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1,072 Tampa Architects and Building Designers

Is the scope of your home design project beyond simply replacing countertops or flooring? It’s the responsibility of a Tampa home architect to transform human needs and desires into visual concepts and habitable structures. When you hire an architectural designer, you are not only hiring someone for their architectural services, but also to manage and coordinate other parties involved in the project. As you search through Tampa interior architects and designers, keep in mind the following tips to help you choose the perfect one: More
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  • Casa Pocatello
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    We are DSDG Architects - An architecture firm for clients that deserve award-winning architecture, using simple, c...

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    Sarasota County's Leading Architects and Building Designers

    Beebe Design Studio is a comprehensive architectural design firm specializing in custom residential homes and inno...

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  • Florida Historic Renovation
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    19 Reviews

    LIC AAC002212 Clifford M. Scholz Architects, a leading architecture and design firm in Southwest Florida, provi...

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  • Pools
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    Sarasota's Luxury Architectural Design Services

    George Merlin is a licensed Architect & Interior Designer with over 30 years of diverse experience. He approaches...

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  • Compass Haus
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    6 Reviews

    Award-winning, custom projects that emphasize a return to regionalism and artistry. Craftsmanship, quality of desi...

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    17 Reviews

    Sarasota's Concept-Driven Architectural Design Studio | Best of Houzz

    Stephen Chung, AIA, LEED AP is a registered architect & Principal of Stephen Chung, Architect. Based in Boston & n...

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    9 Reviews

    Design Styles Architecture is an award winning architecture firm located in Tampa, Florida. We are a group of expe...

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    The Preferred Architectural Design Firm in Sarasota County

    With fine precision and quality craftsmanship, Rob Herscoe and Michael Hajjar are master builders who bring 20+ ye...

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    Hittmeier Design is an independent design firm specializing in completely custom residences. Our projects are e...

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    Full Service Residential Designers & Planners Serving Tampa Bay

    With 30+ years of collective experience in residential design, drafting & planning, we can produce plans that are...

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    Sharp Design Studio, LLC (SDS) is a Architectural firm, with offices in Florida and Texas. Our Design firm is know...

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    Award Winning Sarasota Architect

    I practice a collaborative approach to design with my clients; listening carefully, questioning deeply, and strivi...

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    Sarasota's Full-Service Architectural, Planning & Interior Design

    Visbeen Architects has been in the business of bringing architectural dreams to life - from unique, custom-designe...

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    60 Reviews

    Has the time come for you to build your dream house or a vacation home? Would you like to structurally remodel you...

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    Sarasota & Highlands Counties Experienced Home Designer

    With over 1,300 home design commissions, Phipps has created spectacular, award-winning designs for over 25 years w...

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    Broward County's Luxury Home Builder and Architect

    He's the most transparent contractor I've ever worked with, has great vision, an amazing response time, and is flexible – Christopher Coolman

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    Jennifer Garcia Architecture Studio, LLC is a boutique, residential architecture practice. I focus on providing th...

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    Pinellas County Premiere Architecture Firm

    Fraze Design Inc., founded in 2000, is a full service Architectural Design Firm. We are dedicated to providing qua...

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    Sarasota's Most Noteworthy Architect & Building Designer

    Sanford M. Goldman studied under Frank Lloyd Wright in 1957 and 1958 at Taliesin & Taliesin West. Goldman is the p...

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    HausDesign Studio is a full-service design firm specializing in all phases of architecture, planning, and design....

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    Sarasota's Award-Winning Architects

    We believe design excellence is achieved by carefully analyzing every parameter affecting the development, includi...

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    Award Winning Architect - Best of Houzz 2013- 2017

    Founded in 1992 and celebrating 20 years of successful design collaboration with clients. CMSA has been making a m...

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    Klar and Klar Architects, Inc. is a Tampa Bay Area based full-service Residential and Commercial Architectural and...

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    Tampa Bay's Award-Winning Luxury Home Designs

    David R. Mango Design Group, Inc. is a residential design firm, specializing in creating unique and distinctive ho...

