looking for the benefits of Buckhead and living with the convenience and access to Atlanta’s major arteries. This is sure to be one of Atlanta’s finest, elegant new neighborhoods.
Benchmark Design – Land plan & architectural design for townhomes.

02130

“Yesterday’s charm, today’s convenience”. This mixed-use redevelopment project has revitalized an historic Atlanta neighborhood and includes (22) row houses reminiscent of those built in the late 1800’s in Savannah, Charleston, Richmond and Washington, DC. The units include full brick elevations, private garage, large decks, some with elevators, fireplaces, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and 10’ ceilings and hardwood floors on the main level.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

>>>BENCHMARK DESIGN RECEIVED AN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR THIS PROJECT FROM THE URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION

02042

(50) Spectacular townhomes set right in the heart of all the fun. River’s Edge is located just off Lenox Road, minutes from the mall and the center of Buckhead. All the hottest restaurants and clubs are around the corner and I-85 headed into town is just down the street. This gated community is beautiful and private overlooking Peachtree Creek.
Benchmark Design – Land plan & architectural design for townhomes.

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(50) Spectacular townhomes set right in the heart of all the fun. River’s Edge is located just off Lenox Road, minutes from the mall and the center of Buckhead. All the hottest restaurants and clubs are around the corner and I-85 headed into town is just down the street. This gated community is beautiful and private overlooking Peachtree Creek.
Benchmark Design – Land plan & architectural design for townhomes.

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A unique office condominium project placed in a natural environment in the heart of Alpharetta, Georgia is within a short drive (or even walking distance) to the area’s finest restaurants, retail shops, and homes. The project consists of approx. 9.98 acres bordered by Kimball Bridge Middle School, Kimball Farms Subdivision, and Milton Park (restaurants, class A office towers, luxury apartments, and $500k+ private homes). The total development consists of eight 2-story buildings (64,000 sf) with lower level basements (32,000 sf). The entire project is approached through a gated front entrance area, reminiscent of a grand residence in Charleston, South Carolina. The parking area and pedestrian walks are designed (landscape, hardscape, lighting, etc.) to reflect a historic European streetscape. . . again inspired by Charleston.
Benchmark Design – Land plan & architectural design.

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Take a step back in time with Hedgewood’s newest gated turn of the century style neighborhood in Roswell. These Earthcraft Homes have true old world charm, but with all the conveniences today’s savvy homeowners want: increased energy efficiency, home theater wiring, 10’ ceilings, low maintenance exteriors and more! This gated community includes (69) luxury townhomes. The product was so successful; it was repeated within a neighborhood of the large master planned community of Windermere.
Benchmark Design – Land plan & architectural design for townhomes & pool house.

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Overlook at Emory is a beautiful condominium / loft project of (18) city townhomes This project is located near Emory University, but a difficult site nonetheless. Challenges included extreme topography change and Peachtree Creek on the rear, but the views are terrific!
Benchmark Design – Land plan & architectural design.

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There is so much to fall in love with at Stone Gate on Lenox. These (32) exquisite townhomes have been carefully crafted to please even the most discriminating, while offering a carefree city lifestyle that is unparalleled. A superb location on Lenox Road in the heart of Buckhead, the homes include showcase features such as custom cabinetry, elaborate trim and mantels, designer finishes, gourmet kitchens, coffered ceilings and structured wiring for video monitoring, central vacuum, high-speed internet, digital phones, plasma TV and surround sound.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

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With a great South Forsyth location, this beautiful gated community of (78) townhomes includes a swimming pool and cabana with playground. The townhomes feature up to 3 stories, 1 & 2 car garages, basements, brick fronts, decks/patios, privacy fences, and Peachtree’s signature custom interiors with upgrade packages.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes and pool house/cabana.

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Springs Village is a unique collection of (73) all brick custom townhomes near the Arboretum. Walk to shopping and dining. Amenities include a pool, clubhouse and park like open spaces. Each 3-story home features a standard 2-car garage with a private driveway, optional elevators, private rear courtyard terraces and custom built decks off the second story. All exterior maintenance is professionally cared for.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes and pool house/cabana.

