2e Architects

Peter designed our house so when it was time to finish our basement, we didn't hesitate to contact him. He has an incredible way of envisioning possibilities, and he came up with a terrific design, utilizing the space efficiently, yet beautifully. We are thrilled with the results and cannot recommend him highly enough.

When we bought our 1970s colonial house twelve years ago we knew it had a lot of potential. Being a young family we had grand ideas with limited resources. We had done all of our own design and renovation in our starter home but quickly realized we would need more help with our forever home. We found Peter’s profile on Houzz and really liked his projects. Once we realized he was the architect that actually remodeled our neighbor’s house, we put him at the top of our list. Interviewing and hiring an architect was a really intimidating idea for us. We had no idea what we were facing from a cost perspective. After interviewing Peter, he really put us at ease and helped us realize that hiring him to create a “whole house plan” was the best approach. Peter really listened to our ideas and was very thorough and responsive. He took my terrible drawings and turned them into a great plan that we could break into manageable projects over years. After or initial meeting seven years ago, we have turned our entire, dated, closed off house into large gathering spaces that are inviting and functional for the way our family lives. Our house now has the "Wow" factor we dreamed it could.

Peter was a pleasure to work with and patient and attentive throughout the process. After 40+ years in our mid-mod home, change was much-needed but also not easy. Peter had great ideas and helped us think outside of our comfort zone. He stayed in contact throughout the construction process, and we are thrilled with the final product.

Peter Twohy is a consummate architect and is appropriately ranked in the top tier of professionals regarding his boutique designs of custom homes in the Maryland area. My wife and I had the unique experience of encountering Peter as we chose to develop plans for our new home which we embarked upon building from a significant out-of-state distance. One immediately recognized his talents in his approach to designing a home which fit our personal ideas and needs in terms of size, shape and concept which he blended into the personal aspects of an initial interview regarding our desires of a modern farmhouse style. He works efficiently with his clients and foresees their desired needs with the end product culminating in an imaginative design that reflects their dreams. He provided the unique experience of 3D renderings and accompanying videos which brought our home to life. After living in our home for this past year at this point and having the opportunity to reflect on the 2E experience, we marvel at Peter Twohy’s architectural talents on a daily basis. We feel fortunate that he became part of our lives both personally and professionally; it was truly a pleasure. Peter Twohy will make your dreams come true. Alfred / Deborah D’Anca

Peter Twohy is a masterful architect. Peter’s knowledge of his craft, along with his meticulous attention to detail and sheer talent, make for a winning combination. Throughout the design process, Peter’s focus was always on what our needs were as a family, and his drawings reflected that. Our home addition and renovation project was far from simple, but Peter did a wonderful job problem-solving any issues that arose. He seamlessly combined old house and new to create a fresh and updated feel while preserving the house’s original charm. We are enjoying the beautiful details of our new home that he so expertly designed. He was a pleasure to work with, and I would highly recommend him.

Peter is a consummate professional. Knowledgeable, affable and solid in every good sense. I had a spectacular but odd piece of land to build on. Peter took my personal preferences, home needs (he even anticipated needs I had not considered), budget and weird landscape into account and created a wonderful and unique home. Although the plans were done fairly quickly, there were many ups and downs getting to and through building. He weathered those alongside me, adjusted things as needed and gave useful advice in a timely manner.

2e Architects had the vision to make our dream home a reality, and created such a remarkable transformation not only to our house but to the way we live. Our home was reinvented with seemingly simple and subtle changes which were highly impactful.

Many thanks to 2e architects! Peter is equal parts inspired artist and amazing technician. There are many architects in the world today capable of drawing plans, but we were fortunate enough to find one who could create a unique space all our own. Peter has a unique process of eliciting from the homeowner their individual preferences of how the home will function and feel. Many of the people close to us have been amazed at how our house plans are so uniquely us in spite of the fact that our preferences are very different. On the technical side, Peter‘s work products are simply amazing! The 3-D renderings make the finished product come to life well in advance of construction. Additionally, the 3-D models prove the constructability of the design and facilitate field construction by allowing crews to actually see the way the design is built rather than needing to make the mental leap from plan and elevation views. I recommend 2e often and will definitely use them again in the future.

