Who we are
We are a Nashville-based architecture and design firm dedicated to shaping thoughtful spaces that resonate across generations.
Rooted in collaborative relationships with the communities we serve, we approach architecture as both practice and education, continually learning, advancing the craft, and designing thoughtful spaces with care and intention.
Firm Leadership
Dennis Daniels
Founder & Principal
AIA, NCARB, ULI, SEED
Dennis Daniels is an architect, educator, and founder of TACIT Studio Architecture. Before founding TACIT with Anthony, he worked across public and private sectors, including civil service and projects in New Haven, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C., with the Architect of the Capitol.
He teaches at Belmont University’s O’More College of Architecture & Design and has also taught at Virginia Tech’s Washington–Alexandria Architecture Center, guiding students to integrate technical rigor, sustainability, and civic engagement.
His work and teaching are informed by a commitment to shaping resilient, contextually responsive environments and mentoring future architects to lead with skill, curiosity, and compassion.
Deeply rooted in Nashville’s Sylvan Park neighborhood, Dennis is a husband and father of three. He is actively involved in community life, local ministry, and mentoring through Preston Taylor Ministries’ Architecture Club. Dennis earned his Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech and his Bachelor of Architecture from Mississippi State University.
Anthony Monica
Founder & Principal
AIA, NCARB
Anthony Monica is an architect, educator, and founder of TACIT Studio Architecture. He has extensive experience across a wide range of projects, from high-profile museums in Washington, D.C., to small community pavilions in Philadelphia.
Known for his passion for design and collaborative spirit, Anthony has loved architecture since seventh grade and enjoys both the process and the outcome. He approaches every facet of his work with intention, rigor, and curiosity, working closely with his clients from conceptual design to technical detailing.
He teaches advanced design studios at Belmont University’s O’More College of Architecture & Design, guiding his students to develop strong design processes, high-performance sustainable strategies, and strong character.
Anthony is a husband and father of two energetic children, and in his free time he enjoys exercise, sports, and music. He earned his Master of Building Construction Science and his Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech.
Our approach
Good Design, Good Clients, Good Intentions. We partner with clients who share our dedication to sustainable, purposeful design. For us, the best collaborations are rooted in mutual respect and a shared commitment to thoughtful, creative design thinking.
Our approach is rooted in a powerful idea: the process is as meaningful as the result. Great architecture is not just about shaping buildings, it is also about the people, places, and communities shaped along the way.
We care deeply about people, and we want to work with those who care too - good people with good intent. We’re not driven by volume, but by the opportunity to do meaningful work with those who value process, purpose, and thoughtful spaces.
Guiding principles
At the foundation of our practice are craft, collaboration, and education. These principles that guide how we think, make, and work together. Our work reflects a holistic understanding of these values.
Craft
We believe in both the thoughtful design and careful fabrication of high quality buildings.
The timeless, well-considered, and skillfully crafted buildings of our generation will be those that are most cherished, protected, and impactful for future generations.
Collaboration
In short, we value people.
We believe that developing strong interpersonal relationships within the communities we work alongside, as well as among those whom our work serves and those we work with directly, is key to any truly worthwhile achievement.
Education
As both architects and educators, our inherent commitment to lifelong learning allows us to continually push the boundaries of current conventions in design and construction.
We also care deeply about passing knowledge on to the next generation of thought leaders. Engaging in both practice and theory allows us to deliver the highest quality services to our clients.
Harnessing Tacit Knowledge
At the core of our work is tacit knowledge - wisdom gained through practical experience. Whether understanding materials, construction methods, or community needs, we believe in learning by making and iterating. Our practice is informed by experience, yet propelled by curiosity. Through ongoing inquiry, research, and making, we build upon tacit knowledge to push the craft forward and design spaces with care, intention, and quiet precision. We bring a deep sense of curiosity and a continuous desire to learn to every project. Through close collaboration with clients and partners, we translate insight into thoughtful, well-executed spaces.
Commitment to Sustainability
We are driven by the idea that good architecture should enhance lives and create a sense of connection to the environment. Sustainability is foundational to our practice, informing design decisions that allow buildings to perform responsibly while expressing those values through form, materiality, and spatial experience. Whether designing custom homes, schools, or commercial spaces, we remain focused on delivering architecture where environmental performance is integral to its beauty.