--- title: "Pete J. Vallas, A.I.A., Architect — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/pete-j-vallas-a-i-a-architect-pfvwus-pf~629783969 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~629783969.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Pete J. Vallas, A.I.A., Architect" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6b73304f04c1658d_8206-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Mobile, Alabama 36607, United States" latitude: 30.6975 longitude: -88.1029 phone: "(251) 478-7383" website: http://vallasarchitecture.com rating: 5 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 94 last_updated: 2026-09-07 --- # Pete J. Vallas, A.I.A., Architect Original Houzz profile: [Pete J. Vallas, A.I.A., Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/pete-j-vallas-a-i-a-architect-pfvwus-pf~629783969) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Mobile, AL - **Serves:** Mobile, Prichard, Tillmans Corner, Saraland, Chickasaw, Semmes, Bucks, Eight Mile - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Established in 1996, Pete J. Vallas, A.I.A., Architect is a full service residential architectural firm with a reputation for listening to clients and providing attentive personal service. Our firm has built an extensive portfolio of 'from the ground up' custom residences, major additions and alterations, not-so-major small remodeling projects, historic adaptive reuses, specialty retails shops and houses of worship. Regardless of style, our work relies heavily on the incorporation of visual axes that organize the plan and lead the eye from room to room and from indoors to outdoors. Rhythm and repetition, balance and proportion, harmony and mathematics; the sophisticated manipulation of these components results in work that appears effortless. We have countless repeat clients who appreciate that our work is as fresh and timeless a decade later as the day it was completed. For some families we are on second and third homes, as well as working for second generations. We are also proud of our reputation for sticking to clients' budgets and schedules. As stewards of their construction dollars, we know from experience how and where to spend it wisely and make it go the distance. Working out of a studio above a repurposed single car garage behind his residence in Mobile's midtown, Pete J. Vallas is passionate about his work and interested in hearing about your next architectural project. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - Home Extensions - Floor Plans - Space Planning - Drafting - Construction Drawings ### Areas Served - Mobile - Prichard - Tillmans Corner - Saraland - Chickasaw - Semmes - Bucks - Eight Mile ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Pete J. Vallas, A.I.A., Architect | | Address | Mobile, Alabama 36607, United States | | Phone | (251) 478-7383 | | Website | http://vallasarchitecture.com | | Followers on Houzz | 94 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Pete J. Vallas, A.I.A., Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/pete-j-vallas-a-i-a-architect-pfvwus-pf~629783969) - **Website:** http://vallasarchitecture.com - **Phone:** (251) 478-7383 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews** ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — jfkfoto, Oct. 2016** > After more than 10 years and looking at over 20 houses with us, we finally found the one. Pete was awesome to work with, including conference calls while I was in Kuwait. Pete designed the perfect house for us and we so pleased. **★★★★★ — christinekathleen, June 2016** > My husband and I had the privilege of working with Pete while building our first home. He was invaluable! He spent hours discussing exactly what we wanted, always provided several different options, and went above and beyond to be sure he was designing the perfect home for our family. I was amazed at his attention to detail and his architectural knowledge. Pete helped with every aspect of the building process and worked wonderfully with us, our builder and all others involved. I learned so much from him during the entire building process and don’t know how I could have done it without him. I feel very lucky that we found him, still consult with him often, and highly recommend him! **Comment from Pete J. Vallas, A.I.A., Architect:** > Chris and Jeff were incredible to work for and have become good friends. They went from being architectural novices with no clue what an axis was, to being architectural snobs when seeing something now that they recognize could have been better. Jeff was a stickler for the budget and even made us cut a few items to get the contract price exactly where he wanted it. As construction progressed, and his excitement grew, he was the first one to ask if it was too late to add something back that he had cut earlier. I am as proud of their house as they are. The first time I asked Chris if I could bring a prospective new client through she hesitated for fear the decorating wasn't quite finished enough. But now she is the one leading the tour pointing out axises and details! **★★★★★ — beningulfport, April 2015** > My wife and I hired Pete Vallas to design our home in Gulfport, Mississippi. We had spoken with several architects and even hired an architect prior to meeting Mr. Vallas. However, we did not feel that the prior architects were really listening to our ideas. Pete was completely different from the onset. He never said," no, that is not possible", as previous architects had frequently said. Pete simply worked to make it happened. In fact, he enjoyed interacting with my wife and me, especially on the more challenging aspects of our project. He was never a burden to speak with, and he invited all of our ideas. He was thorough, prompt and completely professional. Furthermore, Pete was an excellent intermediary between my wife and me, and our contractor. It is impossible to count how many people have complimented us about our beautiful home, and we have been asked frequently who designed our home (colonial style with a seaside cottage flare). We cannot envision working with any other architect in the future. **★★★★★ — caripalesano, Feb. 2015** > Pete Vallas is such a talented architect!!! People stop when I'm in my yard to tell me how beautiful it is and one person asked if I would be interested in selling. The design is perfect and Pete's vision is incredible. He is easy to work with and the only architect I would recommend! I wish I could post a picture