Cipriani Studios

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Pittsburgh's Modern Design Studio | Best Of Houzz Winner 2020-2024!

Together, with our engineering and building partners, Cipriani Studios develops and designs signature modern designs to suit each client’s needs. Since we opened in 2011, clients have embraced our unique brand of organic modernism in diverse ways, from urban infill homes on challenging sites to sprawling suburban estates, from creative renovations and affordable homes, to multifamily living for high-density areas. We practice a design and client-focused process that leverages a collaborative and budget-conscious strategy to give clients a unique level of control, transparency, and design quality. Cipriani Studios is a residential design and real estate development company focused on crafting modern, sustainable homes for better living.

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Home Builder Digest - Best Residential Architects, Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Magazine - Best of Design winner

36 Projects

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Business Details

Business Name

Cipriani Studios

Phone Number

(412) 328-2768

Website

www.ciprianistudios.com

Address

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Typical Job Cost

$300,000 - 3 million

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Architectural Design

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Custom Homes

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Sustainable Design

Energy-Efficient Homes

3D Rendering

Green Building

Multigenerational Homes

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Project Management

Handicap-Accessible Design

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Pittsburgh

Allegheny County

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Featured Review

HU-811401941

Justin was a great help, very skilled, prompt, and professional. He took all the necessary steps to make sure my project was done correctly and in a timely manner. He was very kind and answered any questions or concerns.Read Full Review

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34 Reviews for Cipriani Studios

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5.0|34 reviews

Work Quality

5.0

Communication

4.9

Value

5.0

Keystone Development Group

I am working with Justin on a new build in the City of Pittsburgh Lawernceville section. Justin has been super responsive and has brought his unique architectual vision to our design process, resulting in a home design that hits all of the critical items we specified while also being efficient and buildable. Building in the city has its challenges, but Justin and team did a great job adapting to those challenges and helping us navigate the process.

December 18, 2024

Sebastian

Five Stars for Cipriani Studios! Their visionary team combined unparalleled creativity with meticulous execution to bring our project to life. From the initial consultation, communication has been seamless and their attention to details has been remarkable. Justin listened to what we wanted and worked very hard to make our dream a reality. Thank you for all of your help, Justin!

December 26, 2023

Kimberly Adams

I worked with Justin Cipriani on an extensive remodel and he was the best. I had selected him over many other architects because his design aesthetic (modern and organic) matched mine and I had met him previously and just liked him! I couldn't be happier. He's not just a great architect but also a professional with high integrity. His renovation team is stellar and while most people have horrible renovation experiences, I didn't! Mine was great. I attribute that to Justin working with like-minded professionals. I would hire him again in a heartbeat.

November 7, 2023

Meg Kelly

Justin has gone over and above in helping us create our dream home. His designs are second to none!

September 14, 2023

Doug Van Haitsma

We have worked with Cipriani Studios on several projects and really appreciate Justin's creative, modern designs coupled with a pragmatic sensibility to design to the budget. He doesnt have a cookie cutter approach but allows each project to reflect the priorities of the clients.

December 19, 2022

Tysen

Justin does a great job of coming up with a unique design to match the home with the lot. He also stays on top of the permitting for the project.

September 12, 2022

Jeremy

Couldn’t be happier with the outcome—and the creative process was exciting, working with Justin. From curating a cache of photos for early inspiration and conveying our specific wants, to prioritizing our functional needs while considering financial and spacial structure, to his attention to detail. There wasn’t a challenge we weren’t able to troubleshoot and resolve. Don’t hesitate or limit your imagination with Cipriani Studios.

September 4, 2022

Bob Smith

Excellent drawings, thorough understanding of CoP permitting, Client need focused, well versed on building code, quick turn around of drawings when unexpectedly required.

September 2, 2022

Kostyantyn

"Your home should tell the story of who you are and be a collection of what you love." - NATE BERKUS Cipriani Studio took a very personal approach and designed not a House but the Home for my family. The project still in very early stage but from very first day of our work together I feel that Justin truly listen what my family need. Contemporary and very Modern Design with budget in mind is a tough and not an easy task. Cipriani Studio exceeding expectations every day and Im happy we choose them to design our Home.

January 16, 2022

Josh Loccisano

I'm in the real estate and construction business and deal with design professionals daily. When deciding to build a home for myself, I talked with a few design firms but ultimately selected Cipriani Studios based on their work experience, reputation among the contracting community and ease of our preliminary conversations. Justin has been a tremendous help guiding me through every step of the process of building a new home, from purchasing the land, design, city approvals, contractor selection, and building. Justin is always responsive, thoughtful and easy to work with. Justin has an eye for modern design that works perfectly for an urban infill home. I would highly recommend Cipriani Studios.

December 28, 2021

By Binetti

Justin does amazing work. I am a designer that usually works side by side with him and he is great to coordinate developments with. He is very open to my suggestions but also makes the interior selections so easy with how he constructs the buildings. His customer service and communication is great. I have and will refer him to all of my clients.