Peter was fantastic to work with on the remodeling design of our home. He was professional and witty and also has a vision for taking a beast of a project and turning it into a beautiful home. We specifically sought out his experience in solving some of the daunting problems associated with a large remodel on a "curb-appeal-challenged" house. His 3D renderings really helps one conceptualize the finished project. Peter's approach to our project was very thoughtful and he listened carefully to what both my husband and I wanted in the redesign of our home. We certainly appreciated his expertise regarding what "could" be done and what "should" be done. He really helped us think through all of the practical aspects of remodeling and their inherent costs so that we could get the most out of our budget. We found the whole process to be enjoyable. We were very pleased with Peter both professionally and on a more personal level. We can recommend him without reservation.

Peter Twohy was amazing to work with. From start to finish he understood what we were looking for in our home. He designed the perfect home for the lot and for us. The process wasn't just easy it was fun! I would recommend 2E Architects whole heartedly.

Ah! Where to start when it comes to Peter Twohy of 2e Architects? Based on the portfolio displayed online, my husband and I decided that Peter Twohy of 2e Architects was the best choice for us as we embarked on a pretty big renovation of a house that we purchased in June 2017. The great relationship that we developed with Peter was based on his professionalism and extensive knowledge about the way our house should be designed based on our lifestyle. He brought many years of experience and understanding about how people live and how to tailor the home for efficient living. This is something we didn't even realize, but it made total sense for basically designing a brand new home and wanting to get the most out of it. We worked with him for over a year on our project and though we faced some challenges throughout, Peter was very helpful with getting us over those bumps with our contractors. Though our home was projected to be completed within 9 months, it took longer but that wasn't anything any of us could've controlled. And I do believe that with any project, it's never as cut and dry on time as we would like it to be. The thing that stands out the most to us about working with Peter was his ability to ask the right questions to seek solutions instead of excuses. Also, he isn't afraid of rethinking things when presented with alternatives. They were plenty of times he welcomed my attention to detail as it rivaled his! We obviously are singing his praises but they are well deserved. We are happy with the design of our home and it has become the talk of many in our circle! One piece of advice I'd give to anyone who is thinking about working with 2e Architects is that you be prepared with some ideas of which builders/contractors you may want to work with on your project. Although Peter has many suggestions, I think some of the challenges we faced during the project may have had to do with some contractors/ sub-contractors that were recommended. This is not just limited to working with 2e Architects, but I believe this piece of advice rings true with anyone you choose to work with. A well deserved 5 star (and beyond) recommendation for 2e Architects!

When you are in the design business (I am a partner in Hunt Valley Tile and Stone) you are picky about who you want to work on your own personal project. A little over 2 years ago, my wife and I had decided to renovate and add onto our home. I knew I wanted to work with Peter. I set up a meeting so that my wife could meet him and I was not one bit surprised when they immediately hit it off. It was as if they had known each other for more than a decade! Peter and I have collaborated on many, many projects over the past 15 years or so. I have always appreciated how well he adapts to each individual client's aesthetic style. We have always had great success putting our heads together to solve any issues that arise. Peter is very easy going and can articulate his client's style even if they are having trouble defining it themselves. For my project, Peter has been great. He clearly listens to my wife and I. He has put together the rooms in a way that greatly improves the flow of our home. He gave us a several options to consider that accomplished our goals. Our home is in the final stages of construction and my wife and I are eager to move back into our "brand new" home!

Peter is a great leader and team player, which as an interior designer on several of his projects, I really appreciate. He encourages collaboration because he knows that this will produce the best solutions to any design challenge. Peter's design work is always a reflection of his talent and creativity AND he truly listens to the client's wishes resulting in a spectacular product every time. Peter’s firm is unique in that they provide virtual reality format designs for every project. The visuals are so realistic that using them inspires great confidence in his clients and colleagues. When the client and the larger design team are able to so clearly see how the finished home will come together, it avoids major mistakes and costly misunderstandings. And frankly, it’s just cool and to watch the clients be so excited about their dream home is something very special. Working with Peter is an enjoyable experience and I feel it always brings out my best work. I look forward to many future projects with Peter.

