Bio:

Joyce Selina Love is the founder and co-owner of the architecture firm, Design Love Studio. She has Bachelor’s Degrees in Architecture and in Interior Architecture from Auburn University, as well as a Master's Degree in Architecture from the University of Memphis. As a licensed architect with 20 years of experience in a variety of project types, she encourages the next generation of designers as an Adjunct Professor. She also volunteers in several local community and professional organizations.

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How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?

I first learned about architecture from my father. I grew up watching him working on home design projects after he came home working at an Engineering firm. I saw the drafting table, mylar, Staedtler pens, electric eraser. I was hooked very early on.

 

What do you do?

I am an Architect that looks for opportunities to share and use my skills and my experiences in ways that will promote the profession in our communities through relationships with educators, developers, CDCs, non-profits & most importantly, people.

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What excites you in the work you do?

To be able to be a part of a profession that affects the everyday lives of every person on this earth and to know that I can do GOOD, promote what is GOOD, create something GOOD, for the purpose of others. That’s humbling, a very powerful feeling.

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Who or what inspires you professionally?

My husband inspires me. He is always pushing himself to be better, and then pushes me to do the same. Complacency is not in his vocabulary. Complacency has no place in my professional vocabulary either. I am inspired to push to do better.

 

What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?

Passing the last of my Architecture Registration Exams and completing that last requirement for me to obtain licensure is my proudest accomplishment. That is the door that has, that is, and that will always be the basis of all future achievements.

 

Featured Project Name: 

Tap Room @ the Brewery

 

Featured Project Location: 

Memphis, Tennessee

 

Featured Project Completion Date: 

Fall 2019

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Role in Featured Project: 

Construction Contract Administration

 

Featured Project Description:

The Tap Room @ the Brewery is located in downtown Memphis, TN at the corner of Butler and Tennessee Street in an area known as South Main. It is a 4 story apartment building that consists of 121 total dwelling units, a retail tenant space, along with a pool, a courtyard, and lounge space for the residents. This urban infill project continues to build on a series of recent downtown developments that are revitalizing the city by means of new construction, infill, and adaptive reuse projects. Project was completed by Shapiro & Company Architects, P.C.

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Photography Credit:

Joyce Selina Love

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Featured Project Name: 

Riverview Community Center Renovation

 

Featured Project Location: 

Memphis, Tennessee

 

Featured Project Completion Date: 

October 2023 (unbuilt)

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Role in Featured Project: 

Lead Design Architect / Project Manager

 

Featured Project Description:

A much-needed facelift along with selective renovation of interior spaces is being planned for this neighborhood community center originally built in 1969. Due to the limited budget associated with this project, minimal strategic design elements incorporated at the current building entrances will positively impact the overall streetfront elevations. Elements included are new metal canopies, storefront glazing, decorative mechanical screens, metal roof, lighting, and signage as art installations.

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Photography Credit:

Design Love Studio, LLC