--- title: "Arch Design, Inc — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/arch-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~25849307 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~25849307.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Arch Design, Inc" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5e93434302c5ef38_1010-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "542 Vineyard Rd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113, United States" latitude: 35.1759 longitude: -106.6015 phone: "(505) 344-0002" website: http://ArchDesignNM.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 16 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 63 last_updated: 2026-09-12 --- # Arch Design, Inc Original Houzz profile: [Arch Design, Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/arch-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~25849307) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Albuquerque, NM - **Serves:** Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, North Valley, Bernalillo, Corrales, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, Paradise Hills, Placitas, Sandia Heights, Carnuel, Isleta, Pueblo of Sandia Village - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2017–2022), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Arch Design is closing the doors, retiring, and heading out to camping and fishing adventures! After 36 years in the business, (feels like forever!) it is time to turn it over to the next generation of designers and craftspeople. Thanks for all the wonderful clients, jobs, education, and surprises along the way! ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Deck Building - Garage Building - Flooring Installation - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Porch Design & Construction - Tile Installation - Custom Home Bars - Roof Replacement - Energy-Efficient Homes - Window Replacement - Green Building - Window Installation - Shower Installation - Exterior Door Installation - Vinyl Flooring Installation - Stair Installation - Laminate Flooring Installation - Sliding Door Installation - Trim Work - Sustainable Design - Roof Repair - Fireplace Installation - Insulation Installation - Metal Roofing - Skylight Installation - Wheelchair Ramp Installation - Linoleum Flooring Installation - Electric Fireplace Installation - Gas Fireplace Installation - Stucco Repair - Water Heater Installation - Custom Cabinets - Custom Homes - Door Installation - Fence Installation - Fence Repair ### Areas Served - Albuquerque - Rio Rancho - North Valley - Bernalillo - Corrales - Los Ranchos de Albuquerque - Paradise Hills - Placitas - Sandia Heights - Carnuel - Isleta - Pueblo of Sandia Village ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Arch Design, Inc | | Address | 542 Vineyard Rd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113, United States | | Phone | (505) 344-0002 | | Website | http://ArchDesignNM.com | | License Number | 379843 | | Followers on Houzz | 63 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Arch Design, Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/arch-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~25849307) - **Website:** http://ArchDesignNM.com - **Phone:** (505) 344-0002 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Secretary Treasurer, NM Home Builders Association. Associate Member Hall of Fame. Build Green New Mexico. Foundation for Building. Home Builders Association Associate Member of the Year. 1st Place, 2012 Home Builders of Central New Mexico. 1st Place, 2012 Home Builders of Central New Mexico. - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2017–2022), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [HBA of Central New Mexico](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/hba-of-central-new-mexico-pfvwus-pf~1989697864) - [NAHB Remodelers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-remodelers-pfvwus-pf~597469654) - [NAHB Certified Green Professional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-certified-green-professional-pfvwus-pf~1100930283) - [NAHB Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-certified-aging-in-place-specialist-pfvwus-pf~471784673) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 16 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Cheryl & Tony Brozena, Nov. 2021** > Our Master Bathroom got a total remodel! From our first meeting with Lora we knew we were in capable hands. She outlined the process in which we were all active participants. Once we decided on the design Lora arrived with two notebooks one for her and one for us that would take us through to the end of the project. Plans, change orders, allowances, design scope etc. were constantly being updated as the project progressed. Our initial start date was March 2022 but due to some delays with other projects we moved to the beginning of September. The team were amazing in protecting our hardwood floors and furniture left in the bedroom was enclosed in plastic as well as the doorway into our computer room and the rest of the house to minimize dust. From demolition to completion we were apprised each step of the way. Thank you to the Lora for turning our idea for an updated bathroom that we can use no matter our mobility – if we ever need the use of a walker/wheelchair. Her truly amazing team, George and Holiday, who do it all and the remarkable trades folks she uses for electrical, plumbing, cabinetry, tile/flooring. Five thumbs up on our recommendation! **★★★★★ — Cynthia Hennecke, May 2020** > Arch Design has done two bathroom resurrections for me. One bathroom was a 95% do over. The other one, we had to find a way to do a good bath surround while keeping the existing floor tile. They were both quirky projects. I have a very hard time envisioning things and Lora was a lifesaver in helping me choose products and colors. I appreciate that she worked with me and didn't just send me to go look at things on my own. > > The budget was clear and all changes were documented. The quality of the prep and the tile work is excellent. Arch has a team of specialists who work well together. The company also goes out of their way when something unexpected comes up - whether it's hand mounting tiny tiles or making a threshold from scratch, if it has to be done, they do it! > > The two projects were about a year apart and my experience was consistent. > > They've been really good with the work and with reassuring me every step of the way. **★★★★★ — Karl Benedict, Sept. 2019** > Lora and her team of highly skilled partners have done three projects for us in the last 18 months, a bathroom remodel, kitchen remodel back to the studs, and window replacement. In all three projects she has shown great attention to detail, a strong motivation to work with us to come up with the