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# Convene Architecture

Original Houzz profile: [Convene Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/convene-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1199873320)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA
- **Serves:** Arlington, Alexandria, Annandale, Baileys Crossroads, Fairfax, Woodlawn, Lincolnia, Tysons Corner, Fort Hunt, Falls Church, Mount Vernon, Seven Corners, Washington, DC (Washington)
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2020–2026), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 50,000 Ideabook Saves

Residential Architecture Firm

### 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
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Floor Plans
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Bathroom Design
- Green Building
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Universal Design
- Multigenerational Homes
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Historic Building Conservation
- Project Management
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Basement Remodeling
- Mudroom Design
- Basement Design
- Attic Conversion
- Tiny House Construction
- Staircase Design
- Deck Design
- Garage Design
- Laundry Room Design
- Modular Home Additions
- Passive Solar Heating & Cooling
- Prefab Houses
- Rooftop Deck Installation
- Log Home Construction

### Areas Served

- Arlington
- Alexandria
- Annandale
- Baileys Crossroads
- Fairfax
- Woodlawn
- Lincolnia
- Tysons Corner
- Fort Hunt
- Falls Church
- Mount Vernon
- Seven Corners
- Washington
- DC (Washington)

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Convene Architecture |
| Address | 109 Harvard St., Alexandria, Virginia 22314, United States |
| Phone | (703) 595-2818 |
| Website | http://www.convenearchitecture.com |
| License Number | 0401012331 |
| Followers on Houzz | 104 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Convene Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/convene-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1199873320)
- **Website:** http://www.convenearchitecture.com
- **Phone:** (703) 595-2818

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2020–2026), for Design, Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 2 reviews

**★★★★★ — cschwengel, April 2023**

> Convene Architecture is the best of the best!
>
> We are wrapping up a very large renovation and I really can't say enough about them.  I've already recommended them to five neighbors and will keep singing their praises for years to come.
>
> Laura and Ruben are not only talented and creative, but they are extremely knowledgeable.  We interviewed ten architects before our renovation and are so grateful we picked Convene.  They listened closely to us.  They met all of our "must haves" for the new space -- and they added in some amazing "wow" factor!
>
> Laura and Ruben are extremely good at their jobs.  They are experienced and detail-oriented.  Our builder was so impressed with the quality and detail of their plans.  Their thoughtful planning helped the entire construction process go smoothly.
>
> We also appreciated Convene's outstanding communication skills and unmatched personal attention.
>
> Laura and Ruben are some of the most lovely people you will ever meet.  It was truly a joy to work with them and the entire team at Convene.  We will be forever grateful to have had such a dream team!

**★★★★★ — Casart Coverings, Jan. 2015**

> I contacted Laura about helping us determine if our 105 year old row house could handle a rooftop garden. Because older homes used different building methods, often without today’s building codes as reference, there was no easy way to easily tell if this could work. Laura knew the right person to contact and brought in an expert engineer to assess the situation. Both he and Laura concluded that the roof would have to be completely rebuilt in order to start the project. This was more than we had planned. In the process, however, we were able to locate the best area to create an interior access to the roof, which it presently does not have. You can image getting the AC on the roof serviced is quite a pain.
>
> From the beginning of the project, Laura was extremely professional, patient and accommodating. She knew the right questions to ask and answered all our questions thoroughly. It was such a relief to have an experienced architect managing the project and communicating all the details throughout. Most importantly, Laura helped us make a major decision with confidence. She saved us countless of dollars, time and probably nightmares had we selected someone less knowledgeable.
>
> Although we won’t get to enjoy her state-of-the-art, architectural designs for our rooftop garden as I had envisioned, I’ll enjoy recommending her services to clients and friends. Maybe she can build one for them that we can enjoy.

