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address: "Norfolk, Virginia 23510, United States"
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# GARC Design

Original Houzz profile: [GARC Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/garc-design-pfvwus-pf~1921077806)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Norfolk, VA
- **Serves:** Richmond, Tuckahoe, Mechanicsville, Short Pump, Laurel, Bon Air, East Highland Park, Highland Springs, Glen Allen, Lakeside, Henrico, Dumbarton, Bellwood, Montrose, Sandston, Bensley, Chamberlayne, University Of Richmond
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 5 Ideabook Saves

GARC provides architecture, interior, and landscape design services.  Our specialties include aging-in-place, full house renovation, and custom home. We provide full design services from programming, conceptual design, permit drawing, design development, construction drawing, to construction administration stage.

We believe that a good design/project results from truly understanding our clients’ needs and providing unique customized solutions. Striving to achieve that, we develop a well-tested research-oriented design process to ensure we are able to deliver high quality design both on time and on budget. We also keep good relationship with qualified and competitive contractors and vendors to ensure the design be constructed cost effectively.

### 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
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Green Building
- Bathroom Design
- Space Planning
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Universal Design
- Multigenerational Homes
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Drafting
- Home Restoration
- Historic Building Conservation
- Project Management
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Barn Design & Construction
- Basement Remodeling
- Mudroom Design
- Basement Design
- Staircase Design
- Deck Design
- Garage Design
- Landscape Plans
- Laundry Room Design
- Prefab Houses
- Home Gym Design & Construction

### Areas Served

- Richmond
- Tuckahoe
- Mechanicsville
- Short Pump
- Laurel
- Bon Air
- East Highland Park
- Highland Springs
- Glen Allen
- Lakeside
- Henrico
- Dumbarton
- Bellwood
- Montrose
- Sandston
- Bensley
- Chamberlayne
- University Of Richmond

### Typical Job Cost

$80,000 - 5 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | GARC Design |
| Address | Norfolk, Virginia 23510, United States |
| Phone | (757) 761-3680 |
| Website | http://www.garcdesign.com |
| License Number | AIA Virginia: 0401015548 |
| Followers on Houzz | 37 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/garcollab
- Blog — https://garcdesign.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [GARC Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/garc-design-pfvwus-pf~1921077806)
- **Website:** http://www.garcdesign.com
- **Phone:** (757) 761-3680

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- LEED AP, AIA

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 1 review**

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

### All 1 review

**★★★★★ — Jaime Robertson, April 2021**

> We reached out to GARC design after receiving an architectural design that just didn’t give us any wow factor. We needed a fresh set of ideas and inspiration for our home’s potential. Suping and Yang spent time in our home and listened to all my frustrations and dreams. They created a Vision Design with 3 different options of what the space could look like at different price points. We were so impressed with their presentation of the renovation and addition, the attention to detail and thoroughness of the designs made it easy to follow.  They completely over delivered and I’m beyond thrilled to continue this venture with them. I would highly recommend GARC design to anyone who needs expert design services.

## Selected projects

- [Mid-Century Modern House Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-house-renovation-pj-vj~6490948)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7

[See all 1 project](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/garc-design-pfvwus-pf~1921077806)

## Ideabooks

- [Mud Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75897973/list/mud-room) — 27 ideas
- [window seat](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68287927/list/window-seat) — 38 ideas
- [Lighting Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70540346/list/lighting-design) — 19 ideas
- [tea house](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71036165/list/tea-house) — 4 ideas
- [wood trim](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84231754/list/wood-trim) — 28 ideas
- [Built-in Shelves](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/83949752/list/built-in-shelves) — 20 ideas
- [curb appeal](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/83072165/list/curb-appeal) — 117 ideas
- [entrance](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/237655/list/entrance) — 12 ideas
- [Stair](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/228647/list/stair) — 42 ideas
- [living](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/237585/list/living) — 28 ideas
- [Pantry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/83734009/list/pantry) — 34 ideas
- [attic](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84227520/list/attic) — 10 ideas
- [deck](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80205760/list/deck) — 11 ideas
- [Pet](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/83782167/list/pet) — 6 ideas
- [Baywindow](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81076876/list/baywindow) — 2 ideas
- [light fixture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51738391/list/light-fixture) — 54 ideas
- [Retractable Awning](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81473008/list/retractable-awning) — 6 ideas
- [Kwan Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75040707/list/kwan-residence) — 55 ideas
- [sunken seat](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80580134/list/sunken-seat) — 7 ideas
- [Garage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80561853/list/garage) — 3 ideas

[See all 40 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/apple0622)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-25.*