Architectural Co-Op

BAUER ASKEW Architecture, pllc is a Nashville-based design firm known for creating meaningful, lasting spaces that enhance the way people learn, live, worship, and gather. Our portfolio includes a diverse range of project types, from schools, libraries, and churches to civic and high-end residential commissions. We are committed to timeless design, thoughtful collaboration, and building strong relationships with our clients and communities. A position with BAUER ASKEW Architecture allows maximum experience, growth, and professional advancement in every aspect of design from programming to construction administration. 

We are pursuing an architectural co-op student for the Spring 2026 term. The candidate will be a part of one of Nashville’s most recognized design firms in an intimate collaborative studio environment on Nashville’s Music Row. The architectural co-op student will be assisting in preparation and production of the design from concept through construction documents as well as supplemental documents during construction. The architectural co-op student will have the opportunity to communicate with consultants and coordinate the consultant documents and may include some direct contact with clients. Opportunities to research, select, and specify products and materials will also be available. The architectural co-op student will have the opportunity to collaborate with a project manager and/or directly with a principal to accomplish the goals of the project. Additionally, there are opportunities to participate in business development aspects of the firm including proposals and architectural master-planning.