NewWest design studio, llc

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3x Best of Houzz winner

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Cave Creek's Creative Residential Architectural Firm | Best of Houzz

NewWest design studio, llc is a residential architectural firm specializing in personalized service and creative solutions for new custom homes, remodels and additions. Heather Berry is a licensed Arizona Architect with over 20 years experience helping homeowners from the start of the design process through project completion.

Awards

BUILD Architecture Awards 2023 "Best Residential Architecture Firm Southwest Arizona" and "Best Contemporary Residential Project Southwest Arizona: Lone Mountain House"

Projects

Inspiration for a southwestern brown one-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in Phoenix with a mixed material roof

Business Details

Business Name

NewWest design studio, llc

Phone Number

(480) 771-9309

Website

newwestdesignstudio.com

Address

36600 N. Pima Rd. #303-1
Carefree, AZ 85377

Typical Job Cost

$500,000 - 4 million

License Number

Arizona license #53699

Followers

28 Followers

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Services Provided

Architectural Design

Building Design

Home Remodeling

Architectural Drawings

Custom Homes

House Plans

New Home Construction

Home Additions

Home Extensions

Kitchen Design

Kitchen Remodeling

Floor Plans

3D Rendering

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Green Building

Bathroom Design

Space Planning

Guesthouse Design & Construction

Pool House Design & Construction

Home Restoration

Drafting

Staircase Design

Garage Design

Laundry Room Design

Custom Home

Residential Design

remodels & additions

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Areas Served

Phoenix

Scottsdale

Peoria

Anthem

Paradise Valley

Cave Creek

Carefree

Desert Hills

Rio Verde

Arizona

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Corey and Jennifer A

We wouldn't hesitate to work with Heather again or recommend her to anyone looking to design and build a distinct, livable residence in Carefree, Cave Creek, and Scottsdale areasRead Full Review

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11 Reviews for NewWest design studio, llc

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Value

5.0

Tom Gerke

Heather was a pro — she knows her stuff! She was timely, insightful, and provided her services at a very fair value. The major remodel project (including moving walls and extending rooms) benefited from her involvement and we would happily use her again.

June 30, 2026

caclausen

We are currently working on our second project with Heather. She is fantastic to work with. Her knowledge and integrity make the process of working with an architect so easy. Heather walks you through every step and you can be sure that the final product is going to be outstanding. Heather is a good listener and that is sometimes a hard trait to find. I highly encourage others to meet Heather and learn what we learned. She is the person that you want on your team!

February 10, 2025

Comment from NewWest design studio, llc:

Thank you very much, appreciate your review and it's been great working with you on your beautiful home!

Linda Downey

It has been a pleasure working with Heather [SENSITIVE INFORMATION HIDDEN] on the custom design of our retirement home. She carefully listened to our needs and understood the constraints of our budget. She is creative and fun to work with and has an excellent understanding of how to work with permitting and building requirements. She exemplifies everything a skilled and knowledgeable architect should be and we highly recommend her!

February 9, 2025Last modified:February 10, 2025

Comment from NewWest design studio, llc:

Thank you so much Linda for your kind words! Working with you has been wonderful and I'm looking forward to the completion soon of your beautiful new AZ home!

Corey and Jennifer A

We were very fortunate to have Heather to work with on the design of our home in Carefree, Arizona. In addition to having fabulous ideas and taking us from concept to execution with the builder, her knowledge of the town requirements and established coordination with structural/civil/electrical engineers helped us get in and out of permitting quickly. We wouldn't hesitate to work with Heather again or recommend her to anyone looking to design and build a distinct, livable residence in Carefree, Cave Creek, and Scottsdale areas. -Corey and Jen

November 22, 2021

Comment from NewWest design studio, llc:

Thank you Corey and Jennifer! It's been a pleasure working with you. Can't wait for you to move into your Carefree dream house!

mark ormiston

We have just moved into our first Arizona home. Heather was recommended to us by our builder Lisa Tate of Full Circle Custom Homes. We couldn't be happier with the result and the process of getting here. Heather's creativity, attention to detail, and ability to communicate and collaborate with a team was amazing! She is a great listener and helped us understand our options and the process of getting to a design that we love. We can't recommend Heather and NewWest design studio highly enough. Mark & Kathryn O

January 14, 2021

Comment from NewWest design studio, llc:

Thank you so much Mark + Kathryn! It's been really fun working with you on your project and I'm very happy that you like it! Wishing you many enjoyable winters at your beautiful AZ house in the desert.

