Carlisle Associates Inc. was founded in 1977 by William A. Carlisle and partners from his previous firm, Lyles, Bissett, Carlisle, & Wolff (LBC&W).

LBC&W was founded in 1948. By the 1970's the firm had become nationally known for their cutting-edge designs and impressive client list. The firm completed 7,000 projects in its 30-year-span and is credited with transforming the southeast into a modernist landscape. Each member of our original team contributed significantly to the success of LBC&W but began a new era with the formation of Carlisle Associates, which they called, "a forward looking firm with an enthusiastic fresh approach." At its height, LBC&W employed over 350 architects, engineers and administrative staff. Mr. Carlisle's idea for the new firm was "to provide the client both a task force to effectively resolve complex problems and meet deadlines, without sacrificing the direct relationship often lost in large, impersonal conglomerate organizations." Want to know more about LBC&W?

Today, Carlisle Associates Inc. is an experienced organization of architects and engineers that specialize in industrial design.

Our diversified staff offers clients architecture, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering services, as well as construction administration and consulting. They understand the goals of our clients and deliver solutions on time and within budget. We keep projects on the right track and strive to deliver exactly what our clients need, every single time. Our team engages with clients and contractors to create innovative solutions that suit our clients’ immediate and long-term goals.

Our full-service structure assures constant communication between each discipline resulting in a seamless final project. We assure that all functional requirements are met while simultaneously applying our best aesthetic judgement to create a unique and distinctive building. We strive to genuinely understand our clients’ needs and provide a finished project that is attractive, adaptable, and durable. We give every project our personal attention to meet the everchanging needs of our clientele.