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# Turco McCarthy Architecture & Design

Original Houzz profile: [Turco McCarthy Architecture & Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/turco-mccarthy-architecture-and-design-pfvwus-pf~184562826)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA
- **Serves:** Atlanta, Buckhead Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Marietta, Smyrna, Brookhaven, North Atlanta, Decatur, Candler-McAfee, Vinings, Druid Hills, Jasper
- **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2021), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 25 Ideabook Saves
- Online consultation
- Woman owned
- 33 years in business

Turco McCarthy offers architecture and design services for small commercial and residential projects.  We specialize in renovations, adaptive re-use and retrofit scopes of work on existing structures, but also welcome new ground up opportunities.  

Let Turco McCarthy Architecture and Design bring that resort feeling into your home or place of business!

We are owned by Allyson Turco McCarthy, a registered architect with over 30 years experience.  Her 50+ project portfolio includes large mixed use commercial projects, hospitality design, small commercial and residential design.  

Ms. McCarthy does not believe there is ever ONE design solution.  She works with the client to provide the BEST design solution sensitive to the program and project budget.

### 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
- Sustainable Design
- Floor Plans
- Bathroom Design
- Space Planning
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Historic Building Conservation
- Structural Engineering
- Basement Remodeling
- Attic Conversion
- Basement Design
- Deck Design

### Areas Served

- Atlanta
- Buckhead Atlanta
- Sandy Springs
- Roswell
- Johns Creek
- Marietta
- Smyrna
- Brookhaven
- North Atlanta
- Decatur
- Candler-McAfee
- Vinings
- Druid Hills
- Jasper

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Turco McCarthy Architecture & Design |
| Address | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Phone | (404) 395-4569 |
| Website | http://www.turcomccarthy.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 38 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/TME-Designs/157383284297532
- LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=56897255&authType=NAME\_SEARCH&authToken=vMkF&locale=en\_US&sr

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Turco McCarthy Architecture & Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/turco-mccarthy-architecture-and-design-pfvwus-pf~184562826)
- **Website:** http://www.turcomccarthy.com
- **Phone:** (404) 395-4569

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2021), for Service.

**Affiliations**
- [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471)
- [AIA Georgia](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-georgia-pfvwus-pf~722945562)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 15 reviews**

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

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — Tim Owens, Oct. 2020**

> My wife and I brought on Allyson as our architect for a major renovation and addition to our forever home.  I can't say enough about how pleased we were with the overall process and the final product we received.  She met with us multiple times at our home, listened to our vision(s), and drew up multiple options until we landed on a final construction design.  There was quite a bit of work involved with our project, and each step of the way, Allyson drew our concepts out so that we could get to the end goal.  I've had numerous people ask how I liked working with my architect and my response is always the same.  I absolutely feel that I got a great value with her and that it was money well spent.

**★★★★★ — Malika Smith, Feb. 2020**

> I hired Turco McCarthy Architecture & Design to create the architectural plans for a large renovation project of a 100+ year old home. Allyson was extremely knowledgeable about historic design and preservation, and was an invaluable resource in navigating the city’s rigorous plan review and approval process for historic structures. She actively listened to my thoughts and ideas about what I was looking to accomplish with the final design and offered up multiple options that did a fantastic job of merging the traditional character of an older home with the contemporary needs of today’s homeowner. In addition to her knowledge of architecture and design, Allyson is an adept project manager who focuses on keeping the project on schedule and thoroughly communicates status and next steps. I have truly enjoyed working with her and will definitely engage Turco McCarthy for future projects.

**★★★★★ — MELISSA BLAKELY, Oct. 2018**

> I loved working with Allyson! We hired her to design our kitchen/living room/basement addition project. She was great to work with and a very good listener. I would highly recommend her!