Peter designed a remodel with extension for our California Contemporary-style house which we recently completed. Going into the project we thought we knew what we wanted, but Peter showed us several alternative options that created a more useful, more unique home while staying within our budget. He incorporated several unique features into the design and absolutely nailed our goal of integrating the two floor extension into the final house so it looked like it had been built that way from the start. We appreciated how Peter would give us a few design variations and help us get approximate costing information so we could maximize what we built within our budget. While we had a good idea of the floorplan we wanted going into the project, Peter added many refinements and variations so the final product looks great and really works for our family!

We recently worked with Peter on a major renovation to our Towson home. For several years we had been debating whether to move to a new house, but really loved our neighborhood. Once we committed to staying, we met with Peter and the whole experience could not have been better. We had a challenging wishlist given the original configuration of the house. Peter spent the first couple of hours simply getting to know us and how we lived each day, and based on that came up with additional suggestions that I would never have considered. I still remember him saying "it sounds like you have been adjusting your lifestyle to your house, and now we want to make the house fit your lifestyle." I honestly did not think it would be possible to achieve our goals, but he was able to incorporate everything on our wishlist, and did it within a reasonable budget. From that first planning meeting and throughout the project, Peter was always ready to help with new ideas and modifications, and worked seamlessly with the builder to make it a success. We would absolutely hire 2E Architects in the future and highly recommend them to anyone considering a home renovation or new build.

We hired 2e Architects to design an addition and renovation to our home. There were many challenges figuring out how to include all the elements we wanted in the new space and Peter was able to make a plan incorporating those elements in a beautiful manner. He really listened to us and asked questions about us and how we use our space which made the design work so well. The plan included the removal of three walls to open the living room/dining room, adding a master bath and walk-in closet, expanding the master bedroom, incorporating a mudroom and foyer, moving the front entry of the house and adding space to the garage. We wound up with a new house that feels well-intentioned, not at all like an addition. I highly recommend 2e Architects.

When we started thinking about modernizing our house, we first focused on a kitchen remodel, but soon decided that we needed to do more than just replace cabinets and appliances. We had a decent amount of square footage but our floor plan was lousy, featuring all sorts of inconvenient ways to access the garage and backyard - even accessing a coat closet meant walking through the kitchen or, since my kids like shortcuts, the dining room. We realized that if we didn't fix the parts of our layout we didn't like - namely the lack of modern first floor flow - we never be happy with just new kitchen cabinets. We interviewed contractors but were reluctant to move forward without a plan we could visualize, which is how we started looking for an architect. The amazing thing about Peter was his ability to ferret out what was important to us. We "clicked" with Peter on our first meeting - he is down to earth, funny, and had ideas that we (and our friends/relatives/neighbors) haven't thought of. Everyone we knew had advice about our renovation, but the benefit of working with Peter was that he really cared about what was best for us. He made a genuine, significant effort to make sure he understood who we were, how we lived, and what was most important to make us happy. He didn't tell us what we should want - instead he was great at asking questions and creating our design from our answers. His 3D renderings were really helpful too and helped us visualize the space. Our new kitchen is beautiful, light-filled and 100% perfectly functional, and yet competing for my favorite improvement is our completely new floor plan. Peter did this so well and I feel it was the most critical part of our project. Anyone can make an old kitchen look better, but not everyone can get a floorplan right. Peter magically reorganized the first floor of our tired 1970s center hall colonial, drastically improving our kitchen and family room while fitting in a mudroom, office, and large closets where there were none. He even expanded our front foyer in the process, making me appreciate what a difference less than a foot of extra space can make. We added a modest amount of square footage to accomplish this, and it was worth every cent thanks to Peter's design. We feel like we moved into a new, better house without having had to go anywhere. Every time I enter the house from our new garage entrance (which Peter half-jokingly calls the Front Door) I cheer. Our family and guests are wowed by the transformation he created for our kitchen and family room, yet for daily living the new floor plan is what stands out for us. The final product is perfectly in scale with the rest of the house and doesn't look like we added on, and a number of people have commented that everything looks like it was "meant to be that way" (No doubt there is an architect-related word to better get that point across!) With Peter we got "smarter" space instead of merely "more" space - which was exactly what we wanted. Another great thing about working with Peter is his strong connections with contractors. His process involves getting an initial rough estimate from a potential contractor early on in the design process, which helped us immensely when deciding the scope of our project. We were on the fence about adding on, but after seeing the design combined with an actual estimate decided to go ahead. Peter's experience working with contractors for multiple projects helped us select a contractor that proved to be a great match for us from start to finish. Peter was also an incredibly helpful "third eye" during the process, helping us sort things out when a decision had to be made. Thanks to all decisions he helped us make in advance, we never had any big crisis moments, and he was incredibly helpful during the few times things didn't go quite as expected. Although we started out unsure about whether we needed an architect, we are so happy we hired Peter. We got a lot for our investment - like a design perfectly created for our family, and one that's perfectly suited to the rest of our house. Peter was a wonderful advocate for us throughout the process and served as the perfect sounding board for questions that arose (like, whether to buy a red stove!). We highly recommend 2e and would work with Peter again in a heartbeat!

