--- title: "RT Studio — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rt-studio-pfvwus-pf~437394818 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~437394818.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "RT Studio" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/bff3011104bbe8d6_6265-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "11204 Whisperwood Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20852, United States" latitude: 39.0496 longitude: -77.1204 phone: "(301) 922-4152" website: http://www.rtarchstudio.com rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 42 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # RT Studio Original Houzz profile: [RT Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rt-studio-pfvwus-pf~437394818) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Rockville, MD - **Serves:** Germantown, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Wheaton, North Bethesda, Potomac, College Park, Montgomery Village, North Potomac, Hyattsville, Langley Park, Takoma Park, Glenmont, Travilah, Chevy Chase, North Kensington, South Kensington, Hillandale, Derwood, North Brentwood, North Chevy Chase, Vienna, Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, DC (Washington), Fairfax, Great Falls, Hollins Hills, Mclean, Pimmit Hills, Reston, Tysons Corner, West Mclean, Wolf Trap - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2020–2021), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Online consultation - Published locally RT Studio is a modern residential design firm based in North Bethesda, MD, serving homeowners across Montgomery County, Northern Virginia, and Washington DC. We work exclusively in modern architecture. Not modern-inspired, not modern-adjacent — true Modernist design built around honest materials, exceptional light, and spaces designed around how your family actually lives. Our work spans custom home additions, whole-home renovations, mid-century updates, and new builds. Every project starts with one question: what would make this home work better for the people living in it? Not sure what's possible or what your project would realistically cost? That's exactly what our Modern Vision Assessment (MVA) is for — a $1,500 fixed-fee consultation that gives you a site-specific budget range, zoning review, and spatial strategy in 10–14 days. The fee is fully credited toward design services if you move forward. Best of Houzz Award winner. Featured in The Washington Post. Top DC Architects honoree. 301.922.4152 rtarchstudio.com info@rtarchstudio.com ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Space Planning - Multigenerational Homes - Project Management - Attic Conversion - Modular Home Additions - Custom Home - Master Planning ### Areas Served - Germantown - Silver Spring - Gaithersburg - Rockville - Bethesda - Wheaton - North Bethesda - Potomac - College Park - Montgomery Village - North Potomac - Hyattsville - Langley Park - Takoma Park - Glenmont - Travilah - Chevy Chase - North Kensington - South Kensington - Hillandale - Derwood - North Brentwood - North Chevy Chase - Vienna - Alexandria - Annandale - Arlington - DC (Washington) - Fairfax - Great Falls - Hollins Hills - Mclean - Pimmit Hills - Reston - Tysons Corner - West Mclean - Wolf Trap ### Typical Job Cost $30,000 - 150,000 $30,000 - 150,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | RT Studio | | Address | 11204 Whisperwood Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20852, United States | | Phone | (301) 922-4152 | | Website | http://www.rtarchstudio.com | | Followers on Houzz | 42 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/rtarchstudio - Blog — www.rtarchstudio.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [RT Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rt-studio-pfvwus-pf~437394818) - **Website:** http://www.rtarchstudio.com - **Phone:** (301) 922-4152 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2020 & 2021 Best of Houzz Award for Service - Thumbtack 25 Best Baltimore Area Architects - Washington Post featured, Labor Day 2017. - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2020–2021), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Susan Amsden, April 2019** > Damian loves mid-century modern and adores making spaces work. Those two impulses brought about a perfect transformation of my guest bath and master suite, turning these spaces into absolute gems of utter functionality inside beautiful, graceful design. > > It's easy to work with Damian. He listens to what you want, loves to collaborate, and hits the mark practically every time. His suggestions make the job sparkle and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to work with him to transform my special home into a spectacular one. **Comment from RT Studio:** > Thank you so much for your kind words, but also I want to thanks Jessie Oliver who was the fantastic Interior designer who worked in this project. **★★★★★ — Alex H, Sept. 2018** > I hired Damian and Gadi to design an addition to my mid-century contemporary house. They presented numerous options in 3-D software to better visualize the design which was extremely helpful. We never felt pressured to settle on a particular design and incorporated our requests very nicely into the final product. They are extremely easy to work with and go the extra mile to achieve the desired results. They are also extremely responsive to our questions during construction. I can't say enough, we feel extremely happy and fortunate to have hired them! **Comment from RT Studio:** > Thanks Alex, we enjoyed working with you on the project. **★★★★★ — Perry