Architects, Architecture Firms, & Building Designers in Toast

“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!”

“Thom Lewis helped us put our basic ideas for a house plan onto paper. He quickly understood our likes and dislikes and really brought our dream house to life. He was easy to work with and very receptive to our endless thoughts. The final plans presented to us by Thom were exactly what we were hoping for. We couldn't be more pleased with his design services. We highly recommend Thom Lewis.”

“I have known Houck Residential Designers since 1987. They are very capable providers of residential drafting and design services. I do not hesitate in recommending this company to those desirous of their specific abilities. Neil Arrington Arrington Landscape Architecture”

“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”

“Mark Glen and Acanthus Architecture designed our home for us several years ago. Mark was meticulous in his design, with everything well thought out and planned. His attention to detail was unsurpassed, as well as his follow through with our builder and attention at the work site. The Acanthus staff were very professional and they were always available for questions or discussions. From our first meeting with Mark, we were treated with respect and he listened to all of our thoughts and ideas during the planning stage and beyond. All deadlines were met and he exceeded our expectations in every way. We highly recommend the firm for any project, large or small.”

“We highly recommend working with Melissa at Ink Works whenever an architect is needed for a project. She works closely with the client to really understand their dreams and visions, and has the ability to translate those ideas into their project. We have been the contractor for her and always appreciate how timely she is with communication and how thorough she is in her work-she makes our job easy! We look forward to future projects with Ink Works Studio.”

“Austin Rese presented several ideas for each room that was being remodeled. He is creative and innovative and provided an environment suited to my tastes. The end result was a very stylish atmosphere that is the envy of my friends. Throughout the project he communicated all budgets and came in under my initial request. I highly recommend his services.”

“Choosing Interlandi and Associates has been one of the best decisions we've ever made. Our forever home had to be perfect and the team worked with us on the fine details to make sure it was just that. Their suggestions, professionalism, timely services and constant communication created an experience that we would highly recommend to anyone.”

“Ben does a great job communicating and working with clients to get exactly what they want. He works diligently to produce a final project the client is sure to be pleased with while providing every detail the contractor needs to be successful. We highly recommend Ben!”

“Very knowledgeable, personable, professional and creative! I hired Susan to redesign our 3100 sq. ft. 1910 farm house and bring it into the 21st century. From the beginning, Susan partnered with me by listening to my ideas and always keeping a strong focus on what I wanted to accomplish (better traffic flow, creating a new Master Suite & other living spaces and adding more natural light). Susan was great at balancing my ideas, wants and needs with what were practical, esthetically pleasing and keeping within the construction budget. When I was stumped or indecisive, Susan was able to redirect/refocus me or offer suggestions I never considered. Her final design incorporated everything I wanted. With her insight and experience, Susan created a living space that accommodates our lifestyle and added beauty, light and function to our home. Her personality coupled with her professional knowledge make her a pleasure to work with and a great partner to guide you through the design process. I would highly recommend Susan.”