MODE4 Architecture, PLLC

Mode4 worked with us to do a complete redesign/remodel of an existing home. This was a large project and the second time we have been through a major renovation (different houses). We were very pleased with the design and overall experience with Mode4, Chris, and his team. The design incorporated our full wish list and we now live in a beautiful and functional home. Would recommend them for the design through construction management process as they partnered with us through each step of the way.

Chris Tucker was our fourth or fifth architect for the restoration of our bungalow. City regulations limited any additional square footage to 200 square feet. Chris was very creative in re-configuring space and popping out dormers resulting in a beautiful master bath, a new jack and Jill bathroom and large master suite with a huge walk-in closet. Our new kitchen gets many "wows" from guests and has gotten tagged on Houzz over 400 times.

Mode4 and Chris Tucker are great to work with. His attention to details and keeping projects moving forward is above average (even when issues arise). Although project management is not his primary roll, he manages the team and pulls them together working well with all. I recommend him for your next project!

We've worked with Chris on two projects: one in 2005 for a two-story addition, and this one in 2014 for a bathroom renovation, a screened porch addition, and replacement windows on our 1925 foursquare. This review is specific to the 2014 work. In the initial design stages, Chris listened to our needs and gave us several options covering different price points and levels of detail. He suggested further ideas that we hadn't considered. He is very thorough in his designs and drawings. He explained very technical archetectural concepts to us in layman's terms. He knows the local city requirements well. He worked well with both us and the builders, from deadlines to onsite detailing. He has a very calm demeanor in what can often be hot situations, but he's firm and very fair. I love our new bathroom. With Chris's help, we designed an extremely functional yet attractive second bath out of a tiny space. The many details are: removing the swing door and replacing it with a pocket door to maximize space inside the room; using a glass shower door instead of a curtain to give the impression of a bigger room; electrical outlets in the vanity cabinet and drawers for toothbrush, hairdryer, etc.; heated floors. Two of my favorite details are the addition of a skylight in this interior room -- Chris's idea, and it's fantastic! So much light -- and again, makes the tiny room feel spacious. The second is a linen closet created from increasing the thickness of the space between the hallway wall and the bathroom wall (already increased some from the pocket door) to make room for a linen closet. The design and implementation of the screened porch was equally as thorough and creative, including maintaining the integrity of the four-square style, so as to not be an eyesore in the neighborhood, while including modern touches like LED lighting, skylights, and celing fans. It is a beautiful addition to our home. The bottom line: we would, and we will, contact Chris for a future project.

We have worked with Chris Tucker on several projects over the last ten years. The most recent project was a rear screen porch and patio. After listened to our desires to reclaim our back yard from the mosquitos, Chris designed a slightly modern outdoor entertaining space off the back of our traditional 1920s American Foursquare. The results were the blend of the traditional screen porch (beadboard ceiling, ipe flooring) with modern features (recessed LED lighting, ceiling fans, all-weather speakers) creating a perfect bug-free entertaining space. Completing the project is a small patio containing a couple of chairs and our grill. We could't be happier with the way the project turned out! While the project went slightly longer than expected (don't they all!), the quality of the design and construction were worth the extra few weeks. Chris was very good at keeping us appraised of the progress during all phases of the project (design, permitting, change orders, inspections, etc.), answering our questions and concerns about building process, and incorporating our changes during construction. We will certainly use Mode 4 Architecture and Chris Tucker for any future projects at our house!

Thorough, thoughtful and inspired. I have worked with Christopher on and off for over 15 years and he continues to impress me with his professionalism and integrity. His design work exhibits care for detail, cost and most of all client. I look forward to the continued growth and positive impact MODE4 and Christopher's architecture has on our cities, neighborhoods and the lives of his clients.

I had the pleasure of working with Chris on several residential home projects, and would welcome an opportunity to work with him again for his architectural expertise and unique design concepts.

A perfect mix of art and pragmatism. Chris' approach to design blends the clients living needs and program with a nod towards the interesting. I love reviewing Chris' plans and finding some interesting and fresh take on something that could be ordinary. Chris takes into account the clients needs in both design and budget and he succeeds at both. MODE4 takes "sticks and bricks" and makes them so much more...

I've known Chris for many years and have always been very impressed with his knowledge, thoroughness, communication, and creativity as an architect. I I wish more architects would design as well as Chris because it would make our jobs a lot easier! I highly recommend Chris to anyone seeking a top-notch, hands-on architect.

I have worked closely with Chris on projects and find him to be a knowledgable architect and very easy to work with. So many of these projects have a lot of back and forth between disciplines and Chris is able to state his needs clearly and concisely, which makes my job much easier.

We had the pleasure to work with Chris Tucker of MODE4 Architecture last month on two photo shoots of his work. Chris is a wonderful person to work with, very creative, professional and down to earth. His attention to detail shows in his designs and the quality of the work that results from those designs.