I love my home every time I walk in the door. Working with 2e Architects was fantastic. The design is amazing and takes full advantage of our picturesque views of the Baltimore countryside. These vistas were carefully choreographed as well as many interior vistas and have made living in my home a true delight. My home is incredibly practical and it is even more beautiful. It works for my family, whether all of my kids are visiting for a holiday or it’s just my husband and me. The home works for entertaining when we have invited a few couples over for dinner or when we are having a big party with 50+ people. My home is never too big or too small. When we’d started the project, I’d set an aggressive schedule for 2e Architects which they were able to meet. In Peter’s practice he uses 3D renderings to show every angle of the house inside and out before construction. Because I could so clearly see and understand what Peter had intended, we were able to keep the fast paced schedule and I was thrilled. In fact, I think the 3D renderings helped my contractor better understand the project too. All the ideas were very clearly shown and therefore could be discussed in great detail. On site, Peter worked very well with my contractors. Peter once said that ‘architecture is a team sport,’ and that is how he works. I believe he wants everyone's ideas and then sifts through them with the lens of whatever works best for the client. Peter will tell you all about the unlimited 3D drawings (and they were great) but there are really three reasons to hire 2e Architects… the first is his ability to design a beautiful and practical home, the second is the pace of his work, and the third is his ability to collaborate. The 3D drawings reinforce the high quality of Peter’s skill and professionalism. I highly recommend 2e Architects.

My wife and I enjoy going to the various Home & Garden Shows in our community and during a visit to the Maryland Home & Garden Show at the Maryland State Fairgrounds we met Peter. At the time, we had already owned a piece of property and we were saving money to build our dream house. Our first impression of Peter was that he was very personable and that he really enjoys what he does. The photos he had on display of his previous projects are what really drew us in. He had a wide range of designs which really showed that he wasn’t locked in to just one style of home design. After our conversation with Peter that day we knew we would eventually use his services and we are sure glad we did! About a year after meeting Peter at the Home & Garden Show we called him to schedule a meeting to discuss what services he could provide and to review other homes he had designed. We were impressed after that meeting at how quickly he picked up on what we had envisioned for our new home. As requested by Peter, we provided him with several designs that we liked and from there Peter created a beautiful house. Peter really nailed the design on his first attempt. We made very few large scale changes to his original design, which really helped with controlling costs considering Peter’s fees are based on an hourly rate. We really liked the way that Peter was able to work within our budget during the design and how he was always helpful in proposing cost cutting recommendations when requested. We were especially impressed with the 3D renderings that were provided. The 3D renderings gave us a nice perspective into what we could expect the final product to look like. Another unexpected benefit to using Peter was how accessible and responsive he was. I have some background in construction so I was very involved in the actual construction of the house and my ability to quickly get in contact with Peter was great and in many cases crucial. There were many occasions where I needed a quick response and Peter was always there! Fast forward to today and we are now enjoying our new home. Everyone that has seen our house, from the UPS guy to the Tax Collector, has complemented us on the beautiful and unique design of the house. We are truly thrilled with our decision to use 2e Architects to design our house and would recommend Peter to anyone needing the type of services he provides.

