--- title: "J. Ryan Duffey Architect — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/j-ryan-duffey-architect-pfvwus-pf~59268638 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~59268638.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "J. Ryan Duffey Architect" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/2da37b6f02332b44_4520-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "18 East Andrews Drive, Atanta, Georgia 30305, United States" latitude: 33.832 longitude: -84.3851 phone: "(404) 808-7884" website: http://www.jryanduffey.com rating: 5 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 187 last_updated: 2026-08-24 --- # J. Ryan Duffey Architect Original Houzz profile: [J. Ryan Duffey Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/j-ryan-duffey-architect-pfvwus-pf~59268638) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Atanta, GA - **Serves:** Southeastern United States - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2014), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves J. Ryan Duffey Architect Inc is a full service architecture firm focusing on providing great design solutions for special projects. This includes residential as well as boutique commercial projects. ### Services Provided - Architectural design for custom homes and renovations ### Areas Served - Southeastern United States ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | J. Ryan Duffey Architect | | Address | 18 East Andrews Drive, Atanta, Georgia 30305, United States | | Phone | (404) 808-7884 | | Website | http://www.jryanduffey.com | | Followers on Houzz | 187 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [J. Ryan Duffey Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/j-ryan-duffey-architect-pfvwus-pf~59268638) - **Website:** http://www.jryanduffey.com - **Phone:** (404) 808-7884 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2014), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews** ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — ransomteam, Sept. 2014** > We hired Ryan to design a renovation and addition to a small Peachtree Hills bungalow. I told him what I wanted to accomplish and he did it!! We are so very happy with the finished product! > Ryan was great to work with and had the most positive, upbeat attitude. I always felt like he "got it" when I mentioned my thoughts and desires for the house. Additionally he came up with ideas and plans that enhanced and modernized the home while maintaining the character of the original home. > I highly recommend Ryan! Super Job! **★★★★★ — Tate Builders & Associates, Inc., Dec. 2013** > As a custom home builder, we want to partner with architects that are creative and willing to go outside the box, yet work within the parameters given by the client. Ryan does just that! He works hand in hand with homeowner to help them achieve an unique design for their home. Ryan is a team player from execution through the entire building process. His brings inspiration, knowledge, expertise and does this with a fun, yet professional edge. **★★★★★ — User, Nov. 2013** > We worked with Ryan to update our home exterior. Ryan is great to work with. He is extremely talented and has a genuine interest in seeing his projects completed to high standards. We plan to work with him again with our next addition and remodel. **★★★★★ — Mike Maffett, Nov. 2013** > Ryan designed and supervised the construction of our retirement home in the Southern Appalachians. When we held our first meetings I was impressed by the fact that he LISTENED TO US. He took our vision and improved upon it, creating a house that impresses everyone who visits. This degree of responsiveness in my experience is rare in the profession of architecture. He worked well with the contractor to insure the house was constructed according to specifications and also designed our boat house which is both beautiful and functional. I cannot recommend him more highly. **★★★★★ — Phoenix Millworks Inc., Nov. 2013** > Professionalism displayed by Ryan Duffey is a quintessential quality expected of architects. Architecturally, J. Ryan Duffey exudes high-quality and meticulous design. Guided by well-established experience and client expectations, he designs one-of-a-kind master plans. Ryan's exuberance continues all the way from start to finish of all his projects. I highly recommend J. Ryan Duffey Architect for any architectural design project. **★★★★★ — grammasuze, Nov. 2013** > J. Ryan Duffey Architect was very professional, thorough and enthusiastic about working on and completing our home building project. He had insight into what we wanted. He expressed his ideas to meet and exceed ours and the final result incorporated the beauty and simplicity of the style of home we wanted but still includes a 'WOW' factor that is subtle and rich. From the beginning ideas of size and flow, house orientation, and property attributes all the way to the interior woods and stone, window styles and intricate detailing of beams and doorways Ryan Duffey's ideas and design gave us our dream home. He worked extremely well with our fine builder and communication skills to all the craftsmen involved added to the efficiency of the entire project. Duffey has helped us blend our lifestyle into the Texas Hill Country vernacular beautifully! We would highly recommend him to anyone wanting first rate, top quality ethical craftsmanship! **★★★★★ — vusilton, Nov. 2013** > Ryan did our townhouse renovation and did a great job. Our courtyard is fabulous and the design is a work of art. **★★★★★ — Alex West, Nov. 2013** > I can not say enough great things about Ryan. From start to finish he was involved in our project and listening to what our needs really were. His insights and the quality of his work truly are amazing. He turned the unfinished basement of our loft into a 2 bedroom 1 bath area that has become one of our favorite areas. I would (and do) recommend him to anyone I know that is in need of a good architect. **★★★★★ — ROMABIO / Interior & Exterior Mineral Based Paints, Oct. 2013** > Ryan is an exceptionally gifted architect with a rare gentle personability that is perfect for handling the stresses of designing and the overseeing the construction of clients' dream homes. What a gift to our community..... ## Selected projects - [Slaton Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/slaton-drive-pj-vj~356098) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 14 - Description: Empty nesters downsized into a townhouse and hired Ryan Duffey to rebuild the entire space. A courtyard replaced an outdoor space with an antiquated retractable roof and is now surrounded by the living quarters on three sides with stucco walls, outdoor fireplace, fountain and landscaping. - [Means Street Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/means-street-loft-pj-vj~368657) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 9 - Description: Industrial Loft - Architect Ryan Duffey removed the existing narrow spiral staircase and created a stair hall allowing in more natural light. Reclaimed wood was used for the treads but the industrial feel was maintained with the iron railing. The new bathroom has a custom vanity by Phoenix Millworks with a countertop by J. Aaron Countertops and a custom mirror by Calhoun Metalworks. ROMA Limewash was used to paint the newly added wood walls. www.jryanduffey.com - [King Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/king-road-pj-vj~330895) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 19 - Description: An transitional Buckhead cottage gets an interior and exterior renovation designed by J. Ryan Duffey Architect and built by K2 Construction. The original front porch had fluted columns and dentil moulding. The porch was removed and rebuilt using a more rustic southern vernacular. - [Fairhaven](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fairhaven-pj-vj~353104) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 16 - Description: This bungalow remodel was designed by J. Ryan Duffey Architects and built by Tate Builders and Associates with millwork by Phoenix Millworks and garden design by Bellwether Landscape Architects. - [Lake Burton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-burton-pj-vj~363045) - Location: Rabun, GA - Photos: 16 - Description: A family retreat designed by J. Ryan Duffey Architect and built by Rick Buchanan. Locally sawn pine was used throughout the rustic home that sits overlooking the lake. - [Fredericksburg Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fredericksburg-ranch-pj-vj~368968) - Location: Fredericksburg, TX - Photos: 18 - Description: A family compound consisting of primary residence, bunk house and brew house located in the hill country of Texas. Architect J. Ryan Duffey. - [Careygate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/careygate-pj-vj~325140) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 10 - Description: A French cottage in Atlanta gets a facelift with a new coat of paint, front door surround made of rusticated limestone by Cutting Edge Stone, limestone steps, and a new bluestone walk way. A new front door made of sapele mahogany with leaded restoration glass was constructed by Architectural Details and Millwork. [See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/j-ryan-duffey-architect-pfvwus-pf~59268638) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is this ground cover? Thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Its called English Ivy, ha! **Q: Where is that bathroom vanity from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is that bathroom vanity from? A: Atlanta, GA. Custom base cabinet by Phoenix Millworks and concrete basin by J Aaron Countertops --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-24.*