--- title: "Longhouse Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/longhouse-architects-pfvwus-pf~1580503444 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1580503444.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Longhouse Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9f93d8190d05959b_1723-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "107B East Main Street, Purcellville, Virginia 20132, United States" latitude: 39.1436 longitude: -77.7342 phone: "(571) 206-8674" website: https://longhousearchitects.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 4 license_verified: true followers: 5 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Longhouse Architects > Purcellville's Prominent Architecture Firm Creating Cohesive Designs Original Houzz profile: [Longhouse Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/longhouse-architects-pfvwus-pf~1580503444) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Purcellville, VA - **Serves:** Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Winchester, Culpeper, Purcellville, Dulles Town Center, Berryville, Lovettsville, Hamilton, Round Hill, Middleburg, Shenandoah Retreat, Sperryville, Waterford, Hillsboro, Upperville, Bluemont, Bolivar, Charles Town, Dulles, Lincoln, Paeonian Springs, Philomont, Point of Rocks, Shannondale, Wardensville - **Verified License:** Yes - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - 250 Ideabook Saves - Offers Custom Work - Hired on Houzz ### Business highlights - Offers Custom Work - 1 Hire on Houzz Longhouse Architects, established in 2019, is a firm of five architects and designers located in Purcellville, VA. We approach each design project with the desire to knit together the needs and means of the client, the parameters of the building site, and respect for our environment into a cohesive architectural design. We believe that good buildings can enrich lives, build community, and create strong connections between inhabitants and the land they inhabit. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Barn Design & Construction - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - Passive Solar Heating & Cooling - Home Gym Design & Construction - Dock Design & Construction - Custom Home ### Areas Served - Leesburg - Ashburn - Sterling - Winchester - Culpeper - Purcellville - Dulles Town Center - Berryville - Lovettsville - Hamilton - Round Hill - Middleburg - Shenandoah Retreat - Sperryville - Waterford - Hillsboro - Upperville - Bluemont - Bolivar - Charles Town - Dulles - Lincoln - Paeonian Springs - Philomont - Point of Rocks - Shannondale - Wardensville ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Longhouse Architects | | Address | 107B East Main Street, Purcellville, Virginia 20132, United States | | Phone | (571) 206-8674 | | Website | https://longhousearchitects.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 5 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/longhousearchitects - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/longhouse-architects-pllc/ - Blog — https://longhousearchitects.com/ - Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/longhousearchitects/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Longhouse Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/longhouse-architects-pfvwus-pf~1580503444) - **Website:** https://longhousearchitects.com/ - **Phone:** (571) 206-8674 ## Credentials **Verified License** - Number: 0413000732 - Type: Business Entity Registration - Issued by: Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [LEED AP](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/leed-ap-pfvwus-pf~1386238498) - [Passive House Institute US](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/passive-house-institute-us-pfvwus-pf~1579791328) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Julie Zadecky, March 2021** > We had what I thought was an easy kitchen facelift planned. As it turned out, there was a lot I didn’t consider when planning our renovation. Longhouse Architects developed plans that modernized our ideas for the kitchen and provided practical solutions. I am so pleased with how the kitchen turned out. Longhouse Architects was so easy to work with and quickly responded to questions as they came up. I would definitely recommend Longhouse Architects for projects, big or small! ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — emeraldhillfarm, Feb. 2021** > Working with Longhouse Architects was a perfect match for our home project restoring our 150 year old farmhouse. Laura listened to our needs and our wishes and was able to deliver a design that not only meets our desires for functionality but is accurate to our homes history and absolutely beautiful. Above and beyond our expectations. Would highly recommend. **★★★★★ — HU-61786940, Feb. 2021** > We purchased a great house in Wardensville, WV. We love the house as is, but wanted to have a larger kitchen area and also to make better use of some areas that we didn't use much. The design options offered by Longhouse were not only ones that we specified, but they put extra effort into suggesting alternatives that we hadn't considered. (We actually chose one of their suggestions). Designs were completed before the due date and the architects were always available for questions or thoughts. Further, our contractors were very impressed at the precision of the plans which made their job easier. **★★★★★ — Tremain & Gretchen, Nov. 2020** > This team did an excellent job with our renovation plans. The finished space exceeds our expectations and adds value to our home! **Comment from Longhouse Architects:** > Thanks for the review guys! We really enjoyed working with you and we love how the project turned out!! ## Selected projects - [A Preordained Longhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-preordained-longhouse-pj-vj~7666250) - Location: Lovettsville, VA - Photos: 15 - Description: When our clients found an opportunity to live in a beautiful cohousing community with gorgeous mountain views, a pond, and shared access to 120 park-like acres, they immediately jumped on it. The three acre parcel they purchased had everything they wanted: a scenic vista of nearby Furnace Mountain and plenty of room for both a big backyard and an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) with an inlaw suite, office, and garage. Our clients prioritized high quality and durable materials, the connection of th… - [A Chocolatier's Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-chocolatier-s-kitchen-pj-vj~7840006) - Location: Purcellville, VA - Photos: 8 - Description: In this renovation for almost-empty-nesters, we worked with our clients to create spaces that allow them to pursue their interests within the footprint of the existing house. Her space: the kitchen equipped for crafting chocolates, culinary experiments, kombucha brewing, and of course day-to-day cooking. His space: the attic studio with room for playing music, reading, model making, and an amazing view to the sunset. The project started with the notion of adding on some space for the kitchen, gi… - [Waterford Farmhouse Revival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/waterford-farmhouse-revival-pj-vj~7666245) - Location: Waterford, VA - Photos: 12 - Description: When our clients purchased their circa 1749 farmhouse on two and a half acres, they knew it would be a heavy lift to bring it up to date with 21st century standards. Over the centuries the weather and some ill conceived renovations and additions had taken their toll. The house was “kind of wonky” to use our client's words. There were leaning walls, out of place doors, chimneys, and a serpentine path through the upper level. They wanted to bring the house up to date, and at the same time let the… - [GO House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/go-house-pj-vj~5785085) - Location: Purcellville, VA - Photos: 10 - Description: The GO House presented a unique opportunity to build on an open residential lot on one of Purcellville's oldest streets. The project also presented a challenge to build a unique house for approximately the same cost as production built homes in order to make financing work. Materials are kept simple--Ikea kitchen and minimal trim. Production home materials--prefab roof trusses and cement board siding--are used but in uncommon configurations. The spaces are laid out and proportioned very efficien… - [Emerald Hill Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/emerald-hill-farmhouse-pj-vj~6412248) - Location: Purcellville, VA - Photos: 12 - Description: This historic farmhouse has many of its original features, rooms, materials, character, AND only one bathroom for a family of four. The project entailed renovations to an existing bathroom and bedroom to become an owners' suite and placing a new bathroom—a shared kids' and guest bath—in an un-utilized small bedroom. For the owners' suite, the clients considered adding space, but with efficient and thoughtful planning, and some built-ins, the goals were accomplished in the existing footprint. The… - [Walker Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walker-kitchen-pj-vj~5785091) - Location: Winchester, VA - Photos: 7 - Description: The Walkers moved to Winchester in 2009, purchasing an early-1900’s era house within the city’s Historic District. The small (160 sq. ft.) kitchen needed an update, considering it was central to the house and a core component to their lives. Rolling a modest construction loan into their mortgage facilitated the remodel, which involved replacing the cabinets, adding a central island with an electric downdraft range, and opening the space to the rest of the house by removing a section of wall betw… - [Loudoun Street Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/loudoun-street-apartment-pj-vj~5785093) - Location: Winchester, VA - Photos: 4 - [Rehoboth Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rehoboth-beach-house-pj-vj~5785098) - Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE - Photos: 7 - Description: This family had enjoyed summers at the beach for many years in an older home. When the time came to retire and make the beach their full time residence, they wanted more than the small 1950’s house could offer. So, they bid it a fond farewell and built something new. There were many wants and requirements competing for attention in the new design. An existing pool in the back yard was to remain and be incorporated. More restrictive zoning had been enacted, posing setback, green space, parking, a… - [Hopscotch Record Shelves](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hopscotch-record-shelves-pj-vj~5785096) - Location: Winchester, VA - Photos: 3 - Description: Fulfilling a need to store a steadily growing inventory of vinyl, this interior build-out was something Kevin took on with a local coffee shop / record store owner. The deliverables included a simple set of plans and renderings based on as-built field measurements and a SketchUp-generated materials list. The minimalist modular plywood shelving was pieced together with the owner over a few nights and weekends fueled by a heavy dose of java and the Grateful Dead. The templates and jigs were left w… - [A Home For Tools](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-home-for-tools-pj-vj~5785101) - Location: Winchester, VA - Photos: 4 - [Morningside Renovations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/morningside-renovations-pj-vj~6247450) - Location: Winchester, VA - Photos: 9 - Description: This timely kitchen remodel and “bonus room” bath addition to an existing 50’s era home, completed recently, has helped our clients “nest-in-place” during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here is what they had to say when we caught up with them after the renovations: Clients: “We are IN LOVE with this space!!! It perfectly fits our style of communal cooking and socializing while preparing meals. The window seat allows for comfortable “spectator” seating and the wood floors extending into the kitchen makes… - [The Monument Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-monument-interiors-pj-vj~7029827) - Location: Winchester, VA - Photos: 11 - Description: This historic 1923 bank building has long been a grand space and an architectural anchor on Winchester’s Old Town walking mall. However, in our world of increased digital banking, it was no longer useful as a bank and a candidate for adaptive re-use. Our client re-imagined the building as an event venue to host a wide range of gatherings—from weekly concerts to weddings, yoga classes, film festivals, charity events, and conferences. Our firm was brought in after work by the primary architect/arc… - [Culpeper Cabana](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/culpeper-cabana-pj-vj~7006280) - Location: Culpeper, VA - Photos: 4 - Description: This timber pavilion serves as a backyard oasis, ideal for family gatherings and outdoor living at the pool. The timber connections are modernized utilizing pre-engineered powder-coated steel Connext Post and Beam structural connectors. The cabana’s focal point is the Rumford fireplace