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Town Square is a beautiful neighborhood of (40) townhomes within South Forsyth’s newest upscale club community, “Liberty”. Liberty offers world-class amenities including a fabulous community clubhouse, junior. Olympic swimming pool with zero entry water feature, mushroom waterfall, lighted tennis courts, playground, and acres of open space.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

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Located just south of I-285 and east of Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Kingston Gate offers stunning, luxury townhomes inside a gated community. You’ll truly appreciate the private streets and outstanding schools, and you’re only minutes from Perimeter Mall, Chandler Murphy Park, and metro highways. The project includes (32) luxury units with brick exteriors and stucco detailing.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

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The Weatherstone is a controlled access, gated community of (41) townhomes. Located on Lavista Road in Dekalb County, one resident was quoted: “We felt that The Weatherstone offered an exclusive Emory/North Druid Hills location, convenient to the city, major shopping venues, fine dining, and only minutes from I-285 and I-85.” Distinctive interiors include upscale trim package, 10 foot high ceilings on 2nd and 3rd floors, gourmet kitchen, and more. Tenant wall separation is provided with 3-hour construction, in lieu of the typical 2-hour wall, to give greater sound control in addition to increased fire protection. Amenities include a small park and gazebo. “We love our new home. It meets the demands of our busy lifestyle.”
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

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Providence Townhomes is a controlled access, gated community of (59) homes. The narrow individual unit design is quite unique in the market with exterior elevations combined in pairs. Interior space is laid out to capture sunlight and views from front-to-back and the 10’ main-floor ceilings make the rooms feel larger. Located at the intersection of Clairmont Road and North Druid Hills Road, Providence is the newest addition to the Emory area. In fact, Providence is currently the fastest-selling community in Dekalb County. Amenities include attached garages (1 and 2-car), and a lavish swimming pool with exterior stone fireplace. The unique in-town location at the intersection of 2 prominent roads provides convenient access to many of the best restaurants, shops and entertainment venues in Virginia Highland, Midtown, Downtown, Decatur and Buckhead.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

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Located on Rickenbacker Drive, in Buckhead, “Chastain Reserve” is a unique collection of only (27) units nestled adjacent to Nancy Creek and nearby Chastain Park. All units wrap around a landscaped sunken park, while some units overlook the nature preserve of Nancy Creek. Just off of Roswell Road, the location offers all of the excitement, restaurants and night-life of Buckhead. Floor plans offer open and spacious 10’ ceiling in the public areas with 2-car garages, elevator options and attic (4th floor) space options.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

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This gated neighborhood is located on one of Atlanta’s oldest and most respected addresses - Lenox Road - in Brookhaven. Alexandria is unique in color, concept, and construction. Forty-four classically detailed townhomes, with a very definite emphasis on all the comforts of elegance, targeting the Atlanta professional. With (44) units of varying size and shape, the architecture is inspired by timeless 19th Century America. Unit widths range from 18 feet to 30 feet. Atlantans are attracted to the private front door entry, private garage (alley access), and personal identity while enjoying the urban location and convenience of in-town living.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes & pool house.

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This site is located in one of Atlanta’s oldest and most respected areas known as Brookhaven. Brookhaven is a neighborhood with a strong sense of pride of place and community atmosphere. Brookhaven Chase is a classically designed urban neighborhood of only thirty homes quietly tucked just off Peachtree. With only (30) units, the design challenge was to create variety and flexibility for the prospective buyer - young professionals. Unit widths range with 20’, 22’ and 24’ units. For townhouse, attached projects, the attraction is maintaining the private front door entry, private garage (alley access), and personal identity (as in detached suburbia) while enjoying the urban location and convenience of in-town living.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

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As a “sister” project to “Central Buckhead”, this project is in the highly sought after area of Emory at Clifton Road and Houston Mill Road. Entering “Clifton Heights”, you will instantly see and feel the captured drama of each Forty Foot Building in this gated Community. It will be hard to imagine all four stories is one home. With a soaring triple bay window on the front of each townhome and your private two-car garage below, the rooftop Terrace will be the crown of your new home. Be sure to ride your private elevator to the Terrace at the end of the day so you don’t miss the sunset. There is nothing quite as dramatic as high ceilings. You can enjoy that on each floor but none quite like the top floor where you will have 12-foot ceilings for your Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen. Go down one level to total privacy to locate all Master Suite. In between the Garage Level and Master Suite, the final floor is the guest wing with One or Two Bedrooms and a Full bath. We believe you will agree there will be no comparison to living at “Clifton Heights”.
Benchmark Design – Architectural and interior design for townhomes.

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This gated neighborhood is located on Henderson Mill Road, ½ mile off Chamblee Tucker Road in Atlanta. Seventy-two luxury fee-simple townhomes are offered with 2, 3, and 4 bedroom floor plans. Two basic product designs are offered in this neighborhood: (25) units of 2-story front load 2-car garage; and (47) units of 3-story rear-load 2-car garage. Main floors provide 10’ ceilings with open and spacious kitchen/grand room areas.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

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Spalding Gate is a distinctive, privately gated, maintenance-free neighborhood of (44) elegant townhomes. Large, comfortable open floor plans provide the empty-nester buyer the necessary interior space, but without the maintenance headache of a large home. The exterior brick architecture has a “Georgetown” influence, and combined with the open park island, the quiet neighborhood feels as though it has been established here for many years. Located on Spalding Drive and Frank Neely Road in Gwinnett County, Spalding Gate is well located to many of the area’s best restaurants, shops, offices and entertainment of the Peachtree Corners area.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

