--- title: "Margittai Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/margittai-architects-pfvwus-pf~1543965441 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1543965441.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Margittai Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/424336a201efe81a_9968-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2110 Sarah Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15203, United States" latitude: 40.4254 longitude: -79.9799 phone: "(412) 488-3809" website: http://www.margittai.com rating: 5 review_count: 3 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 22 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Margittai Architects Original Houzz profile: [Margittai Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/margittai-architects-pfvwus-pf~1543965441) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA - **Serves:** Pittsburgh, Upper Saint Clair, Sewickley, Fox Chapel, Oakland, Greater Pittsburgh Area - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2021), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 100 Ideabook Saves - Award winning - High-end - Offers Custom Work Welcome to Margittai Architects, an architecture and interior design firm. We help people by designing spaces and places where they can enjoy spending their time – whether at home, at work, or at play. We believe that space – the combination of structure, light, color and views – impacts the way people live their lives. Together, we work with you to articulate your aspirations for a space, create design options, and work with your contractor to realize those dreams. WHO WE ARE We are people who enjoy working with each other and those we partner with to design and build spaces and places. We like challenges and strive for great designs that can make our clients happy. We work hard – quietly at our desks or together around the counter, especially on projects that contribute to the reinvention of the Pittsburgh region. We like learning – from each other, engineers, contractors, industry reps and our clients. We also enjoy our time working together – laughing at the antics of the office dogs, drinking good coffee while meeting, and celebrating our personal and professional accomplishments together (usually with Prantl’s Burnt Almond Torte and champagne). ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Remodeling - Deck Design ### Areas Served - Pittsburgh - Upper Saint Clair - Sewickley - Fox Chapel - Oakland - Greater Pittsburgh Area ### Typical Job Cost $500,000 - 10 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Margittai Architects | | Address | 2110 Sarah Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15203, United States | | Phone | (412) 488-3809 | | Website | http://www.margittai.com | | Followers on Houzz | 22 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/margittai/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/MargittaiArch - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/margittai-architects - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/margittai\_architects/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Margittai Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/margittai-architects-pfvwus-pf~1543965441) - **Website:** http://www.margittai.com - **Phone:** (412) 488-3809 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2022 AIA PGH Design Award - 2021 AIA PA Design Award - 2019 PGH Mag Best of Design & Reader's Choice - 2019 Pres. PA Award - 2019 AIA PGH Design Award - 2018 AIA PA Design Award - 2018 AIA PGH Design Award - 2018 Preservation PA Award - 2016 AIA PGH Design Award - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2021), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 3 reviews **★★★★★ — Jess Baker, Dec. 2020** > We enlisted Margittai for projects in our recently purchased condo in Lawrenceville. We had a complete bathroom remodel, added new lighting throughout the unit, and added a wall to create a 2nd bedroom. Very professional. We changed design and scope twice (our own in-decision) and our Architect (Kelli) was both gracious and accomodating. We can not express how wonderful it was to work with Margittai. They provided full service, including list of products and links to websites for a full bathroom renovation, reccomended a contractor, got us bids for both the original and the re-design versions of the remodel. Highly recommend. **★★★★★ — HU-664497441, Nov. 2020** > We strongly recommend Margittai Architects in Pittsburgh, Pa. to anyone looking for an architectural firm. > > Over the years we have completed 5 renovation projects using the services of various architectural firms. While we have no negative comments about those projects we can state that the results were as expected but there was nothing overwhelmingly outstanding about the process or end results. > > In 2018 we contracted with Margittai Architects and worked with them for 2 years on a complete rehab project. During that time we often were distanced from them and mainly communicated via telephone. The end result has not only fulfilled our expectations but we were overwhelmed by their creative ideas and their insight into what could and could not be achieved given the space that we were renovating. > > The lead architect for our project, Ms. Kelli Orendi, was by far the best architect we have ever worked with. Her abilities, ideas, and follow through on the project were spectacular. She was incredibly easy to work with and was an active listener who transformed our thoughts into reality. Kelli was always available to us if we had questions or ideas. Her attention to detail and her oversight of our project was astonishing. We feel incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Kelli. > > Again, we highly and without reservation recommend Margittai Architects as the entire staff was always helpful and responsive to us. **★★★★★ — John McCloskey, Oct. 2017** > Peter is one of the best small architects in Pittsburgh. J. Francis Company has built a number of his designs, and relishes each opportunity. He and his staff have a streamlined delivery process with cutting edge design. ## Selected projects - [Urban Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-residence-pj-vj~7839895) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 6 - [Grandview Avenue