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    6 Reviews

    David R. Mango Design, Inc. is a residential design firm, specializing in creating unique and distinctive luxury h...

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    Sarasota's Modern Architect & Designer 2017 AIA Florida President

    Architecture Joyce Owens LLC is dedicated to cutting edge, environmentally sound solutions, providing creative and...

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    9 Reviews

    Innovative, current and a cut above the rest, these have always been our company's standards. Given today's fast-p...

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    Tampa Architectural Design Firm

    We are a group of experienced architects, designers, draftsmen and visualization specialists, who possess an extra...

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    RE&A is an architectural and engineering firm specializing in providing services to both the private and public se...

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    Sarasota's Premier Architectural Design & Remodeling Firm

    With decades of experience, our team is driven and passionate about exceeding our client’s expectations by impleme...

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    11 Reviews

    David Balber, managing principal of Balber Architecture, Inc., is a multi-award-winning, nationally-accredited arc...

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    Tampa's National Award Winning Design Firm for High End New Homes

    Sharp Design Studio, LLC is a comprehensive residential design firm located in Tampa Florida. We develop unique, q...

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    9 Reviews

    ROJO Architecture specializes in all design oriented commercial and residential projects. We accept all types of r...

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    Tampa Bay Residential Designs & Drafting Best of Houzz 2014 - 2018!

    No project is too large or too small. From new homes to remodels, we will listen to your needs and exceed your exp...

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Featured Reviews for Tampa Architects and Building Designers

George Merlin Associates, Inc.
Tampa Architects and Building Designers
Mar 31, 2015
“George Merlin and his associate Nabil Raad designed and managed the construction of our dream home in Sarasota. We're so very thrilled with the end product. George and Nabil are incredibly talented architects. They listened to our ideas and needs and came up with an awesome design that is gorgeous in and out as well as very functional and livable. Whenever we had a design issue, George and Nabil came up with very creative and aesthetically pleasing solutions, such as a hidden door in theater, hidden outdoor motorized screens and shutters, etc.. I can't recall one item that George was not able to come up with some kind of solution to accommodate our wishes. Our project was complicated and took couple of years to finish. George was instrumental in navigating the most convoluted regulatory and permitting landscape.. His knowledge of the local building codes was critical in allowing us to realize our vision.. He also helped us reach resolutions to many crises that arose during our project. We felt that he kept our best interest in mind at each stage of project. We could not have asked for a more ethical and professional staff to design our home. We have no reservation whatsoever in recommending George and Nabil, we already have!”
Stephen Chung, Architect
Tampa Architects and Building Designers
Jun 1, 2015
“My husband and I hired Stephen Chung in 2008 to help us turn a dated 1960s home in Lincoln, MA into a contemporary home for our growing family. He developed a plan that opened up the space and gave us the master bedroom/bathroom we were looking for. Stephen did a beautiful job and I would highly recommend him to those looking for contemporary design.”
Herscoe Hajjar Architects, LLC
Tampa Architects and Building Designers
Oct 28, 2013
“I have had the pleasure of working with Herscoe Hajjar on a number of projects and their creativity and attention to detail is top notch. Their approach to each project brings a truly custom design that is unmatched in our area.”
CadDesignInsight.com
Tampa Architects and Building Designers
Apr 4, 2019
“Brett Haskins designed a second story screened porch for us, replacing a rotting deck, built on a flat roof. We live in a neighborhood of closely monitored “historical preservation” and miserly city permitting practices. Brett, through his many city contacts, actually helped us secure a building permit, after our contractor failed. The porch is beautiful and the addition of steel columns, hidden in the construction, has afforded the area greater stability and strength. I cannot recommend this company enough!”
Dean Brenneman Architect
Tampa Architects and Building Designers
Jan 21, 2016
“Dean designed and oversaw construction of a large addition. We interviewed several architects. He was attentive in listening to our vision and presented several design alternatives that showed amazing creativity and sensitivity to budget. Throughout the process he kept us apprised of progress and was humorous in dealing with unexpected issues that arose during construction. The process was truly collaborative, but Dean would be frank in letting you know where he thought mistakes were being made in choices along the way. I would not hesitate to use him again. In fact, I have.”
Visbeen Architects
Tampa Architects and Building Designers
Dec 7, 2012
“Visbeen Associates have great vision and unique perspectives that bring a challenging project to a beautiful end. We are very pleased with what Visbeen has accomplished for us!”
Phipps Home Design
Tampa Architects and Building Designers
Jun 30, 2015
“We hired Phipps Home Design for the renovation our beach house on Anna Maria Island. My wife and I sat with Mr. Phipps in our home, explained our likes and dislikes and wishes. A short time after the meeting the plans were shown to us and they were perfect! We are now a few months into our renovation and Mr. Phipps has been available for questions and changes as needed. I recommend him highly.”
Atlantic Property Concierge LLC
Tampa Architects and Building Designers
Jan 24, 2018
“Kevin and his team making any project such a breeze and an overall good experience. He is extremely attentive to each and every client, responsive, and keeps all jobs on time and on budget!”
Fraze Design Inc.
Tampa Architects and Building Designers
Mar 16, 2015
“Frank is a true professional and I have relied on his services on more than one occasion. I loved the design he came up with for our home.I loved the design he came up with for our home.”
Sanford M. Goldman AIA Architect
Tampa Architects and Building Designers
Feb 13, 2018
“Imagine waking up every morning living inside a piece of art. Inside lines merge seamlessly into outside vistas. Every room is unique and cantilevered ceilings float off into space. That is how I feel about my home, designed by Sanford Goldman. His architectural vision is extraordinary.”
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How do I find the best Tampa architect for my home design project?


