--- title: "Alto Design — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/alto-design-pfvwus-pf~721871534 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~721871534.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Alto Design" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/25b33e9401ca02e0_2792-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "6709 Madison Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227, United States" latitude: 39.1539 longitude: -84.3854 phone: "(513) 399-8565" website: http://altodesigngroup.com rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 13 followers: 130 last_updated: 2026-08-22 --- # Alto Design Original Houzz profile: [Alto Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/alto-design-pfvwus-pf~721871534) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Cincinnati, OH - **Serves:** Cincinnati, Dayton, West Chester, Forest Park, Norwood, Sharonville, Finneytown, Blue Ash, Springdale, Montgomery, Reading, Forestville, Madeira, Wyoming, Highland Heights, Kenwood, Withamsville, Dry Run, The Village of Indian Hill, Deer Park, Mount Carmel, Saint Bernard, Woodlawn, Amberley, Mariemont, Covington, Day Heights, Terrace Park, Glendale, Rossmoyne, Newport, Olde West Chester, Cold Spring, Crescent Park, Crescent Springs, Crestview, Crestview Hills, Erlanger, Evendale, Fort Mitchell, Fort Thomas, Ft Thomas, Ft Wright, Hyde Park, Lakeside Park, Ludlow, Mt. Lookout, Over-The-Rhine, Park Hills, Villa Hills - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2016–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - Offers Custom Work Alto Design is an architecture firm with a focus on designer-led services. We specialize not only in residential architecture, but also interior design, design-build, and cabinetry. Alto Design values the craft and formal training of architecture and interior design brought together — This combination can often feel elusive, exclusive, and complicated. We aim to overcome that barrier. We value a persistent desire and delight in finding ‘the new’ — Investing in the latest trends, materials, and processes to stay on the forefront of our craft. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Barn Design & Construction - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Attic Conversion - Basement Design - Deck Design - Laundry Room Design - Home Gym Design & Construction - Construction Drawings - Custom Home - Design-Build ### Areas Served - Cincinnati - Dayton - West Chester - Forest Park - Norwood - Sharonville - Finneytown - Blue Ash - Springdale - Montgomery - Reading - Forestville - Madeira - Wyoming - Highland Heights - Kenwood - Withamsville - Dry Run - The Village of Indian Hill - Deer Park - Mount Carmel - Saint Bernard - Woodlawn - Amberley - Mariemont - Covington - Day Heights - Terrace Park - Glendale - Rossmoyne - Newport - Olde West Chester - Cold Spring - Crescent Park - Crescent Springs - Crestview - Crestview Hills - Erlanger - Evendale - Fort Mitchell - Fort Thomas - Ft Thomas - Ft Wright - Hyde Park - Lakeside Park - Ludlow - Mt. Lookout - Over-The-Rhine - Park Hills - Villa Hills ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 3.5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Alto Design | | Address | 6709 Madison Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227, United States | | Phone | (513) 399-8565 | | Website | http://altodesigngroup.com | | Followers on Houzz | 130 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/AltoDesignGroup - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/alto-design-llc/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Alto Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/alto-design-pfvwus-pf~721871534) - **Website:** http://altodesigngroup.com - **Phone:** (513) 399-8565 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Alto Design is registered to practice Architecture in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, and South Carolina. - Andrew Schaub is a LEED AP +HOMES - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2016–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [AIA Custom Residential Architects Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-custom-residential-architects-network-pfvwus-pf~629398549) - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/u-s-green-building-council-usgbc-pfvwus-pf~1797160658) - [LEED AP](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/leed-ap-pfvwus-pf~1386238498) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — cincytransformation, Dec. 2023** > After, two major successful projects with Alto team, it’s our pleasure to give five stars. We’d give six if we could. > > Whole house remodel with total transformation of the kitchen was our first project. Our second a few years later was an outdoor room addition (veranda). > > Alto provided inspiring design ideas, collaborative consulting, and outstanding project management. The team made the projects easy with pre selections, no surprise Billings, and proactive communication. **Comment from Alto Design:** > Thank you, Ray! It's been our pleasure to work with you on your whole house remodel and new outdoor living space. We hope you and your family will make wonderful memories in your new spaces! **★★★★★ — Kristin Woeste, April 2017** > Architects Plus did a fantastic job with our historic renovation. The site presented the challenge of working within an existing footprint and required knitting together three existing buildings from the 1800s, with a total renovation, inside and out. Architects Plus helped us navigate contractor selection, the Historic Conservation Review Board process and the LEED for Homes certification process (ultimately achieving LEED Gold status). Architects Plus worked with us from initial schematic design through completion of construction, with a great attention to detail, solving issues before they became problems. They were extremely responsive and knowledge. We couldn't be happier with them or with the finished product. **Comment from Alto Design:** > Thank you, Kristin. We could not have been more pleased to have worked with you and we are happy to hear that you are satisfied with our service from start to finish. Enjoy your beautiful home! **★★★★★ — cincytransformation, Jan. 2017** > Total house transformation!!! We have our dream home now -- on our dream lot. Architects Plus provided us so many innovative ideas to transform our house - lots of sunlight, views to the woods, special nooks, re layout of bedrooms, curb appeal, open floor plans. Architect Plus also maximized our time by handling all of the contractor quotes