and integrated masonry pizza oven central to the outdoor kitchen. A bath/changing room, storage, and the outdoor shower are tucked around the corner. Together they offer enjoyment, comfort, and convenience in this… - [Dragon's Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dragon-s-home-pj-vj~6855932) - Location: Leesburg, VA - Photos: 7 - Description: At Zephaniah Winery, this building is an outbuilding and a backdrop for the star of the show–the car, a 1938 Buick Limited named "The Green Dragon". It’s really cool! The building is a simple, vernacular, matter-of-fact form with board and batten siding and a standing seam metal roof echoing the existing buildings at the winery. A combination of large barn door and garage door openings allow the car and its story to be open to view and shared as an active part of daily life at the winery. "The c… - [Aging In Place With Grace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aging-in-place-with-grace-pj-vj~6767762) - Location: Leesburg, VA - Photos: 12 - Description: When mobility issues arose at retirement age, our clients had options to weigh – move or make their existing suburban house suitable for aging in place. Given their enjoyment of the neighborhood, the place, and the house and gardens they’d worked on for 30 years, they opted to stay and build an addition capable of handling their coming needs. The project consisted of adding a main level bedroom, accessible bathroom, and laundry room. The bedroom features large windows with views to the backyard… - [Loudoun Log Cabin Renovations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/loudoun-log-cabin-renovations-pj-vj~6726091) - Location: Waterford, VA - Photos: 13 - Description: As architects we are always striving to make buildings better than they were, even when the project is a small intervention. This existing house had a warm, open, rich main level made of two relocated log cabins. The house needed a new exterior wall on the lower level to fix existing conditions of poor insulation and siding and doors in bad condition. The existing cabin is eclectic which the owners enjoy, but they also wanted to make elements of the house more intentional. We organized the lower… - [Olney Upgrade](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/olney-upgrade-pj-vj~6589671) - Location: Olney, MD - Photos: 10 - Description: THE PROJECT GOALS: The owners wanted to refresh their kitchen, make it a room that was a delight to be in while they enjoy cooking, eating, and hanging out with family and friends. Additionally, they needed more storage and wanted more of a connection between the kitchen and the family room. THE EXISTING SITUATION: The existing kitchen layout was efficient and functional, though the family felt disconnected during daily living. The primary duct lines and plumbing run through the wall between the… - [Thundering Paws](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/thundering-paws-pj-vj~6441367) - Location: Wardensville, WV - Photos: 10 - Description: Our clients found a wonderful cabin for retirement in West Virginia. The cabin and the land were ideal...except for the kitchen! The tiny kitchen, with about two feet of open counter space, was buried in the center of the house with no visual connection to their beautiful property. Our clients' thought was to flip the kitchen to the original dining room location, which was south-facing with abundant windows and skylights. We sketched a few kitchen layouts in the sunny room. The initial concept o… - [a Man, a Van, and a Plan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-man-a-van-and-a-plan-pj-vj~6441348) - Location: Winchester, VA - Photos: 11 - Description: The Man \| “One Man Brooklyn” - Local business owner (Hopscotch Coffee & Records, Chester Records, Due To The Fact Press) - Hobbyist - Lover of all things vintage The Van \| “Beanie” - 1972 Dodge B300 Travco camper - Mobile coffee shop appendage The Plan - A new low-profile accessory building on an existing lot in a dense HR1 residential district - Two car garage footprint with a split plan for a garage and a print studio - Incorporate a palette of vintage glass block for diffused natural southern… - [Log Cabin Steel Stair](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/log-cabin-steel-stair-pj-vj~7895300) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: A historic Loudoun County log cabin had wonderfully renovated spaces for the living, dining, and kitchen. However, the existing stairs to the finished basement and loft spaces were each narrow, steep, and unsafe. Longhouse Architects worked within the existing house volume while maintaining space for the two-story stone fireplace and designed a stair to the loft stacked over a new stair to the basement. The loft stair is designed as a modern steel structure with rustic wood stair treads and mini… [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/longhouse-architects-pfvwus-pf~1580503444) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/840764937.m3u8?s=0ed34be75098e91c9bd9733966d455458038eeff&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Why “Longhouse”?** For centuries the longhouse was the housing typology of choice for many different indigenous cultures all around the world. These long, thin structures were made from locally sourced materials such as saplings and tree bark for the native American longhouses or stone and thatch in the case of England’s Dartmoor longhouses. These structures epitomize our ideals that good buildings can foster community, be responsive to the land, and be responsible to the environment. **Why choose Longhouse Architects?** At Longhouse Architects we approach each design project with the desire to knit together the needs and means of the client, the parameters of the building site, and respect for our environment into a cohesive architectural design. We believe that good buildings can enrich lives, build community, and create strong connections between inhabitants and the land they inhabit. We believe in the power of Architecture. **What's it like working with Longhouse Architects?** Our process begins with listening—understanding the client’s goals, budget, site, sustainability priorities, community context, and zoning requirements. We then move through schematic design and design development, refining ideas and aligning them with the budget. Construction documents coordinate the details and consultants, followed by construction, where we can provide full or as-needed support to help bring the design to life. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*