--- title: "Habitations, LLC — Building Designers and Drafters | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/habitations-llc-pfvwus-pf~565299571 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~565299571.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Habitations, LLC" category: ["Building Designers and Drafters"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e7d340a90d35d2e5_8506-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Atlanta, Georgia 30341, United States" latitude: 33.8879 longitude: -84.2905 phone: "(470) 395-5115" website: http://www.habitationsllc.com rating: 5 review_count: 14 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 5 last_updated: 2026-08-10 --- # Habitations, LLC Original Houzz profile: [Habitations, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/habitations-llc-pfvwus-pf~565299571) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Building Designers and Drafters - **Location:** Atlanta, GA - **Serves:** Atlanta, Buckhead Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Marietta, Smyrna, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Peachtree Corners, North Atlanta, East Point, Tucker, Chamblee, Decatur, Candler-McAfee, North Druid Hills, Norcross, North Decatur, College Park, Vinings, Doraville, Scottdale, Druid Hills, Stone Mountain, Hapeville, Avondale Estates, Berkeley Lake, Buckhead, Chastain Park, Piedmont Heights - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (14 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2021–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 25 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - 25 years in business Habitations is a full-service residential design firm specializing in major home renovations. “Full Service” means just that. We can address all aspects of your vision from architectural and site design to interior design and all aspects in between. Although enjoying new home design for some 16 years, the craft of Renovation / Retrofit design has been our passion since 1996. We have thrived under the premise that, “Within every existing home is a new purpose waiting to emerge”. With nearly 6 decades of staff experience, let us show you the home you’ve always wanted….right where you live. ### Services Provided - 3D Rendering - Architectural Design - Architectural Drawings - Building Design - Custom Homes - Design Consultation - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Home Remodeling - Multigenerational Homes - New Home Construction - Project Management - Site Planning - Structural Engineering ### Areas Served - Atlanta - Buckhead Atlanta - Sandy Springs - Roswell - Johns Creek - Alpharetta - Marietta - Smyrna - Brookhaven - Dunwoody - Peachtree Corners - North Atlanta - East Point - Tucker - Chamblee - Decatur - Candler-McAfee - North Druid Hills - Norcross - North Decatur - College Park - Vinings - Doraville - Scottdale - Druid Hills - Stone Mountain - Hapeville - Avondale Estates - Berkeley Lake - Buckhead - Chastain Park - Piedmont Heights ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 60,000 Prices vary depending upon size and scope of project. These figures are for design and permit drawings. They do not include construction costs or construction management contracts. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Habitations, LLC | | Address | Atlanta, Georgia 30341, United States | | Phone | (470) 395-5115 | | Website | http://www.habitationsllc.com | | Followers on Houzz | 5 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Habitations, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/habitations-llc-pfvwus-pf~565299571) - **Website:** http://www.habitationsllc.com - **Phone:** (470) 395-5115 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Habitations, LLC holds multiple ARDA awards for their permit drawings and excellence in design. Awarded 'Best Home Improvements & Architecture support Firm Southeast USA' by the Build Architecture Awards in 2022. The principle of Habitations holds the award for Designer of the Year in 2021. - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2021–2025), for Service. **Affiliations** - [AIBD - American Institute of Building Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aibd-american-institute-of-building-design-pfvwus-pf~1544540709) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 14 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Atlanta Area Building and Remodeling, Jan. 2024** > As a remodeler I have on several occasions had the need for professional assistance with structural load calculations, beam sizing, and general design ideas for home additions. Robert is who I call on for this help. Having someone who knows what he's doing and responds timely is invaluable. Robert and the entire staff at Habitations are great. **★★★★★ — Kasia, Jan. 2024** > I hired Habitations, LLC to design an addition to my house so that I could sell it as a 3 bedroom, 2 bath instead of a 3 bedroom, 1 bath. They designed something so amazing that I’ll be moving back in. Rob and Aaron Michelle were an absolute delight to work with, and I’d recommend them to anyone **★★★★★ — Jamie Martin, June 2023** > Aaron Michelle was a delight to work with! My wife and I needed help on a major remodel in Ormewood Park. It was our first reno project. Aaron Michelle was a patient guide who provided excellent recommendations on interior architecture, space utilization and workflows, and materials selections. Oh man! So many decisions to make! I don't know how we'd have finished this without her help. **★★★★★ — Andrew Langwasser, June 2023** > Aaron Michelle Platt-Baker has been one of the most helpful individuals I have ever hired for any project. Not only was she exceptionally knowledgable about every aspect of the design and construction process. She