About Us
Feltus Hawkins Design is a 100% woman-owned business that is DBE, WBE, and SBE certified. We are a team of architects, interior designers, and planners with a collaborative spirit and decades of experience.
Our portfolio of more than 2,000 projects includes work for clients across the country in the hospitality, healthcare, commercial, and brand imaging industries. FH Design is 100 percent woman-owned and SMWBE-certified. Our vast experience includes project management, interior brand development, interior architecture, and design. We also specify, procure and install furniture, fixtures, equipment, and accessories as well as provide move management and coordination services.
No matter the size or complexity, we manage each project efficiently and effectively while mindful of your budget and timeline. This diligence has helped us gain many long-term clients. Listening is one of our skills. We ask questions so we can fully understand your culture, your people, and your processes and through storytelling, we can deliver what makes you different and why you are doing what you are doing. Then, we design for your success.
"I aspire to create spaces that fulfill our clients’ mission and business plan; it’s about who they are – not who we are."
Marjorie Feltus Hawkins
president | design principal
mfeltus@fhdesign.com
The sixth-generation since 1849 to grow up at Linden, circa 1790, a historic home converted to a bed and breakfast in Natchez, MS. Marjorie Feltus Hawkins’ unique style is steeped in an aesthetic that can’t be bought or taught. She founded FH Design in 1990 and brings her entrepreneurial spirit and more than 30 years of interior architecture and design experience to a diverse clientele ranging from luxury residential, upscale hospitality to public and private facilities all focused on interior branding and storytelling. She loves blending classic and modern elements leaving the designs as “timeless”. She begins by listening and looking for clues to capturing the soul of the property or brand creating memorable experiences and inspiring spaces. Her passion is people and loves entertaining and developing long term relationships and friendships. Marjorie recently rolled off being on the Nashville Wine Auction board which raise funds to support the fight against cancer for 10 plus years serving as chairman of the board, chair of several fund-raisers and numerous other volunteer positions on the board. She also served as a National Advisory Board Member for the Boutique and Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA). She’s won numerous awards and is involved in various professional and community organizations on a local and national level. She’s a published author and is frequently tapped to speak at conferences and events on branding and design.
“Alone we are smart. Together, we are brilliant.”
-Steven Anderson
David A. Hawkins, AIA, MBA, LEED AP
vice president | Architect
dhawkins@fhdesign.com
David Hawkins brings a keen architect’s eye and an unmatched sense of detail to every project. As a creative problem solver and collaborative leader, he’s the perfect partner to keep projects moving on time and on budget. He guides the team in producing comprehensive drawing sets that please both code officials and contractors – all marked by his signature attention to detail. From quality control to code review to coordinating construction, David is the master of conquering the complex. Whether exploring his love for restored vintage cars or developing the optimal solution for a client’s space, David focuses on the details that make a difference. His drive to serve surfaced early in life through his achievement of Eagle Scout, where his service project focused on collecting discarded bicycles to refurbish for impoverished children. Today, he is working on a 1790s family home helping to restore it to its former glory. He has served as president for AIA Middle Tennessee Chapter, has been a registered architect in Tennessee since 1981, and is a NCARB-certified and LEED AP registered professional.
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
-Mahatma Gandhi
Dean Bakkum, LEED AP
operations director | senior designer
dbakkum@fhdesign.com
Dean Bakkum is a ‘professional learner,’ who guides projects to successful outcomes by asking the right questions and getting our team on the right track. As the leader of the National Accounts Image Program, he’s on a daily quest to help companies understand how their spaces can best serve both their team members and customers. Companies like Subaru of America, CareSpot, and US Renal turn to Dean for engaging and effective design, architecture and fixture/furnishing, and brand standards. He enjoys seeing projects through from start to finish, creating prototypes, and managing, beta-testing, and overseeing the rollout of the Subaru programs. His recent learning adventures include the guitar and Morse Code, and his woodworking skills illustrate his attention to detail.
What We Do
Branding
Honing your company’s standards, values, and product into a cohesive visual identity.
At FH Design, we believe successful design starts with a precise brand strategy. Our team takes a deep dive into your overall goals to select design elements that communicate your brand message and allow people to interact with the brand in a physical space. The results are unique environments that are infused with your brand, reflect your culture, support your people and processes, advance your long-term strategy, and differentiate your space from your competition.
Interior Architecture
Designing a space that reflects your company’s culture and brand and promotes human interaction within the structural boundaries of a building.
As a full-service Interior architectural design firm, we are engaged throughout the design and construction process to manage extraordinarily complex projects from initial plans to the finishing touches. We create distinctive environments that are infused with your brand, support your vision and help drive your business. This includes materials, finishes, electrical requirements, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, ergonomics, and intelligent use of space.
Architecture
Creating form, space, and aesthetics that facilitate function, technology, and interaction while supporting the surrounding environment.
As architects, we design from the inside out. We create beautiful, thoughtfully designed structures and spaces that are functional, safe and sustainable. Our detailed drawings undergo an extensive quality-control process to make sure they are code compliant and sustainable. We also include thorough construction documentation and constructability. Permitting agencies get a complete intent of the project and have fewer questions, which shortens the plan review process. It also allows the contractor to proceed without change orders to keep the project moving forward.
Procurement
Selecting and procuring fixtures, furnishings, and equipment that support your brand and operations, and handling details for white-glove service.
Whether retail, hospitality, corporate, healthcare, or any other type of space, the FH Design procurement team delivers full-service furniture, fixture, and equipment (FF&E) procurement, project management, and installation services. We work hand-in-hand with suppliers to confirm each project meets quality and brand standards at a competitive price. Our dedicated team is focused on design, purchasing, project management, logistics, and installation so our clients can remain stress-free and focus on their business.