November 9, 2021

David LaFrankie

Justin was professional and friendly! Our plans were done perfectly. Our home addition is currently in the construction stage. Justin checks in on the progress with builder. Top notch design firm!

November 4, 2021Last modified:November 4, 2021

sjbarth11

Several years ago we decided to put a rather large addition onto our home. The addition was 400 sq ft. with a full basement and an attached raised concrete patio all of which would require access to our backyard pool area beautifully blending with the existing structure. We hired Cipriani Studios to assist us in making this dream a reality. We met with Justin on multiple occasions to discuss the design and to talk about our wants and needs. He was able to provide us with helpful guidance and a concept that turned out better than we could have imagined. He was always professional, friendly, and we felt he was fully invested in our project and our satisfaction. I would highly recommend them!!

November 4, 2021

Michael

Great designs are a given! Creative solutions that brought our dream project to reality. Professional and reliable team that was a true pleasure to work with. Our project was residential but we've seen Cipriani's commercial work and have been very impressed. Highly recommended.

December 26, 2020

E R Goins

Justin Cipriani is extremely well versed in all aspects of design and quality construction of high end homes. After careful consideration of multiple design firms we were comfortable in choosing Cipriani Studios to develop our multi million dollar home, E R Goins Dunes Holding Inc

December 15, 2020

Jacques Moye

Cipriani Studios has been amazing to work with. We connected with them after a not-so-great experience with a previous firm. Justin, the owner, took charge immediately and worked fast to get us what we needed. We let him know the type of design that we were looking, but gave him room to be as creative as he wanted to be in order to bring us a captivating design. Well, he delivered! Sleek, modern and sexy is what we wanted and is what we got. Moreover, we communicated some non-conventional concepts to him that we wanted incorporated into the designs and did a great job of listening to us and then coming back with exactly what we wanted and then some. Additionally, Justin and crew are great working with the builder. It's an amazing treat to listen to them discuss items and always consider the cost and efficiencies, because at the end of the day, we want a great house at the best price. Finally, Cipriani Studios delivered in 30 days what took my previous firm 5 months to deliver! My fiance and I are more than happy and excited to build the home that Cipriani Studios has taken from our minds and put onto paper! We will build with them in the future, as we have other personal projects that we intend to embark on in the near future. Thanks so much Justin!

December 14, 2020Last modified:December 14, 2020

Renee Zavitsanos

Justin Cipriani of Cipriani Studios is by far the best modern contemporary designer in Pittsburgh. His eye for architecture and design can not be surpassed. His work and projects speak for themselves, not only in the City, but suburbs as well. I helped market and sell his project at 560 Aljo, and he was able to create something that would sit perfectly in a suburban neighborhood, and stand out just enough, while still fitting in with the tone of the other homes on the street. Making sure that his clients are happy at their set budget is very important to him, he will work with your budget and proposes fantastic ideas to adjust things based on cost. He also has a huge knowledge base on different materials, costs, and quality. His response time and positivity make him absolutely wonderful to work with, and his service and attention to detail is unparalleled! Truly the best! You will not go wrong! Justin will turn your dreams into reality!

August 13, 2020

wrightl21

Being a developer, I've used Cipriani Studios on multiple occasions. Justin's unique, contemporary vision bring incredible energy to each project. It's gotten to the point where I have clients who actively seek out Cipriani designs for their homes. Justin's work helped me break a sale price record in a specific area on a new construction build by 10%. I highly recommend Cipriani Studios.

August 12, 2020

LOUIS ONWUGBENU

I have done several projects now with Justin and i must he one of the best Architects i have ever worked with. As a developer i have worked with several architects, but Justin stands out from the rest. Hew has amazing attention to detail, he has a creative mind that is unique and insightful. He is quick to respond to emails and keeps himself reasonably available for phone calls if needed. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an Architect

August 12, 2020

Kevin W

Cipriani Studios has made the process of picking, imagining, and building our dream home an incredible one! We were drawn to this company because of the unique, modern and welcoming look of the designs. Justin is super responsive, incredibly creative, and very easy to work with. He also has lots of experience when it comes to all angles of the buying/building process, which makes him an invaluable resource when you have questions or need some advice. We are so glad that our paths led us to Cipriani Studios!

August 11, 2020

HU-811401941

November 22, 2019

Case D

Cipriani Studios understands modern home design and is providing the Pittsburgh homebuyer with fresh new choices. Their designs have proven to be successful with one-off inner-city infill, urban developments such as Bailey Park, and standalone suburban lots. Justin has a uniquely positive and personal method to working with clients.

November 22, 2019

HU-748751729

Provided excellent service and great vision to help me complete detailed plans and renderings for my dream house. Justin also did anbamazing job or keeping my project within nmy budget. One truly talented architect.

November 22, 2019

HU-539042873

Justin has been absolutely great to work with in developing this project. He has gone above and beyond the role of architect providing guidance and coordination in the various aspects of the project. He has helped me develop my vision of exactly what I’m looking for in discovering my design aesthetic. He has designed something very modern and clean and has added great ideas for the project. Justin’s grasp on the use of space has been extremely helpful as well. I’ve already recommended Justin to others.

