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 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.”