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address: "York, Maine 04350, United States"
latitude: 44.1634
longitude: -69.9581
phone: "(603) 583-6469"
website: https://www.tdarchd.com
rating: 4.9
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# Tuscher Design Group

> Maine & New Hampshire's Leading Residential & Commercial Architect

Original Houzz profile: [Tuscher Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tuscher-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1513340850)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** York, ME
- **Serves:** York, Winthrop, Hallowell, New Hampshire, South Gardiner
- **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (8 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2020), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Pro Software User
- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 25 Ideabook Saves
- Best of Houzz winner
- Budget friendly
- 15 years in business
- Verified Hires

### Business highlights

- Best of Houzz winner
- 15 years in business
- Budget friendly
- 4 Verified Hires

Our philosophy is that good design comes from the unique collaboration between the client and the designer. After all it is your dream, your building.  We are simply here to guide you through the process and bring your vision to life.  From the very earliest stages of conceptualization, to cost projection, building permitting and construction management we will be paying close attention to your needs - assuring you the smoothest possible process at the lowest out of pocket expense to you.

From intimate residential homes to large scale, multi-million dollar commercial building projects Tuscher Design Group  is able to deliver high quality building design and construction drawings at very competitive rates.

### 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
- 3D Rendering
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Bathroom Design
- Green Building
- Space Planning
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Universal Design
- Multigenerational Homes
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Drafting
- Historic Building Conservation
- Project Management
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Basement Remodeling
- Barn Design & Construction
- Basement Design
- Attic Conversion
- Mudroom Design
- Tiny House Construction
- Staircase Design
- Deck Design
- Garage Design
- Site Preparation
- Laundry Room Design
- Modular Home Additions
- Passive Solar Heating & Cooling
- Home Gym Design & Construction
- Prefab Houses
- Log Home Construction
- Rooftop Deck Installation
- Earthquake Retrofitting
- Dock Design & Construction

### Areas Served

- York
- Winthrop
- Hallowell
- New Hampshire
- South Gardiner

### Typical Job Cost

$2,000 - 1 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Tuscher Design Group |
| Address | York, Maine 04350, United States |
| Phone | (603) 583-6469 |
| Website | https://www.tdarchd.com |
| Years in business | 15 |
| Followers on Houzz | 20 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/bldgdesign

## Offers

Top Architect with Fair Pricing!

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Tuscher Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tuscher-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1513340850)
- **Website:** https://www.tdarchd.com
- **Phone:** (603) 583-6469

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2020), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 8 reviews**

### Featured Review

**★★★★★ — Jennifer Burgess, Feb. 2019**

> Brayden Tuscher designed our daughters room when we first bought our home 10 years ago, and this year we asked him to design a plan for building up on our original bungalow two bedroom one bath, he put together our dream, now our home is a 2 Story 4 bedroom 2 bath! He’s reliable, dealt with our town with any problems we had with permits, kept everything running smooth throughout this whole process! Highly recommend him. We can’t thank you enough.

### All 8 reviews

**★★★★★ — Scott Slattery, June 2019**

> As Executive Director of the Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity, I cannot say enough good things about Brayden and Tuscher Design Group. Brayden has volunteered his time assisting us with making our newest project in Wilton NH a reality. Brayden has been innovative in his design and responsive to all of our Habitat volunteer build crew. His continued dedication to Habitat has assisted us with making home ownership a reality for a wonderful family in Wilton. I strongly recommend Tuscher Design for all your design and architectural needs.

**★★★★★ — Julia Eminowicz, Feb. 2019**

> Brayden of Tuscher Design Group saved our failing house renovation. We bought an old 1920 farm house in Southern Maryland that seemed like a beautiful house until we discovered extensive termite damage to the bathroom/laundry room portion part of the house. After asking around we were recommended by friends that we give Brayden a call. Even though he is located in New England we figured that we could give it a shot  We called TDG and were able to work with Brayden over the phone. With great patience he walked us through the necessary steps required to get him the dimensions he needed. After telling him what we wanted and since we were working from a blank slate (we had to demolish the entire back of the house),  Brayden  worked with us to define our new requirements. In a few more conversations he NAILED not only an .amazing new bathroom design but he did his homework on our region and our local building codes and delivered a set of plans that sailed through our counties permitting process. Our contractor was delivered a set of plans that had every detail needed with a schedule of materials that was invaluable to us to manage the material cost of the project. Our Contractor was able to easily build exactly what Brayden design without any doubt or questions. It was extremely reassuring to have a concrete set of plans to anchor the project.
>
>  After this nightmare was over we used TDG to design us an AMAZING alpaca barn that is perfectly suited to our small farming operation. Brayden can design anything!!!!! I highly recommend you use him on your next project.