My husband and I recently remodeled our house and we are so unbelievably ecstatic about the space that Peter designed for us. We wanted our mid century rambling ranch style house that often felt like a cavernous maze to have a more open design and bring the outside in, as mid century modern homes do. We also needed it to be more comfortable for how we function in our home. We got everything we wanted and more by working with Peter. We first became interested in meeting with Peter when we saw his portfolio on his website. We saw that he had done some work with a house similar to ours, but more importantly, that he had done so much work that was not like our house. This made us think that Peter did not design for him or his style as many architects do. He designed for his clients’ styles and preferences and for what they wanted their homes to look like. To me, this speaks to Peter’s extraordinary talent in designing a variety of styles of homes. He hasn’t limited himself, or his clients, with his designs. It also means that there is no ego involved in the process. It’s not about what Peter wants for his clients’ homes. It’s about what his clients want and how he can help them achieve the very best version of that. Unlimited 3-D renderings were a part of Peter’s process that he emphasized at our first meeting. We thought that sounded good (shrug the shoulders….ok). We had no idea how invaluable those renderings really are. It’s one thing to see drawings on a set of plans. It’s entirely different to see the room as you will see it upon completion of the project and you are able to approve and move forward, or make changes because what you are seeing is really not what you pictured. The renderings really bring the plans to life. They are crucial and incredibly effective. Communication skills can often make or break any project and are not usually able to be changed along the way. They are either there or they are not. My husband and I both felt like Peter really listened to what we said and was also very in tune with our non-verbal communication. When Peter noticed that we hesitated on any design element, he wasn’t afraid to dig a little deeper to find out what it was that we didn’t like and design something that was more in line with what we wanted. Even when we weren't able to articulate exactly what we wanted, Peter was able to understand our end goal and make it possible. After all, if we knew all of the possibilities and how to get exactly what we wanted, we wouldn’t need Peter. Even the greatest designs often times cannot be implemented in the field, especially when remodeling older homes that have been remodeled in the past and clearly without an architect involved. For example, our master bathroom had previously been remodeled and when the demolition was completed, we discovered that Peter’s designed could not be built out due to some abnormalities from the work that had previously been done on the house and we just had to work around them. We were never the least bit discouraged as all of this unfolded because of Peter’s attitude, flexibility, and persistence in getting the right end result. In the end, Peter’s attitude and genuinely caring personality, coupled with his extraordinary talent made an enjoyable experience out of what could have been a really stressful one. We now have the open concept that we were hoping to achieve.

My husband and I are thrilled with the new space that Peter designed for us. The project was an addition with remodeling of some of the existing space in our house. Our main goal was to create a bigger, more user-friendly kitchen that opened into a family room. Peter's design was even better than we could have ever imagined! It looks fantastic, both inside and out and the addition (open concept kitchen to family room) is much lighter, roomier and airier than I could have thought possible. Same goes for the master bathroom that he designed. Peter spent a lot of time listening to what it is we wanted and needed to get from the new space and presented us with ideas that both reflected and enhanced those wants and needs. Then further along in the planning process, the 3D views of our home helped us get a better sense of the project -- with the interior renderings, it helped these views helped us as we made selections on materials and refinements to the design. The exterior renderings helps us to better understand how the addition would fit in with our property and understand the kind of exterior living space we would want to create. But Peter's job didn't end with the design. He stayed on with us through the construction which was invaluable. In the end we have a truly beautiful and highly functional family room, kitchen, and mudroom. A neighbor was so in love with our addition that they wanted to have a similar project done. We recommended Peter, but to save money they hired a design/build firm. Their project is moving forward but they are unhappy with the design and are still spending a substantial amount. We had no doubts before, but hearing of their experience really reinforced to us how important it is to get the perfect design -- and worth it. Working with Peter was some of the best money we spent on our project. Both my husband and I would (and have!) heartily recommend Peter and 2e Architects!

