Zach Provonchee
Founder
Zach is the founder and lead architect at Zinc Architecture. Zach is passionate about green architecture and sustainable housing. He believes that the role of an architect is to act as a guide for his clients, helping turn their dreams and vision into built reality. After 25 years of practice, he is skilled at negotiating the complexities of both the design and construction processes.
Understanding that each client and every project is unique, Zach works closely with clients to create thoughtful, sustainable and functional design solutions. Zach’s work is both visually exciting and functional, creating distinctive spaces that complement the diverse needs of Zinc’s clients.
Zach holds a Bachelors Degree in Architecture as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The Rhode Island School of Design. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is a LEED Accredited Professional. He is registered in Tennessee, New York and Maine. He spends his spare time volunteering at the City School of Nashville and rebuilding project cars. He lives in Nashville with his wife, two children and rescue dog Maggie.
Zach Provonchee, Founder of Zinc Architecture
Why hire a skilled, experienced architect?
Expertise Matters.
Anyone can hand you a floor plan. An architect gives you a building that works — for your budget, your site, your codes, and the way you actually live or run your business. At Zinc Architecture, we believe the value of hiring a licensed architect shows up long before construction starts, and long after it ends.
Design That Solves Problems, Not Just Looks Good
A skilled architect doesn't just draw pretty renderings. Zach Provonchee and the Zinc Architecture team study your site, your vision, your budget, and your goals before a single line gets drawn. That means fewer costly surprises during construction, a design that meets Nashville's (and all of its surrounding communities) evolving zoning and building codes from day one, and a finished space that actually fits how you live or work.
A Guide Through a Complex Process
Hiring an architect means having an advocate who coordinates with contractors, engineers, and permitting offices on your behalf. That expertise typically pays for itself: expertise at the table, fewer change orders, faster approvals, and a build that goes smoother from permit to punch list.
Sustainable, LEED-Informed Design - That Works
Zinc Architecture specializes in sustainable architecture and green building design, from energy-efficient custom homes to commercial renovations that lower long-term operating costs. LEED AP accreditation means every project is built with an eye toward materials, orientation, and systems that reduce environmental impact without sacrificing style.
Residential and Commercial Architecture in Nashville
Whether you're planning a custom home, a whole-house renovation, or a commercial buildout, Zinc Architecture brings decades of experience — including work at Hastings Architecture Associates, Gresham Smith, and Manuel Zeitlin Architects — to every project. We start by listening, because the best buildings are designed around the people who'll actually use them.
Ready to start your project? Contact Zinc Architecture today to talk through your vision for a sustainable, people-centered design in Nashville.
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info@zincarch.com
5820 Fredricksburg Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37215