**★★★★★ — HU-519170430, Feb. 2019**

> Tuscher Design Group came to me highly recommended, we used them for a variety of different projects for Big Kahunas Catering/Big Kahunas Cafe and Grill. Myself, partners, and employees appreciated Tuscher Design Group's insight and understanding of Kitchen design and maximizing space.
> I was so satisfied with Tuscher Design Group I had them do a major renervation on my private estate, we can't wait to have them involved in our next project!

**★★★★ — HU-160988210, Feb. 2019**

> I hired Brayden of Tuscher Design Group to design an ocean front beach house for me.  The house was to replace an existing 1950's cape that was our family summer house for decades.  Brayden listened to my design ideas, he understood I did not want a huge box on the ocean like so many neighbors have built, and he understood my emotional attachment to the existing house.  Ultimately he designed a home that was reminiscent of the family beach house but redesigned to give greater use of space and inviting to the natural beauty just outside the multitude of windows, so even when inside you felt you were communing with nature.  It was a joy to work with Brayden, he truly wants his customers to be happy with their new home design.  My home had many FEMA regulations to consider through out the design process and Brayden was well versed in all requirements.  I felt very comfortable with Tuscher Design Group as the architectural division of building my new home.  I highly recommend the Tuscher Design Group.

**★★★★★ — Richard Merkt, Feb. 2019**

> Brayden did a phenomenal job of translating our ideas into reality.  Moreover, his suggestions for enhancements helped produce a result that exceeded our expectations.  We would have total confidence in engaging him for another project.  He is a gifted artist and professional who grasps the practical realities of design and construction.  His turn-around time was excellent.

**★★★★★ — James Renshaw, Feb. 2019**

> So open to my ideas, and thoughts. Brayden was very accommodating to my needs and to the things that are important to me and my family.

**★★★★★ — Horizon Flooring LLC, Feb. 2019**

> Tuscher Design Group is always a pleasure to work with. Their attention to detail and ability to communicate the clients needs to the professionals they work with is second to none. I highly recommend TDG and look forward to working with them in the future.