design that will both fit within our budget and exhibit a personal touch, and execute the project on time and within budget. All of these are the things that keep us coming back to Arch Design for additional work (including a floor replacement project next year). We highly recommend Arch Design and their team. **★★★★★ — Doug & Cynthia Kolson, Jan. 2019** > The solid and reliable professionalism, ability to complete a project on schedule, partnership and decision-making hand holding along the way were just a few features of our experience working with Lora and her amazing 'ace' team during our kitchen / dining area addition and remodel. We cannot say enough about Foreman George who was on the scene the entire time and has never met a tool or challenging construction task or assignment he is not a pro at. Mind-blowing. Lora Vassar expertly guided us through design choices, color options, appliance and flooring and detailed shopping episodes, with care and creativity. And Arch Design was finished with our project 'On-Tme' prior to the deadline. We love our project results, and we can enthusiastically recommend Lora and Arch Design. **★★★★ — Cheryl Garcia, Feb. 2018** > We contacted Lora and were quite impressed with her knowledge, skill, professionalism, courteousness and willingness to try new and creative designs. She provided detailed info on our ideas and came back to us with multiple drafts as well as bids from her team. She even researched a new process and product which may turn out to be a benefit for her company and many clients. We did shelve the work for now due to timing, budget, etc but plan to come back to her when it comes together better. **★★★★★ — Doc Savage Supply, March 2017** > After having the pleasure of working with Lora Vassar and Arch Design and Remodeling for the past 10 years on several projects I highly recommend her and her team. I have seen the quality, the care and craftsmanship she brings to every single job. Lora is definitely hands when it comes to each job no matter the size. Lora is definitely someone I would use on my home remodeling projects. **★★★★★ — Ken Duck, Feb. 2017** > I have provided construction drawings for several projects that Lora has designed for the last 3 years. She and her team are very thorough, detail oriented and most importantly, passionate about their projects and doing things right. I would not hesitate to recommend Arch Design if you're considering a home improvement project. **★★★★★ — User, Dec. 2016** > As a commercial photographer, I’ve shot “befores” and “afters” for numerous builders, but Arch Design’s remodels are consistently the most fun and interesting. Quality, and attention to detail are just the beginning. Beyond that, I’m amazed at Lora’s creative solutions, especially in difficult older homes. Plus, it’s the sheer visual delight of her designs, choice of materials, and always fresh tile art. **★★★★★ — jjmancini, Nov. 2016** > When we first met Lora (owner of Arch Design) we were immediately impressed with her knowledge of all things "home." She knew about rebates that we could get for our 1932 house remodel. She knew about the different zoning requirements and the City approval process for the Old Town Historic District Buffer Zone. She had worked both at the City level and the State level on various pieces of legislation. And she was impressively swift with estimating the various costs of what we were looking to accomplish. > > Once we started to work with her more, we realized that was just the tip of the iceberg of her awesomeness. She works hard. Like, really hard. But not because she is driven by money, but instead because she is driven by passion. This means that for you, as her client, she isn't working to squeeze every penny she can out of you but instead she is working to make sure that you are 100% happy with the end result. She actually listened to what we said we wanted to do with our remodel and then she worked to make that dream a reality. In addition, she helped us strike that perfect balance of our dreams and her experience and practicality. > > If we came up against an obstacle, she would look at the problem from various angles to find the best solution. Knowing us, I think it is safe to assume that we were some of her pickiest, most opinionated clients, but she never once lost her cool. She always responded with an attitude of 'let's see how we can make this work' instead of frustration at what we were asking her to do, change or reconsider. She was always wonderfully positive and pleasant. Also, just because she is that amazing, she actually made a "real life" 3-D model of our addition. With this model, we were able to play with it, remove the top, and see the relative sizes of everything much better than a virtual rendering or multiple elevation set of drawings. This really helped us when we were trying to visualize how everything would work in such a small space, or how the windows would look from the street view.... oh the windows... :) > > Remember that this is a design-build firm. One of the best perks is that Lora is the only person you'll need to get from your idea to planning and permitting, to picking out tile, to pouring concrete, to the ultimate finished product and every other imaginable thing in-between. The people that she hires and sub-contracts with are tried and tested and she only keeps the "best of the best" as a part of her team. > > All of that to say, we would recommend Lora and Arch Design with the highest possible recommendation, glowing, and with a cherry on top! In this one firm you are getting your best advocate, your best ideas, your detail-oriented person, and a dose of sanity and friendship to go with it all. You will not regret trusting Lora with your home, whatever the project may be. **★★★★★ — Patti Holroyd, March 2016** > Arch Design's creative genius Lora Vassar designed my kitchen from the ground up. We purchased a fixer upper home, and her vision for my new kitchen was brilliant. She recommended knocking out a wall and removing a low ceiling, both idea's expanded my kitchen space tremendously. I love having the space for a kitchen island and her suggestions allowed us space for a large pantry. All my "wants" were met with a variety of features I could never have envisioned! **★★★★★ — HBA of Central New Mexico, Jan. 2016** > Arch Design has been a member of the Home Builders Association for 5 years. In those 5 years Lora Vassar has been a major impact in the Albuquerque home industry. She is currently our Associate Vice President and her leadership has helped the Home Builders Association improve the building environment in Albuquerque. Her work is always professional and her attitude is always positive. We are grateful for all her hard work and determination to improve the Albuquerque home market. Thank you Lora and Arch Design. **★★★★★ — kittymac2, Jan. 2016** > Arch Design, Lora Vasser, was our designer for a whole house remodel due to a flood. Lora set up weekly meetings with us as we progressed through the remodel so that we could review options, select materials and, if necessary, set up meetings at vendor locations. She always kept careful records of expenses and set up an accounting system that synced up estimates with expenses in such a way as to help us manage the budgeting process. This system of allowances allowed us to stay within budget, or if not, to approve in advance additional expenses associated with our choices. She was consistently patient, precise and timely. Lora is very creative and produced some great designs that were implemented by her team. Specifically the new island and cupboard arrangement in our kitchen utilized the space much more efficiently and is beautiful as well. Lora made a scale model island out of cardboard to illustrate how the space would work with the shelving so that we could make choices about drawers, etc. Lora is very professional and also very easy to work with. She bent over backward to ensure our satisfaction and made many great suggestions that we really appreciated. I highly recommend Lora and her team for their professional expertise and creativity. ## Selected projects - [Whole Lot of Remodeling!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whole-lot-of-remodeling-pj-vj~1641113) - Location: Albuquerque, NM - Photos: 10 - Description: These homeowners wanted to incorporate quite a bit into their new remodel and addition -- a new gourmet kitchen with an eating and entertaining counter, a bar with glass display and liquor storage, a bigger pantry and better lighting. Add to that -- a large formal dining area, hidden laundry center, desk area, more efficient boiler and mechanical system, new doors and windows, space for media equipment and large TV. All this while increasing the panoramic vista. - [Super "Green" Award Winner!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/super-green-award-winner-pj-vj~1498284) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: This large house had been badly damaged by a flood from a broken water pipe. We not only repaired and remodeled it from top to bottom, but made it so energy efficient that it won the "GreenBuilt" home award. In fact, the "HERS" (Home Energy Rating System) specialist said it was the best she'd seen. - [Small Bath - Big Ideas!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-bath-big-ideas-pj-vj~1494942) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: Even if your bathroom space is small, you'd be surprised at what can be done with creative design. - [Kitchen & Laundry - Southwest Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-and-laundry-southwest-style-pj-vj~1498794) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: We love our adobe style homes, but that doesn't mean we can't update their functionality and beauty while enhancing the Southwestern flavor. Here, we remodeled a large kitchen and dining area, and while we were at it, redid the laundry room too. - [Deck and Stairs - Amazing Ironwork!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/deck-and-stairs-amazing-ironwork-pj-vj~591649) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: The steep slope in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains gave this home a great view, but also a challenge in designing the new deck. But, as they say, a "challenge" is really just an "opportunity." We created a spacious deck with stairs going uphill and down, a small third floor deck, and a three level spiral staircase. - [Luxury Bath + "Walk Around" Closet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxury-bath-walk-around-closet-pj-vj~1514776) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Old house, new needs. Take a little space from here, give a little there, and we designed a luxurious bathroom and a very roomy closet. - [More Daylight Kitchen & New Fireplace Too](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/more-daylight-kitchen-and-new-fireplace-too-pj-vj~1575422) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Along with a complete kitchen remodel, we removed the wall and hallway that blocked the glass patio doors, thus turning a dark cave into a bright and airy kitchen. - [Artist's Bath --"Raining Glass"](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/artist-s-bath-raining-glass-pj-vj~1514875) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: We captured a small corner of the bedroom to add needed space to the closet and bath area. Removing all dividing walls allowed for a larger curb-less shower, new vanity, and more linen storage. - [One Hot Fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/one-hot-fireplace-pj-vj~1543057) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Replace a mundane fireplace with something a bit more exciting? How about an efficient unit that would actually heat the room? Something that would show off their art? How about something with color and a Southwestern theme -- but not too Southwestern? Award Winner for Special Feature - [Bath & Bed with Lapis Blue Granite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bath-and-bed-with-lapis-blue-granite-pj-vj~1506028) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Whole House Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whole-house-remodel-pj-vj~1573953) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Remodeled Kitchen, Add Dining, Living Room and Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/remodeled-kitchen-add-dining-living-room-and-patio-pj-vj~1576432) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: We completely remodeled this kitchen, then expanded the living space with a new addition and patio. - [More Kitchens Gallery - Function, Flow, Family](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/more-kitchens-gallery-function-flow-family-pj-vj~591647) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Selected photos of our kitchen remodels. See individual projects for more. - [Knockout Tile Designs for Two New Baths](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/knockout-tile-designs-for-two-new-baths-pj-vj~2553897) - Location: Albuquerque, NM - Photos: 10 - [More Baths Gallery - Luxury, Comfort, Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/more-baths-gallery-luxury-comfort-style-pj-vj~591644) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Selected photos of many bath remodels. See individual projects for more. - [Cozy Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cozy-kitchen-pj-vj~5919772) - Location: Albuquerque, NM - Photos: 13 [See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/arch-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~25849307) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-12.*