--- title: "Robert M. Cain, Architect — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/robert-m-cain-architect-pfvwus-pf~1350879807 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1350879807.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Robert M. Cain, Architect" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7023902c013672a1_3323-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "242 11th Street NE, Unit 1, Atlanta, Georgia 30309, United States" latitude: 33.7984 longitude: -84.3883 phone: "(404) 495-8540" website: http://www.robertmcain.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 11 license_verified: true best_of_houzz_awards: 11 followers: 423 last_updated: 2026-08-31 --- # Robert M. Cain, Architect > Atlanta Custom Home Designs and Southeastern Farm Master Plans Original Houzz profile: [Robert M. Cain, Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/robert-m-cain-architect-pfvwus-pf~1350879807) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Atlanta, GA - **Serves:** Atlanta, Buckhead Atlanta, Athens, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Smyrna, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, North Atlanta, East Point, Tucker, Chamblee, Decatur, Candler-McAfee, North Druid Hills, Norcross, North Decatur, Belvedere Park, Clarkston, College Park, Vinings, Ellenwood, Doraville, Scottdale, Panthersville, Druid Hills, Gresham Park, Conley, Stone Mountain, Hapeville, Avondale Estates, Pine Lake, Buckhead, Chastain Park, Florida, Lindridge-Martin Manor, Louisianna, North Carolina, Piedmont Heights, Pine Hills, South Carolina, Tennessee, Underwood Hills - **Verified License:** Yes - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2015–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - Offers Custom Work ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - Offers Custom Work Robert Cain, FAIA stands among the most distinguished practitioners in American architecture, having earned more than 100 awards spanning architectural design, interior environments, and planning initiatives. His work has achieved critical acclaim from regional to international scales through extensive publication in authoritative books, architecture magazines, and digital media. In 2013, the American Institute of Architects elevated him to the College of Fellows, its highest honor reserved for architects whose contributions demonstrate exceptional achievement and lasting impact on the profession and society, recognizing specifically the distinguished quality and international significance of his portfolio. Cain's design philosophy emerges not from adherence to singular stylistic doctrine, but from thoughtful exploration of intersections where environmental sustainability, regional vernacular wisdom, and modernist principles of clarity converge. His work resists easy categorization, instead pursuing purity and directness of expression that transcends trends and cultural boundaries—architecture communicating its purpose universally and immediately, speaking to fundamental human experiences of space, light, materiality, and connection to place. This approach values timelessness over trendiness, substance over superficiality, seeking architecture that remains relevant across generations. For each project, Cain distills complex requirements into pragmatic, buildable architecture that maintains poetic resonance. This begins with rigorous analysis: exhaustive study of site-specific topography, geology, hydrology, and ecology; understanding of contextual forces including neighborhood character, cultural patterns, and historical precedents; investigation of microclimate factors such as solar orientation, prevailing winds, and passive environmental strategies; evaluation of material responsibility encompassing sustainability, durability, regional appropriateness, embodied energy, and lifecycle performance; and attention to detail at every scale from overall massing to the smallest connection. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Handicap-Accessible Design - Barn Design & Construction - Tiny House Construction - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Passive Solar Heating & Cooling - Dock Design & Construction - Custom Home - Geothermal Systems - Master Planning - Piers - Site Assessment ### Areas Served - Atlanta - Buckhead Atlanta - Athens - Sandy Springs - Roswell - Alpharetta - Smyrna - Brookhaven - Dunwoody - North Atlanta - East Point - Tucker - Chamblee - Decatur - Candler-McAfee - North Druid Hills - Norcross - North Decatur - Belvedere Park - Clarkston - College Park - Vinings - Ellenwood - Doraville - Scottdale - Panthersville - Druid Hills - Gresham Park - Conley - Stone Mountain - Hapeville - Avondale Estates - Pine Lake - Buckhead - Chastain Park - Florida - Lindridge-Martin Manor - Louisianna - North Carolina - Piedmont Heights - Pine Hills - South Carolina - Tennessee - Underwood Hills ### Typical Job Cost $400,000 - 4 million $400,000 - 4 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Robert M. Cain, Architect | | Address | 242 11th Street NE, Unit 1, Atlanta, Georgia 30309, United States | | Phone | (404) 495-8540 | | Website | http://www.robertmcain.com | | License Number | GA6493 & NC, SC, FL, TN, LA | | Followers on Houzz | 423 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/RobertMCainArchitect?ref=hl - Blog — robertmcain.