Harding, Aug. 2018** > Amazing and very talented team of knowledgeable professionals! The architects at RT Studio were able to bring my dream home to life; converting a dated late 1980s structure to a very modern and sexy design for 2017 and beyond. I love what they did for my new home!!! **Comment from RT Studio:** > A great client who knows what he wants and how to get. Easy to work with. Looking forward for the complete product. **★★★★★ — Ken Wyner, Aug. 2018** > We have been photographing RT Studio for a number of years now. The design work is always refreshing and new. Very innovative and the craftsmanship is extremely high quality! > We love their work and it is always such a pleasure to photograph! > We highly recommend this company! > Ken Wyner **Comment from RT Studio:** > Looking forward to keep working with you very soon. Your pictures are great and you are also a great friend. **★★★★★ — Inna Liberberg, July 2018** > I had a non descriptive ranch, and RT studio turned it into a beautiful modern house. They designed the house with a low of windows that face the woods. It's glorious. Even while being modern it fits great into the street. > > Besides their design skills, their personal approach to the project was fabulous.They made themselves available any time me or the contractors have a question. > > I wholeheartedly recommend them for your project. > > Thanks Damian & Gadi **Comment from RT Studio:** > Awesome project, awesome client. We really enjoyed the experience of working with you. **★★★★★ — K S, June 2018** > Excellent job! Highest recommendation. Five Stars. Great professionalism, knowledge, work quality, and ability to meet deadlines and budgets. Pleasure to work with. **Comment from RT Studio:** > Great client, fun to work with. Awesome family and great dog. Thanks for the warm recommendations. ## Selected projects - [Tilden Park Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tilden-park-residence-pj-vj~870284) - Location: Rockville, MD - Photos: 27 - Description: A modern renovation to a typical suburban ranch house. The intention of the client was to keep part of existing house as it is because budget concerns. The marriage between the two structures is provided by a modern arch/bridge that links the existing with the new. The addition includes a master suite and a new kitchen where a previous solarium separated from the house was. Because the house is located next to a county park, it has beautiful unobstructed views of the forest and the addition enga… - [Old Farm Mid Century House Renovation & Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-farm-mid-century-house-renovation-and-addition-pj-vj~1092834) - Location: North Bethesda, MD - Photos: 43 - Description: The original house was a midcentury residence and the house was getting smaller for the need of the family. What started as an addition for storage and covered garage ended as an architectural adventure and an opportunity to encase a great location to generate a superb harmony of the different parts of the house with the site. - [Mountain Mid Century](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-mid-century-pj-vj~7428588) - Location: Flintstone, MD - Photos: 14 - [Neillwood Dr House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/neillwood-dr-house-pj-vj~6145102) - Location: Rockville, MD - Photos: 9 - Description: A renovation and addition of a suburban house. - [Washington CT House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/washington-ct-house-pj-vj~6144828) - Location: Alexandria, VA - Photos: 7 - Description: This is a new home in the border between Arlington and Alexandria, VA. The program consist of having a main house with an attached guest house or office space. The house also has an independent space for their elder son in the basement with separate access. The drive of the project was to connect the garden to the street and provide a modern house that will not be a bad neighbor in a rapid changing city. - [Nelson St Mid Century Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nelson-st-mid-century-modern-pj-vj~5459782) - Location: Rockville, MD - Photos: 18 - Description: This project consisted the renovation of the Master Suite, Family Room and the Guest Suite on a marvelous Mid Century House. We took an 80's style Master suite and give it a fresh look that stayed true to the original style of the house. - [Potomac Ave Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/potomac-ave-residence-pj-vj~3844141) - Location: Silver Spring, MD - Photos: 16 - Description: This is an interior renovation of a suburban house to give it a modern approach. The scope included to add a new second floor, and updated the existing First Floor and Basement. - [Modern Bathroom Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-bathroom-renovation-pj-vj~869767) - Location: Rockville, MD - Photos: 7 - Description: This is a makeover of an old fashioned looking guest bathroom. A custom vanity was designed especially for this project. A mirror help the feeling of a much larger space. The white big tiles also help with the illusion of a bigger space. - [Mid Century Carport enclosure](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-carport-enclosure-pj-vj~7023487) - Location: Rockville, MD - Photos: 14 - [Rolling House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rolling-house-pj-vj~7592903) - Location: Rockville, MD - Photos: 10 [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rt-studio-pfvwus-pf~437394818) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/174097194/list/wish-list) — 1 idea - [Silvanna Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/135440712/list/silvanna-exterior) — 3 ideas - [Mid Century](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109844752/list/mid-century) — 8 ideas - [RT Studio Customs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54860610/list/rt-studio-customs) — 3 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/rtstudiollc) ## Community Q&A **Q: is the yellow console table from west elm, and painted?