AXIS ARCHITECTS

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Architects

4x Best of Houzz winner

17 years in business

Family owned

About Us

D.C. Metro Licensed Architect Specializing in Custom Homes + Remodels

Axis Architects is a husband and wife boutique firm in the DC metro area, specialized in architecture, interior design, and urban planning. We deliver smart and creative design solutions tailored to enhance the quality of life of our clients while responding to their budgetary constraints and needs. Our design process utilizes different visualization tools that allow our clients to comprehend the designs we create and provide valuable input; our goal is to arrive to solutions that best incorporate our clients’ needs and aesthetics. Axis Architects provides exceptional customer service; we guide our clients every step of the way – from concept design to construction administration and interior design. Let us show you what we can do for your home!

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Attic Conversion, Basement Design, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Floor Plans, Garage Design, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, Historic Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Laundry Room Design, Modular Home Additions, Mudroom Design, Multigenerational Homes, New Home Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Space Planning, Sustainable Design, Tiny House Construction, Universal Design, Custom Homes, Construction Drawings, Bathroom Remodeling, Porch Design & Construction, Site Planning, Sunroom Design & Construction, Interior Design

Areas Served

Bethesda, DC (Washington), Hyattsville, Langley Park, North Bethesda, North Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Chevy Chase, Colesville, Darnestown, Forest Glen, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Glenmont, Kensington, Leisure World, Montgomery Village, North Kensington, North Potomac, Olney, Potomac, Rossmoor, South Kensington, Travilah, White Oak, Wolf Trap, Rockville, Wheaton

Awards

Licensed architect, LEED accredited proffesional

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16 Projects

Bethesda, MD

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24 Reviews for AXIS ARCHITECTS

5.0|24 reviews

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5.0

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5.0

Ranna Sharaf

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Client

The owners of Axis Architects, Elena and Shahnur, are top notch! We worked with them for almost a year in building our home and the entire time they were responsive, personable and understanding (as we changed our minds many times). They also provided awesome references for other part of the project that had nothing to do with design. Elena especially really took the time to work with us and made sure that we were happy with every detail. I highly recommend this architect company.

March 8, 2021

Conni Nevills

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Client

It was overwhelming to begin imagining new spaces in our nearly total home renovation. It was nothing but a pleasure to work with Axis Architects. They worked with us every step of the way. When we had to make adjustments to plans to stay within the budget they helped us figure that out too. We had a mudroom, office/den, new kitchen open to the dining room, master suite, and new bathroom. Contacting and working with Axis was the easiest part of this whole process and we highly recommend them.

January 6, 2021

Comment from AXIS ARCHITECTS:

Thank you Conni. It was a pleasure to help you with your renovation. The house looks amazing.!

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

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Colleague

It's been many years now that we've been working with Axis Architects on several different projects in Maryland to Washington, DC. We have a very good chemistry together. We work seamlessly to provide for the homeowners we work with. Thank you for many great collaborations...and some that have made it to publications! To many more!

June 22, 2020

Ilse Padron

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Colleague

I have worked with Elena and Shahnur on several of our latest projects in Washington, DC. They have patiently worked with our clients to explore the feasibility of the properties, taking the time to carefully explain the entire process, and they clearly demonstrate a collaborative client-architect relationship. I am greatly appreciative for all the help and knowledge they provide to all of my clients. I also love their vision for modern and minimalist design. I highly recommend them. Ilse Padron Keller Williams Capital Properties

June 2, 2020

H Reyes

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Client

Axis Architects is so wonderful to work with! Very professional and attentive throughout your whole project. I worked closely with both Sahnur and Elena on a handful of projects in the DC area and every time I was pleased with their work. They are knowledgeable in their specifics areas and provided all of the tools and paperwork we needed to get our projects done beautifully and on time!

September 13, 2019

Guc Oz

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Client

Tasteful and diligent work of AXIS impressed us. They have understood our needs and worked on the project timely. Thank you Elena and Shahnur.

