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The C3Ap
Difference

For over five decades, we’ve dedicated our practice to shaping the environments of private clubs and independent schools. Our difference lies not only in what we design, but how we work — with intention, with precision, and with a deep respect for the people and communities we serve.

We combine the discipline of master planning with the artistry of architecture, delivering thoughtful solutions that elevate daily experience and stand the test of time. With C3AP, you gain more than a design team—you gain committed partners who understand your world and share your vision for its future.

We Listen First

We Bring True Specialization

We Design With Purpose

We Lead With Continuity

We Build Long-Term Partnerships

We Turn Complexity Into Clarity

Every successful project begins with understanding.

We lead with curiosity, empathy, and expertise—learning your culture, history, and operational needs before a single line is drawn. This listening-led approach ensures that each design is truly reflective of your identity and mission.

“We must first learn the why before we can design the how.”

We choose to excel in two sectors:

Private Education and Hospitality & Private Clubs. This focus gives us a depth of knowledge that generalist firms simply can’t replicate. We understand how clubs operate, how campuses evolve, and how to plan for long-term growth rooted in your values.

Our clients trust us not for what we can design in theory, but for what we’ve refined in practice over generations.

Every detail has intent.

From spatial flow to material selection, our decisions reflect a balance of form, function, and human experience.

The result is architecture that feels intuitive, refined, and enduring—spaces that reflect your legacy and serve your community with clarity.

When you work with C3AP, you work directly with our principals and senior team from concept through construction.

This continuity ensures:

• Clear alignment
• Consistent vision
• Deep accountability
• A seamless, informed experience
• We are present, involved, and invested — every step of the way.

Many of our collaborations span years, even decades.

We guide clients through multiple phases of growth, serving not only as architects, but as trusted stewards of their vision. Our reputation is built on:

• Integrity
• Responsiveness
• Thoughtful leadership
• A genuine commitment to client success

Architecture and planning can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to.

We bring structure, insight, and calm to the process: Master planning, stakeholder alignment, budgeting, sequencing, and communication.

Our goal is simple: To empower our clients with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind.

    “

    I want to personally thank you and the Chapman, Coyle, Chapman team for creating a true masterpiece at Cullasaja Club!

    We are indebted to Chapman, Coyle, Chapman for creating an astonishingly beautiful and functional Clubhouse that our members to enjoy for many years to come. From the start, CCCA provided professional and experienced guidance to paint a vision of what our renovated Clubhouse could become; and your ability to showcase this vision to our members made it an easy sell to break ground immediately. CCCA’s foresight was second to none and your capable team had created a vision for our Clubhouse renovation that far surpassed what our members ever thought possible.

    As General Manager of the Club, I wanted to personally thank you for all that you have done and I give Chapman, Coyle, Chapman and Associates the highest accolades possible.

    Chris Conner
    General Manager
    Cullasaja Club

    “

    We have continued to select
    CCC for two reasons:

    First, they strike a great balance between innovation and remaining true to the overall design, look, and feel of our campus. Nothing on our campus looks like an afterthought, and each building and space has been designed not only for its specific use, but with the overall master plan in mind as well. Second, CCC listens to us. They take the time to meet with and listen to key stakeholders and create dEsIgns that reflect the full scope of programming that meets our needs.

    Chris B. Cleveland
    Head of Wesleyen School

    “

    I am continually amazed at the incredible skills and talents that it has taken to build this project.

    It is also amazing to see what humans can do when they work together for a common purpose. You
    all have modeled that perfectly.
    Meeting the year end goal was very important to us and we are grateful for your efforts and your
    talents.

    Curt Sidden
    CEO
    American Credit Acceptance

    “

    This is an important step in the life of our club.

    We need to assemble the best team possible to
    sell this vision to our members and make it a reality. We're confident your group's ability,
    experience and resume are key to helping make that happen.

    Chad T. Cottrell
    Mulberry Properties

    “

    Our new “BLOOMSBURY” dining venue has opened to rave reviews from our membership.

    Activity and utilization has exceeded our projections with the over-reaching sentiment that this is the single best improvement we have made to our Clubhouse facilities since it opened in 1992. Our Team consisting of The Johnson Studios @ Cooper Carry interior design, Chapman, Coyle & Chapman Architects and Clancy & Theys Construction managed a smooth and cooperative effort to deliver a dining venue that exceeded expectations and was delivered on-time and with-in budget. We now boast the best restaurant experience available in Raleigh, NC!

    Jack S. Slaughter
    General Manager
    Carolina Country Club

    “

    The team did an amazing job envisioning the
    next chapter for MPCC.

    As you know it is very difficult to honor the past, embrace
    today, and plan for the future. CCC, Hint and Barringer collaborated in a manner rarely
    seen but very much appreciated by the club membership.

    Don Smith
    General Manager
    Myers Park Country Club

    “

    I have worked with Mike Mascheri on a full Master Plan, a Master Plan Update, two large construction projects and numerous small projects.

    Every single project and every experience is better than the one before. Mike’s ability to work with faculty, staff and administrators to help them dream of something better than they had originally considered is amazing. Mike knows the right questions to ask because he understands independent schools so well. Mike’s diligence in the planning process and intentionality in who he includes in the planning process, makes the construction phase better organized and more effectively completed. Mike is a very rare architect in that his creativity is unmatched and is combined with an amazing attention to detail and project management expertise. I have never worked with a consultant in any field that I would trust more or more highly recommend than Mike Mascheri at Chapman Coyle Chapman. I honestly believe that he is in a class of his own.

    Christie M. Holman
    Chief Financial Officer & Project Manager
    The Walker School

    “

    I couldn’t recommend them more

    As much as anything, it’s obvious they care about their client, the contractor, and having a successful project as a whole. I couldn’t recommend them more.

    Jon Taylor
    Senior Superintendent
    Hodges & Hicks General Contractors

    “

    Has always exceeded my expectations

    I have found CCC’s administration, organization and expertise has always exceeded my expectations, while ensuring projects they worked with me on were completed on time and within budget.

    David Sheppard, CCM
    General Manager/COO
    Atlanta Athletic Club

    “

    Every single project and every experience is better than the one before

    Every single project and every experience is better than the one before. CCC is a very rare architect in that their creativity is unmatched and is combined with an amazing attention to detail and project management expertise.”

    Christie M. Holman
    Chief Financial Officer & Project Manager
    The Walker School

Design That Endures

We don’t just design buildings.
We create environments that enrich daily life, strengthen communities, and live beautifully over time.

This is the C3AP difference.
Thoughtful. Experienced. Enduring.

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