** *(in Photo Questions)* I have the same one, and it needs an update. A: Hi, No, I believe it came like that. I can check with the owner and come back to you with the information. Have a great day. Damian **Q: Help with updating exterior** *(in Landscape Design)* We are planning to add vinyl siding to the exterior of our house. We currently have wood siding, pictures below. I know vinyl siding is an issue for lots of people, however, we live in a neighborhood where most of the homes have it. I would love to hear any ideas for what colors you'd recommend. The roof is staying and the front door is brand new. Also, the windows are relatively new so they will stay. We will not be doing any major structural exterior changes to the house. I'd love to hear opinions on colors for the siding & trim and also suggestions on landscaping. We are in New Orleans, very tropical here - and I need low maintenance plantings, hence the liriope and monkeygrass. Thanks in advance! We'll need to repaint the concrete porch, steps, and area below the siding. A: I would recommend Hardie siding instead. Hardie also have a design feature where you can upload a photo of the exterior and play with the color before making a choice. **Q: Need help/advice for difficult half-bathroom remodel** *(in Remodeling)* We're redoing our half bathroom and having a problem coming up with ideas because of this extended countertop, the toilet being on the wall next to it (aren't changing that) and the piping coming thru the left side (cannot change that location). We were considering doing a vanity all the way across from wall to wall which is about 60 inches, but then the cabinets will hit the toilet and it may look too crowded. We also thought a 48-inch vanity wouldn't look right since we can't center it (again, due to the sink plumbing coming from the left wall). The option which we're leaning towards is to get a 36-inch vanity (and then we'd have a 24-inch space to the right of it which could be used for a wastebasket, etc. (the existing vanity in the pic is a 30-inch). Would this be the best option? Also, if anyone has any other good ideas (or if anyone remodeled their bathroom with a similar design), I'd love to hear about them and see photos as well. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks! A: Check what we have done with these small bathroom. hopefully it will inspire you. it will inspire you. **Q: Help with exterior design, custom build** *(in Building a Home)* Hi Houzzers! Getting ready to finalize plans for our custom build in California (napa landscape). Think huge oaks, golden grasses, olive groves as the natural landscape. Trying to decide on some changes to design. Want to have a bit of a transitional/modern European feel. First pic is where we left it with Architect. Second pic is changes we are thinking, including: a) Stucco entire house b) make windows over door closer together to appear similar to steel glass doors below c) make roof overhang thicker to appear as if upper windows and front door are a wall of glass; you enter into a breezeway of floor to ceiling glass that overlooks a valley of native Oaks e) Make a few of the windows radius to give a French vibe f) should we add mullions? All comments thoughts welcome. Would love to hear your thoughts and opinions :). A: You are in luck that you haven't started the construction yet, and you shouldn't have agreed to the plans and exterior if you weren't 100% happy. I know it is painful to feel wrong sided by a professional, but just think that you're most likely investing a good amount to build the house. The Architect's fees will always be much less than to fix a situation that you don't feel comfortable with. I still suggest you hire a professional. Good Luck. **Q: Need help with very odd home layout** *(in Design Dilemma)* Hi all. The front door entrance to our home opens up and when you walk in you are immediately facing the door leading to the stairway downstairs to the basement. You need to then walk through the kitchen to get to the living room. Any ideas on how to fix how bad this layout is? It’s a very tight entrance also and it just seems very odd. I attached a picture of the floor plan with the front door entrance circled in blue. Thanks ! A: Yes, I think that moving the entrance to the side is a better idea even if it's not extremely logical. Another option of course is to move the kitchen, but that would be more expensive. **Q: Create Modern Exterior** *(in Home Decorating)* Hello, Need some help to make our home exterior more modern. The original is where its all brown cedar exterior. We did a couple renderings where both have stucco siding above the garage and doing it all around with right side of the house being same siding and doing solid stain/paint in a grey. The hard part for me is the stone, ideally I would like to keep it and not spend a fortune replacing it. I do like the existing stone but with the rendering it feels a bit more lake house look and not modern. Do I basically have no choice but to change it if I want ultra modern. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks! A: It's absolutely fine, just a shame to cover the stone. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*