was also kind, patient and incredibly easy to work with. She tailored to our difficult schedules. We have never done a home remodeling project before as we are first time home owners and Aaron was able to coach us and guide through every single step. I couldn't dream of doing another construction project without her. The people at Habitations will get you an end product you love but more importantly are wonderful people to work with. I would not reccomend working with anyone but Aaron and Habitations. **★★★★★ — Mitchell Prusin, May 2021** > Habitations did a fantastic job. They (Aaron Michelle) were with me during the entire process of renovating my bathroom. From picking out the design and the specific materials, to being in communication whenever I needed them while the actual work was being done, their service was an A+. > > I highly recommend! **★★★★★ — Sarah Dresher, March 2020** > Robert is extremely professional and knowledgable. I am honored to partner with him on this first, and many more projects to come. He offers valuable input and challenges his manufacturers to provide easy to implement, resilient, and valuable products and processes to ultimately provide the best home for his clients. **★★★★★ — Tom DiGregorio, March 2020** > Rob and his organization were involved in a major renovation of my 80 year old home. It required re-engineering of many things including the moving of the steps going down to the basement to changing the footprint of the home on the lake side. It was no small task. Their creative ideas and plans made it easy for me to look at options in a way that made it easy and a lot less stressful to decide on what worked best for us. > I would certainly recommend them to anyone who is serious about any types of construction as Rob and his team will handle it timely and professionally. He always wanted to be sure I was happy and comfortable with this very elaborate renovation. **★★★★★ — HU-175762614, March 2020** > As a contractor who builds water features, I can say it's a pleasure to work with this company. They are professional and show up on time as expected. The quality work shows throughout his homes and as a contractor, we want to work for a GC with only a top shelf reputation. Robert is the best in the business. Hire with confidence, your in great hands..Greg McCord **★★★★★ — Carlos Vargas, March 2020** > Habitations is excellent. I've used their company multiple times for multiple reasons for years. They bring a level of construction knowledge and experience that is extremely useful to get construction jobs done right and by the book. I highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — Ron Santaniello, March 2020** > Rob and Aaron Michele were great to work with. They listened to our ideas and helped turn them into an excellent result. We had numerous changes in those ideas along the way, but they were patient and professional throughout the process. They helped us think through what we wanted and most importantly, what made sense. They also helped us manage through changes during the construction phase which was very important. I would highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — Kurt Schuler, March 2020** > Rob and I have worked on projects together for the last five years. He was always available to help work out issues that came up on job sites and even make extra trips to the sites in order to get things right. I trust him completely when it comes to any architectural needs and as a person in general. **★★★★★ — James Stewart, March 2020** > Our project was done in Spring 2019. Their response to what we needed and wanted was quick and accurate. After a visit from Aaron, discussion and then the drawings, we were able to start our project within a short amount of time. Thank you so much for all your help! > Don't think twice about using Habitations! ## Selected projects - [Athens U-Turn-5 Points](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/athens-u-turn-5-points-pj-vj~5807914) - Location: Athens, GA - Photos: 24 - Description: We call it the Athens U-turn because it changed direction, in a manner, from start to finish. Our client was a successful, young, single professional. He had wanted to live in this Athens community for some time when a rare opportunity arose; a corner lot with an atypical detached 2-car garage came available. He scooped it up and consulted with an excellent builder in the area. Through the builder, I was consulted for the design and we subsequently reviewed the property and his desires for it. S… - [Hidden Lake Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hidden-lake-modern-pj-vj~5806402) - Location: Marietta, GA - Photos: 21 - Description: This design opportunity was brought to us by a builder/client. The property owner had worked with him before on some significant site work, but they wanted much more. For a North Florida boy, this was a breath of fresh air. Not only do I love modern stylings, I love natural wood; and this home was plentiful with both. Unfortunately, the home had some very dated spaces taking poor advantage of a magnificent view of a private multi-acre lake. The owner wished to have the living spaces on two level… - [Circa 1937 Expansion and Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/circa-1937-expansion-and-remodel-pj-vj~5809147) - Location: Decatur, GA - Photos: 8 - Description: This simple 1937 cottage is a typical example of period homes throughout the inner-city. This particular house is in the city of Decatur on a warm and nicely wooded street that reflects that feel for blocks in either direction. The house resides on a typical 50′ lot but possesses significant depth with a deep backyard that rises gently. The base home is a common 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath with a Kitchen, small eating