2,974 Fairfax, VA Architects and Building Designers

Randall Mars Architects was started in June of 1989, pursuing excellence in the design of Residences, Commercial Buildings and Interior Architecture. Mr. Mars's desire was to create a practice in which he is intimately involved in all phases, from programming and concept development, detailing and documentation, and through Construction Administration. To achieve those ends, he has kept the firm small, and guaranteed clients his complete personal involvement and excellence in the work produced. Since that date, Randall Mars Architects has won many honors and awards for their designs ranging from Residential Additions and New Homes to Corporate Interiors, Retail Establishments and Corporate Headquarters / Office Buildings. Randall Mars Architects believes that modern architecture succeeds only when both the functional program and aesthetic composition are completely resolved. The firm focuses on the dynamics of light and space, as defined or created by the walls and masses. Architecture should not be static, as the compositions reflect. Architecture should be timeless.

Classic Cellar Design is a design-build firm created to provide a resource for building custom wine cellars. Classic Cellar Design brings together infinite resources for custom wine cellar materials and uncompromised craftsmanship and design. Founded by a former sommelier, Classic Cellar Design seeks to provide innovative wine storage solutions to their clients. Understanding that a wine collection is both a source of joy as well as a savvy investment Classic Cellar Design provides solutions that combine protecting and showcasing any wine collection. Whether you’re building a 500 bottle closet conversion or 3000 bottle custom designed cellar, Classic Cellar Design has the expertise you need to create the perfect space to protect your prized collection.

We offer a potpourri of services: architectural design, 3D renderings, structural engineering, cost analysis, permit sets, help with county requirements, contractor and material selections, and more. We provide a free initial consultation to review your idea, your budget, and to enable us to determine how best to help you. My team will work closely with you throughout the process to insure your dream becomes a happy reality.

“You cannot create experience; you must undergo it.” Marc O'Grady has a lifetime of hands-on experience in both design + construction. At MARC O’GRADY design, we believe that design and construction should be intertwined with the dreams of our clients and we pride ourselves on quality along with honest and lasting relationships with our clients. Our approach is centered on building strong relationships through honesty and integrity while working together to translate their dreams into a creative design that will allow them to live life to the fullest. Our team is passionate about design and construction and we have immeasurable hands-on experience in both fields. We work side by side with only the best contractors to create a fully integrated process. This innovative process enables us to maintain our clients’ vision from the dream stage to the fulfillment of their completed project and their new life ahead. I was able to develop a passion for architecture and construction at a very young age by growing up in our family construction business. This allowed me a unique opportunity to build a solid foundation through hands-on experience working in the field of residential construction. I was able to gain a wealth of knowledge under the tutelage of my father, teaching me not only about the business but also about working hard, being honest and creating lasting relationships. I then combined this invaluable experience with an education in architecture to begin a career in residential design. I then worked with a variety of architecture firms both large and small to fine tune my design skills and learn to develop relationships with clients and contractors. This experience allowed me the great opportunity to form MARC O’GRADY design+build and continue our family tradition of design and construction.

Founded in 2005, Ballard + Mensua is a full service architecture firm with a specialty in truly unique and custom homes and renovations. We help our clients with projects of all sizes, whether helping a young family with a master plan to build in phases as they can afford, or designing dream homes to retire to on the water or in the mountains. Our unique cost study process helps to offer the advantages of design build, with the checks and balances of independent architect and builder. While many architects do not understand construction well, or interiors well, we believe in a fully integrated project management approach. We handle all aspects of a project, including all architectural design, interior design and decorating, landscape design and construction management. Our drawings are both client friendly, and contractor friendly. We detail drawings in a way that tells the contractors exactly what to build and our details work because we have built before. We value our contractor and vendor relationships as much as our client relationships. After Seth Ballard's 25 years of practice, these relationships allow us to build virtually anything, no matter how custom. We have a further specialty in historic preservation. Ballard Mensua however, loves working in every style .. we find it more fun to work on a contemporary, a Georgian, a colonial and an arts and crafts house all at the same time. We are proud to announce that after 2 years of working with on a major farm house renovation project, Frank Bell, formerly of Frank Bell Builders will be teaming up with Ballard Mensua to handle design and Construction Management for a variety of projects. Frank is one of the best designers and custom home builders the region has ever had and we are proud to join forces. Additionally Amanda Provost will also be joining us to help strengthen our interior design team.

If you are looking for a custom builder in Northern Virginia, you will do a lot of research. You will ask your neighbors, your friends and your family what they think. You will Google. You will comb through Pinterest. You will watch HGTV. It’s all part of the decision making process, and it’s all good. I hope you will spend some time on the NDI website seeing what makes NDI different, and why we take building your home so personally. My father, Scott Alderson, started the company in 1988 on the basic principal of developing an affordable, quality, custom home building option for the individual lot owner, who never thought it would be possible. Family owned and operated, NDI is the largest, most experienced on-your-lot-builder in the Northern Virginia area. Since 1988, we have worked with nearly fifteen hundred families to custom design and build spaces that suit the unique ways you live in your home. Before NDI, custom home building was expensive and out of reach for most people. Dad had a vision to offer a custom home solution for people who didn’t think it was possible. Many of our clients have been back to build a second, third, even fourth home with us. These days, it is rare to drive through a neighborhood in Northern Virginia and not see a home built by NDI. We are truly humbled and also very proud to see so many of our homes, in so many neighborhoods, across the region. We earn our reputation every day, with each new home we build, and every client we serve. Quality, service and value are the cornerstones of our process and our pledge to you.

