--- title: "GMF+ASSOCIATES architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gmf-associates-architects-pfvwus-pf~813742131 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~813742131.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "GMF+ASSOCIATES architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7933a93e0fca51b0_9202-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "4356 Bonney Road, Bldg 3, Suite 102, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452, United States" latitude: 36.8348 longitude: -76.0961 phone: "(757) 498-9800" website: http://www.gmfplus.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 19 best_of_houzz_awards: 12 followers: 256 last_updated: 2026-08-12 --- # GMF+ASSOCIATES architects Original Houzz profile: [GMF+ASSOCIATES architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gmf-associates-architects-pfvwus-pf~813742131) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Virginia Beach, VA - **Serves:** Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Richmond, Newport News, Hampton, Suffolk, Williamsburg, Yorktown - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (19 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2015–2024), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - 30 years in business Over its 30+ year business history GMF+ has designed hundreds of homes and residential additions, as well as award winning commercial projects. GMF+ is artistically sensitive to delivering a wide variety of design styles from contemporary to historically accurate restorations and recreations. GMF+ projects are always technically innovative to achieve environmental conservation features, lifestyle functionally for Universal Design (aging in place) as well as experienced in dealing with coastal shoreline regulations. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - New Home Construction - Sustainable Design - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Drafting - Home Restoration - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Structural Engineering - Barn Design & Construction - Tiny House Construction - Passive Solar Heating & Cooling - Prefab Houses - Custom Homes ### Areas Served - Virginia Beach - Chesapeake - Norfolk - Richmond - Newport News - Hampton - Suffolk - Williamsburg - Yorktown ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 1 million Design and full services contracting ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | GMF+ASSOCIATES architects | | Address | 4356 Bonney Road, Bldg 3, Suite 102, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452, United States | | Phone | (757) 498-9800 | | Website | http://www.gmfplus.com | | License Number | Virginia 5682, NC 11737 | | Followers on Houzz | 256 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/gmfplus - X (Twitter) — http://twitter.com/gmfplus - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/11171399/ - Blog — http://www.gmfplus.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [GMF+ASSOCIATES architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gmf-associates-architects-pfvwus-pf~813742131) - **Website:** http://www.gmfplus.com - **Phone:** (757) 498-9800 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - LEED (certified) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, numerous house design awards in Builder's Home-a-Rama annual openhouse displays. National house design award for AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ENERGY CONSERVATION, NEIGHBORHOOD INFILL project sponsored by Hampton Roads AIA. - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2015–2024), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [AIA South Carolina](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-south-carolina-pfvwus-pf~471099057) - [AIA Virginia](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-virginia-pfvwus-pf~1956081853) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 19 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — J2 Properties, May 2021** > Greg and his team completed a major renovation for my family. Scope of work: Opened up first floor, beam installed, large kitchen remodel, dining room addition, sunroom refresh, master bath renovation. Design to Completion. We met with Greg, worked through our ideas, he guided us in the right direction and delivered. His team of contractors were friendly and efficient. We never had a day go by without communication or activity. Everything was quality and he stands by his work. Completed on time and on budget. In fact, the process was so pleasant, I change careers and became a general contractor. No joke. I still use GMF to this day, and refer him to my clients when they need design/architectural services. **★★★★★ — Chris Brennan, May 2021** > Greg is a master architect. We had a plan that needed modification. He was great to work with. We met a dozen times over a six month period. He was on time every time and was extremely patient. Very up front with his fee structure. We are a year down the road now with the structure framed in and dry. We encountered an issue that the contractor could not solve. I met with Greg last week and he had a great solution in five minutes. Greg has the unique talent to be able to think in 3 D on the fly. More than satisfied with his service. **★★★★★ — beaujets, May 2021** > We have