Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects

Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects Established in 1979, Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects has decades of experience. Let’s create something amazing together! Collaboratively is how we work.

Our offices in Kentucky and Tennessee allow us to meet clients' needs across the region. Thinking and working beyond boundaries ignites our drive to provide innovative designs. Sherman Carter Barnhart excels at finding efficiencies through design to create inviting, sustainable, productive environments. Our approach yields designs that function within both the physical and environmental world, pro

viding a balance between the two while contributing to the totality of the community, physical conditions and its influences on the environment. While our disciplines offer a depth of expertise, our studio structure gives rise to innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. No one practice area is dominant. Our project teams offer a broad range of resources for our clients. This approach empowers us to work seamlessly and successfully from planning to implementation. From our headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky, to our offices in Louisville and Paducah, Kentucky, we are dedicated to a collaborative process to facilitate our client’s needs.

Please join us in welcoming Carmen to SCB!A recent Ball State University graduate with a degree in Landscape Architectur...
06/11/2026

Please join us in welcoming Carmen to SCB!

A recent Ball State University graduate with a degree in Landscape Architecture and a minor in Urban Planning, Carmen is passionate about creating meaningful spaces that positively impact the way people live and work. Her love of design, gardening, and the outdoors made landscape architecture a natural fit—and we're excited to have her bring that passion to our team.

Welcome, Carmen!

Congratulations to Harlan Benham, recipient of the 2025 Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects Scholarship!Each year, we awa...
06/11/2026

Congratulations to Harlan Benham, recipient of the 2025 Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects Scholarship!

Each year, we award a scholarship to a student selected by one of our client school districts to help support tuition at the higher education institution of their choice. This year, Meade County School District won one of these scholarships and selected Harlan for this honor.

We wish you all the best as you take the next step in your educational journey.

What changes when you look at a familiar place with fresh eyes?The Cannonsburg Elementary School renovation balances pre...
06/10/2026

What changes when you look at a familiar place with fresh eyes?
The Cannonsburg Elementary School renovation balances preservation and transformation, revealing new possibilities while honoring the character that made the space worth saving in the first place. Swipe through to see the before and after!

It was a pleasure to sponsor the KASS conference and connect with superintendents from across the state while supporting...
06/09/2026

It was a pleasure to sponsor the KASS conference and connect with superintendents from across the state while supporting educational excellence!

Congratulations to two of our own, Allie Schawe and Gabriella Grace Rivera on their graduation from the Christopher Kell...
06/02/2026

Congratulations to two of our own, Allie Schawe and Gabriella Grace Rivera on their graduation from the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program!

Please join us in welcoming Kaye Helton to Sherman Carter Barnhart as our new Office Manager! Kaye joins SCB with a back...
06/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming Kaye Helton to Sherman Carter Barnhart as our new Office Manager! Kaye joins SCB with a background in office administration and is excited to support our team and operations. Her experience and organizational expertise will be a valuable asset to our firm. Outside of work, Kaye enjoys following college sports, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. We're excited to have Kaye on board and look forward to her contributions to the SCB team. Welcome, Kaye!

Please join us in welcoming Chris Mowen, AIA, to Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects! Licensed in Kentucky and Ohio, Chri...
05/25/2026

Please join us in welcoming Chris Mowen, AIA, to Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects! Licensed in Kentucky and Ohio, Chris brings a passion for thoughtful, community-centered design and historic preservation. A graduate of Montana State University, she is inspired by the unique character of place and creating spaces that authentically serve their communities.
We’re excited to have her on the SCB team!

We’re excited to welcome four talented interns to Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects this summer!Western Kentucky Univer...
05/21/2026

We’re excited to welcome four talented interns to Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects this summer!

Western Kentucky University
Summer Interns: Brynnen Martin and Ainsley Roby
University of Kentucky
Full-Time Interns: Ashton Billingsley and Morgan Drake

From Interior Design to Architecture, each brings creativity, curiosity, and a passion for educational design to Sherman Carter Barnhart’s K-12 and Higher Education teams!

Nothing better than an office BBQ celebrating our newest graduates and now full-time team members! 🎉We loved getting tog...
05/15/2026

Nothing better than an office BBQ celebrating our newest graduates and now full-time team members! 🎉We loved getting together to celebrate these four and see their Master’s Thesis projects showcased around the office. It’s been exciting to watch their hard work, creativity, and growth, and we’re proud to officially have them join us full-time.
University of Kentucky College of Design

Incredible progress happening at the Impact Center. Can’t wait for the students to fill the halls in August!
05/15/2026

Incredible progress happening at the Impact Center. Can’t wait for the students to fill the halls in August!

Address

144 Turner Commons Way, Suite 110
Lexington, KY
40508

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18592241351

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