Peter made the process of designing and building our home fun. He engaged us in defining the home we wanted. As he said himself, you should get the home you want and it’s my job to make it beautiful. He was right on both fronts. Peter had the design sense to create our home, one that is beautiful and reflects who we are and how we live. He gave us the confidence to make the many decisions that arose along the way and he was always there, from the beginning to the final completion of the building. We love our new home and we loved the process of creating it with Peter.

Peter Twohy= extremely talented creative experienced team player reliable adaptable accessible open-minded great listener educated knowledgeable flexible positive attitude responsible detail oriented the best person for the job!!

2e Architects did a complete redesign of our master bedroom and bath. Peter was terrific to work with. He is very creative, communicates extremely well and is very responsive. After planning and designing the space, he helped us find the right builder and stay include in the process. The end result is both gorgeous and functional. We highly recommend 2e!

Raphael Homes is honored to say that we have worked on multiple projects with Peter during our careers. Peter’s eye for detail and sense of client satisfaction stand out from most other architects. One of his best qualities is teamwork. Peter can easily relate with the contractors he’s working with, rather than choosing to have them work for him. It is easy to see the design quality of Peter's work, but the reason that I recommend him to my clients is the combination of that design quality and the teamwork spirit that he brings to every job. Peter of 2e Architects shares one of the core concepts of Raphael Homes, “The client comes first every time. Period.”

Having worked with Peter on a number of projects, I would have to say one of the best things about him is his spirit for collaboration. Knowing that he is looking for every good idea to be put up for discussion, so that the best idea can be found, makes for a great working relationship. The same cannot be said of all or even most architects. His eye for the details and the care given to the requests by his clients make him an easy pick to work with. We started out as colleagues and now I consider him a great friend. I highly recommend Peter of 2e Architects. Dale German D2 Contractors

Peter Twohy was the architect for the remodel of our master bathroom. With his numerous inquiries, Peter carefully listened to our needs and wishes. He had an astute attention to detail and offered many options to find the right plan for us. Peter's vision, talent and expertise helped create a beautiful, yet practical spa like master bathroom retreat. An added bonus using Peter was that he was a pleasure to work with! We look forward to using him for projects in the future.

We worked with Peter to design a garage addition, and were impressed with his thorough approach to the work. His first order of business was to listen to our wishes, determine what was important to us, and get an understanding of our aesthetic sense. He then incorporated all of that into his design. His ability to communicate the rationale for his decisions, and willingness to share what he deemed crucial, versus a choice that could be equally beautiful had he made a different choice, was outstanding. He is probably the most intelligent design professional one could ever meet, and the most persistent in his desire to please his clients without compromising his expert sense of design. He is truly in a class by himself!

Peter is wonderful to work with. He takes your vision and makes it a reality. His years of experience are evident in his designs and he offers many options from which to choose. He works closely with you and will give you his personal opinion of what works well and no so well. He provides assistance and support when needed, but is not over-bearing. Peter has done a 4 story addition, a kitchen remodel and is getting is ready to start on a pool house for our family. We highly recommend 2e Architects for any project.

When you consider 2E Architects, think "Light"! We discovered Peter Twohy at the Maryland House and Garden Show in Timonium, Maryland and liked what we saw of his work which was on display through pictures. We decided to ask him to help us by designing an addition to our current house that would basically double its size. One of the first things he did was to determine the direction of the sun's travel, winter and summer, in relation to the current house and site. The entire addition was designed to get the maximum amount of natural light into the house as possible. The result is that from morning to evening, we enjoy the most pleasant natural light filtering into the house, and beautiful views from every window, whether toward the woods or the river we are near. Even in the kitchen, with it's northerly exposure, we can often cook and eat without turning on an artificial light. We love the result. Peter also took the time to determine our personal preferences on many issues, from architectural style to living patterns, and incorporated all that information into the design of the addition. As a result of that careful work, the house serves our lifestyle very well, and we have been enjoying it every bit as much as we had hoped. We were also helped immensely by the recommendations he made for everything from materials and sources to contractors. One of these recommendations became our contractor for the project, and we have been very pleased. One of the biggest challenges of our project was the integration of the original house (best described as Japanese modern a la 1950's) with the new addition and the charge to give the whole thing a "beachy" feel. Peter did that beautifully, and the result is attested to by the fact that there has been nothing but high praise from everyone in the community for what has been done. One thing to be aware of with 2E Architects is that their pricing structure is different from the norm. Instead of architectural fees being based on a percentage of the project, 2E Architects charges by the hour with stated maximums for various levels of services provided. This can be advantageous or disadvantageous depending on your situation. In our case, we ended up hitting the maximum, resulting in a higher than average percentage of the overall for our lower budget project; but we feel that it was worth it. We have a beautiful, well-functioning home, and we would recommend 2E Architects to anyone.