area, Living Room and Laundry. Like so many of these homes it is comfortably close to t… - [Tight Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tight-spaces-pj-vj~5806348) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 13 - Description: In this day and time, with the constant search for build-able property inside the perimeter, finding an affordable lot is difficult and usually comes with a catch; a reason why this lot remained available for some time. In this case it was the size primarily at 50′ x 50′, among other things. A rather restrictive variance approval was necessary to allow for workable building parameters alone. Although there were several other hurdles, this was sufficient for the start. As this was an investment p… - [The Hill from Hell](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-hill-from-hell-pj-vj~5809618) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 5 - Description: Really. This may be the bravest homeowner I’ve ever known. Their driveway is, to say the least, a little aggressive. Hard to say which is worse, going up or coming down. Oddly, a house is plopped right in the middle, on a flat spot, halfway up. What it does have is an incredible view of the Atlanta skyline. She really likes that….but hates the house. So, her desire is to make the home more livable and market appropriate in every way, on a reasonable budget. Defining reasonable has been a challen… - [A Designers Dream](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-designers-dream-pj-vj~5807916) - Location: Avondale Estates, GA - Photos: 49 - Description: Renovation opportunities like this come infrequently. This base house has all of the best features; 2 acres of land, a stream, perfect placement on the site, dual entrance driveways, significant square footage and a remarkable configuration with two interior courtyards. The most important feature is the owners. They are remarkable people with vision and an environmental conscience. In essence, they like the general configuration of the house and courtyards. It’s the specific interior configurati… - [Allatoona Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/allatoona-renovation-pj-vj~5806379) - Location: Acworth, GA - Photos: 8 - Description: This home is filled with history and charm as it is! The owner had wanted this home for years until recently, the opportunity arose to acquire it. What we have depicted here is only what we could fit in light of our space and your time. The home itself is a brilliant quarried granite shell with a conventionally framed interior structure. IN light of its age, it is in remarkable condition and quite lovely. However, the new owner wanted not only the grand charm of this practical landmark, but also… - [Life on the Potomac](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/life-on-the-potomac-pj-vj~5809218) - Location: Colonial Beach, VA - Photos: 7 - Description: This is a project for friends. They have an interesting property on the Potomac they refer to as “the cottage”. Actually, a little block bungalow adjacent to a large barn they had constructed years ago. They are currently linked by a canopy/breezeway that can act as a carport. The 1st intention is to retire there. Their 2nd intention is to turn the property into a proper bed-and-breakfast as they love people and entertaining. We want to use the foundation system of the existing block house becau… - [Smyrna Overhaul](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/smyrna-overhaul-pj-vj~5809557) - Location: Smyrna, GA - Photos: 13 - Description: Unfortunately, this home design did not go to construction. The clients are delightful people, and when presented with this solution, they became happily emotional. The core house is a bit of an icon on a brilliantly wooded and expansive lot. The client is an artist and works in the field routinely. Furthermore, they have clients come to the studio on a routine basis. Their intention was to move their daily business activities to their home and consolidate the cost of a separate studio and their… - [Lenox Gazebo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lenox-gazebo-pj-vj~5806419) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 9 - Description: Not a grand Gazebo but truly a nice little project. This little design allowed for a lovely social space, overlooking a lovely backyard. The fundamental challenge was a product of the existing grade, drainage and access to the back yard for landscaping personnel and equipment. It was a head-scratcher of sorts. At one point we thought to rename it the Sistine Gazebo but that seemed a touch unfair. Regardless, it turned out beautifully and led to other adventures with the owner to include a Billia… - [What was missing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/what-was-missing-pj-vj~5807905) - Location: Sandy Springs, GA - Photos: 12 - Description: Almost perfect….at least that’s what the owner felt. This home in Sandy Springs was a good deal. Very large with room to grow into a potential 3rd level. The owners saw this when they bought it. However, over time, it had its challenges. It was the original developers’ homes and framed exceptionally well. Unfortunately, that’s where the good part stops. The home had true hardcoat stucco at all elevations and had not been flashed properly or insulated well. The end result was significant leaks wi… - [Circa 1940 Duplex Conversion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/circa-1940-duplex-conversion-pj-vj~5809150) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 10 - Description: This Duplex conversion resides in the Morningside area near Lindbergh. Although extremely dated, the foundation and entry level framing were in remarkable condition. The conversion you see is a product of removing the roof and upper