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address: "1901 Cahaba Road, Mountain Brook, Alabama 35213, United States"
latitude: 33.5066
longitude: -86.7428
phone: "(205) 871-7188"
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# Gardner Architects LLC

Original Houzz profile: [Gardner Architects LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gardner-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~1955320189)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Mountain Brook, AL
- **Serves:** Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Alabama, Atlanta, Florida, Gulf Coast, Lake Martin
- **Houzz rating:** 4.0 out of 5 (1 review)
- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2018–2020), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

GARDNER ARCHITECTS, LLC is a quality-oriented team of architects and designers based in the English Village neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama. Our talented staff has completed a broad range of commercial project types and fine residences throughout the Southeast.
Chip Gardner, AIA, has practiced architecture for over 30 years and is fully involved with all aspects of project design, detailing and management. Day-to-day interaction with the firm's principal is a part of every project, large or small.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Custom Homes
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Sustainable Design
- Green Building
- Historic Building Conservation

### Areas Served

- Birmingham
- Vestavia Hills
- Homewood
- Mountain Brook
- Alabama
- Atlanta
- Florida
- Gulf Coast
- Lake Martin

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Gardner Architects LLC |
| Address | 1901 Cahaba Road, Mountain Brook, Alabama 35213, United States |
| Phone | (205) 871-7188 |
| Website | http://gardnerarchitects.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 56 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Gardner Architects LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gardner-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~1955320189)
- **Website:** http://gardnerarchitects.com
- **Phone:** (205) 871-7188

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2018–2020), for Design.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 — 1 review**

### All 1 review

**★★★★ — gracenesmith, Jan. 2014**

> My husband and I used Gardner Architects to design our home renovation plans. The entire staff was friendly and courteous, and they worked diligently to complete the plans within our time frame.

## Selected projects

- [Montevallo Road Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montevallo-road-residence-pj-vj~2278857)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: 4,500 sq foot French Country home on an estate lot in the Mountain Brook neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama. Created through the heavy renovation of an existing house it features an all new upper floor with stucco and timber siding and an antique clay tile roof reclaimed from an historic Federal building. Refined rustic appointments include salvaged hemlock columns and beams, re-purposed flagstone slabs from the existing site and antique oak flooring.
- [Norman Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/norman-drive-pj-vj~2256775)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: All new 4,000 sq foot Arts and Crafts house featuring salvaged wood interior detailing throughout. Featured in Birmingham Home and Garden Magazine and Style Blueprint. Also featured in the Independent Presbyterian Holiday Home Tour.
- [Redmont Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redmont-residence-pj-vj~2341535)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Forest Hills Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forest-hills-estate-pj-vj~2341276)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Montcrest Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montcrest-home-pj-vj~2295290)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: All new English Style 5,400 sq foot custom home located in an older established neighborhood. The upscale interior features custom wood work and sleek contemporary lines.
- [Crestview Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crestview-residence-pj-vj~2256679)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: All new English Style home built utilizing existing lower level framing and fireplace of the existing residence.
- [Durham Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/durham-cottage-pj-vj~2276195)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Woodhill Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodhill-home-pj-vj~2295432)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Before and After Transformations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/before-and-after-transformations-pj-vj~2370009)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7

[See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gardner-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~1955320189)

## Ideabooks

- [metal roofing](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/164678727/list/metal-roofing) — 5 ideas
- [Vaughn Lakes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/116497286/list/vaughn-lakes) — 2 ideas

[See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/cgard3000)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Ceiling height** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hi, do you know how high the ceilings are?

A: This house has 9"-0" ceilings in most rooms, with the height rising to about 11'-6" in the largest space, the Family Room. We think alternating the heights creates more interest, and the more "standard" 9'-0" feels better in modestly sized rooms. I think a common mistake is to have all rooms be 10'-0" on the main level--- resulting in some awkward and poorly-proportioned spaces! CG

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-14.*