ABOUT US
The Story of OAKS AT MILL POND
The Story of OAKS AT MILL POND
On beautiful rolling acreage, once the homeland of Cherokee Indians and later the farmstead for one of East Cobb’s pioneer families, a unique new community has evolved – The Oaks at Mill Pond. Inspired by these historical roots of life in a simpler place in time, the vision for this development is to revive such an ambiance for those seeking a more simplified lifestyle that is free and easy. Beneath the shade of 100-year-old live oak THE OAKS AT MILL POND SUBDIVISION and magnolia trees, residents may gather in the rustic fireside pavilion situated at the center of a lushly landscaped park.
This is a place for redefining living where neighbors are genuinely “neighborly” – sharing in the lives of one another in a quiet, relaxed setting.
The Designer
The Builder
Tony Carlson (Builder and Developer) – Originally from Iowa, Tony attended Iowa State University on a football scholarship while earning a degree in Landscape Architecture. He has significant experience in construction, becoming licensed in electrical, plumbing, and heating and air conditioning trades while still quite young. After moving to the Atlanta area in June 1985, Tony became involved in multiple design and development projects, both commercial and residential; including work with Post Properties, Thompson Development, and the personal homes of some of Atlanta’s major business leaders and celebrities. In 1991, Tony launched his own custom residential construction company creating sought after neighborhoods such as Cherry Tree Park, Hazlehurst Ridge, Lakeside at Hazlehurst Ridge, and Heyward Square. Most recently, he participated in the development and building of the 1300+ acre LakePoint Sporting Community in Cartersville, GA. Tony’s attention to detail and the craftsmanship he demands set him apart and has established him as one of Metro Atlanta’s most prominent builders. Tony is married and has three grown sons.
A Classical Studio has designed houses for discerning clients who desire classically inspired homes. Whether it is the client’s primary custom residence or a second home retreat, A Classical Studio stays true to the design principles of classical architecture. These new houses are pleasing to the eye as well as convenient for daily life in the 21st century.
Dedicated to the client relationship, the firm exhibits contagious enthusiasm throughout each project which fuels the acclaimed studio to design some of the most beautiful, traditional homes throughout Georgia and the Southeast.
A Classical Studio has worked on a myriad of projects, from neighborhood developments to exotic retreats all over the world. Their portfolio includes beach homes, lake homes, neighborhood developments, community clubhouses, renovations and remodels, as well as large estates and townhomes. These designs can be found throughout the United States, in Atlanta, Georgia; Ponte Vedra, Florida; The Barrier Islands of Texas; Long Island, New York; Hilton Head, South Carolina; and even internationally, in Costa Rica, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai.
Projects of the firm have been featured in many magazines, such as Atlanta Homes & Lifestyle, Southern Living, Architectural Digest, and Jezebel. In addition, A classical Studio has won multiple awards including Obie Awards, American Residential Design Awards, Aurora Awards, and the Shutze Award for the Best Classical Home in the Southeast.