I have worked with Peter Twohy of 2e Architects on many projects. I am a contractor who has experienced Peter working with clients in the design of their project as well as working with me in keeping the project within budget . He always finds the balance between good design and making the project enjoyable for the client. I highly recommend him to those looking for a very capable architect.

Peter has been the dream architect to work with! He was able to turn a completely unusable upstairs attic space (with no HVAC and two tiny windows) into a large, bright, open home office area that is full of natural light. Peter began by speaking to us at length about how we intended to use the space and took our vague, abstract ideas, improved upon them and produced a spectacular new living area for us. This is now our favorite part of the house and we use it for both work and relaxation! Peter gave us over 25% more usable space while taking full advantage of the gorgeous views of the river in our backyard. The new dormers look as though they were part of the original design of the house while giving us an updated look. We felt very much a part of the design team with Peter expertly guiding us to decisions that were correct for us and our tastes. We enjoyed working with Peter so much that he is again guiding us through Phase II the renovations. THANKS SO MUCH!

Peter created stunning architectural plans for me on two homes; two projects. The first was a modern design of a new exterior for a ranch-style home that included an expanded carport, entry and screened-in porch. Sounds simple, but it wasn't. The second was a traditional design with a modern flair of an interior in a Dutch-Colonial that included a family room, bath and kitchen. I loved working with him and sharing ideas on every aspect of the two projects. He is genuinely excited by the entire design process, down to the smallest detail. Plus, he's very funny! Always great to laugh when you work.

Fantastic design esthetic. Easy to work with. Has worked well with the team of professionals that i have put together for this job!

We hired Peter a little over a year ago to redesign a large (8000sqft) "aesthetically challenged" home in an ideal location. It was a complicated project, and I am probably more opinionated than many clients, but Peter is a joy to work with and extremely patient. He had a beautiful vision, which has ended up being just right for our family and truly is our dream home. The home functions very well ( we have been in about 2 months) and is gorgeous. Peter listened carefully to the things that were important to our family and definitely made those a priority, even while working within the constraints of a bizarrely built original home. He is still helpful and involved when needed. I recommend him highly and can't wait to see pictures of the finished house on this site!

We hired Peter Twohy to design an extensive renovation to our quirky 90-year-old home. It was our goal to blend the old with the new and Peter superbly addressed the circumstances. He listened intently during the design process and was always available when problems arose. He also was involved on-site throughout the building process. It was clear he really cared that the project was a success and that we were 100 percent satisfied. We have no doubt about giving him the highest possible rating on this site.

2e Architects helped us redesign the first floor of our home using our existing space. We did not want a huge addition .We now have a beautiful new kitchen and family room( converted our screened in porch)with fire place,and a new mud room and relocated laundry room on the first floor. Peter was professional and very easy to work with and attentive to our needs and wants. The budget was on target and the assistance with resources was great. They had lists of vendors and many many resources for ideas. Email or phone communication was prompt. I have recommended 2eArchitects to several friends who have been just as happy with the work as we were! The space is now how we really wanted it to be but didn't know how to achieve it ourselves.

