--- title: "Clifford M. Scholz Architects, LLC — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/clifford-m-scholz-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~2080454165 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2080454165.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Clifford M. Scholz Architects, LLC" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8b83cda00dfb8ccd_9381-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2724 Fruitville road, Suite 102, Sarasota, Florida 34237, United States" latitude: 27.3369 longitude: -82.5128 phone: "(941) 364-4600" website: https://cliffordscholzarchitects.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 19 best_of_houzz_awards: 13 followers: 995 last_updated: 2026-10-09 --- # Clifford M. Scholz Architects, LLC Original Houzz profile: [Clifford M. Scholz Architects, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/clifford-m-scholz-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~2080454165) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Sarasota, FL - **Serves:** Bradenton, Sarasota, Naples, Fruitville, Longboat Key, Osprey, Siesta Key, South Sarasota, Manasota Key, Bird Key, Boca Grande, Casey Key, Harbor Acres, North Florida, South Florida, Useppa Island - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (19 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2013–2023), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves LIC AAC002212 Clifford M. Scholz Architects, a leading architecture and design firm in Southwest Florida, provides innovative and high-quality design solutions for luxury residential and commercial spaces. Based in Sarasota, Florida, Clifford M. Scholz Architects is committed to excellence in design and specializes in an individualized method and custom approach for every client. For 26 years, Clifford M. Scholz has served as the principal and in 2018 the firm welcomed two new partners Rick Oswald as Senior Vice President and Daniel Shaffer as Junior Vice President to service the expanding needs of its clients. Clifford M. Scholz Architects creates timeless sustainable architecture. LIC AAC002212 ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Green Building - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Construction Drawings - Full Service Architectural Firm ### Areas Served - Bradenton - Sarasota - Naples - Fruitville - Longboat Key - Osprey - Siesta Key - South Sarasota - Manasota Key - Bird Key - Boca Grande - Casey Key - Harbor Acres - North Florida - South Florida - Useppa Island ### Typical Job Cost $500,000 and up ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Clifford M. Scholz Architects, LLC | | Address | 2724 Fruitville road, Suite 102, Sarasota, Florida 34237, United States | | Phone | (941) 364-4600 | | Website | https://cliffordscholzarchitects.com/ | | License Number | AAC002212 | | Followers on Houzz | 995 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/clifford-m-scholz-architects/175491802556872 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/OswaldScholtz - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/clifford-m--scholz-architects-inc- - Blog — http://cliffordscholzarchitects.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Clifford M. Scholz Architects, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/clifford-m-scholz-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~2080454165) - **Website:** https://cliffordscholzarchitects.com/ - **Phone:** (941) 364-4600 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Home of the Year in SRQ-2014, 2015 Ocean Home Top 50 Coastal Architects, 2016 Ocean Home Top 50 Coastal Architects, SRQ 2017 Platinum Home of The Year Award - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2013–2023), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [Manatee Sarasota BIA](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/manatee-sarasota-bia-pfvwus-pf~815373403) - [Florida Home Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/florida-home-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~1922617990) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 19 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Debbie Stevens, Nov. 2017** > I've worked with Cliff on many projects over the last 18 years. He is truly a gifted architect and a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — Joan Geyer, Aug. 2017** > This is a very professional team of people. They are very responsive. > They listened to our thoughts for the project. The drawings were extremely complete and easy to understand. We are still in the early stages of our project and they have been a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — Jim N, Aug. 2017** > Our CMSA relationship started with a 75 year old dilapidated pie-shaped waterfront property requiring demolition. Throw in seawall removal/rebuild, dock variance, dock removal/rebuild.....this project had every possible nuance and was not for the faint of heart from an architectural challenge perspective. > > Cliff and his CMSA team started with a white sheet of paper. The odd shaped lot literally disappeared through the use of multiple unique roof lines which resulted in a stunning shape of the home and roof that looks like a piece of art. The attention to detail throughout the home is second to none. Cliff is a "ceiling guy" so every room ceiling is prettier than the next. The most common visitor comment when visiting this rather large home is "it doesn't feel big...it feels so warm". > > I also hired CMSA/Cliff for project administration. Having CMSA in the same foxhole as me throughout the project provided a strong piece of mind to the Owner. Knowing CMSA was a short ride away and would be on site at a moments notice as the Owner advocate was worth it's weight in gold. An A+ on project administration. > > Over the years, I've had three large residential construction projects and numerous commercial projects. By far and away CMSA was my best partner of any prior experiences. We couldn't be happier with the CMSA design, project administration