It is best to hire a home architect who will be involved in all phases of the design process, from the initial concept to the completed construction. The architect is often the first person you will hire for your project. If necessary, they might also help you select and hire Florida subcontractors, which can include the builders, engineers and landscaper. Interior architects are also involved in negotiating contracts for all involved participants. It is for these reasons that it is extremely important for you to have a good relationship with the Tampa residential architect you hire. He or she can be the tie-breaking vote between you and the general contractor and can be your biggest advocate during the construction process. Different architecture firms in Tampa provide different services, so the scope of the work can span from pre-design environmental impact studies to selecting furniture and finishes, depending on what your specific needs are.

What sort of process can I expect from a residential architect?


As far as the process goes, the architecture firm or individual that you choose will start with concept drawings and finish with construction drawings and documents. Some firms even design with 3D renderings and videos, but that should not be assumed. There should be plenty of meetings between you and your building designer until you have agreed upon a design that you are completely happy with. Always keep in mind that the designer will have building codes to follow, and likely pre-existing design limitations when dealing with a remodel, so while they might not be able to execute your exact ideas they always have your safety and aesthetics in mind. One of the most important duties of a residential architect is to serve as managers and supervise most aspects of construction, as well as facilitate communication between all other contractors, so you can expect them to be present throughout the entire building process to ensure everything is executed as planned.

It is very important to hire the right professional for the job. Remember that the most well-known or established designer might not provide the best architectural services for your needs. It all comes down to the individual project. Research and ask people whose work you like for recommendations. It's important to have somewhat of an idea of the style of house architecture that you prefer, as well as the amount you would like to spend. Residential architects in Tampa are natural problem solvers. They will assess the entire situation and help you to solve your problems too. Don't settle for a single company too early. Call and interview a few. Make sure that you feel like your personalities will mesh well and that you like their professional perspective.

Questions to ask prospective Tampa interior architects:


  • What is your fee structure?
  • What does the cost include?
  • Do you have professional liability insurance?
  • Can you handle my special requests (ADA, LEED etc.)?
  • What types of renderings (3D, video, illustrative) will you produce?
  • What is your experience with similar projects?
  • When do you expect to start and be finished with the project?
  • What do your services include? (It's best that the services are until construction is completed.)
  • What happens when the cost exceeds the budget?
  • Can you provide me with references?
  • Would you say your work has a defining style? (This is important in case the architect's personal style will interfere with your vision.)
  • Will you help with hiring a general contractor and subcontractors?
  • What do you estimate the cost will be?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Are there any complications you foresee with this project?


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