George Clemens Architecture

We worked with George Clemens and his team beginning in the summer of 2024 on a full home renovation, and the experience exceeded our expectations in every way. From the start, George and his team were extremely professional and highly engaged. What stood out most was their commitment to truly understanding our vision—we wanted to transform our home into a sophisticated, traditional space, and they took the time to deeply align with both our aesthetic preferences and how we actually live day-to-day. They didn’t just design—they advocated for us throughout the process. Their guidance was thoughtful, balanced, and never rushed. When design decisions came with multiple options, they gave us the space and perspective to think through what would work best long-term, rather than pushing quick decisions. One of the most valuable aspects of working with George’s team was their recommendation of an outstanding construction firm. The craftsmanship—particularly the Amish woodworking—was exceptional across every part of the home: kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, walk-in closets, and custom built-ins. The quality and attention to detail truly elevated the final result. Equally important, George and his team partnered seamlessly with the contractor throughout the entire project. They stayed closely involved to ensure that the architectural vision we developed together translated consistently into the build. That alignment made a noticeable difference in the finished product. The renovation took approximately one year and included not only a full interior transformation but also the expansion of space above our garage into a fully functional home gym. Despite the scale and complexity, the process remained organized, collaborative, and well-managed. Now that we’ve been living in the home for several months, we can confidently say that the results are exactly what we had hoped for—both aesthetically and functionally. The home feels cohesive, intentional, and tailored to us. We genuinely loved working with George and his team and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an architect who combines strong design sensibility with professionalism, craftsmanship partnerships, and a client-first mindset.

Finally got around to finishing the basement Man Cave with a bar, bedroom, full kitchen, and full bath. Also finished walls in storage area. Explained what I wanted, where I wanted it, and how I wanted it to look they listened and delivered exactly what I wanted. Very attentive to detail and easy to work with. Consummate professionals. Highly recommend.

We recently had the pleasure of working with George to design our custom farmhouse, and the results have been nothing short of spectacular. George's vision and creativity brought our dream home to life in ways we couldn't have imagined. Throughout the entire process, George demonstrated exceptional listening skills and a deep understanding of our needs and desires. He seamlessly integrated our ideas with his own innovative concepts, resulting in a design that perfectly balances functionality and aesthetics. The attention to detail and thoughtful touches are evident in every corner of our home. One of the most rewarding aspects has been the constant stream of positive feedback we receive from friends, family, and even strangers passing by. Everyone is captivated by the beauty and uniqueness of our farmhouse, and we owe it all to George's expertise and dedication. We wholeheartedly recommend George to anyone looking for an architect who combines creativity, professionalism, and a genuine passion for their craft. Our experience has been nothing short of amazing, and we are forever grateful for George's incredible work.

George and his talented team made it possible to turn our Chautauqua Lake cottage into our forever “Dream” home. They made the process seamless including many revisions after discovering a lack of a foundation and many other “surprises “ along the way. The project included reconfiguring most of the first floor living space, adding 900 sqft on 2nd floor, new kitchen, windows, roof, siding, concrete and so much more. We can’t thank them enough and are forever grateful!!

George Clemens is creative and thorough. We’ve enjoyed working with him for a first floor redo and a front porch addition. We highly recommend George Clemens Architecture!

We used George Clemens on two occasions, first to design our new home, and then again when we decided to add a first floor master and expanded porch. He brings a deep knowledge of both classical and modernist traditions to his work, and is always professional and easy to work with. Five stars!

Working with George and his team (shoutout to super star Peter!) was a dream. I used houzz pics to help share what our vision for our kitchen was, and when we saw the mockup of what it would look like, we were blown away. He also found us our dream contractor to bring it all to life, and somehow the final product came to life perfectly. I hear horror stories about construction projects, and I can say George (and John the amazing contractor) made this down-to-the-studs 6 month project super manageable. Couldn’t recommend the Clemens team enough!