level (Unusable), raising the ceilings and adding a new upper level and expansion to the rear. This project effectively doubled the square footage while remaining a more tenable “Renovation” permit rather than “New Construction”. We chose a Prairie Modern design styl… - [Modern Conversion Concept](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-conversion-concept-pj-vj~5809229) - Location: Brookhaven, GA - Photos: 5 - Description: This is a conversion concept for a 1950s Cape Cod in Ashford Park. It remains a concept as the option to acquire the home was lost. Yet, the design survives! This is a very solid Modern concept that utilizes the entirety of the existing block foundation system and takes advantage of the steep lot approach and street elevation. As the lot continues to rise behind the house, a patio concept was developed to take advantage of the hill via excavation and a retaining wall. The result is large but sec… - [Major Ranch Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/major-ranch-transformation-pj-vj~5809226) - Location: Sandy Springs, GA - Photos: 7 - Description: This property resides in Sandy Springs on a quiet and secluded cul-de-sac. Although the lot was rather large, it is wedge shaped and abuts state property with significant easement/s. The resulting “buildable area” was somewhat confined. Essentially, the footprint available was greatly the only workable area with marginal latitude. The base house is very plain one-story ranch with an off-grade floor system. The owner desired a profound modern conversion with very specific amenities to include roo… - [Life on the Lake-Lake Lanier](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/life-on-the-lake-lake-lanier-pj-vj~5806432) - Location: Gainesville, GA - Photos: 7 - Description: Every once in a while, we get a client that is just delightful. These folks were them. They were coming south fleeing the snow and all that goes with it. As they have the option to work from home, and their jobs would follow them here, Lake Lanier is perfect. The best of both worlds, work and play. They found a very dated ranch style home with a view from Heaven. The house itself, not so much. Although it did not meet anyone’s style or idea of living, it was built like a rock. This one had great… - [Historic Elegance-Kirkwood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-elegance-kirkwood-pj-vj~5806436) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 15 - Description: This home represents a true piece of Atlanta History. At over 100 years old, this fabulous home has stood the test of time. Tracing its history was a difficult task at best and we’re still not sure we have the true story. It appears to have started as a type of duplex with the owner on the entry level and a rental suite with a private stair (exterior) on the 2nd floor. Over time, and only 3 owners, the house evolved. The Upstairs was converted to rental rooms with a communal kitchen. The entry l… - [1920's Attic Annex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1920-s-attic-annex-pj-vj~5807994) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: At the onset, this house was filled with potential and in remarkably good condition, structurally speaking. Virtually all of the rooms were large with the exception of the Kitchen, a virtual postage stamp. It had been broken into smaller spaces to include a tiny Breakfast room which was not uncommon in the 20’s and 30’s. It had 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bath and what was essentially a ladder-stair to the attic. The attic was MASSIVE! So that’s where we had to go.First, we dealt with the entry level. A sm… - [Mid Century Modern Basement](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-basement-pj-vj~5807988) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: This home was a pleasure to design for just walking in the door. It is a classic 50’s modern and the owners had taken great pains to assure that everything they improved, everywhere in the home, accurately reflected the style of the original design. They did an excellent job at a minimum. Then came the basement, a blank canvass. Initially, it looked rather straight forward. We soon realized that this was not so much an aesthetic design challenge but certainly more structural in nature. It has a… - [Joy at home- The Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/joy-at-home-the-patio-pj-vj~5806385) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: If your like me, being at home is the best place in the world. Over the years, I’ve most enjoyed my patio and yard. This held so very true for this client. The home is North of Atlanta and a significant home to be sure. The owner had invested well in a fabulous pool and patio area which they enjoyed routinely. However, he lamented having not made the house a more integral part of the patio area. So, through the builder he had trusted on several occasions, he engaged us. The mission was to create… - [Lake Lanier Hillside Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-lanier-hillside-custom-home-pj-vj~5806350) - Location: Gainesville, GA - Photos: 5 - Description: This project was a referral from a former associate. The owner had attained a lot on the north side of Lake Lanier where they wished to retire. Not only did the property have an excessive slope, the build-able area of the lot was well below street level and at a narrower portion of the property. To make use of the noteworthy slope and maximize the view, a three-story design was developed around their criteria. Once we established a workable route for a driveway that could be navigated within rea… [See all 25 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/habitations-llc-pfvwus-pf~565299571) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-10.*