Architects, Architecture Firms, & Building Designers in Chatmoss

“Annette is amazing at what she does. She not only ensures her work is as exact as it can possibly be... she also goes above and beyond by assisting when difficult issues with other contractors and or structural issues as well. I recommend her highly as she is prompt, fair with her pricing and always available should you have a question. She also is someone who likes to come see the job after it's finished so she can see how her plans worked out. Amazing and outstanding designer and person! Will call back again for future projects and have recommended her already to my neighbor! Excellent!”

“Very professional in all aspects of their projects. Extremely imaginative and detailed vision. It is a pleasure to do business with A408 Studio”

“James S. Collins is perhaps one of the most highly trained professional architects on the east coast. His attention to finite details along with his creative vision are superb! He was delightful to work with from the beginning stages of planning the design for our home until the very end of our project completion. Jim's knowledge of historical architecture surpasses any other architect's in our area and I would highly recommend him for anyone who is interested in building a truly unique and timeless home! When friends, family or colleagues visit our home, they are in awe of the excellent craftsmanship and the thoughtful creativity that seems to have been forgotten over time in new home construction today. In fact, most individuals believe that our new home was renovated from an old historical house in our neighborhood instead of being only five years old! This is the ultimate compliment for Jim because he is so conscientious of all historical details involved in creating a superior and masterful showplace!”

“I worked with Michael on the design for a remodel/addition to my family home. He had great ideas, responded to my queries quickly and thoughtfully, and was very knowledgeable in person. Michael finished my plan drawings quickly and exemplary.”

“My husband and I contracted 3D to build our home a few years ago and I have to say the quality of work was and still is outstanding. We couldn't be happier and constantly receive compliments on our home. This builder is very professional and patient. He was there through every single decsision that was made right down to the cabinet hardware. 100% satisfied and would and have recommended this company to friends.”

“My wife and I decided to explore a major renovation of our house. Hiring Pethel Designs to help us begin the process was a great decision! Hunter Pethel was extremely creative in different designs and approaches that gave us options to consider to accomplish our goals. We wanted a top quality design and value. We got both. Hunter gave us some more economical options that did not compromise the quality of the final product. With his many years of experience, Hunter introduced us to options we would have never thought of. The experience was outstanding and we would highly recommend Pethel Designs for your next project, whether a renovation or new construction.”

“Theresa was delight to work with. She's thorough in her process and her ideas are unique. She is above and beyond any other designer I have worked with. I did the renovation of a kitchen and bath in Zionsville, Indiana, implementing Theresa's designs. She designed these spaces with every detail in mind. The results are spectacular. I have been it the construction business for 25 years. I will not hestitate to work with Theresa in future projects.”

“Chavo Patino amazed my wife and I with the creativity and intelligence he put into designing our dream home. We knew he could design something modern and simple, but after we moved in, we then saw how well all the pieces fit together. Having a lake in your back yard naturally makes this house relaxing and comfortable. At the same time, he found a way to fit three bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, plus an office into 2200 sq feet without losing that sense of comfort. We wanted an open living, dining, kitchen area, but the dramatic open space floored us when we saw the finished space. He could see the value of arranging the food prep area so that it faces the back of the house. I never get tired of that view while preparing dinner. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are on the opposite side of the house from the master suite which gives us some added privacy and quiet. He spent time to look closely at the topography of the building site so that the design worked with the land, not against it. The downward slope gave us a chance for a walk out basement, but he could see the opportunity to make that into a finished basement gym with windows and a separate door to the lake. He extended the roof line to cover the first 6 feet of the rear deck area. This gives us plenty of sun in the morning, while offering outdoor natural shade in the hot afternoons. This little added design idea also saves 20% or more off our cooling and heating bill. Chavo’s design process was very helpful. He started with the elements we wanted in this house and turned those into early concepts. I am not sure if he can do this will all his clients but he drove up to Virginia to meet with us to go over these drafts in person. It really helped us to get to the next step which was to combine elements of different concepts. After a number of edits and a few skype meetings, we had the final plan. I can’t recommend Chavo enough. He comes from a family of architects which was clearly evident over time. He knew how to work with the local engineering company and our builder to make sure our ideas were not edited out due to local codes or “we usually don’t do it this way”. If you want a custom home to truly reflect who you are, Chavo will be patient, very responsive and I am sure he will amaze you as well with the final product. Seeing is believing so I hope he posted some photos of the house on this website. Pete MacMullan”

“Our new sunroom was designed by the architect after several hours of conversation about our expectations for the room. The end result was perfect for our needs We just love the room and our friends agree. We think it looks awesome.”

“Working with Mr. Lawrie has been a pleasure. Not only did he listen to our wants but incorporated them into our design, often with multiple redesigns. He understood where we wanted to go on design and was able to add bits that reflected our desires while keeping a working sensible home. His vast experience (40+ years) as an architect allowed him to design a tight, energy efficient home. We have a young family, so designing a home for now and the future was very important to us. His ability to understand these usability elements and then blend in the style we wanted was critical. Mr. Lawrie walked us through the pros and cons of each part and gave us the choice. Additionally, his practical knowledge helped us to decide where to allocate more money for extra benefit as well as where we could save money with little or no change in performance or design. Overall our experience was extremely positive and we wholeheartedly recommend him. We would hope that everyone would have as an enjoyable experience with their architect as we did with Mr. Lawrie.”