(SAVANNAH / ATLANTA) CDH Partners, a leading architecture
and interior design firm, closed out 2025 with significant milestones, including top
national and regional rankings, key project wins and completions, and an office
expansion into Savannah. The firm was recognized for its rapid growth by the
prestigious Inc. 5000 list and acknowledged for outstanding financial management by
PSMJ Resources, Inc.
The firm’s achievements include being named to the PSMJ’s Circle of Excellence, which
places CDH Partners in the top 20% of the best-managed architecture and engineering
firms that participated in PSMJ’s annual financial performance benchmark survey.
Furthermore, CDH Partners was named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-
growing private companies, ranking No. 72 in the metro Atlanta area and No. 233 in
Georgia overall.
Regionally, CDH Partners continued its strong presence on the Atlanta Business
Chronicle’s annual rankings, securing the No. 22 spot on the Top 25 Architecture Firms
list. The firm was also prominently featured in Blueprint Magazine for its design work
and industry leadership.
Leadership and New Work
The firm’s leadership was honored as well, with President and CEO Melissa Cantrell
being recognized as a 2025 Georgia Titan 100 by Titan CEO, an award celebrating 100
most accomplished business leaders in their industry, as well as Georgia Trend’s
Georgia 500 List.
The firm secured several key project wins across its primary market sectors,
demonstrating its diverse expertise. New work included major education projects like
the Carrollton Early Learning Center and Killian Hill Christian School. In the healthcare
market, the firm secured contracts for Piedmont GME and Grady Estoria Urgent Care.
Worship commissions included Stonecreek Church, First Pentecostal Church of Buford,
and Church at Viera, alongside a significant corporate project for Cobb EMC.
Project Delivery and Expansion
CDH Partners successfully completed and delivered several high-impact projects
throughout the year. Notable completions include the Mt Paran Youth facility in the
worship sector, the Aero Center PDK community project, and important healthcare
infrastructure, such as the Piedmont FSED and Union General Infill. The firm also
completed the Bartow Esports facility, a cutting-edge education project.
In a move signaling strategic expansion, CDH Partners held a ribbon-cutting ceremony
for its new, larger office space in Savannah, allowing the firm to better serve the growing
coastal Georgia and South Carolina markets.
“This year was a testament to our team’s dedication to design excellence and
disciplined business practices,” said Cantrell. “Our recognition from national
organizations like Inc. 5000 and PSMJ, combined with our ability to consistently deliver
outstanding projects, sets a strong foundation for continued success as we expand our
footprint in Savannah and beyond.”
About CDH Partners
For nearly 50 years, CDH Partners has been an award-winning, women-owned
architecture and interior design firm. The firm specializes in creating innovative and
impactful environments, offering comprehensive services including architectural design,
interior design, planning, and project management for sectors such as healthcare,
education, corporate, community, worship, laboratory, and light industrial facilities. CDH
Partners has contributed significantly to the architectural landscape of Georgia and the
Southeast and is committed to client-focused design and long-term community
partnership. For more information, please visit www.cdhpartners.com.
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