lived in our ranch style home for 35 years and were looking to update and remodel. As we don't plan to move, it was very important that we get a remodel plan customized to our lifestyle. Greg and GMF was the solution we were looking for. We had certain ideas that we wanted to incorporate and Greg ensured that these were integrated in a useful and stylish manner into the final plan. I will say that this was not easy or quick, and required several iterations of the plan. In the end I was very pleased that Greg was extremely accommodating, not to mention persistent, in ensuring our ideas were incorporated into the remodel and at a price point that was within our budget. More over Greg has a lot of experience which allowed him to introduce ideas and variations that we never thought about. Greg was also onsite during the build to ensure our plan met reality and quality. Our newly remodeled home perfectly meets our needs and looks like a custom built home thanks to GMF. I highly recommend Greg; you can count on his experience and integrity. **★★★★ — HU-929020265, Oct. 2020** > We remodeled a 1960's home that had undergone prior renovations, but need a major updating. Greg was creative in coming up with useful architectural and functional features along with a compelling new design/rearrangement for the bedroom area of the house, all of which have made living in the house delightful. **Comment from GMF+ASSOCIATES architects:** > Thank you for your endorsement. I am looking forward to posting some photo images of this project. As a customer the Brughes are a five star. **★★★★★ — HU-550234579, June 2020** > We found GMFplus architects for providing plans for a second floor addition to our home. We needed additional bedrooms, an inside laundry room and garage space for my husband to operate his house painting business. Greg and his staff were imaginative, prompt and professional. We are delighted with the results. My husband did the contracting himself. At one point during construction the building inspector gave us a hard time with a framing detail that was unexpected. Greg came out without charge and provided a corrective adjustment drawing. The inspector approved it and that was the end of the problem. Thanks GMFplus ! **★★★★★ — Kenneth Wilson, June 2020** > We discovered GMFplus architects searching for a residential architect online. Greg and his staff modified a plan that he already had in his portfolio of stock plans available. They were able to customize it to our specifications and deliver it in a very timely manner for our permits in Charleston SC. We are delighted with our experience and recommend GMFplus architectural services anywhere in the USA. I would recommend this firm to Anyone! **★★★★★ — J2 Properties, Dec. 2019** > GMF was selected to design a custom duplex that we’d been hired to build. I had some previous conversations with Greg prior to this project regarding various other projects. Once plans were finalized and construction started, Greg was very responsive and easy to communicate with when field decisions and changes needed to be made. As a builder where plans and building need to work together we’d definitely work with GMF again. **★★★★★ — THOMAS HAWKINS, Nov. 2019** > GMF + ASSOCIATES architects, 4356 Bonney Road, Building 3, Suite 102, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 has excellent reputation for home renovation. I was very pleased with his updates to my 1914 home that included: Geo-thermal heating and cooling, kitchen expansion, home theater, steam shower, tank-less hot water heater and sauna with deck to name a few. Great to work with, finished project on time and on budget. I have consulted with them on other projects and they have always exceeded my expectations. **★★★★★ — Wesley Parker, Dec. 2017** > This firm was a true pleasure to work with to help realize the dream that my wife and I had for our perfect custom home renovation. We had some vision, but it was only partnering with Greg that we were able to fully realize the potential our home had and what it needed to become to serve us, our family, and friends for years to come. Every person who has visited our home since substantial completion has commented how it looks straight out of a magazine. This firm stays on top of current trend and timeless attributes that rounded everything out perfectly. **★★★★★ — Brooke stotlar, Dec. 2017** > We contracted Greg's firm to assist us in adding 3,000 sqft for space to a 2,200sqft ranch. Our 3 primary goals were to: 1) avoid a "ranch redo" look both inside and out; 2) transition the style to a more rustic feel; and 3) give us very relaxed flowing spaces with maximum use of the existing and new footprint. Greg challenged us to think differently as we worked through the design which helped us to accomplish our top 3 goals and more. His final plan was so detailed that there was never a question when the subs come in for each stage of the project. We would certainly recommend GMF **★★★★★ — nappyhead, Feb. 2017** > My Husband and I hired Gregory Frech of GMF+Architecture after interviewing three Architectural firms when we were considering a major renovation to our very dated inefficient 1970's home. We were living on the West Coast at the time but always knew that we were going to retire in Virginia Beach. Greg was very willing to work with us via