Condominium](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grandview-avenue-condominium-pj-vj~6531153) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 7 - Description: The planning and design of this condominium project began in 2017 as the Owners were about to embark on a cruise around the world. The design goal for their Grandview Avenue home was to create an open and spacious plan that captures Pittsburgh’s iconic views and provides an artful way for the couple to display the items they collected through their extensive travels. In addition to the open living, dining and kitchen space, which features a wall of floor to ceiling windows facing Pittsburgh’s do… - [Private Residence No. 45](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-no-45-pj-vj~6027299) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 7 - Description: Working closely with Pinnacle Redevelopment and PW Cambpell, we reimagined the traditional single-family home in Pittsburgh’s Deutschtown neighborhood. This newly constructed home features an open interior plan, while the exterior design blends into the context of the historic neighborhood. Creating a strong indoor-outdoor relationship was very important to the Owners who currently reside in the Bahamas. This resulted in two rooftop terraces that provide sweeping Downtown views and a private cou… - [Market Street Townhomes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/market-street-townhomes-pj-vj~6026602) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 6 - Description: The design challenge was creating three luxury townhomes in one of the oldest buildings in downtown Pittsburgh, a 14,100 square foot warehouse, which was built in 1847. An expansion of the rooftop provides outdoor space with views to Pittsburgh’s Monongahela River. The glass and aluminum details pay homage to the nearby PPG Tower, designed by Philip Johnson. By faithfully restoring and highlighting the masonry and heavy timber structure and designing unique rooftop terraces, Market Street Townho… - [Muriel Street Townhomes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/muriel-street-townhomes-pj-vj~6318347) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 3 - [Hillside Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillside-condo-pj-vj~7455668) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 8 - [South Side Slopes Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-side-slopes-residence-pj-vj~7588211) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: What was once a 950 square foot millworker’s home, built in 1896, has been reimagined as a stunning 2,400 square foot split-level residence with breathtaking city views. Located on a steep 17% grade street in Pittsburgh’s South Side Slopes, this transformation blends history with modern design. The project, led by Margittai Architects, was driven by the vision of the owners—a lighting designer and an architect—who wanted a functional, creative space for living, working, and entertaining. The des… - [Feder Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/feder-loft-pj-vj~6236782) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 4 - Description: Working with a local developer and his contractor, J. Francis Company, designed the conversion of the 2nd and 3rd floors and mezzanine of an historic 18th century warehouse into a 2,000 square foot luxury loft. Project featured a multi-level opening from the 2nd floor to the roof which allowed natural light throughout the space. - [Point Breeze Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/point-breeze-addition-pj-vj~7537549) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: The house was a classic Pittsburgh red-brick box built in 1948. The project challenge was how best to expand and update their living space, while honoring and blending in with the neighborhood. The owners wanted a design that would reach its potential by being free of stylistic constraints. While respecting the house's original character, the goal was beautiful light-filled spaces for entertaining and relaxing. Floor-to-ceiling windows add spaciousness and brightness, which the owner calls "the… - [Private Residence No. 8](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-no-8-pj-vj~387012) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: The owners purchased this foursquare house because they were attracted to its location and size. However, they didn’t like the first floor’s segmented layout and desired a space that was contemporary yet respectful of the house’s architectural character. Our design removed walls to open the space, creating the impression that the area is much larger than its 650 square feet. - [Private Residence No. 25](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-no-25-pj-vj~386999) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 4 - Description: The original master bath was expanded by taking space from adjacent closets and the hallway. This additional space, plus the selection of quality materials makes the space appear larger than it is. Published in From House To Home, this residential renovation expands existing living space to the exterior with a terrace and pergola at the home's main level. An outdoor fireplace transforms the homeowners’ terrace into an extension of their interior living space, which is accessed by French Doors fr… - [Private Residence No. 30](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-no-30-pj-vj~386826) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 4 - Description: Though the owners liked many of the traditional architectural elements of their “Queen Anne” style house, they wanted their “kitchen” to be many things — a place for cooking, a dining area, an information “hub” and an entertaining space. Our design was functional, contemporary, comfortable, and encouraged different interactions. - [Mt. Washington Condominium](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mt-washington-condominium-pj-vj~6973677) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 4 - [Cargo Lofts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cargo-lofts-pj-vj~6802801) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 6 [See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/margittai-architects-pfvwus-pf~1543965441) ## Ideabooks - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20751273/list/kitchens) — 2 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/margittai) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*