**★★★★★ — HU-255981733, June 2018**

> We hired Turco McCarthy to complete design and architectural drawings for finishing a 2nd floor space above our garage. Allyson was very thorough and professional. She always delivered on time or ahead of schedule. She communicated regularly and clearly and was always very responsive. I would not hesitate to hire her again

**★★★★★ — nlittleton, March 2018**

> Allyson created a floor plan and front side exterior design for my 1950s ranch style home renovation. The major part of my renovation included the design of a kitchen in a small and ackwardly shaped space. She was incredibly professional to work with, and created a kitchen that we can’t wait to utilize. I had to fire my previous contractor after facing many issues with him. Allyson helped my family get our renovation back on track, and we will finally complete Our major overhaul within the next 3 months. I won’t hesitate to use her again in the future.

**★★★★★ — User, March 2018**

> Allyson at Turco McCarthy was exactly the type of architect I needed for my renovating an investment property in Grant Park. She was involved prior to my purchase of the property to give advice on how the renovation would be done and add value to the property. Her local knowledge and  experience were very well relevant in progressing the project through permitting. We had to work through several design options to meet the City's requirements for renovating a 1927 home.  Allyson was professional, flexible and responsive in all our interactions, which made her a pleasure to work with.

**★★★★★ — Ellen Hess, March 2018**

> Allyson drew the architectural plans for our basement remodel.  She was always prompt and was terrific about keeping us updated on progress.  We had some very specific, but sometimes conflicting, ideas about what we wanted in the basement; we also had a lot of ideas.  Somehow, Allyson managed to follow our stream-of-consciousness ideas and seamlessly incorporated them into the final design. Her plan was thorough, she had great ideas to overcome the architectural challenges presented by our 1930s basement and she completed the plan quickly.

**★★★★★ — Charlotte Mills, Feb. 2018**

> We had a disappointing experience with another architect and a friend recommended Allyson to us.  She was very responsive and helpful and had our plans completed and ready to submit to the city in record time.  I enjoyed getting to know her and would work with her again.

**★★★★★ — Ryan Oliver, Nov. 2017**

> My experience could not have been better with Turco McCarthy.  A+ all the way around.  I worked with Allyson, and she is a total pro.  She absolutely knows her craft, she is incredibly responsive, and was always willing to help me at all phases of the project.   The scope of my project:  expanding a room, adding a pantry, adding a screened-in porch, adding an outdoor kitchen area, and exploring a master site plan for a potential garage addition for Phase II.
>
> I would 100% recommend Turco McCarthy, and I will use them again for my next project without hesitation!

**★★★★★ — Megan Cole, Aug. 2016**

> Allyson put together plans for a porch and two bathrooms.  This actually spanned multiple years --- she had done some prior work sketching porch design concepts, which we used to decide on our final porch design.  For this project, she put together a full permit set.  She met with us multiple times to clarify our needs and wants, she provided options and opinions when requested, and she executed the permit set flawlessly.  She also worked with the contractor as needed to provide any minor additions that the permit expediters or the city wanted/needed.  She was very responsive and a pleasure to work with.  She informed us of any time she might be out of town in case we needed to reach her, and she was sensitive to our desired timeline to complete the permit set.  We were almost completely on budget, with only a slight addition because we expanded the scope of work to have her also include the second bathroom in her permit drawings, which had not been initially included.  Great to work with, we would use her again.

**★★★★★ — HU-482068, Aug. 2016**

> Great experience working with this company.  I found Allyson to be professional, patient, committed, timely and extremely competent.  Her service and follow-up practices are impeccable.  I will definitely use her for future projects and strongly recommend her to others!