Carlson Homes Scottsdale

I have worked with Heather on four projects over the past year and a half and have found her to be one of the best architects to work with in over 40 years of construction projects. She pays attention to the clients needs and understands what the contractor needs to achieve the goal at a reasonable cost. I heartily recommend her to anyone

December 20, 2018

Comment from NewWest design studio, llc:

Thanks Gary! It's great working with you and I look forward to our future collaborations.

Lady of the House

I was a client of Heathers. I told her my vision & she made it into a reality. I loved that I would give her an idea and she would take it to the next level. Being in another state while my home was being built I thought would be nerve racking, but Heather would go out to our site and make sure everything was what we expected. She has an eye for perfection. I can’t thank her enough for making my dream into our family home!!!

April 26, 2018

Comment from NewWest design studio, llc:

Thank you! It was so much fun working with you, and I love seeing you & your family enjoying your beautiful home!

User

Got to work with Heather on her Pinnacle Peak View Home along with Lisa Tate from Full Circle Homes. Lisa was the builder and Heather the architect. What a great collaboration between the two of them. I work with some of the top architects in the luxury home biz and Heather looks to me like she's going to be one of the best out there. She's really a great personality and passionate about her work. Looking forward to doing some more projects with her soon. Regards Steve Thompson

April 20, 2018Last modified:February 3, 2022

Comment from NewWest design studio, llc:

Thank you Steve! It's always great working with you, looking forward to our next project!

marie blise

Heather, architect and owner of NewWest design studio was the architect for our new home in Desert Mountain, Scottsdale, AZ. Heather is wonderful to work with and her attention to detail is a specialty. Heather is knowledgeable about the requirements for DM which made our project enjoyable. We trusted Heather to design our home and take care of things as we reside in another state. We are very proud to recommend Heather for any design needs. Sincerely, Marie and Jim Blise

March 15, 2018Last modified:March 15, 2018

Comment from NewWest design studio, llc:

Thank you Marie & Jim for the kind words and congratulations on moving into your beautiful new home! It was a pleasure working with you on your project, and I'm glad that you're happy with our process and the end result. I love your house and wish you all the best as you enjoy it with family & friends!!

Full Circle Custom Homes

I'm a custom home builder and I've worked with Heather on several projects. She has a great sense of sizing, massing and layout. Her clients have all relied on her continued participation through the construction stage and have trusted her sense design for all of the colors, materials and finishes. She's a pleasure to work with as well as being very talented! I look forward to working with her again and again.

February 8, 2018

Comment from NewWest design studio, llc:

Thank you so much Lisa! It's always great working with you and I look forward to our next project together.

Timmypop None

Heather was amazing. I had a small idea of what I wanted, but told her I was open to ideas. She blew me away! Her creation was well beyond my wildest imagination and I am thankful that my family and I will enjoy her creation for decades to come. Amazing professional.

November 15, 2017

Comment from NewWest design studio, llc:

Thank you Tim for your kind words! I wish you & your family many happy years enjoying your amazing backyard living room.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we absolutely assist with permitting, zoning, and regulatory approvals. My experience, especially with Arizona desert properties, allows us to navigate local town requirements efficiently, helping your project move smoothly through the process.

We specialize in residential architectural projects, offering personalized service for new custom homes, remodels, and additions. My goal is to provide creative solutions that bring your unique vision to life, from concept through completion.

I believe in carefully listening to your needs and understanding your budget constraints from the start. My approach involves providing creative solutions that align with your financial goals, ensuring we achieve your dream home at a reasonable cost.

Yes, we provide full-service architectural support from the initial design concept all the way through project completion. My involvement extends to the construction stage, including site visits and ensuring the design intent is realized, as many clients rely on my continued participation.

Absolutely! Designing fully custom homes is a core part of what we do. I work closely with each client to create a unique residential project tailored specifically to their site, budget, and lifestyle, ensuring your dream home is truly one-of-a-kind.

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4 Comments

Commented: Kitchen addition and renovation questionBased upon your plan sketches, I recommend the larger addition with the longer island orientated to face the dining room. This layout offers a good termination for the cabinetry at the exterior sink ...

May 21, 2019 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Are 8 foot doors too high for a ranch house with 10 foot ceilings?If your interior ceiling height is 10'-0", then 8'-0" doors will be well proportioned for the space.

March 27, 2019 in Building a Home

Commented: height for top of vessel sink in bathroom?For a shared bathroom vanity, I recommend the top of the counter (or in this case the top of the sinks) to be 36" above the finish floor. You may want to consider standard or undermount sinks on...

February 11, 2019 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Backsplash height dilemmaI recommend installing the backsplash wall tile to the bottom of the hood. Under the cabinets, you could either have a 6" high backsplash (band of tile with a pencil tile trim), or take the tile...

February 5, 2019 in Design Dilemma

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