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Rogers Creek has historical significance inasmuch as it is connected to the Cherokee Indians and the family of “Will” Rogers, the famed American humorist. Rogers Creek is also a tributary to the Chattahoochee River. This project maintained a careful and sensitive attention to the natural environment, as well as a cemetery that still exists near Rogers Bridge (a crossing point of the Chattahoochee in the 1700’s and 1800’s). (82) Townhouses were constructed in 11 buildings creating a fine combination of “urban” streetscape and “suburban” trees and creek. Primarily first time buyers, the 1-car, 2-story, 3-bedroom units sold as quickly as they were constructed.
Benchmark Design – Land plan & architectural design for townhomes & pool house.

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Carriage Gate is a gated and exclusive collection of (54) fee-simple townhomes. The project is located on Roswell Road just minutes North of the excitement, restaurants and night-life of Buckhead. The natural characteristics of the site have provided to the residents and visitors a community which is unique and timeless. The townhomes have varying elevations materials, massing and exterior elements to give variety and an interesting “curb appeal”. The floor plans are surprisingly open and spacious, highly detailed in trim and material quality. Carriage Gate’s successful sales rates reflect the high demand for quality architectural design for in-town living in Atlanta.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

This custom designed office, warehouse and distribution space for “Nexus Office Systems” was located in the Guilford Square Office Park, a 70 acre master planned business park in Northeast Rockford, Illinois. Originally designed in 1998, the single story steel structure provides Nexus with over 13,200 square feet and at a highly visible corner of Vantage Road and Featherstone Road. The exterior design features an inviting composition of brick with inset limestone / precast lintels and other elements, while the windows are deep-set to give the building an elegant and professional appeal. While the site was a difficult corner, the end result successfully combines high visibility image for Nexus along with loading dock capability and a second main entrance from the rear parking lot.
Benchmark Design – Land plan & architectural/interior design.

Stillwater Villas was created specifically to complement the surrounding existing neighborhood of single family homes. The development is comprised of 2, 3 and 4 unit buildings designed in the Northwest motif of “casual elegance”. Each unit epitomizes Northwest living by offering two and even three spacious patios/decks, gourmet kitchens and pristine vistas. Our target market of empty-nesters and young professionals challenged us to create a unique product blending the best attributes of luxury downtown living with the tranquil setting of a suburban community. The resulting development allows our clients to enjoy an active lifestyle of tennis, hiking, fishing and gardening - all within walking distance of the unit...and yet still provides privacy, concierge services and other luxury amenities.
Benchmark Design – Land plan & architectural & interior design for townhomes.

The Guilford Square Office Park is a 70 acre master planned business park in Northeast Rockford, Illinois. Located adjacent to the Rockford Ambulatory Surgery Center and convenient to all three major hospitals, Guilford Square is THE choice for professional office. Originally designed in 1996 as a two-phased medical office center, Phase One is approximately 12,000 sf and Phase Two will be a 2-story building of 31,000 sf. The exterior design features an inviting composition of brick with inset limestone lintels and other elements, while the windows are deep-set to give the building an elegant and professional appeal.
Benchmark Design – Land plan & architectural/interior design.

A beautiful neighborhood of (11) townhomes in three buildings, this project was one of Benchmark’s first townhome projects within the Atlanta perimeter area. It also marked the beginning of a great relationship with one of Atlanta’s true visionary developers – Mr. Warren Jolly.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for townhomes.

Nestled along the tenth fairway of the beautiful Legend Oaks Plantation golf course are the condominiums of The Highlands. Serene green vistas are found on this Pete Dye associate, Scott Poole designed course. Located off one of the most scenic highways in America, which is home to several of Charleston’s famed gardens. Legend Oaks features a golf course framed by ancient oaks draped with Spanish moss. The Highlands offers the only condominiums available at Legend Oaks at a remarkable low density of less than eight dwelling units per acre. Nowhere else in the Charleston area will you find such beautiful golf course property coupled with the ease of condominium living at such a remarkable price.
Benchmark Design – Architectural design for 8-unit condo buildings and storage buildings.

As Benchmark’s first commercial project, we provided complete A/E services and interior design for a 35,000 sf church facility, which includes a 10,000 sf renovation of the existing facility into Fellowship Hall. The new building includes Administration, Classrooms, Nursery and a Main Sanctuary seating 1,800 persons. The master plan includes the long range planning for an outdoor amphitheater, a multi-life center, an additional office / classroom building and additional on-grade parking. The new Office/Classroom Building was completed in 1995.

>>>THIS PROJECT WAS AWARDED DESIGN EXCELLENCE FOR PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS.