AMT Engineers, Architects, Planners

Mindful Design, Balanced Innovation, Sustainable Solutions

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About the firm

AMT Engineers, Architects, Planners is a full-service planning, architecture, and engineering practice based in Athens, Georgia. AMT provides an integrated, multi-disciplinary team offering civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing engineering alongside architectural design and planning services. The practice emphasizes pragmatic design that balances aesthetic vision with structural integrity, including an extensive track record in historic preservation and adaptive reuse projects across Georgia. It serves municipal, commercial, residential, and institutional clients with a hands-on approach to project delivery from concept through construction administration.

Team
Small
Firm type
Architecture & Engineering · Civil Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering

People

Michael Bret ThurmondPresident and Principal Engineer

David MathenyVice President and Principal Architect

Weston BaumgartnerArchitect

Capabilities

Architecture

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Comprehensive architectural solutions spanning initial programming and schematic design through final construction documentation for diverse building types.

  • Historic preservation and adaptive reuse
  • Commercial and tenant fit-out
  • Restaurant and hospitality design
  • Medical facility design
  • Manufacturing facility design
  • Multi-family and single-family residential design
  • Sustainable and high-performance design

Civil and Site Engineering

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Comprehensive land development and infrastructure design to support public and private sector projects.

  • Stormwater drainage design
  • Road and transportation infrastructure
  • Site design and land development

Water and Wastewater Engineering

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Strategic utility planning and engineering covering treatment facilities and distribution networks.

  • Water distribution system design and rehabilitation
  • Wastewater treatment and collection system design
  • Construction management and inspection for utility projects

Structural Engineering

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Integrated structural design and analysis for new constructions, structural modifications, and historical rehabilitation projects.

MEP Engineering

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In-house mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering integrated seamlessly with structural and architectural design.

  • Mechanical and HVAC engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Plumbing engineering

Community planning and land use studies that support municipal growth and private development projects.

Construction Management and Administration

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Dedicated oversight, project delivery support, and contract administration from design finalization through project completion.

  • Construction administration
  • Field inspection
  • CDBG and EIT program support

Industries

Commercial · Historic Preservation · Hospitality · Healthcare · Government · Residential · Water Supply · Wastewater · Stormwater & Flood Control · Manufacturing

Projects

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Expansion

Athens, GA · Food & Beverage · 2024 · Client: Food Bank of Northeast Georgia

Project details

An award-winning design and expansion project recognized for excellence in civil engineering and community impact.

Memorial Park Sewer Line Improvements

Athens, GA · Wastewater · 2024

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Utility engineering and rehabilitation project that received recognition for construction and engineering excellence.

Oak House Distillery

Athens, GA · Historic Preservation · 2024

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An adaptive reuse project transforming a historic structure into a modern functional distillery.

Phi Kappa Tau Chapter Room

Athens, GA · Historic Preservation · 2025 · Client: Phi Kappa Tau

Project details

Outstanding adaptive reuse of a historic chapter room structure, balancing modern preservation principles with client needs.