and owner advocacy role. I wish Houzz had a 10 STAR rating since CMSA deserves a "10". **★★★★★ — Perrone Construction Custom Homes, Feb. 2017** > We've worked with Cliff and CMSA for over 27 years on countless projects including two of his own homes and cannot say enough about him and his teams ability aesthetics and willingness to get it right. His designs are inspired and true to architectural roots. It is without hesitation that I would recommend working with Cliff and CMSA **★★★★★ — DWY Landscape Architects, Feb. 2016** > DWY has had many opportunities to work with CMSA over the past 15 years. Each project is a collaborative effort that results in a well-coordinated and beautiful end result. Cliff’s attention to detail and his team’s quality of execution make dovetailing our landscape and exterior site designs a natural process. > We are always happy to be a part of CMSA’s project team and look forward to future collaborations. > -David **★★★★★ — david10041, Feb. 2016** > I have had the privilege of working with Cliff and CMSA on several wonderful projects over the past 15 years. Cliff welcomes collaboration and encourages a team approach to each project and design challenge. As a landscape architect, I believe the quality of each project and level of design is enhanced through a collaborative approach. Cliff understands space and light, and how these elements can transform a home. His attention to detail makes memorable spaces. **★★★★★ — schmehlharkness, Feb. 2016** > CSMA is an outstanding architectural firm. Dan Sassin and Cliff Scholz are excellent to work with and they exceeded all of our expectations. **★★★★★ — Riley Interior Design, inc., Feb. 2016** > Clifford Scholz is one of the most professional Architects I have had the opportunity and pleasure of working with. They are an efficient, organized and well respected architectural firm who takes care of their clients. > Carrie L. Riley, ASID NCIDQ > Licensed Professional Interior Designer > Riley Interior Design, inc. **Comment from Clifford M. Scholz Architects, LLC:** > Thank you Carrie, it is always a pleasure working with you. You are a very talented designer and very professional. A real pleasure to work with! **★★★★★ — susrakay, Feb. 2016** > With CMSA, you are guaranteed to receive the top level of professionalism, creativity and experience only the best of the best in business can offer. This is especially important when you are planning your dream home or workspace where you plan to spend much of your time with family and friends or clients and associates. Cliff's knowledge and ability to zero in on your needs and desires is truly exceptional. He will take you step by step through the process! Personally, I choose a very difficult remodel of an historic home. Cliff and his team were nothing but exceptional and present from start to finish when it very easily could have been one of my worst experiences. The home subsequently won many awards upon completion and I had many years of wonderful enjoyment. I cannot recommend he and his firm enough! **Comment from Clifford M. Scholz Architects, LLC:** > Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to be able to work with you on your beautiful extraordinary historic home! **★★★★★ — danielbaly, Feb. 2016** > Cliff Scholz Architects did a fabulous job for our home. It was a most demanding project completed in a very efficient process. Cliff and Dan Sassin were creative, diligent, responsive and patient. We would highly recommend them without any reservations. **Comment from Clifford M. Scholz Architects, LLC:** > Thank you for your kind review on our Architectural design on our homes. We greatly appreciate it. **★★★★★ — Celina Forrester, Dec. 2015** > What a great guy to work with. He and his staff are very professional. His designs are magnificent. Takes you thoughts and puts them on paper. **Comment from Clifford M. Scholz Architects, LLC:** > Thank you so much for your kind words. It is a pleasure to be able to work with you. **★★★★★ — Nautilus Homes, June 2015** > Cliff and his team of talented professionals continually provide top notch designs and customer service. It is always easy to make the recommendation to our clients to work with CMSA Architects. We have built many projects that Cliff has designed and have always found the process to be smooth and the product to be impeccable. ## Selected projects - [The Lake Club, Lakewood Ranch, FL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-lake-club-lakewood-ranch-fl-pj-vj~1990798) - Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL - Photos: 14 - [Lido Key](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lido-key-pj-vj~2577576) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 42 - [Sophisticated Island Style home with Contemporary Interiors on Longboat Key](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sophisticated-island-style-home-with-contemporary-interiors-on-longboat-key-pj-vj~2001604) - Location: Longboat Key, FL - Photos: 11 - [Boca Grande](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boca-grande-pj-vj~2508824) - Location: Boca Grande, FL - Photos: 5 - [Harbor Acres 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harbor-acres-2-pj-vj~2508854) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 8 - [Extraordinary Guest House, in The Concession, Lakewood Ranch, FL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/extraordinary-guest-house-in-the-concession-lakewood-ranch-fl-pj-vj~2052531) - Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL - Photos: 30 - [Sneak Peak Acqua Vita "Water of Life", Longboat Key, Fl](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sneak-peak-acqua-vita-water-of-life-longboat-key-fl-pj-vj~2210432) - Location: Longboat Key, FL - Photos: 5 - [Design of the Year](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/design-of-the-year-pj-vj~1369555) - Location: Longboat Key, FL - Photos: 10 - [Harbor Acres](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harbor-acres-pj-vj~498520) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 13 - Description: Beautiful home on a 3,2, 1 split with beautiful harbor view. Constructed by Blue Water Construction and Interior Decorator, Sally Trout. Located in Harbor Acres, Sarasota FL - [Spice Bay Siesta Key](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spice-bay-siesta-key-pj-vj~301432) - Location: Siesta Key, FL - Photos: 21 - [Lido Key Tropical](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lido-key-tropical-pj-vj~33194) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 14 - [Siesta Key Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/siesta-key-traditional-pj-vj~15218) - Location: Siesta Key, FL - Photos: 10 - [Casey Key, FL- Spanish Contemporary Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casey-key-fl-spanish-contemporary-architecture-pj-vj~1024080) - Location: Laurel, FL - Photos: 26 - [Florida Historic Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/florida-historic-renovation-pj-vj~44367) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 18 - Description: This home was built in 1926 and is on the Historic Register. The home was in mild disrepair and the new owner wanted updated utilities and amenities while not sacrificing the historical registration or integrity of the home. - [Boca Grande Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boca-grande-renovation-pj-vj~15164) - Location: Boca Grande, FL - Photos: 14 - [Bird Key, FL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bird-key-fl-pj-vj~45050) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 18 - [Lido Key Renovation \# 4](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lido-key-renovation-4-pj-vj~832715) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 12 - Description: Photo Images taken by- DK Consulting Group Interior Design- Deborah Stevens-DMS Interiors MGB- My Green Builders- Contractor - [Bay Front Lido Key FL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bay-front-lido-key-fl-pj-vj~1052099) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 25 - [Siesta Key Low Country \| Heron Lagoon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/siesta-key-low-country-heron-lagoon-pj-vj~415971) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 49 - Description: A waterfront low country treasure that embodies the feeling of home. Every element of this home was meticulously designed and intimately constructed to evoke a warm and familiar ease. This space is not only meant to be highly functional but felt emotionally as well. Envision cozy afternoons cuddled with your favorite book in the den or sipping a glass of fine wine by the fireplace on a chilly evening. One of our favorite features are the authentic cypress timber beams that span the great room. A… - [Manasota Pods](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/manasota-pods-pj-vj~15244) - Location: Manasota Key, FL - Photos: 10 [See all 64 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/clifford-m-scholz-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~2080454165) ## Ideabooks - [Spice Bay](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/493352/list/spice-bay) — 6 ideas - [Casey Key Gulf to Bay](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/495337/list/casey-key-gulf-to-bay) — 8 ideas - [Manasota Pod House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/495377/list/manasota-pod-house) — 10 ideas - [Bird Key](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2080167/list/bird-key) — 18 ideas - [Sandcastles](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/493324/list/sandcastles) — 8 ideas - [Siesta Key Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/493334/list/siesta-key-traditional) — 3 ideas - [Longboat Key Gulf Front](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/493390/list/longboat-key-gulf-front) — 9 ideas - [Lido Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/495375/list/lido-contemporary) — 7 ideas - [Lido Tropical](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1476148/list/lido-tropical) — 11 ideas - [Sarasota Mainland Waterfront](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/493200/list/sarasota-mainland-waterfront) — 7 ideas - [Cutter Lane](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1476280/list/cutter-lane) — 14 ideas - [Florida Historic Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2049682/list/florida-historic-renovation) — 18 ideas - [Boca Grande Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/493135/list/boca-grande-renovation) — 12 ideas - [Useppa Island](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/493216/list/useppa-island) — 6 ideas [See all 14 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/cmsainc) ## Community Q&A **Q: Ceiling** *(in Photo Questions)* What kind of wood is on the porch ceiling? Beautiful! A: Thank you. It is tongue and groove cypress. **Q: Paint colors?** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me the paint color/brand of the exterior of the home and shutters thanks A: The brand is Benjamin Moore and the colors are proprietary. All selections are made by our team and are not disclosed due to client confidential agreement. Thank you for reaching out.. **Q: Ceiling color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Please contact the Interior designer: Holly Dennis Interiors - 941-915-7999 holly@HollyDennisInteriors.com www.HollyDennisInteriors.com **Q: love the setup! where were those curtains from? thx!** *(in Photo Questions)* Wondering where I can find those curtains? A: This is out of our scope of work at this moment and the information will be with the owners now. **Q: What kind of counter top is in this picture.** *(in Photo Questions)* Is it quartz? If so, who makes it and what is the name of the product? A: No, it's honed marble. Manufacture is Carrara. **Q: I LOVE THE GARAGE DOORS ! WHERE CAN I BUY ?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Standard insulated garage doors with an Eden Coast Veneer. The opening was designed with an arch top specifically for this home. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-10-09.*