Turpentine Design

We're not a big corporate firm (and we don't want to be).

We're a tight-knit studio that runs lean, smart, and with heart. ❤️

Come join us as an Architect and help us keep raising the bar.

Think you're the missing piece? Apply today ➡️ www.turpentine-design.com

Good Fiiz drinks and great teamwork! Here's to a productive week in the books! Cheers to a well-deserved weekend. ✨🥤

We had a great day out at Hole 13 at Bentwinds Golf and Country Club, Inc. for the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce golf tournament! Thank you to VMAstudios for capturing all these moments! ⛳

We handed out drinks, talked architecture, caught up with familiar faces, and met some great new ones along the way. Hard to beat a day like that! ✨

Starting the weekend with some appreciation! 👏

Thank you to Diamond Contracting Inc. for being a valued partner across multiple projects.! Teamwork like this is what makes great work happen!

Adaptive reuse reduces demolition waste while preserving the value already built into the existing structure. ♻

✨We’re excited to be working on the renovation of a historic Fuquay-Varina residence into a new commercial space!

Projects like this are about balance, preserving the character and history of the building while thoughtfully adapting it to meet today’s commercial needs. By reusing an existing structure, we’re able to honor the past and support the continued growth of Fuquay-Varina’s downtown.

Looking forward to seeing this space begin its next chapter!

📝 Construction Documents Phase 📝

This is where design becomes buildable. Approved concepts are developed into detailed drawings and specifications used for pricing, permitting, and construction.

Our focus:
✔️ Coordination and accuracy
✔️ Code compliance
✔️ Clear construction documentation

Turning design into clear direction so projects can be built with confidence!

✨In today’s market, speed and certainty matter as much as design.

Across the architecture industry, clients are prioritizing teams that can:

* Navigate permitting and code early

* Coordinate consultants efficiently

*Reduce redesign and construction delays

Great design is still essential, but projects succeed when architects provide clarity, foresight, and risk reduction from day one.

Think... strategic partners, not just designers!

✨ Project Spotlight ✨

This project lays the groundwork for what’s next.

Our team is completing the design of a commercial shell building, focusing on flexibility, efficiency, and long-term value. From structural planning to building systems coordination, every decision was made to support future tenants and evolving uses.

A strong shell isn’t just about structure; it’s about creating opportunity.

✨ Great architecture isn’t just beautiful, it performs.
Clients want adaptable, efficient spaces that work harder over time.

We’re doing something different today!

Ask us anything about commercial architecture.

If you’ve ever wondered:
• What happens before construction even begins
• How budgets are realistically developed
• Why zoning matters more than most people realize
• How to design for long-term
• What makes a commercial space successful

This is your opportunity.

Whether you’re a business owner planning a build-out, a developer exploring a project, or simply curious about how the process works, we’re here to answer!

Drop your questions in the comments!

Let’s build smarter, together.

Designing takes energy. Fast food lunches keep us going.

Some of us are loyal to the same place every week.
Some of us are always chasing the next best bite.

What’s your go-to quick lunch spot when you’re short on time but still want something GOOD?

Drop your favorites below, we’re building our next lunch rotation list! 😎