November 22, 2019

Katie Yakich

It has been a complete joy working with Justin on the many development projects we've been partnered together with over the last decade. Justin always sees the big picture. He is very thoughtful, paying close attention to details. Extremely organized, CREATIVE, a great communicator, collaborator, and always unshaken when presented with a problem (which I love about him I think the most! - he has this calming way of working through things levelheaded and with ease.) From start to finish, Justin puts his clients needs first, and is a true asset to any project or team. - KAY

November 22, 2019

Joe Undisclosed

We hired Justin design our new dream home from the ground up. Justin was patient every step of the way and very understanding of our architectural goals. After completing the design, Justin personally delivered the permit set to the township code department. We expected months of questions and pushback from the township. To our surprise, we received our permits within a week with no questions and only some reminders to adhere to code. All aspects of the design (from grading plan to structurals) sailed through the code department. We interviewed three other architects before deciding to hire Justin. We would do the same again.

November 5, 2019

HU-132448454

Justin finds the rare balance of being very personable and professional while bringing an amazing style and craftsmanship to his work. From the very beginning he was able to bring our vision to life. While he takes great pride in his work, he was very receptive to feedback, working tirelessly to exceed our expectations. We look forward to finalizing the design process with Justin on our forever home. Thanks!!!

October 8, 2019

SavvyREAgent LLC

Mr. Cipriani is a breath of fresh air when it comes to modern home design. Understanding the elements of season combed into a fit and finish catalog exceeded the buyer expectations. His designs are perfect for urban infill all the way to modern mansions on cliff-side settings or suburban sprawls. I was a listing agent for his project Bailey Park in Mt. Washington, Pittsburgh PA on behalf of Piatt Sotheby's International Realty.

October 1, 2019

R Kyndall Development Group

Justin (Cipriani Studios) are a phenomenal and truly understand modern / contemporary architecture. He's great at "squeezing" fabulous homes into infill spaces. Justin responded to all of my communication in a very timely manner. His always accessible via text, email, and phone. He's a great listener and ensured that he understood our wants and needs from the developer and end buyer, for each project. He included several design options, taking into consideration our budget. From initial meeting to preliminary plans to final construction drawings, it was a pleasure working with Justin (Cipriani Studios). We would highly recommend Cipriani Studios to anyone looking to have an awesome experience.

September 30, 2019

Andre Mandel Architecture

The most thoughtful, well integrated modern residential design studio in Pittsburgh. Justin is a true professional who puts his clients needs first.

September 30, 2019

Peggy Walkush

Justin is a dream to work with. He designed two three-story row homes with roof deck for us and managed the approval process with the city. It went smoothly because Justin is thorough and knows what he is doing. He is very responsive, has a great personality and is always upbeat and positive. We look forward to a long working relationship with Justin Cipriani.

September 28, 2019

Thomas Crews

I worked with Justin on a two houses that he has designed. All of his work was completed promptly and on time. He has also been very responsive in following up to all questions and issues that have come up throughout this process.

September 27, 2019

D Van Haitsma

We have worked with Cipriani Studios on several projects. Justin's designs are thoughtfully done and look great! He is easy to work with and is helpful in making adjustments to keep the project in budget.

September 27, 2019

Brind'Amour Design

I've worked with Justin and Cipriani Studios in the past at a previous firm. We worked side by side with Justin to help develop his projects. He has a very keen eye for the crisp lines and modern details that make his projects really pop. I've always thought of myself as one of the more pragmatic architects, while Justin is much more the dreamer and visionary, and it shows in his beautiful and original designs. He's one of the few architects or designers I know who is putting out really high end modern design in the Pittsburgh region, and it's a truly refreshing experience compared to so many of the cookie cutter suburban developments that continually take place. Justin is willing to take a risk on good design and urban infill projects, and it's paying off!

January 22, 2015

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we absolutely assist with permitting, zoning, and regulatory approvals. Our team is very involved in navigating these processes to ensure your project moves forward smoothly. We help address all necessary requirements, making the journey from concept to completion as seamless as possible for you.

We specialize in a wide range of residential projects, including signature modern custom home designs from the ground up. We also excel in adaptive design, which covers expanding homes through additions or remodeling. Our portfolio includes urban infill homes, sprawling suburban estates, and creative renovations, all crafted with our unique brand of organic modernism.

We prioritize designing within your construction budget through a collaborative and budget-conscious strategy. Our team is adept at making thoughtful adjustments throughout the design process to align with your financial goals. Clients have praised our ability to keep projects within budget while still achieving their dream home vision.

Yes, we provide full-service architectural services that extend through the construction phase. Our offerings include construction observation, where we work closely with the building team to ensure design integrity, code compliance, and quality manufacturing. We also offer project management to oversee the entire process.

Absolutely, designing fully custom homes is at the heart of what we do. We specialize in crafting signature modern homes from the ground up, tailored precisely to each client's unique needs and vision. Our process ensures your home is a one-of-a-kind reflection of your lifestyle and aesthetic preferences.

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