The Team
Michael Bridges, AIA, LEED AP
Principal
Ask Mike where he's from and he'll tell you "it's a long story." Born in Pennsylvania, he has also called Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Connecticut, and Colorado home. After graduating from the University of Tennessee Architecture program, he accepted a position at a highly esteemed residential architecture firm in Vail, Colorado. There he learned that design should be personal and that detail matters. After 4 years of designing mountain homes, high end restaurants & retail, he moved to back to Chattanooga. He opened the doors of Surface Architecture in 2013 to bring a unique design perspective to those looking for something different.
Ross Young, AIA
Project Manager
Ross graduated with an architectural degree from The Ohio State University in 2013. As an avid rock climber, he decided to move to Chattanooga to make a home closer to the mountains that he had grown to love. Early in his career, Ross focused on local historic renovations, adaptive reuse projects, and downtown commercial design. He has enjoyed being a part of a growing city and playing a role in shaping the architecture of some of Chattanooga’s prominent downtown buildings. He believes that the best architectural design can be a timeless, unique, and thought-provoking piece of art, while also creating functional and fun spaces that shape a culture.
Barbara Messerlian
Interior Design
Barbara’s journey in interior design is rooted in her East Tennessee upbringing and her academic background from the University of Tennessee’s Interior Design program. Her career spans a diverse range of projects, from expansive commercial and hospitality spaces to high end custom residential design as well as kitchen and bath design. Regardless of the project type, Barbara’s passion shines through in her commitment to crafting spaces that are not only visually impactful but also deeply functional and personally significant for her clients. Her approach blends creativity with practicality, ensuring that each space she designs leaves a lasting impression.
Anthony Roye
Drafting
Anthony began his journey with a passion for music, dreaming of becoming an artist manager or a live DJ. However, as life unfolded, he discovered a profound fascination for complex and intriguing structures. This shift led him to the field of architecture, where he found the perfect blend of creativity and technical design. Born and raised on the tropical island of Jamaica, Anthony's early exposure to vibrant landscapes shaped his architectural perspective. Despite the limitations of a small island setting, he broadened his view through a curiosity-driven exploration of design. Today, as an architectural drafter, Anthony combines his creative instincts with his technical skills to bring innovative design concepts to life, contributing a unique touch to each project.