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# Choate + Hertlein Architects

Original Houzz profile: [Choate + Hertlein Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/choate-hertlein-architects-pfvwus-pf~2048135774)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA
- **Serves:** Atlanta, Buckhead Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Smyrna, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, North Atlanta, East Point, Tucker, Chamblee, Decatur, Candler-McAfee, North Druid Hills, North Decatur, Belvedere Park, Clarkston, College Park, Vinings, Ellenwood, Doraville, Scottdale, Panthersville, Druid Hills, Gresham Park, Conley, Stone Mountain, Hapeville, Avondale Estates, Pine Lake, Buckhead, Chastain Park, Lindridge-Martin Manor, Piedmont Heights, Pine Hills, Underwood Hills
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2020), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 10,000 Ideabook Saves

With over 30 years of experience, both James Choate and Dennis Hertlein are second-generation principals of Surber Barber Choate + Hertlein Architects. Founded in Atlanta in 1971, the firm’s projects vary in scale and building type, with the common thread being an attention to detail, craft, and innovative planning. James Choate leads the focus on the design of unique single-family houses, which are located in many regions of the U.S. and beyond, presenting the opportunity to react to different environments in each case with a specific geographical and material response.

### Services Provided

- Building Design
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Sustainable Design
- Floor Plans
- 3D Rendering
- Green Building
- Universal Design
- Drafting
- Historic Building Conservation
- Structural Engineering
- Construction Drawings

### Areas Served

- Atlanta
- Buckhead Atlanta
- Sandy Springs
- Roswell
- Alpharetta
- Smyrna
- Brookhaven
- Dunwoody
- North Atlanta
- East Point
- Tucker
- Chamblee
- Decatur
- Candler-McAfee
- North Druid Hills
- North Decatur
- Belvedere Park
- Clarkston
- College Park
- Vinings
- Ellenwood
- Doraville
- Scottdale
- Panthersville
- Druid Hills
- Gresham Park
- Conley
- Stone Mountain
- Hapeville
- Avondale Estates
- Pine Lake
- Buckhead
- Chastain Park
- Lindridge-Martin Manor
- Piedmont Heights
- Pine Hills
- Underwood Hills

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Choate + Hertlein Architects |
| Address | 1409 N Highland Ave NE STE H, Atlanta, Georgia 30306, United States |
| Phone | (404) 872-8400 |
| Website | http://www.choatehouses.com/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 232 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/SBCHArchitects/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Choate + Hertlein Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/choate-hertlein-architects-pfvwus-pf~2048135774)
- **Website:** http://www.choatehouses.com/
- **Phone:** (404) 872-8400

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2020), for Design.

## Selected projects

- [Monterrey Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/monterrey-modern-pj-vj~2401989)
  - Location: San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo Leon
  - Photos: 22
  - Description: The site for this single family residence is located immediately alongside the northern ridge of “El Cerro de Chipinque” in the Sierra Madre Oriental range of northeast Mexico. The house is configured to maximize views of the parallel ridgeline, as well as the dramatic peak, known as La Eme, which terminates the eastern vista. In the configuration of the residence, interior and exterior spaces are defined primarily by vertical planes of concrete, sliding in and out of the house to define interio…
- [Monterrey Modern: Cliff House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/monterrey-modern-cliff-house-pj-vj~2402819)
  - Location: San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo Leon
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: A private guest house perched upon a rock outcropping overlooking the Monterrey Modern home. The site for this single family residence is located immediately alongside the northern ridge of “El Cerro de Chipinque” in the Sierra Madre Oriental range of northeast Mexico. The house is configured to maximize views of the parallel ridgeline, as well as the dramatic peak, known as La Eme, which terminates the eastern vista. In the configuration of the residence, interior and exterior spaces are define…
- [Home in the Berkshires](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-in-the-berkshires-pj-vj~1538656)
  - Location: Salisbury, CT
  - Photos: 25
- [House by the Marsh](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-by-the-marsh-pj-vj~1049695)
  - Location: Sheldon, SC
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: The design for this single-family home began and ended with its compelling site. On a piece of dry ground between a pond and a freshwater marsh, the house’s site was ringed by a stand of unusually tall and thin live oak trees (which are typically more dense, thicker and lower to the ground). The house first appears sphinx-like and mostly solid with a weathered wood form atop stone walls that extend through the site to define exterior spaces. Proceeding into the house, the public spaces become tr…
- [A House Near Water](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-house-near-water-pj-vj~1051230)
  - Location: Long Beach, CA
  - Photos: 20
  - Description: Located on a narrow site in a rather dense neighborhood in southern California, this single family house fronts the street to the east with solidity, but is conversely open and transparent to the west, taking advantage of waterfront views of a deep water lagoon and the Pacific Ocean. The house is organized around a courtyard containing a swimming pool, securely contained on four sides but open to the sky above. Responding to the mild climate, walls of sliding glass open to unite the interior spa…
- [Urban Hill House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-hill-house-pj-vj~1051410)
  - Location: Atlanta, GA
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: This single-family house is located on a busy street in an urban infill setting. The 4-bedroom house sits between two new, large neo-traditional houses. In stark contrast to the neighboring houses perched on the hill, this modern house is carved into the site to minimize its scale and enhance its privacy. To the rear of the site (south) the contiguous living spaces open to a private backyard with views of the city skyline beyond. The composition and articulation of the architecture is modern in…
- [Black/White Minimalist](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/black-white-minimalist-pj-vj~1055427)
  - Location: Atlanta, GA
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: The clients who commissioned the new residence desired a modern design that would support their preferred way of living – free from clutter and any over-accumulation of possessions. They desired clean, light-filled spaces with views out to nearby wooded terrain. Their rather typical programmatic requirements included a living & dining area; kitchen & family gathering area; four bedrooms with dedicated bathrooms; a study; a garage; and a recreation room for their children.
- [Low Country Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/low-country-modern-pj-vj~1049831)
  - Location: Sheldon, SC
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: The project is a single-family house that explores the possibilities of modern design within a rural setting. The architectural form is essentially geometric and abstract, however, attention is given to the context through the use of materials, geometry, and orientation.
- [Elemental Focus](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elemental-focus-pj-vj~1055625)
  - Location: Seattle, WA
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: This residence is located in Seattle, Washington. The design utilizes local building materials which include Bandera Granite, Basalt, concrete and reclaimed Douglas Fir. The main level consists primarily of the dining room, recreation room, family room, two-studies, kitchen, library, guest room, and master suite. Two additional bedrooms and a bath are located on the second floor. In addition to the house, Surber Barber Choate + Hertlein Architects was also hired to design a stable to compliment…
- [Serene Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/serene-ranch-pj-vj~1055509)
  - Location: Mesa Verde National Park, CO
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: The clients purchased 100 acres in remote southwest Colorado in the region known as the Four Corners (where Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah converge). In order to enjoy the distant spot while on vacation there they initially set up an Airstream trailer on the site. After a week of particularly cold weather they decided that in order to enjoy the rustic environment they needed better accommodations. The initial program was a one room vacation house containing a kitchen, dining, and living…

[See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/choate-hertlein-architects-pfvwus-pf~2048135774)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Dinning room table.** *(in Photo Questions)*

Where can you purchase the table, or is it custom made?  What's price range?

A: Jimmie, the table was custom made.

**Q: What is the wood on the ceiling?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The ceiling is a combination of white oak and wenge.

**Q: What brand is the fireplace?** *(in Photo Questions)*

We have a wood burning metal fireplace open on 2 sides and wonder if we could retro fit it to something like this. It is designed to convert to gas.

A: The fireplace is custom designed and built.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*