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Robert M. Cain, Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/robert-m-cain-architect-pfvwus-pf~1350879807) - **Website:** http://www.robertmcain.com - **Phone:** (404) 495-8540 ## Credentials **Verified License** - Number: RA006493 - Type: Registered Architect - Issued by: Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger **Certifications & Awards** - FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP, AIA Silver Medal, Over 100 international, national, regional, state and local awards for design excellence. - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2015–2025), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [AIA Custom Residential Architects Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-custom-residential-architects-network-pfvwus-pf~629398549) - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/u-s-green-building-council-usgbc-pfvwus-pf~1797160658) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 11 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Robert Meaders, March 2021** > In 2014 we decided to move from Decatur, Georgia to Lake Hartwell, Georgia, for our permanent home. As an architect and mechanical engineer, we were very familiar with the phases of a design and construction project. We created a short list of four architects to interview for the design. Having seen projects in our neighborhood created by Robert M. Cain, Architect, he topped the list of candidates. We scheduled our initial interview at his office. We could tell from the ambience of the office and meeting the staff that we would receive very focused attention during the design process. That was very important to us for such a personalized project as our retirement home. After completing our short list of interviews, we had some soul searching conversations and decided to retain Robert M. Cain, Architect. At our first design meeting we presented a written brief of functional and aesthetic goals. Mr. Cain and Carmen Stan did a lot of listening and asked their own questions of us; we were impressed. They visited our home in Decatur and our existing cottage on Lake Hartwell, adjacent to the 10 acre site for the new home. After a few weeks, we were invited to the office to review the first pass at the design. Well, they nailed it! We were elated at how much they had listened and the design reflected our needs, and more importantly, our desires for this home. The design was simple, yet had an incredible presence and energy, which we never anticipated. Quite simply, it was a brilliant solution! The design process evolved and only small things were changed from the initial design presented. Mr. Cain and Ms. Stan prepared construction documents, which were reviewed with us and by the contractor we selected. Limited revisions were made, and we moved into the construction phase in January, 2016. Ms. Stan was very responsive to questions from the contractor and from us, during this phase. Productive site visits were made at critical stages of the work, followed up by concise site visit reports. Submittals were reviewed in a timely fashion. We moved into the house September 1, 2019, after doing much of the finish work inside and out ourselves. > > Living in the house has been like visiting a spa or retreat....but on a permanent basis. The house exceeds our initial expectations in many aspects. It is quiet and filled with light. It flows into the surrounding trees, such that we liken it to living in a treehouse with views all around. There are very few things we would change. > > In the beginning, little did we know, or even dream, the built home would surpass our expectations. This has been a dream project from beginning to completion. And we owe that to the efforts of Bob, Carmen and Molly. We are all now friends! And Bob and Molly, and Carmen and her family have enjoyed visiting the home on long weekends. > > Robert E. Meaders and Douglas M. Moore ### All 11 reviews **★★★★ — Chris Lewis, Sept. 2016** > We built our contemporary Morningside home in 1994. We love our home and our ‘hood and knew we wanted to stay, but after 21 years our home was in serious need of renovation. We wanted to honor it’s original character and good bones, but improve and modernize design and usability, especially in the kitchen. We also wanted to showcase our art collection with improved lighting, but 28 foot ceilings in the barrel vaulted, lofted living area, and a generally open floor plan provided difficult challenges. As a sculptor and jewelry designer/maker I wanted our home to reflect my personal style and unique spirit. My husband, John, wanted our home to feel warm and comfortable and we both wanted a practical and useable design. It was important to find an architect who would be willing to collaborate and work closely with both of us. In our case we had already decided to hire Tom Blalock of Blalock Construction, who is a trusted childhood friend of John’s and a well respected and talented builder. Tom recommended Robert M Cain & Associates because he knew they would be easy to work with and he felt their design sense would fit our taste and needs. We saw numerous examples of RMCA’s completed projects that reflected the