## Selected projects

- [Colonial Two-Story Expansion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colonial-two-story-expansion-pj-vj~7290465)
  - Location: Alexandria, VA
  - Photos: 18
  - Description: Traditional, colonial two-story expansion in Alexandria, Virginia that added more square footage. The new design melded old and new aesthetics to blend in with the neighborhood. Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography Interior Design: Melissa Colgan Interiors Builder: Harry Braswell, Inc. Architecture: Convene Architecture
- [Contemporary Home for Three Generations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-home-for-three-generations-pj-vj~7153225)
  - Location: Alexandria, VA
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: Multigenerational home in Alexandria, Virginia. We redesigned the client’s childhood home into a multigenerational space where the homeowner’s family and mother could live - a home for three generations. Photography: Angela Newton Roy Photography
- [Modern Twist on a Traditional Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-twist-on-a-traditional-home-pj-vj~7153524)
  - Location: Alexandria, VA
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: Contemporary project in Alexandria, Virginia, where we added a mid-century modern addition. Photography: Angela Newton Roy Photography Interior Design: Jefferson Street Designs
- [Urban Lake Bungalow in the Heart of Rosemont](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-lake-bungalow-in-the-heart-of-rosemont-pj-vj~5746301)
  - Location: Alexandria, VA
  - Photos: 25
  - Description: In the Rosemont neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia, we made this a two-story house, infusing a farmhouse style. We nearly doubled the kitchen size, and reframed the natural light through windows to work for their family. Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography Interior Design: Kristin Try Interiors Builder: Harry Braswell, Inc.
- [Mod Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mod-remodel-pj-vj~7639114)
  - Location: Reston, VA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography Builder: Marks-Woods Construction Architecture: Convene Architecture
- [Old Town Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-town-renovation-pj-vj~7639124)
  - Location: Alexandria, VA
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Photography: Angela Newton Roy Photography Interior Design: Jefferson Street Designs Architecture: Convene Architecture
- [Split-Level with Modern Pop-up](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/split-level-with-modern-pop-up-pj-vj~7153549)
  - Location: Fort Hunt, VA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: This was a split-level home built in 1958 in Fort Hunt, Virginia, near Mount Vernon. We popped up the home to create a primary bedroom suite, and added a kitchen and roof deck on the back of the home to keep with the split-level and modern aesthetic. Photography: Angela Newton Roy Photography Interior Design: Jefferson Street Designs
- [Building Bold in Beverley Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/building-bold-in-beverley-hills-pj-vj~7639627)
  - Location: Alexandria, VA
  - Photos: 6
- [Farmhouse in the Country](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farmhouse-in-the-country-pj-vj~561839)
  - Location: Middleburg, VA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: We designed this sprawling farmhouse in Middleburg, Virginia to be a retreat from Washington, DC, and peaceful property in the country to relax and enjoy nature. There are lofted ceilings with lots of natural light and large outdoor deck. Photography: Greg Hadley, Hadley Photography

[See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/convene-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1199873320)

## Ideabooks

- [Oelze](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/168126663/list/oelze) — 2 ideas
- [Captains House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/128984381/list/captains-house) — 7 ideas
- [Rosemont Dutch Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119840618/list/rosemont-dutch-colonial) — 1 idea
- [Folk Victorian in Del Ray](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118890512/list/folk-victorian-in-del-ray) — 9 ideas
- [Townhouse Addition](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112692323/list/townhouse-addition) — 23 ideas
- [Del Ray New Home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113764813/list/del-ray-new-home) — 12 ideas
- [Shed roof](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112500363/list/shed-roof) — 2 ideas
- [Newton Garage exterior color](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112500233/list/newton-garage-exterior-color) — 4 ideas
- [Mid Century Split Level](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112193822/list/mid-century-split-level) — 1 idea
- [Cavender](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79639190/list/cavender) — 2 ideas
- [Decorating with Animals](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/62528427/list/decorating-with-animals) — 4 ideas
- [Arlington Stair](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/62463453/list/arlington-stair) — 8 ideas
- [Harvard St yard](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46610853/list/harvard-st-yard) — 6 ideas
- [Aging In Place](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45653708/list/aging-in-place) — 8 ideas
- [powder room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/39551829/list/powder-room) — 14 ideas
- [DC Laundry Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31180321/list/dc-laundry-room) — 1 idea
- [Modern SF Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30676765/list/modern-sf-kitchen) — 6 ideas
- [Shaker kitchen cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30603564/list/shaker-kitchen-cabinets) — 3 ideas
- [Rosemont Office for Two](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26293976/list/rosemont-office-for-two) — 15 ideas
- [Cathedral Heights Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23884696/list/cathedral-heights-bathroom) — 7 ideas

[See all 24 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/convenearchitecture)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Size of the shower** *(in Photo Questions)*

I would love to get some feedback on the size of this shower without a door.  what is the overall size?  Does it function well as a shower or is there a ton of water outside the shower?

A: It's 5'-7" x 5'-9" with the shower head centered opposite the knee wall and a linear drain opposite the windows.  It has worked quite well, with very little water outside the shower or on the windows.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-07.*