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# Sutphin Architecture, PLLC

> Charlottesville's Customer-Oriented Architect & Designer

Original Houzz profile: [Sutphin Architecture, PLLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/sutphin-architecture-pllc-pfvwus-pf~1099064859)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Charlottesville, VA
- **Serves:** Leesburg, Charlottesville, Earlysville, Ivy, Middleburg, Keswick, North Garden, Free Union, Upperville, fauquier county
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2021–2026), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Pro Software User
- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Industry Research - Barometer
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves
- Responds Quickly

### Business highlights

- Responds Quickly

After twenty-five years of varied experience including commercial architecture and interiors, H. Adams Sutphin formed SUTPHIN ARCHITECTURE, PLLC in 2006 to concentrate expertise on residential architecture and related structures.

With the mantra of "the design process need not be elusive or intimidating for the client" - in short - "less drama, no trauma", Sutphin Architecture has been able to extend architectural design in a straightforward way that allows the client to express their desires and welcome a project that they love.

Client integration is the key to understanding the design problem. Architectural experience related through precedent and exploration of forms, proportions and details results in projects that are comfortable in their place, appropriate to their context and finds answers to the design issues that are presented and those that evolve during the design and construction processes.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Sustainable Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Floor Plans
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Bathroom Design
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Universal Design
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Historic Building Conservation
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Barn Design & Construction
- Architectural interiors
- Construction Drawings
- Estate design
- Estate renovation
- Historic Restoration
- Historic preservation
- Historic renovation
- Renovation
- Restoration

### Areas Served

- Leesburg
- Charlottesville
- Earlysville
- Ivy
- Middleburg
- Keswick
- North Garden
- Free Union
- Upperville
- fauquier county

### Typical Job Cost

$100,000 -

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Sutphin Architecture, PLLC |
| Address | Charlottesville, Virginia 22902, United States |
| Phone | (434) 226-5804 |
| Website | http://www.sutphinarchitecture.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 86 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Sutphin-Architecture-PLLC-176604872358570/
- Blog — https://www.yooying.com/sutphin\_architecture

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Sutphin Architecture, PLLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/sutphin-architecture-pllc-pfvwus-pf~1099064859)
- **Website:** http://www.sutphinarchitecture.com
- **Phone:** (434) 226-5804

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2021–2026), for Design.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews**

### All 3 reviews

**★★★★★ — pattiecoffin, May 2016**

> Outstanding architect.  Adams has exceptional taste and does beautiful work. His ability and desire to create a design that is right for 'us' has been most impressive. He listens carefully, he is patient, and allows us to move at our own pace.  His talent, guidance, skill, coupled with his kind and humble manner have made the process of designing our home fun. We could not be more pleased.
> .

**★★★★★ — La Bastille, June 2015**

> We are a small custom, specialty metals shop and we cater to architects and designers. Working with Adams was a dream... We had all the details we needed, responses were immediate and there was a level of ease and professionalism that we so appreciate. We look forward to working with Adams on future projects.

**★★★★★ — jaygf, April 2015**

> We loved working with Adams.  He's an excellent listener.  He has superb taste and gave many aesthetically pleasing yet practical recommendations.

## Selected projects

- [Upperville Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upperville-farm-pj-vj~85316)
  - Location: Upperville, VA
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: New construction
- [West View Guest House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-view-guest-house-pj-vj~2213199)
  - Location: Charlottesville, VA
  - Photos: 6
- [1900 Barn Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1900-barn-renovation-pj-vj~5336129)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Thornton River Pool House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/thornton-river-pool-house-pj-vj~2106447)
  - Location: Sperryville, VA
  - Photos: 8
- [Albemarle Estate Restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/albemarle-estate-restoration-pj-vj~892028)
  - Location: Charlottesville, VA
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: Charlottesville area restoration of a turn of the century estate
- [High View](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/high-view-pj-vj~1601169)
  - Location: Lynchburg, VA
  - Photos: 9
- [Pool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-pj-vj~1616967)
  - Location: Greenwood, VA
  - Photos: 12
- [Pool House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-house-pj-vj~1178807)
  - Location: Charlottesville, VA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Project Architect with Train&Partners
- [Halifax cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/halifax-cottage-pj-vj~2753548)
  - Location: Halifax, VA
  - Photos: 6
- [Keswick Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/keswick-estate-pj-vj~260484)
  - Location: Keswick, VA
  - Photos: 3
- [Upperville Estate Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upperville-estate-renovation-pj-vj~1604377)
  - Location: Upperville, VA
  - Photos: 7
- [Tandem Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tandem-farm-pj-vj~207047)
  - Location: Ivy, VA
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Charlottesville, Virginia with Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects
- [Rock House Renovation and Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rock-house-renovation-and-addition-pj-vj~7733741)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Retreat Center Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/retreat-center-renovation-pj-vj~6858968)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Oakencroft Winery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oakencroft-winery-pj-vj~7411642)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Oak House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oak-house-pj-vj~7411637)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Eastwood Farm and Winery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eastwood-farm-and-winery-pj-vj~6568152)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Old Ballard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-ballard-pj-vj~6565401)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [On the boards - in design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/on-the-boards-in-design-pj-vj~6304420)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9

[See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/sutphin-architecture-pllc-pfvwus-pf~1099064859)

## Community Q&A

**Q: marble dust** *(in Photo Questions)*

what color is marble dusting on surface of pool

A: This pool was built by Town and Country Pools, Springfield, Virginia. The finish is "Turtle Bay" by Pebble Sheen.

**Q: Beautiful floor! Is this a full brick or a paver? Color name? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)*

I am planning a pool house and would love to do a brick floor in a herringbone pattern like the one in this photo.

A: These were existing brick here. They are full size brick turned up on edge. We replicated in other areas with a similar - if not exact match.  We have also used thin brick tile when depth does not allow full depth.

**Q: what is the type of  stone or paver around the pool** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: this is filled travertine paver

**Q: Fan** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you please tell me the make and model of the fans. 

Thank you.

A: Check out the HUNTER - "Classic"

**Q: Lighting** *(in Photo Questions)*

Where can I find your chandelier?

A: Oops, wrong answer! That one IS available commercially.

**Q: Beautiful** *(in Photo Questions)*

Looking for information on the mirrors- dimensions, manufacturer.

A: Custom made. 34" x 56"

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*