esthetic we were looking for, but it was Bob’s warm demeanor and sense of humor that made us feel confident that we could work together. Bob and his associate, Carmen Stan created a design for both the main and top floors of our 3 story, 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home that is not only stunning, but also practical, livable and warm. Because Bob and Carmen were willing to collaborate with us on several design details, we also feel a sense of personal accomplishment. From design to completion the process took about a year. The end result is a masterful success far beyond anything we could have imagined. We would enthusiastically recommend RMCA! **★★★★★ — Don Hoyt, Sept. 2016** > We met Bob Cain in 2011 after we decided to thoroughly rebuild a 1951 brick ranch into a somewhat larger and updated home suitable for our retirement. Our home sits at the edge of a hidden pocket of old-growth beech forest surrounded by urban development, just over the Atlanta city line in DeKalb County. (Its large, heat-reflective metal roof is obvious in the Google Earth photo.) When we saw Bob's extensive use of wood and glass in the projects on his website, we thought he was probably the man to help us redevelop our home to take maximum advantage of our location. After meeting him, we were so impressed we never even considered another architect. He worked closely with us over the course of a year, repeatedly redesigning and refining his plans until we had what we thought was the best possible structure for our property and our lifestyle. Because virtually every element of the renovation had to be custom made, demolition and construction took more than 15 months, but we have now lived in the new house since June, 2014. Although we have been extremely happy with the house since the day we moved in, we did not fully appreciate until we had lived in it for six months or so how truly livable, practical, and efficient the design is. And beautiful. (There are numerous photos on this site under the heading Ranch Style Redux.) We, of course, were primarily interested in having a house that was comfortable and functional, but we also got a house that by universal acclaim is beautiful. We have literally had people drive or walk by the house, stop, and come up to the front door to say, "I just wanted to tell you that you have a beautiful house." We have gotten the same comment from Jehovah's Witness ladies, deliverymen, and canvassers. Everyone tells us, "You have a beautiful house." If there were a People's Choice award for architecture, Bob Cain probably would win. He not only has tremendous technical expertise and a wonderful staff working with him, but he also has a superb sense of design and proportion. I don't believe we could have found a better partner for our project. **★★★★★ — scottyfastfeet, Aug. 2016** > It’s been five years since the completion of our renovation (the Mid-Century Remix), and because of the pandemic, we’ve spent a lot more time in our house over the last eight months than we ever expected. It’s really given us an opportunity reflect on your great work. > > The gym has morphed into an adult home office and a social room for the kids to get a break from their parents in the evenings. The basement turf field now hosts pickle ball, gymnastics, basketball and just about any other sport you can imagine. The kitchen island now serves as a school desk during the day and hosts cooking classes in the evening. And the front window has become the perfect perch for our new dog. Every space easily adapting to these new uses. We can’t imagine enduring the pandemic in a more beautiful and functional space than the home you designed. Thank you. **★★★★★ — dianemonroe01, Feb. 2016** > This is a character reference for Robert (Bob) Cain, Architect. My husband and I have known Bob Cain for 20+ years. The projects we have personally toured, from the Cherokee Museum in North Carolina, to the Folk Pottery Museum in Georgia, and other local architectural projects, are representative of the award-winning talent he possesses. He is honest, insightful and has the interests of his clients forefront. Bob's reputation among his peers is flawless. Given the opportunity I would hire him with no hesitation. **★★★★★ — drewfsu13, Dec. 2015** > I've witnessed some incredible designs by RMCA first hand during tours of several homes in the Atlanta area and am planning to have our pending remodel quoted. It's impressive the way they can turn a rather pedestrian and outdated house into a modern home to be desired. The attention to detail is what's most important to us and where they seem to excel. **★★★★★ — tonipatruta, Dec. 2015** > I am a Structural Engineer who had the chance to work with them on several projects. I loved their dedication and passion they put in everything that they designed and built. > Very friendly and professional staff! **★★★★★ — Quantum Windows & Doors, March 2015** > Our relationship with Robert Cain spans several decades, beginning with his historical restoration of the Early Branch Farmhouse project. A modern architect working in a very traditional area of the country, Bob's work stands out for being unique, cutting edge and progressive. We are proud to announce another collaboration, the "Hillside House", is in the works! **★★★★★ — tedmaloof, June 2013** > The project involved designing an outdoor room/porch and integrating the entire backyard which required walls, patio, bathhouse, walkways, etc. Bob Catn immediately came up with a design that no one had previously conceived. It was unique and perfect. Bob sees unique solutions that elude others. He is a genius in his field. In addition he has a great personality and demeanor. He is someone you enjoy working with **★★★★★ — mitchellkatherine, April 2013** > We had a deck on our house and wanted it turned into a screen porch. Bob had done a similar but grander project for friends of ours, and his work for them received an award. While more modest, ours is very beautiful and completely suits our needs. The porch has opened our house up to the natural world in a way we could not have imagined. We love it. > > Bob worked efficiently on the design, produced beautiful drawings, as well as a video tour of the proposed porch. He was always accessible and easy to communicate with. His group of carpenters and construction people were first rate--terrific craftsmen and we were very comfortable with them working on our house. > > I have seen some of his major projects--some small museums as well as the "Rain-Shine" house in Decatur. These are master works. We felt privileged to have him as architect for our porch. **★★★★★ — mpboss, April 2013** > Robert M. Cain was the architect for my home, completed in 2009. Photos are elsewhere on this site. Robert M. Cain (Bob) is a brilliant designer and superlative master of construction oversight. As the project began, he listened carefully to us and perfectly and seamlessly incorporated our desires into the house. The building is both beautiful and extremely comfortable. It is a LEED Platinum Home. It has many high performance features such as solar panels and geothermal heat pumps. Passive solar concepts are inherent in the design and allow us the be comfortable much of the year without heating or air conditioning. It has many windows and feels like it is in a forest, although the location is urban. It is a calm and cheerful house. Working with Bob and his staff was a completely delightful experience; it was satisfying in every way. Mary B. ## Selected projects - [Hillside House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillside-house-pj-vj~753669) - Location: Marietta, GA - Photos: 32 - Description: Hillside House Hillside House is located on a previously developed high rolling piedmont site overlooking a golf course and within the stringently controlled buffers of the Chattahoochee River. A compact two-story footprint allows the six-bedroom house to stay within jurisdictional restrictions to land disturbance. The aesthetics of the house follow a straightforward refined minimalism with all features fulfilling either functional requirements or goals for energy conservation. The house and gro… - [Briar Creek Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/briar-creek-farm-pj-vj~239066) - Location: Varnville, SC - Photos: 23 - [RainShine House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rainshine-house-pj-vj~185652) - Location: Decatur, GA - Photos: 21 - Description: The RainShine house is the first modernist LEED Platinum house in the southeast US. The RainShine house is a two-story, 2800-square foot, three-bedroom, 3-1/2 bath home on a 1/3-acre infill site. RainShine is contemporary in design and is named for key design features. The living room, dining, kitchen and guest bedrooms are sheltered by a unique butterfly roof structured with steel beams spanned by exposed 1- 1/2” tongue-and-groove wood decking. The roof floats above continuous clerestories allo… - [Holly Hill House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/holly-hill-house-pj-vj~797879) - Location: Hartwell, GA - Photos: 54 - Description: The home is named for the numerous American Hollies scattered across the owners’ ten beautiful acres of high Piedmont land sloping dramatically to Lake Hartwell. Holly Hill, a sustainable retirement home for an architect and engineer whose hobbies, respectively, are gardening and restoration of classic cars, will be nestled into the site contours to maximize views of the lake and minimize impact on the site. Holly Hill is comprised of three wings joined by bridges: An architect's wing facing a m… - [Inchyra House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/inchyra-house-pj-vj~798185) - Location: Blairsville, GA - Photos: 13 - Description: Inchyra House The design of Inchyra Farm represents a return to family roots for the owners, one of whom grew up near on beautiful north Georgia property. Their interest in a sustainable lifestyle, organic gardening, viticulture, aquaculture and sustainable land use completely inform the design solution. The open site was formerly agricultural land, the context is rural and primarily farmland. The master plan of the 10-acre site includes locations of the main house, guest house, greenhouse, a po… - [Pier on Twelve-Mile Bayou](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pier-on-twelve-mile-bayou-pj-vj~6226304) - Location: Shreveport, LA - Photos: 23 - Description: From our client’s lake-side retreat the morning sun of the vernal and autumnal equinoxes rises across the waters of Twelve-Mile Bayou directly beyond the