Legacy Grove by CW Architects

Founded in 2019 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, CW Architects—also known as Clements Wimsatt Architects—is a boutique, partnership‑style firm led by principals Jacob Wimsatt, RA, and Brian Clements (in memoriam). With a tight-knit team of just 2–10 professionals, the firm has quickly established itself through a commitment to warm, modern design that harmonizes structure, landscape, and human experience.

At the heart of CW’s philosophy is a steadfast belief in integrating life and landscape. Whether embarking on residential retreats or commercial renovations, the studio crafts spaces that feel both contextually rich and inherently personal. Services span the full range of architectural offerings—from pre‑design and concept development to construction documentation, bidding, and site administration—ensuring an effortless journey from vision to build.

CW’s portfolio features a dynamic collection of custom homes, commercial renovations, and adaptive‑reuse projects across Nashville and vicinity. One standout example is Legacy Grove, a U‑shaped family residence in East Tennessee. Thoughtfully sited in woodland, the design boasts a masonry base, timber façade, and a central pool courtyard that invites nature into daily life.

In 2025, CW Architects was honored with the Luxury Lifestyle Awards for Best Luxury Architect Visualization & Design for Legacy Grove—an accolade that underscores their design distinction and international recognition.

The firm’s achievements are further reflected through strategic collaborations—like builder partnerships and technology-forward lighting integrations—designed to elevate both form and function. Internally, CW Architects values a culture of innovation and empathy, honoring the legacy of late co‑founder Brian Clements while pursuing a future rooted in warmth, craft, and meaningful connection.

CW Architects represents a new wave of Southern modern architecture: small in scale but mighty in impact. Their award‑winning work demonstrates how thoughtful design, rooted in place and purpose, can transform the everyday into the exceptional.