George Clemens Architecture designed a beautiful second-story addition to our single-story ranch home. George and his team were a pleasure to work with through the whole design and renovation process. From the very beginning, we were completely at ease with George and his associate Peter Nogay. Our first impression has been more than justified by the beautiful results. George provides an integrated design, approvals, and construction supervision process. This helped make us comfortable with the construction process. George makes each stage of the process clear from the very first meeting. At the initial design stage, George has a great ability to translate half-formed ideas into concrete plans. George doesn’t push his own style. Instead, he asks good questions to understand your likes, wants, and needs. The design process was quick, with only minimal revisions due to George’s careful listening and attention to detail. George and his team learned exactly what we liked, and then gave us a design that was even better than we imagined. Their second-floor addition design made it look like the house was always meant to be that way while making only minimal changes to the existing, recently renovated first floor exterior. Also, George was very conscious of our budget constraints, and delivered a design that maximized the value of our construction funds. The design came with several pleasant surprises. Through clever arrangement of space, George and his team delivered four good-sized bedrooms when we initially believed that only three would be possible. And, although the space for a master bath was limited, the good layout George and his team provided allowed us to have a large shower, freestanding tub, and double vanity. After living in the house now for over six months, we are still amazed at how spacious the compact master bath feels. During the architectural review process, George’s skill and experience were really on display. George’s experience and judgment allowed us to avoid pitfalls with the local architectural review board, even though our design was (deliberately) a bit quirky. Under his guidance, our design passed the review process with ease. George was also very helpful both in hiring, supervising, and helping us to communicate clearly with the contractors. We really appreciated his calming presence during the demanding construction process. George was able to connect us with a perfect general contractor for our specific project. The recommended contractor was also very capable and easy to work with. Additionally, George knew exactly who to consult to resolve a question about our foundation. Overall, we are very happy with George and his team. They deliver great work, and good value for their fee. George, Peter, and the entire team are pleasant, professional, and knowledgeable people, and they made the renovation process straightforward and easy. We highly recommend George Clemens Architecture for your project.

A decaying porch roof on our traditional 1925 Cleveland Heights home gave us the perfect opportunity to expand our outdoor living space. What I didn’t imagine at the time was that this new porch, more than double the size and now with a kitchen area, fireplace, and plenty of seating, would look like it should have been in the original plans. We chose George Clemens Architecture for their attention to detail that made this porch both beautiful and so wonderful to enjoy. We would use George and Brian again for their presence in the project from beginning to end – working with the contractors, just stopping by to check on progress, discussing details and knowing decisions made previously, and being generally very pleasant and responsive.

George and his crew did an impeccable job on our home renovation project. We bought our home last year knowing we were going to have to do some major changes as it was very dated. We were also dealing with spacing issues inside and out due to variances, easements, etc. I never thought we would get the results we did. I argued a few of George and Heathers ideas but they did not back down. They explained why they felt that was the right way to go. They included all of our wants and needs plus added their own. Our project is just about complete and we could not be happier. It's gorgeous. George, Heather and the rest of the group are spot on!! We did a complete kitchen renovation, bar/gathering area, screened in porch, outdoor stone patio, and updated several areas in the entryway, living room and dining room.

George is amazing to work with. He has a beautiful eye for style and function, and is also very open to suggestions and collaborations with his clients. George designed a back porch for our older home (built in 1901) that matches beautifully and looks like it has always been there! He also helped us redesign the interior flow of the back of the house with a few small changes that really improved the functionality. He took every bit of our feedback seriously and was patient when we made changes, and now that it's done we are so happy with the results! Brian was wonderful as well - very responsive and helpful, even coming to the jobsite immediately when we faced a complication with the design during construction. I can't recommend the two of them highly enough!

Excellent company to work with! George Clemens and his staff offer outstanding service and high-quality architectural design. They listen attentively to your wants/needs, and incorporate unique ideas into the design plan. They stay involved throughout the construction phase and offer invaluable advice, support and guidance.