distant skyline of downtown Shreveport, Louisiana. In celebration of the two times of the year when the plane of Earth's equator passes through the center of the sun's disk simultaneous to the intersection of the solar ecliptic and the celestial equator, our client requested a structure from which to observe and reflect on the earth’s path thro… - [Mid-Century Remix](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-remix-pj-vj~881199) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 15 - Description: Tucked into the sea of Virginia Highland (an Atlanta intown neighborhood) English cottage-style homes is an anomaly: a mid-century modern home with Eichleresque design connotations. Californian Joseph Eichler, America’s only “modernist merchant builder”, built nearly 11,000 speculative homes starting in the 1940’s. The clean lines of his homes remain fresh today and have substantially contributed to the revival of interest in mid-century design. Steve Jobs, who grew up in an Eichler home, once s… - [Gillsville House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gillsville-house-pj-vj~238686) - Location: Gillsville, GA - Photos: 16 - Description: Farm Style Redux: A contemporary adaptation of dogtrot and shotgun concepts: southern vernacular solutions to living sustainably in a mixed humid climate. See the movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFx8nOooVK0 - [Early Branch Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/early-branch-farm-pj-vj~248740) - Location: Early Branch, SC - Photos: 56 - Description: Early Branch Farm represents an 18-year planning and design collaboration between the owner and the architect in the implementation of a Master Plan outlining the renovation and additions to the site's original structures. Prior to the renovations and additions a visit to Early Branch Farm was a step back in time: a dilapidated but beautifully vernacular and intact 19th century southern coastal-plain farm complete with cane shed, smoke house, barns, outbuildings and a farmhouse built in 1868 of… - [Ranch Style Redux](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ranch-style-redux-pj-vj~536027) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 16 - Description: The mid-century explosion of ranch style homes across the country and the style's subsequent decline in popularity has left us with a large homogenous stock of housing vulnerable to tear downs, MacMansion-ing, radical tampering and other typical expediencies. Rapidly urbanizing growth is now surrounding this home’s formerly suburban neighborhood, just outside of downtown Atlanta. As urbanization continues and interest in mid-century design increases, the older ranch homes with large lots and mat… - [No•Mo•Po•Mo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nomopomo-pj-vj~2210388) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 11 - Description: Interior modifications for an artist and attorney to their three-story 1994 Post Modern style home. The home is in a vibrant in-town Atlanta neighborhood and has been the couple's primary residence for over two decades. The owners’ primary goals were increasing kitchen function, enhancing circulation, introducing more natural light, expanding visual linkages between the kitchen, living room and dining room as well as providing additional opportunities for the exhibition of their delightfully ecl… - [Briar Creek Farm Pier](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/briar-creek-farm-pier-pj-vj~682654) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: The pier is a component of a master plan for a new residence and ancillary structures for a family of five on a site of several hundred acres situated in the South Carolina coastal plain. From the owner/builder: The visual simplicity…is deceiving, and therein lies the beauty of the final design of our home: While appearing simple and elegant to our guests, we know the considerable design skill and craftsmanship that was required to realize our dream. On first walking the farmland site with the o… - [Cook Editions Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cook-editions-studio-pj-vj~241437) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Mid-Century Revival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-revival-pj-vj~864985) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 7 - Description: This mid-century modern house occupies a lot in a typical 1950 suburb near downtown Atlanta and Emory University. Built in 1956, the house was custom designed for the owners by well-known Atlanta architect Kenneth Johnson. The well-proportioned, carefully-scaled and thoroughly mid-century home immediately draws attention in a neighborhood of indistinctive mixed-pedigree tract ranches. Sixty percent of the house remains true to the architect’s vision. However, a poorly conceived master suite/home… - [Master Planning farms, land and urban sites](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-planning-farms-land-and-urban-sites-pj-vj~900394) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: We often assist owners in urban, suburban and rural land use. If a project is large, complicated or phased, a Master Plan after programming may be the first step in the design process. The Master Plans and ancillary considerations presented