telecommunications. > We initially had each architect visit the home and present their ideas for the renovation based on a list of things that was important to us. The rest is history... Greg surprised us with how quickly he was able to capture our vision and surpass our expectations with what he saw as the full potential for our home design. We really enjoyed the relationship with Greg as the project moved forward. He was always open to collaboration on new ideas as the project moved along. From the Architectural drawings, to the completed renovation, Gregs firm exceeded our expectations at every juncture. We would not hesitate to use Greg and his firm again in the future. **★★★★★ — User, Nov. 2016** > Greg and the team at GMF+Associates were visionary, personable, and provided a professional package that was ready for bid. Our farmhouse addition is taking shape and Greg captured the architectural details and material selection that merges the old with the new. We have been pleased with every aspect of this partnership. ## Selected projects - [House Plans](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-plans-pj-vj~435214) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 60 - Description: DOWN HOME PLANS is a full-service architecture firm with over 30 years of experience. We provide ready-to-build house plans from the archives of our firm, GMF+ASSOCIATES, as well as plans from other qualified designers. - [Love It or List It](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/love-it-or-list-it-pj-vj~887236) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 25 - Description: When a house no longer feels like home, homeowners are left with a big financial and emotional question: renovate or sell it? HGTV's LOVE IT OR LIST IT series tells stories of the experiences of homeowners who take the plunge the stay and RENNOVATE. A renovation plan created by GMF+ enables a homeowner to shop for the best price from contractors. The cost of a plan is easily recovered when the homeowner is able to compare bids from several qualified contractors. An addition plan created by GMF+… - [Memorable Kitchen/Dining Designs in Virginia](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/memorable-kitchen-dining-designs-in-virginia-pj-vj~6414311) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: We have provided hundreds of kitchen design drawings for remodel projects and new homes over our 40-year history in the business of residential architecture. Some of our favorites are included here, mostly on account of having have been photographed, ones where we were involved in the construction of the kitchen, cabinet selections, appliances, fixtures, lighting, colors and finishes. All these projects involved structural alterations as well as kitchen outfitting. - [Carriage Houses](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carriage-houses-pj-vj~6479672) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - [Knotts Island Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/knotts-island-farmhouse-pj-vj~6770859) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Summer House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/summer-house-pj-vj~6653704) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Historical Urban Residence, Freemason District, Norfolk, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historical-urban-residence-freemason-district-norfolk-va-pj-vj~6447809) - Location: Norfolk, VA - Photos: 16 - Description: This project provided interior alterations to a 19th century three-story brick home in a neighborhood of historical homes in downtown Norfolk, VA. The design took a direction of brutal gutting of the original finishes and styling to achieve a contemporary flavor, exposing the structure, shapes, and textures of the original construction. It also added a patio roof deck and a basement wine cellar accessed from a trap door in the rear garden. - [Charleston Style 3-Story Single House in East Beach Neighborhood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charleston-style-3-story-single-house-in-east-beach-neighborhood-pj-vj~6458728) - Location: Norfolk, VA - Photos: 13 - [Craftsman Style Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-style-renovation-pj-vj~6579413) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Classic Colonial Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-colonial-home-pj-vj~6447864) - Location: Virginia Beach, VA - Photos: 7 - [Compact Coastal Contemporary - Chesapeake Bay Beachfront Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/compact-coastal-contemporary-chesapeake-bay-beachfront-home-pj-vj~6443091) - Location: Virginia Beach, VA - Photos: 12 - Description: The footprint of this beach home is a very slim 1,200 SF on three floors. The rear foundation is partially built into the crest of a natural dune on a shoreline site on the Chesapeake Bay. The front of the house is on a narrow street that faces a lake shore. It is a spectacular site, well worth the effort it took to get permit approval. The two-story curtain wall glass corner is a significant attraction to the curb appeal of this design. The structural support of the corner rests inside the glas… - [A-Frame Airbnb](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-frame-airbnb-pj-vj~6408702) - Location: Ocean City, MD - Photos: 15 - Description: This tiny house is a remodel project on a house with two bedrooms, plus a sleeping loft, as photographed. It was originally built in the 1970's, converted to serve as an Air BnB in a resort community. It is in-the-works to remodel again, this time coming up to current building codes including a conventional switchback stair and full bath on each floor. Upon completion the new plans will be for sale on the website Down Home Plans. - [Little Neck Craftsman Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/little-neck-craftsman-residence-pj-vj~6404324) - Location: Virginia Beach, VA - Photos: 2 - [Colonial Revival Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colonial-revival-residence-pj-vj~6402847) - Location: Norfolk, VA - Photos: 8 - [Airbnb Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/airbnb-cottage-pj-vj~6395393) - Location: Cape Charles, VA - Photos: 7 - Description: We designed this cozy coastal cottage plan to provide a guest suite for weekend vacation rentals on the second floor of this little house. The guest suite has a private stair from the driveway to a rear entrance balcony. The two-story front porch looks onto a park that is adjacent to a marina village. It does a very profitable airbnb business in the Cape Charles resort community. The plans for this house design are available online at downhomeplans.com - [Eastern Shore Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eastern-shore-farmhouse-pj-vj~4604528) - Location: Eastville, VA - Photos: 15 - Description: This house design was inspired by the 19th century style farm houses that are scattered about the flat open farmland of Eastern Shore, Virginia. The building site for this project was on a waterfront peninsula that made it picturesque as well as historical version of a bygone era. Versions of this house and others like it can be found on downhomeplans.com - [East Beach Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-beach-cottage-pj-vj~100563) - Location: Norfolk, VA - Photos: 6 - Description: This 3-story coastal house is built in the East Beach community of Norfolk, VA. It has a detached carriage house accessible from and alley behind the house. The plans for this house can be seen and purchased on the .com web site called Down Home Plans. It was originally designed and built in 2016, as photographed. Variations of the plans for this house have since been re-issued and built in other coastal communities including Florida and Texas. - [Watercolor Portfolio Plan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/watercolor-portfolio-plan-pj-vj~3341754) - Location: Norfolk, VA - Photos: 9 - Description: This cottage home was originally built in the Willoughby Spit section of Norfolk Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay shoreline. It has a master bedroom on the first floor, two bedrooms on the second floor. It has an open floorplan with a large mudroom at the rear of the kitchen with the opportunity for a covered rear porch. Altogether, this home is under 1,800 sqft of living space. We call this house a Portfolio Plan because the construction plans are available for sale on the web site: DownHomePlans… - [Winthrope, Virginia Beach, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/winthrope-virginia-beach-va-pj-vj~79802) - Location: Virginia Beach, VA - Photos: 12 - [Broad Bay Point 3-story Residence, Virginia Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/broad-bay-point-3-story-residence-virginia-beach-pj-vj~82174) - Location: Virginia Beach, VA - Photos: 9 - Description: This house is designed to be elevated from the grade by the height of a crawl space. On the first floor are 3 bedrooms and baths. The second floor is the main living area with an open floor plan that provides of a large dining area as well as the kitchen and family living area and the Master BR and bath. On the third floor is a tower for panorama views, and perhaps a glass of wine to watch the sunset. The two-car attached garage provides an elevator stop that reaches all three floors above. 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(Over concrete subfloor?) Brand and product name would be great to know. If you could tell me where it was sourced from, that would be amazing. Thanks! A: this tile is from a local retailer, picked out by the homeowner **Q: what is the brand name and color of mirrors** *(in Photo Questions)* Mirror color and brand. They are very nice A: The homeowner picked this out, not sure where? **Q: What is the wall paint color?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the wall paint color? A: Sherwin-Williams "snowbound" SW7004 **Q: Bathroom renovation** *(in Before & After)* My husband did most of it by himself but I helped with tile & design. A: Looks more spacious than before **Q: Victim to Victorian** *(in Before & After)* Dramatic transformation A: What a glorious transformation! **Q: Please vote on garage door choices - or suggest others** *(in Polls)* We're in northern MA and need to replace our garage doors. I would appreciate your input on what looks best with our house. Please imagine all in white matching house trim. If you have alternate suggestions, I will photoshop them as well. A - Lites - 2 over 2 B -Single C - 3 over 1 lites, repeated D - 4 over 2 lites Thanks! A: A --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-12.*