Architectural Drawing Companies in Arlington

“My interior design firm, Barbara Hawthorn Interiors, Ltd, has had the pleasure of working with the team at James McDonald architects on two significant projects, 2021-2023. They are the consummate professionals. Their work product is thorough, thoughtful and creative. They have the rare ability to listen to the client's wishes, and translate those wishes into plans that not only meet esthetic objectives, but are also value engineered. I have teamed with architectural firms on projects for over 39 years, and I have only the highest praise for the professionalism and responsiveness of James McDonald Associate Architects, PC. Barbara Hawthorn, President and CEO of Barbara Hawthorn Interiors, Ltd, Established in 1984.”

“Sarah expertly designed and managed the major addition and total remodel of my family’s typical Arlington Colonial. I appreciated Sarah's philosophy of having no regrets at the end. After living in our new old house for a couple of months, I can honestly say there's no regrets with the architectural design and details. Our finished house exceeds my admittedly high expectations. We interviewed several design build firms and spoke to a couple of architects. Within moments of our initial meeting, I knew Sarah was the one to design our dream home. Her instant brainstorm included ingenious ideas no one else had mentioned or that I thought were possible. Once we signed our agreement, she asked for a list of wants and needs then got to work on a first pass design. I anticipated the design process to take a few months with several iterations before getting it just right. I was impressed by her creative and pragmatic ability to include everything on my long list (and more) in her initial design. With some minor tweaking, we were ready for construction drawings. Sarah shines as an architect with her highly detailed construction drawings and keen knowledge of complex county code. We experienced zero issues or delays with permitting because of Sarah's expertise and attention to detail. Additionally, Sarah demonstrates flexibility in her design aesthetic, which is evident when reviewing her expansive portfolio that includes modern farmhouses, Craftsman, and prairie style homes along with traditional Cape Cods and Colonials. I’d classify myself as a neo-traditionalist who wanted to retain the charm and original architecture of our home while adding more functional space for modern family living. She understands the needs of busy families both as an architect and as a mother of school aged children. Sarah will gladly help clients select fixtures and finishes, but she’ll also support a design driven, independent client like me. She was always available if I wanted to bounce off ideas as I shopped around and genuinely shared my enthusiasm when I found the perfect thing. I also appreciated not needing a separate kitchen or bathroom designer because she does it all and more. When challenges occurred, she shifted to problem solving mode and defused any issues. Sarah advocates for her clients and keeps things on course. She intuitively finds a solution to even the most complex problems and revises in the field to maximize space and enhance design. She made the process a fun endeavor with her warm "bedside manner" and sense of humor. It felt like working with a dear friend. Her patience, honesty, and calm demeanor in the field and behind the scenes contribute to her expertise as an exceptional architect and project manager. While Covid has created many new challenges in the construction field, Sarah has adapted and excelled in helping homeowners maximize their budget without sacrificing design or quality. I enthusiastically give Sarah my highest recommendation.”

“I contacted Nehemiah Construction in September of 2020, after spending about a month doing research into trying to find the right match for the job we needed done on our home. When they showed up in my queue on Houzz, I checked their previous work reviews and they seemed impeccable. Chris came out to provide us with an assessment and immediately noticed the problem: improper (and in some cases, a complete lack of ) installation of waterproof flashing in our Hardywood Board siding as well as the windows. Additionally, all of the wooden window frames (as well as door frame for our rear kitchen door) utilized untreated wood that had a simple coat of latex paint. In short, the entire rear of our condominium was not waterproof, and water was beginning to intrude into the dry wall. Within a week of drawing up and agreeing on a contract, Chris had his team sent out to our house. Scaffolding was erected, and the entire rear side of the house was waterproofed and repaired (and in cases involving the wooden frames, completely replaced) in a single day. I cannot stress how professional and fast this company is! I absolutely recommend doing business with them!”