**★★★★★ — HU-787095, Aug. 2016**

> Allyson provided architectural drawings for my condo renovation in Sandy Springs, GA.  She was knowledgeable, efficient, easy to work with and timing in delivering project drawings and offering options for solutions to space issues within the unit.  Amy Yarkoni

## Selected projects

- [Decatur DeKalb County New Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/decatur-dekalb-county-new-residence-pj-vj~7818238)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: New construction for a 5,000 sf single family residence. A clients forever home with arched hallways, built in millwork, primary on main, a terrace level and a kitchen with lots of windows and operable door wall into the screen porch.
- [Metro Atlanta SFR Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/metro-atlanta-sfr-addition-pj-vj~7819402)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Turco McCarthy provided architect drawings for the design and permit of this addition and renovation of a single family residence. Scope included a new dining room space and screen porch to a new back yard pool.
- [Interior Remodel and New front porch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-remodel-and-new-front-porch-pj-vj~7105950)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [New Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-residence-pj-vj~7105945)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Interior Kitchen Remodel and New Screen Porch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-kitchen-remodel-and-new-screen-porch-pj-vj~7105947)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Residential Development of SFR and Townhouses](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/residential-development-of-sfr-and-townhouses-pj-vj~6940414)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [New home office addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-home-office-addition-pj-vj~6940413)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [New Single Family Residence in a historic district](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-single-family-residence-in-a-historic-district-pj-vj~6940411)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Kitchen remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~3020740)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Client wanted to open the living room to the galley kitchen. The 1920's bungalow has a 1990's addition to the back where the kitchen was built into the old porch.
- [Historic Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-renovation-pj-vj~6348553)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Sun Room Enclosure](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sun-room-enclosure-pj-vj~6119089)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Client hired Turco McCarthy to convert a screened deck into a sun room greenhouse to grow succulents. The wall between the living room and porch was removed. Under the porch was screened in for a new screen porch and storage space.
- [Rear Deck Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rear-deck-renovation-pj-vj~6119068)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Clients wanted to cover the existing rear deck and make sure the deck's extension would still allow a car to park in the garage and underneath the structure. A grilling deck was also part of the project scope which had to cantilever over the existing garage door opening. Style to match the existing.
- [Zumbido Fair Trade Store](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zumbido-fair-trade-store-pj-vj~6119106)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Turco McCarthy designed a mixed use space for a client. Linear 2,000 sf living space with a retail shop. The retail shop seconds as a community room and guest space. The front entry has barn doors to sit open to display merchandise but is secure at night so the owner doesn't have to bring products in and out daily.
- [Redesign of existing deck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redesign-of-existing-deck-pj-vj~6119079)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Clients had an existing deck and covered side porch entrance. They wanted to enclose the entrance and enclose the existing deck as well as add a new deck. Architecture vocabulary used to match existing and existing column posts.
- [Front facade porch addition and master bathroom renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-facade-porch-addition-and-master-bathroom-renovation-pj-vj~1986316)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Clients wanted to update the master and secondary bathrooms as well as add a new large front porch for enjoyment and increase street presence.
- [Accessory Structure Attic Conversion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/accessory-structure-attic-conversion-pj-vj~5648276)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Two car garage had open loft space framed out with no walls or floor. We restructured to open the floor plan, added walls, floor and heavy timber detailing for a guest room / hang out space. Full bath, wet bar, murphy bed and loft spaces included into scope of work.
- [Basement Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-remodel-pj-vj~5648256)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Clients added a wine cave and tasting bar to existing basement as well as new wall, floor and ceiling finishes, exercise space and electronics station.
- [Clubhouse renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clubhouse-renovation-pj-vj~5648339)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Repainted and refreshed existing club house building for apartment complex. Added new entry and reconfigured lobby space with pool deck. Converted unused squash court into new gym.
- [Historic SFR Renovation and Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-sfr-renovation-and-addition-pj-vj~5293001)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: Renovated and restored a historic contributing SFR in historic district. Went from a 3 bedroom / 2 bath to a 4 bedroom (added master suite) / 3 bath floor plan with bonus room and rear deck. Plan opened up inside for new kitchen and living space.
- [Atlanta Residence Addition and Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atlanta-residence-addition-and-renovation-pj-vj~83748)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: 1200 sf 3 bedroom (really 2 and an office) and 2.5 bath SFR double in size to 2400 sf and 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Owners added a true master suite and expanded the kitchen with more space and open family room.

[See all 40 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/turco-mccarthy-architecture-and-design-pfvwus-pf~184562826)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-28.*