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC is a distinguished and award-winning architectural firm specializing in the practice of custom residential architecture in the Washington, D.C. area & beyond for over 25 years. Our mission is to provide our clients with the highest-quality design suited for their lifestyles, expectations, and budget. Call today for a complimentary consultation.

3.5.8 Design Studio is a full service architectural firm based in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. We focus on residential design — everything from custom home design to minor home renovations, from interior design to house additions. However, our experience spans a wide variety of project types such as commercial, religious, public safety and institutional. Regardless of project type, size or scope, we approach every design challenge with enthusiasm and creativity to improve the quality of an existing space or to help an owner realize their vision of a dream project. Our philosophy in design is to respect and highlight traditional architecture while introducing modern improvements and innovative sustainable design principles. 3.5.8 Design Studio is an emerging architectural practice based in Herndon, Virginia but our work is not limited to one region. With associate architects in Massachusetts, Texas and Europe, we are in constant collaboration with each other and share our collective knowledge, experience and design ideas. 3.5.8 Design Studio's design philosophy is centered on client service, high quality design, and cost effective solutions for each unique project. In order to achieve a high level of design, the design process begins with attentively listening to and creatively engaging the client in order to understand their needs and goals. 3.5.8 Design Studio's role is then to lead and inspire so that the best design solution may be chosen to suit the client's needs and goals. Throughout this process of back and forth dialogue, 3.5.8 Design Studio constantly balances functionality, aesthetics and budget in order to provide the best use of space, material and resources for the project.

FitzHarris Designs, LLC is an award winning full-service architecture firm located in Arlington that offers design services for clients who seek quality design and attention to detail. We carefully listen to your project goals, program requirements, and budget constraints. At the same time, we offer keen insight and creative solutions for spaces, products, and requirements you may not have considered yourself. We work with you from the initial schematic design through construction in an intelligent and holistic design process resulting in a rewarding and successful project every time. We incorporate sustainable design concepts in every project to make your project both resource efficient and a beautiful space that will last for future generations. We have extensive experience with historic renovations in the DC metro area and also design new contemporary projects when we get the opportunity near and far.

John F. Heltzel AIA, P.C. is dedicated to creating spaces that reflect and enrich our clients' lives. Our award-winning team of architects, engineers and craftsmen are recognized regularly for our ability to deliver creative solutions to both residential and commercial clients. Well known for our personable approach and commitment to our community, Heltzel Architects offers clients a combined 100 years of design and construction experience.

Our practice specializes in residential design, using proven management systems to focus your dreams, create realizable goals and complete functional and attractive projects. Our goal is provide you a remarkable experience throughout the process and to design spaces that will bring you and your family delight every day you are there. Wheeler Architects does not focus on a single style of architecture. Our signature is in our thoughtful, customized approach, which begins and ends with our clients’ needs and desires. When you work with us, we partner with you every step of the way. You will occupy your home for many years to come, and our job is to create an environment that will give you the comfort and functionality you need. We do not bring preconceived ideas to the table or try to impose our opinions on you. Each of our projects is different, because each of our clients is different. By combining program, function, form and budget we work together to design the perfect space to meet your unique needs. At Wheeler Architects, we believe in giving back to the community. As a long-time resident of Alexandria, I have served the community in many capacities. As a 12-year member of the Old and Historic District Board of Architectural Review, I studied thousands of residential and commercial projects. By analyzing so many projects in my specialty of renovation and additions, I was exposed to a wide range of different project types, treatments and solutions which served to inform and broaden my view of design and problem solving. My current role as a member of the Building Code Board of Appeals continues to educate and deepen my understanding of the regulatory environment. Architecture today is ever-changing and it is the job of the architect to stay knowledgeable about new developments in design and materials, code changes and continuing improvements in building science. We would love to speak with you about your ideal project. Contact us today to get the conversation going.

Fowlkes Studio is committed to intelligent design that celebrates craft and strives to represent the personalities of our clients. We are based in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. but have completed projects in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina and New York. While our portfolio includes office interiors and retail spaces, our passion is for intimate, carefully considered residential projects.

Residential and small commercial architecture with a focus on sustainable design and aging in place.

Wnuk Spurlock is an architecture and design firm that is attentive to both the practical and fanciful dreams of the client. We are proud of our ability to efficiently solve problems for clients while offering them a unique design vision. Over thirty years of experience with a variety of projects, combined with our ability to listen carefully and design cooperatively, has given us the expertise to offer solutions that please the client and integrate within their context, whether contemporary or historic in nature. Though modernist in sensibilities, our location in Washington, D.C. has allowed us to explore traditional proportions and detailing, and discover unique design solutions that are appreciative of both. Our goal is client satisfaction. Through a collaborative process, we guide clients from initial idea sketches to completed structures with the benefit and insight of experience. Working with budgetary constraints, specialized consultants and contractors is a familiar part of our process, and our Principal intensive firm assures a smooth, client oriented job -- qualities demonstrated by a diverse and repeat client base. We are supportive of the building industry's trend toward sustainable products and use them appropriately. 100% of Wnuk Spurlock Architecture's staff, including the Principals, are LEED® Accredited Professionals certified by the U.S. Green Building Council.

KUBE architecture is an award winning modern architecture studio that challenges the norms of daily life and attempts to reinterpret ways of working and living in the built environment. Every new challenge is considered in the most creative way possible. KUBE views its clients as partners in the design process, and works to create customized spaces that suit their lifestyle, desires, functional needs, and budget. KUBE emphasizes the primary components of architectural space: light, color, texture, and materiality. Working with new materials and methods of construction, research is an on-going process at KUBE. We believe in the value of sustainable materials, and utilize green products whenever possible. Finally, KUBE believes in economy of means, and in creating efficient spaces that achieve both richness and simplicity.