and bids. Andy then helped us cut the cost of the project nearly half through value-engineered approach. We ended up saving more than our total Architecture fees through their contractor selection process. They found us an absolutely amazing contractor who exceeded our expectations on quality and service. They helped manage the project to ensure all of the design intent was achieved. They helped us design the perfect house for us and found us a perfect contractor for us. Thank you Andy, Page, & Architect Plus Team - they did more than what you'd think an architect would do. **★★★★★ — 41 West, Nov. 2015** > As a builder in Naples, Florida, we recommend Rick Koehler, Andy Schaub, and their team at Architects Plus to anyone in the Greater Cincinnati Area, as well as anyone who owns in Naples, Bonita Beach, or Marco Island, who wants to either design and build a custom home, or wants to remodel a luxury home or condo. > Andy and Rick understand that you want your own special place, that reflects your style and taste. It is imperative that you trust the team you have chosen to design your dream. Architects Plus is a team you can trust and I highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — Bauscher Construction & Remodeling, Inc., Sept. 2015** > Professional architecture is about so much more than a set of drawings. As a professional remodeler for over 25 years I have worked with the team at Architects Plus many times. They are always professional, resourceful and perhaps most important, good listeners. Why is good listening so important? Because turning a clients idea into a workable plan can be very tough, especially when the client doesn't know how to express what they want which is often the case. From schematic design all the way through helping solve problems during construction they are truly a full service firm that takes your project success seriously. **★★★★★ — Chase Aston, Aug. 2015** > Our experience with Architects Plus was amazing. We felt like they really listened to our needs and incorporated them in the design. They were with us every step of the way and our project turned out better than we could have expected! ## Selected projects - [Traditional LEED Platinum Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-leed-platinum-home-pj-vj~6469053) - Location: Cincinnati, OH - Photos: 15 - [Newport Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newport-remodel-pj-vj~6622068) - Location: Newport, KY - Photos: 12 - Description: Gut remodel of 19th century row house in Newport, Kentucky. - [Hyde Park Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hyde-park-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~7238827) - Location: Cincinnati, OH - Photos: 5 - [Master Suite Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-suite-remodel-pj-vj~7238842) - Location: Cincinnati, OH - Photos: 11 - [Tudor Renovation & Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tudor-renovation-and-addition-pj-vj~2090476) - Location: Cincinnati, OH - Photos: 19 - Description: The goal of this renovation was to provide light-filled, expanded spaces with modern amenities while maintaining the early 1900’s character and details of this Tudor style home. The relatively small footprint (220 sf) of the three-story addition delivers great impact and accommodates a bright kitchen expansion, modernized master suite, and cozy attic playroom. Improvements provide contemporary family living spaces that complement and enhance the home’s existing features. Exterior details like au… - [Traditional With a Modern Twist](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-with-a-modern-twist-pj-vj~1855024) - Location: Cincinnati, OH - Photos: 13 - Description: Alto Design put a modern spin on a traditional family home on Cincinnati’s east side. The first floor is an open plan concept combining Kitchen-Dining-Living. The second floor houses all four bedrooms with the main stair separating the Master Suite from the dormitory style kid’s bedrooms. Energy efficiency is maximized with a liquid applied air barrier, exterior rigid insulation and a non-vented roof. All hardwood flooring and much of the casework in the home was sawn from reclaimed ash trees ha… - [Southshore Condominium, Custom Unit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southshore-condominium-custom-unit-pj-vj~1252750) - Location: Newport, KY - Photos: 12 - Description: This condominium project began with a 3,500 square foot concrete shell, however, several of the plumbing locations were predetermined, which was somewhat limiting to the design. The final design solution included a large master suite, two guest bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, his study as well as her study, and a large walk-behind bar with storage for over 200 wine bottles. The nearly black wood floor was utilized because of the large amount of light coming into the unit. With the walk-b… - [Urban Historic Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-historic-renovation-pj-vj~1320800) - Location: Cincinnati, OH - Photos: 46 - Description: This project in Cincinnati’s historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is made up of three separate buildings that were joined together as a church in the 1960s. There are two 19th century row houses and an early 20th century service garage. Unsympathetic metal and concrete screening panels were installed in the church conversion, destroying much of the building’s original character, and the garage opening was filled in with concrete block. Completed in early 2016, the project turned the three interc… - [Traditional Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-custom-home-pj-vj~1252878) - Location: Cincinnati, OH - Photos: 11 - [Carneal Historic Restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carneal-historic-restoration-pj-vj~1252990) - Location: Covington, KY - Photos: 27 - Description: Built in 1815 by Thomas Carneal, a founder of Covington, this was the first brick house in the city. Also known as the Gano-Southgate House, the residence, while owned by William W. Southgate, was doubled in size with a wing extending out the back of the structure, ca. 1835. The original house is Georgian in concept and shows the influence of Italian architect Andrea Palladio. After being converted into four individual apartments, and for the last thirty five years being used as a bed and breakf… - [Kitchen Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-addition-pj-vj~1307633) - Location: Cincinnati, OH - Photos: 5 - [Historic Kroger Residential Restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-kroger-residential-restoration-pj-vj~1252791) - Location: Cincinnati, OH - Photos: 15 - Description: In July of 2007, the third floor and roof of this historic residence in Indian Hill caught fire and suffered significant damage. Designed by architect Guy C. Burroughs, the home was built in 1929 for Chester Kroger and is on the Indian Hill Register of Historic Places. The water and smoke damage required demolition of all mechanical systems, interior trim, and finishes. The home underwent a process of structural restoration and renovation, and conservatory was added to the rear. Opening up the h… - [Custom Contemporary Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-contemporary-home-pj-vj~1252850) - Location: Cincinnati, OH - Photos: 14 - Description: With over 7,700 square feet of living space, this contemporary residence is more than just a home. The 5,500-square-foot first floor consists of four pods linked together with connectors. These pods not only define various living functions within the home, but also provide a gallery environment for the owners' collection of contemporary art. By utilizing a series of opaque walls and large expanses of glass, artwork is not simply on display within each room, but is visible from several vantage po… - [Historic Rauh House Restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-rauh-house-restoration-pj-vj~288950) - Location: Woodlawn, OH - Photos: 19 - Description: The Rauh House, built in 1938 by prominent insurance agent Frederick Rauh, is one of the first International Style modernist homes in the Cincinnati area. It is the crowning residential achievement of architect John Becker, a local pioneer in modern architecture. The house, which features a long balcony and shaded terrace, tubular steel railings, large windows with minimized corners, and whitewashed cinder block walls, sits on nearly nine acres of gently rolling, wooded land at the western edge… - [French Country Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-country-estate-pj-vj~1253039) - Location: Cincinnati, OH - Photos: 12 - Description: This French Country home was designed to appear as if it was built during the 1920s or 1930s along with other grand Indian Hill homes of that era. At 7,500 SF, this four bedroom, six bath home features a stone turret that houses a curved stair and a curved passageway leading to the study. Another feature of the home is a pub room that leads out to a covered porch with an exterior fireplace. - [Kitchen Collection](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-collection-pj-vj~2395505) - Location: Cincinnati, OH - Photos: 42 - Description: Over the years, we have worked on many kitchens. We have enjoyed designing various styles for a variety clients and we invite you to enjoy this little portfolio of our work in one of the most popular rooms in the home. - [Porch Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/porch-renovation-pj-vj~7339751) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Middletown Kitchen Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/middletown-kitchen-makeover-pj-vj~7337031) - Location: Middletown, OH - Photos: 3 - [Indian Hill Outdoor Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indian-hill-outdoor-addition-pj-vj~7841705) - Location: Indian Hill, OH - Photos: 4 - [Contemporary New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-new-construction-pj-vj~7504643) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 [See all 21 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/alto-design-pfvwus-pf~721871534) ## Ideabooks - [Kuhns](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/180846754/list/kuhns) — 4 ideas - [Attiyah Bath 2](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/180846921/list/attiyah-bath-2) — 2 ideas - [View In My Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/170593283/list/view-in-my-room) — 1 idea - [Tempel Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/169514824/list/tempel-family-room) — 3 ideas - [Snider LR](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/169514603/list/snider-lr) — 14 ideas - [Attiyah Rear Porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157158634/list/attiyah-rear-porch) — 11 ideas - [Snider Powder](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/166927891/list/snider-powder) — 1 idea - [Michel Dining](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/166656801/list/michel-dining) — 10 ideas - [Stewart SC](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163134533/list/stewart-sc) — 20 ideas - [Rohrer](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/164475818/list/rohrer) — 1 idea - [Folkes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157968609/list/folkes) — 4 ideas - [Huber](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/146886096/list/huber) — 5 ideas - [Kitchen Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/13455406/list/kitchen-design) — 16 ideas - [Pool Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/13455536/list/pool-design) — 15 ideas [See all 14 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/altodesigngroup) ## Community Q&A **Q: can you please tell me where the table and chairs are from? thank you** *(in Photo Questions)* Thank you A: Doug Greiwe with Greiwe Interiors in Cincinnati provided all the furniture for this project, you could contact them to get info on the table and chairs. **Q: exterior paint color** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi! Would you mind sharing the color of the exterior paint? Thanks in advance A: Wow that project was completed years ago...don’t know what the paint color was, but our favorite exterior white is Snowbound from Sherwin Williams **Q: what is the deck size** *(in Photo Questions)* how large is the covered deck? length and width? A: The covered deck is approx 22ft width x 26ft length. **Q: Sharon Currie** *(in Photo Questions)* I would love to know where I can purchase the hanging light fixture. It's beautiful! A: Hi Sharon, Doug Griewe with Griewe Interiors provided the Interior Design for this project, you might be able to find out from him. **Q: Love this! Could you share the blue, red & cream you used? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I don't have the exact colors but they were selected from Benjamin Moore Paints. **Q: Mirror** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is the mirror from? A: Great question! While we were the architect, the client worked with an interior designer for the accessories. The interior designer worked for Frederick Woods Design. They may be able to assist. Thank you! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-22.*