in this portfolio illustrate the thought given to meshing the owners ideas with their site's environment. Each property has its own microclimate or, in many cases, multiple microclimates. We love to identify, assess and strategize on the ideal treatment of ea… - [665WW](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/665ww-pj-vj~2213261) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 9 - [Furnishings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/furnishings-pj-vj~241543) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 37 - [RainShine Urban Forest Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rainshine-urban-forest-landscape-pj-vj~797205) - Location: Decatur, GA - Photos: 10 - Description: RainShine's landscape of native plants, rain gardens, salvaged hardscape materials and cisterns creates a site with runoff equivalent to an undisturbed woodland site. Robert M. Cain, Architect and Landscape Architect Lynn Saussy collaboratively met the owner's request for a low cost, low maintenance, sustainable landscape of drought resistant native species. The photos represent three years of landscape growth and reflect the owners vision of an urban forest with meadow edges interlaced with mul… - [North Avenue Duplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-avenue-duplex-pj-vj~1452723) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 10 - [Nomadic Bed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nomadic-bed-pj-vj~2662869) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - Description: In the spirit of Victor Papanek's philosophies, this bed, constructed of inexpensive plywood, provides storage for cramped bedrooms, tiny houses, closet apartments, even large bedrooms and, as it is comprised of four basic modules, can be moved from location to location. The bed can be ordered in any mattress size and combination of drawers or shelves. Each module has four adjustable feet allowing the bed to be installed on irregular surfaces. The headboard can be fabricate as one or two pieces.… [See all 29 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/robert-m-cain-architect-pfvwus-pf~1350879807) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/840725403.m3u8?s=b26a2d9dcc95d3f578a42cfe095b957972bdd24c&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Do you handle permitting, zoning, and regulatory approvals?** We actively assist our clients through the complex processes of permitting, zoning, and regulatory approvals. Our comprehensive architectural services include navigating these requirements to ensure your project progresses smoothly and complies with all local regulations, from initial feasibility studies to final construction. **What types of projects do you specialize in (custom homes, remodels, additions)?** We specialize in a diverse range of projects, including fully custom homes, new home construction, and residential additions like ADUs, guesthouses, and pool houses. Beyond residential, our portfolio also encompasses commercial, institutional, and master planning projects, reflecting our broad expertise. **Do you provide full-service architectural services through construction?** Yes, we provide full-service architectural services from initial concept development through to construction completion. This comprehensive approach ensures that our design vision is meticulously executed, maintaining quality and integrity throughout the entire building process. **Do you design fully custom homes?** Absolutely. Designing fully custom homes is a core part of our practice. We pride ourselves on creating unique, tailored residences that perfectly align with our clients' needs, the specific site, and our commitment to sustainable and timeless design principles. **Do you specialize in specific architectural styles?** Rather than adhering to a single style, our philosophy blends regional vernacular wisdom, the clarity of modern design, and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. This approach allows us to create unique, timeless architecture that resists easy categorization and transcends trends. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Community Q&A **Q: storage under the bed? are those side bed drawers? thank you.** *(in Photo Questions)* Truly love this master bed and night stand combo. A: Yes. Sorry for the delay in answering. **Q: Gorgeous!** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the brand and name of the kitchen countertops? A: 3/4" Cosmos Quartz **Q: Glass** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful. Who was your glazing contractor? A: The GC was Solomon Patrick: https://patrickconstructioninc.com **Q: Door color** *(in Photo Questions)* Love this green front door, what is the color please? A: The front door is painted with Sherwin Williams SW 6718 Overt Green. **Q: Steel Beam Color?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is the steel also painted Gauntlet Grey? Thanks. A: The steel is painted SW 7069 Iron Ore **Q: wood siding and stain color** *(in Photo Questions)* can anyone tell me the type of wood and siding style this is? clap board? shiplap? A: The siding in the house is shiplap Thermally Modified Ash by Cambia Wood http://cambiawood.com finished with Woca Natural Oil --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-31.*