Peter Twohy of 2e Architects has been working on a signature style of his own over the past several years, with respect to a wide variety of residential home improvements and expansions, both large and small. His designs have reached a maturity level that distinguish themselves from the pack with a comprehensive understanding of the building components in residential design, an inherent visual understanding of light and color, a firm grasp on planning concepts, and a terrific sense of spatial relationships. Although it is a bit premature to consider his style to be iconic, he has developed a design vocabulary that embraces large-scale windows in creative patterns, high ceilings with exposed structural elements, natural exterior finishes such as riverbed stones, and exotic and contemporary material selections for interior finishes, e.g. concrete flooring and rustic, weathered wood cabinets. Mr. Twohy does all of the above without an infusion of his own ego. He is acutely sensitive to his client's interests and visions and works diligently to incorporate their needs, their aesthetics and their personal preferences for home design into the finished product. And finally, Mr. Twohy brings his projects in on budget and on time. No questions asked

My husband and I did a remodel of our first floor. Peter was great guiding us every step of the way and all the while encouraging us to remain true to our dream! He was infinitely patient as we took a few turns on the design side but in the end, it was worth it. As Peter would say "You got here (what you really wanted) because you took the detours and discovered what really worked for you". From concept, drawings, contractor selections, construction and finally project completion, Peter was there reassuring us with his presence that all would turn out well. The project was completed within the original projected time frame and we absolutely love the finished product! I would highly recommend 2e Architects for your project. Peter will provide professional services but will care about the project as if it was his own home.

Peter Twohy was the architect for our whole house renovation. His most outstanding quality is that he really listens to you. He talks through how you want to use the house and how you want it to look and then starts throwing out ideas until you hit on the ideas that resonate with you. He is really talented and energized by his work . There were so many times that he had an idea that I couldn't even picture and with the greatest of patience, he sketched and explained it until we understood what he was able to see in his mind. We wanted to remove the wall from the dining room to the living room and Peter recommended that we use pillars to delineate the rooms. I had some doubt that the pillars might look like they were in the middle of the hallway, but he was so right. It gives the dining room a warmer feel but is still open to the rest of the living space. We had never used an architect before, but his help made all the difference in getting the house we wanted, and there were many times when it saved us money by having a very clear plan for the builder to follow with few mistakes and delays.

Principle Peter Twohy is professional, personable and a fantastic listener. His designs for our home were spot on after seeing the kinid of styles we liked. Used him for a major renovation and then rehired him for a smaller remodel of a master bath. Fantastic results!!!

Peter Twohy of 2e architects was engaged to transform a 33 year old ranch, situated on a large wooded lot, into a contemporary and timeless home that merged the setting with the interior. Peter succeeded in getting to know our preferences, priorities and esthetic and in translating our ideas into reality. This was our first experience working with an architect, and we felt that Peter was welcoming of new ideas and open to differences of opinion but also appropriately directive when he believed we were making a mistake. He was effective in helping the builder and engineer work as a team and to keep the project (mostly) within budget. The result was a home and an experience that far exceeded our expectations.

I am a Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer who has worked with Peter on many projects over the last several years. I find him to be one of those rare breed of Architects that truly listens to the clients wants, needs, and desires. He has incredible vision for what each client is searching for and has a knack for incorporating special design solutions specifically for each project. He always gives superior attention to details, even considering the natural sunlight for every site and gives his clients choices involving every aspect of each project. He also has the ability to "dovetail" the different contractors involved in the project with guiding precision. A true professional!

We searched for several years to find someone who really understood what we were trying to do with our renovation. Actually, I think he understood what was needed even before we did. Peter really listened. Then he was able to create several beautiful options for our family using his expertise and artistry. He was on top of the entire project when it was underway. The contractor worked directly with Peter to make certain that the finished product was as we envisioned...no...better. Our project's been done for more than a year and still, I have to stop and stare. Peter is top notch. We are honored to know him.

My wife and I hired Peter to re-design our house on the Sassafras River. The re-design included an entirely new second floor as well as a total remodelling of the first floor. Completing this project was more difficult than might ordinarily be the case becuase of zoning and critical area regulations and my wife's disability. Not only was the design spectacular, but Peter was of great assistance in helping us comply with those regulations, choose a contractor and resolving the unforseen problems that are part of any major renovation. The end result: a beautiful weekend home that was delivered on time and within budget.