September 11, 2019

Anne Strauss

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Client

We enjoyed working with Axis Architects on our basement remodel project. They stayed on track, were very professional, but also friendly and easy to work with. I would recommend them in a heartbeat!

August 11, 2019

Green Diva Designs

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Client

I have been working with Axis Architects on plans for a garage with a studio on the second floor for my home in Rockville. Shahnur and Elena are so creative and talented, it's such a pleasure to work with them. They are full service when it comes to planning, designing and delivering a finished set of permit drawings. As a general contractor, I refer them to all my clients. As a homeowner, I have really appreciated the time and personal attention they have given my project. Can't wait to add my pictures of the finished project! I highly recommend them for any size project.

August 30, 2018

Comment from AXIS ARCHITECTS:

Thank you Vanessa for your review. It has been a pleasure working with you. The garage and unit above is going to look great. We can't wait to see it built!

Anne Snouck-Hurgronje

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Client

Shahnur and Elena of Axis Architects did a wonderful job for us. They were so easy to work with and quickly produced and then fine tuned a design that met all of our wishes for ur new addition. They also priced their work very reasonably and worked with our contractor to make sure nothing got lost in translation.

August 27, 2018

Comment from AXIS ARCHITECTS:

Anne,
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to work with your guys. The addition is looking great!

Ilse Padron

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Client

Axis Architects are a very professional and reliable team. Their experience is best in class as they also provide consulting services to ensure your project gets done smoothly from the design, county/state permits, HOA approvals until project delivery. I highly recommend Axis.

August 24, 2018

Comment from AXIS ARCHITECTS:

Ilse and Edwin, it was a pleasure working with you. The condo looks amazing! Thank you for the review

Marta Wosinska

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Client

I had a vision for what I wanted to do with our renovation, but Shahnur and Elena not only helped me get it done efficiently (we got our plans approved by the County on round 1), but took many of the ideas to a higher level. For example, the screened-in porch design and the master bath vanity design are stand-outs! And they are a true pleasure to work with, which I think is so key in this kind of a relationship.

July 6, 2018

Anastasia Lavrentieva

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Client

We recently worked with Axis Architects on a new addition project in Arlington. Sahnur was professional and punctual right from the start. The amazing part was how fast he came up with the design of the new addition and how fast the drawings were ready. Sahnur also assisted in obtaining necessary permits at Arlington county which was extremely helpful and deeply appreciated! Thank you for your wonderful vision of space and fast and accurate drawings! Highly recommended and definitely will work together again! ~ Spectrum Construction and Remodeling~

January 24, 2018

Comment from AXIS ARCHITECTS:

Thank you Anastasia. It was a pleasure working with you and Volkan. Can't wait for this project to be completed and sold! Looking forward to more projects together.

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9 Comments

Commented: Gorgeous cabinets!it was custom made by the contractor per our design

March 16, 2021

Commented: pendant lightingThank you! we got the lights at Peared Creation. https://www.pearedcreation.com/

February 9, 2021

Commented: Beautiful shower! What tiles did you use on the floor and wall?Hi there, sorry for the delayed response. Here is the info on the finishes. Legno Travertine Wall and floor tile/shower nook-Legno honed hex travertine Thanks Shahnur

December 7, 2017

Commented: WHO MAKES WASHER PAN? SS? LOOKS WAY BETTER THAN PLASTICHi there. This was a stainless steel pan the contractor built for the owner. I am not sure if it is commercially available.

September 8, 2017

Commented: What floor tiles did you use?Hi there. On this project the owner picked the tiles. It has been a while but if I remember correctly they got it from Home Depot or Lowe's. Can't recall the line.

May 5, 2017

Commented: What drawer pulls and knobs are used here and in what finish?Sorry for the late response. The drawer pulls and knobs are from restoration hardware, I cannot remember the exact model. The finish is chrome.

November 4, 2016

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