Hello!

I’m Micah Hall, and I founded Gather & Grow Studios after 25 years in the corporate design world because I wanted to get back to what really matters - thoughtful, intentional design without the red tape.

Gather & Grow Studios is a full-service Architecture & Interior Design studio specializing in hospitality, food & beverage, retail and commercial spaces. We may be a small studio, but we’re mighty - bringing big ideas, and deep expertise and understanding of interior design, architecture, renovations, and repositioning to every project. No fluff, no fuss just great design that works.

About Micah.

I’ve never fit neatly into a single box - and that’s exactly what sets my work apart. I’m a registered architect who also practices interior design. I’ve designed restaurants and worked in them. I can map out the big-picture strategy and obsess over the smallest details, from the structure of a building to the chair you’ll sit in.

At Gather & Grow Studios, I bring 25+ years of experience designing spaces where people come together - restaurants, hotels, retail, and beyond. Whether it’s a full scale renovation, a brand repositioning, or a new concept from the ground up, my goal is always the same: crafting thoughtful, story-driven spaces that feel as good as they look.

As one of the Atlanta architects committed to both form and function, I bring rigour, warmth, and curiosity to every project.

The nuts and bolts:

    • Georgia Institute of Technology, 1999; Bachelors of Science, Architecture

    • Georgia State University, 2005; Masters of Business Administration, Corp. Real Estate

    • Georgia Institute of Technology, 2010; Masters of Architecture

    • National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

    • American Institute of Architects (AIA)

    • State Registrations

      • Georgia

      • Kentucky

  • At Gather & Grow Studios, we don’t just design spaced - we tell stories. Every detail, from the architecture to the smallest finishing touch, is chosen with purpose, creating experiences that bring people together.

    No cookie-cutter trends. No Pinterest clones. Just thoughtful, narrative-driven design that sparks connection, nostalgia, and celebration.
    We dream big but stay grounded - balancing creativity with strategy to craft spaces that feel effortless, intentional, and just right.

“We build places where people Gather & Grow together through shared experiences with family, friends, and the larger community.”

Why do we do what we do?

Gather & Grow Studios seeks to partner with like-minded clients to create in this world places where people Gather together & Grow community through shared experiences with family, friends, and the larger community. We focus on storytelling through design and strive to create new ways of connection and celebration. 

Studio Differentiators

Integrated Design Solutions

A full 360 degree design process that includes Architecture, Interior Design, FF&E, and Signage & Branding.

We feel that design is design, and it doesn’t see discipline boundaries.

Reasoned Design

Our decision making is methodical, and choices are purposeful; “because it looks good” is never the answer. Within the studio we strive for design solutions that are rooted in reason and purpose. Every decision goes into supporting and creating the story for the guest.

Narrative-Driven Design

Our approach to design is with a focus on visual storytelling. It’s about creating feelings, sparking memories, and crafting unique experiences. The design decisions follow the story we build, because every little detail counts. From the food & beverage to the space, branding, music, and even the candle in the restroom, each piece helps bring the story to life and shape the overall experience.

Respecting budgets

We believe in respecting budgets, schedules, and
gravity. We dream, but tethered to reality. Whether it’s a renovation or new project, there are always guardrails and spreadsheets; budgets and schedules. We work within those limits with transparency, clarity, and purpose.

Gather & Grow Studios think strategically and design creatively, always with the guest experience in mind.

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