Architects, Architecture Firms, & Building Designers Near Roswell

“In my role at Gin & Luck, I work on multiple bar & restaurant projects each year, and I know how much value the right architect adds. Shaun Fogarty at Norwood Architects was a great partner throughout the planning, design, and construction of Close Company Atlanta. Shaun helped align design ideas, kitchen and equipment planning, and the infrastructure realities of the existing building so everything came together cleanly and confidently. It was also reassuring to know that Shaun was regularly visiting the site, checking in with the contractor, and raising flags quickly when we needed a solution. This allowed the Owner's Team to stay focused on creating a standout space instead of worrying about loose ends. The finished result is a strong, well-executed asset in the Gin & Luck portfolio, and we’d gladly work with him and Norwood Architects again.”

“In 2014 we decided to move from Decatur, Georgia to Lake Hartwell, Georgia, for our permanent home. As an architect and mechanical engineer, we were very familiar with the phases of a design and construction project. We created a short list of four architects to interview for the design. Having seen projects in our neighborhood created by Robert M. Cain, Architect, he topped the list of candidates. We scheduled our initial interview at his office. We could tell from the ambience of the office and meeting the staff that we would receive very focused attention during the design process. That was very important to us for such a personalized project as our retirement home. After completing our short list of interviews, we had some soul searching conversations and decided to retain Robert M. Cain, Architect. At our first design meeting we presented a written brief of functional and aesthetic goals. Mr. Cain and Carmen Stan did a lot of listening and asked their own questions of us; we were impressed. They visited our home in Decatur and our existing cottage on Lake Hartwell, adjacent to the 10 acre site for the new home. After a few weeks, we were invited to the office to review the first pass at the design. Well, they nailed it! We were elated at how much they had listened and the design reflected our needs, and more importantly, our desires for this home. The design was simple, yet had an incredible presence and energy, which we never anticipated. Quite simply, it was a brilliant solution! The design process evolved and only small things were changed from the initial design presented. Mr. Cain and Ms. Stan prepared construction documents, which were reviewed with us and by the contractor we selected. Limited revisions were made, and we moved into the construction phase in January, 2016. Ms. Stan was very responsive to questions from the contractor and from us, during this phase. Productive site visits were made at critical stages of the work, followed up by concise site visit reports. Submittals were reviewed in a timely fashion. We moved into the house September 1, 2019, after doing much of the finish work inside and out ourselves. Living in the house has been like visiting a spa or retreat....but on a permanent basis. The house exceeds our initial expectations in many aspects. It is quiet and filled with light. It flows into the surrounding trees, such that we liken it to living in a treehouse with views all around. There are very few things we would change. In the beginning, little did we know, or even dream, the built home would surpass our expectations. This has been a dream project from beginning to completion. And we owe that to the efforts of Bob, Carmen and Molly. We are all now friends! And Bob and Molly, and Carmen and her family have enjoyed visiting the home on long weekends. Robert E. Meaders and Douglas M. Moore”

“We hired Amy Higgins of Hagan Architects to add an addition (master suite) to our 1930s craftsman bungalow. From start to finish, Amy, and everyone at Hagan, were so easy to work with- very professional, easy to work with, responsive and really understood what we wanted to do. They worked with us to bring down the cost of the project when it was initially above what we wanted to spend. Amy was incredibly patient and detailed with us as first time renovators and answered all of our questions. Can't recommend Hagan Architects enough! The addition looks amazing and in fact, looks like it was always there.”