so you could see for yourself!! **★★★★★ — Cay Construction, Inc, Feb. 2015** > I have had the pleasure of working with Vallas Architecture on numerous occasions. I have never had anything other than a great experience. Pete Vallas is extremely talented and is one of the best architects I have ever worked with when it comes to listening to what the owner wants and translating it to paper. He has many other talents that I appreciate, one of them is his understanding and grasp of classical architecture. Pete understands proportion and his designs reflect this. Vallas architecture plans are always very detailed which is important for both the contractor and the owner. He understands where detail drawings are needed and provides the appropriate drawings so that there is nothing left to chance. As a contractor for over 25 years, I have had the opportunity to work with many architects. I count Vallas Architecture among the top that I have worked with. In addition to providing excellent plans, they stay involved from concept to completion. I would recommend them without reservation and am always willing to provide a reference. > > Mike Rogers > President > Rogers & Willard, Inc. > Mobile, Alabama **★★★★★ — sakabugi, Jan. 2015** > Pete was a joy to work with. He designed a completely unique home that surpassed our expectations. Pete took the time to really understand what we wanted and how the house would relate to the property. Our home is a treasure! We heartily recommend Pete Vallas to anyone looking for a truly unique custom home. > > Andy and Jeannie Citrin **★★★★★ — The Roost Interiors, LLC, Jan. 2015** > It has been a true blessing to have worked with Pete on several different projects. He is an utmost professional in every aspect. His attention to detail, his listening skills and desire to create an atmosphere that pleases his clients is his main goal. As a designer myself, I hired Pete to create my own personal home. I would recommend Pete without hesitation and consider him among the top in his league. > > Katie Kirby > The Roost Interiors > 4456 Old Shell Rd > Mobile, AL 36608 ## Selected projects - [Atchison Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atchison-home-pj-vj~879494) - Location: Mobile, AL - Photos: 12 - Description: Carved out of the four-story 1907 Walker Warehouse in downtown Mobile, Alabama, the private residence of third-generation antique dealers began on paper as a blank canvas with only the grid of the existing chamfered wood structural columns and evolved into a cohesive design that allows the residents to live green beside their place of business. - [Midtown Mobile Classical Revival Restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midtown-mobile-classical-revival-restoration-pj-vj~899304) - Location: Mobile, AL - Photos: 15 - Description: Built in the 1930's, the original two story shiplap sided house was sited perpendicular to the street facing a large side yard to the west with several heritage live oak trees, and a narrow unused side yard to the east. Later unsympathetic additions accumulated over the years across the rear of the property. First contacted in 1996 by previous owners, Vallas replaced the out of character additions with the single story painted brick wing containing a family room and master suite. The carriage ho… - [Lomax House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lomax-house-pj-vj~880149) - Location: Oxford, MS - Photos: 12 - Description: This Oxford, Mississippi home was inspired by surviving examples of Greek Revival town houses in the vicinity. The salvaged brick was laid with a messy untooled mortar joint and then painted. - [Kirby Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kirby-home-pj-vj~879718) - Location: Mobile, AL - Photos: 37 - Description: Designed around two protected heritage live oak trees on a tight site in Mobile's old line country club settlement of Springhill, the home possesses a melange of old World architectural flavors. Its facade hints at a transformation over the years - from simple stone farmhouse to more gracious French country manor. The wood-shingled roof, limestone corbels, copper detailing and custom mahogany doors combine to enhance the home's timeless quality. - [Thomas House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/thomas-house-pj-vj~880702) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 [See all 5 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/pete-j-vallas-a-i-a-architect-pfvwus-pf~629783969) ## Community Q&A **Q: where did you purchase the gate?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thanks A: The gate was designed in our office to replicate the sheaf of wheat handrail on the existing second floor porch, and fabricated by a local craftsman. **Q: color and brand of brick** *(in Photo Questions)* What type of brick is this? A: Melessa, the brick is a salvaged brick from the demolition of an older building in Mobile and is referred to as Old Mobile, it was made by many different people but they all used the same local clay so the brick are all similar in color, they are getting harder to find as fewer and fewer buildings are torn down but our local brick yard Riley Stuart always keeps some on hand. **Q: What is the stain color of these Spanish Cedar doors?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Please write to Katie Kirby, the homeowner who is also a decorator, and I'm sure she would be happy to share this with you. Katie can be reached by email at katiekirb@comcast.net or through her companies The Roost Interiors and Details Design Studio. **Q: remodeling** *(in Photo Questions)* I am trying to remodel my home in midtown, Mobile ,AL and want to know how to get started. A: Infanta Rogers - Please feel free to give me a call anytime 251-680-5600 to discuss your project. How to get started depends on several factors, i.e. the extent of your remodeling, your time frame, etc. **Q: Is the floor Peacock Paver's ?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hey Liz, these are Peacock pavers in the random pattern, if you look at an interior photo we used the same Peacock pavers but in a running bond pattern, thanks for asking! **Q: Size of room?** *(in Photo Questions)* What are dimensions of room? A: The Kirby Living Room is almost square, it is 23'-0" from front to back as you are viewing this photograph and it is 24'-0" from left to right, it has a 13'4" ceiling, thanks for your interest in our work! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-07.*