## Selected projects

- [Oqunquit, Maine](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oqunquit-maine-pj-vj~5608527)
  - Location: Ogunquit, ME
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: This home sits on a beautiful site nestled between the banks of the Ogunquit river and the Atlantic ocean in wonderful Ogunquit, Maine. Careful attention was given to the layout of the home with respect to the many breathtaking views available. The project is now done, proffesional photos to come!
- [Westmoreland, NH](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westmoreland-nh-pj-vj~5589534)
  - Location: Westmoreland, NH
  - Photos: 25
  - Description: This large custom home was designed to integrate into its gorgeous private lot in Westmoreland, NH. The homeowners wanted a spacious home to retire comfortably that would also let their large, extended family have plenty of room to roam! The design was a mix of standard New England colonial style and a healthy mix of modern overtones. The rear patio area with its large glass Nana-wall allows for a pleasant blending of interior and outdoor spaces.
- [New Hampshire Lakehouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-hampshire-lakehouse-pj-vj~5589602)
  - Location: Pelham, NH
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: This was a really fun and challenging project. Seeing as it was directly on the Shoreline we had to accommodate the rigorous protocols set up by the State of New Hampshire intended to protect pristine sites like this from the effects of overuse. This required us to design the home on the existing footprint of a 75 year old cabin! The clients have been thrilled since the day they moved in.
- [Modern Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-lake-house-pj-vj~6198314)
  - Location: Brookfield, NH
  - Photos: 20
  - Description: A modern home with expansive views onto a pristine New Hampshire Lake. The use of lightweight steel, floor to ceiling windows gives this home a very open yet intimate feeling.
- [Pelham Lake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pelham-lake-pj-vj~5597416)
  - Location: Pelham, NH
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: A modern Scandinavian style home on a small lake in New Hampshire. This is a prime example of the power of collaboration between us and the client. The home owners had a very strong sense of what aesthetic they wanted to achieve. We were there to help bring their vision to life!
- [Post and Beam](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/post-and-beam-pj-vj~5605655)
  - Location: Westmoreland, NH
  - Photos: 6
- [Darbster Foundation Dog Rescue](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/darbster-foundation-dog-rescue-pj-vj~6198215)
  - Location: Chichester, NH
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: A 5,000 square foot state of the art dog rescue and boarding facility. From high performance air filtration to radiant heat floors and indoor artificial turf, this facility offers its canine residents a taste of real luxury and comfort.
- [Greenland, NH](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greenland-nh-pj-vj~6125251)
  - Location: Greenland, NH
  - Photos: 1
- [Pizzaman](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pizzaman-pj-vj~6032011)
  - Location: Hooksett, NH
  - Photos: 4
- [Automall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/automall-pj-vj~6032013)
  - Location: Brattleboro, VT
  - Photos: 4
- [Fairfields](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fairfields-pj-vj~6032008)
  - Location: Keene, NH
  - Photos: 3
- [Make over!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/make-over-pj-vj~5608459)
  - Location: Portsmouth, NH
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Existing 1950, 2 Bedroom 1 bath Cape style home in Portsmouth, NH home getting a good make over! It will end up being a 4 bedroom 3 bath home. The only footprint expansion of the house coming from the new front farmers porch. The rest will be done without any excavation or foundation work! Project will begin construction Spring 2019.
- [New ADU Design Build Firm!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-adu-design-build-firm-pj-vj~7700131)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Coastal Massachusetts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-massachusetts-pj-vj~6737405)
  - Location: Newburyport, MA
  - Photos: 5

[See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tuscher-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1513340850)

## Video

- [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/840741015.m3u8?s=d31753ab5625ee8e138e7ba283f632a1e99283fc&oauth2_token_id=1384357804)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Do you handle permitting, zoning, and regulatory approvals?**
Yes, absolutely. We are a full-service firm and handle all aspects of permitting, zoning, and regulatory approvals. We start with a free zoning analysis, then prepare applications, attend municipal meetings, and coordinate all necessary approvals to ensure a smooth path to your building permit. We even coordinate septic design updates.

**What types of projects do you specialize in (custom homes, remodels, additions)?**
We specialize in a wide range of residential projects, including new home design, custom homes, residential additions, renovations, and remodels. We are also New Hampshire's ADU experts, focusing on well-designed, efficient accessory dwelling units. Our goal is to bring your unique vision to life, whether it's a new build or transforming an existing space.

**How do you help clients design within their construction budget?**
We prioritize your budget from the start. Our process involves refining your plans and budget together during design development. If you share your target budget early, we intentionally design around it to ensure quality, function, and cost remain balanced. We provide drawings, finish options, and a final proposal ready for construction, keeping your financial goals in mind.

**Do you provide full-service architectural services through construction?**
Yes, we offer full-service architectural and design-build services from concept through construction. For ADUs, we provide a single, accountable team from zoning analysis to final construction. For all projects, we handle project management, construction documents, permitting, scheduling, and inspections, ensuring a smooth and transparent process until move-in.

**Do you design fully custom homes?**
Absolutely. Our philosophy centers on collaborating with you to bring your unique vision to life. While we have design inspirations, we customize every project to fit your specific site, needs, and budget. We specialize in custom homes, new home designs, and custom ADUs, ensuring the final design is truly yours.

*FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.*

## Ideabooks

- [Indian Falls Road](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/170830354/list/indian-falls-road) — 21 ideas

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/brayden-tuscher)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Covered back patio** *(in Porches & Decks)*

I have a 10x10 slab in my back yard.  I like to cover my patio area. i was looking at pergola’s but I want it to be cover on the top.  Any suggestions?

A: As already mentioned you will need to consider zoning setbacks as well as structural considerations - wind and snow loads and whether that existing slab can handle it. Having said all that there a ton of fun ways to get elemental coverage for an outdoor space like that - low sloped "slab" style roof, fabric structure, heck even a large floating glass roof to keep out rain and let in light and views!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-10-01.*