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10 Houzz Awards
5 Houzz Badges
Contact Info:
Clifford Scholz
300 S. Orange Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
300 S. Orange Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
Typical Job Costs:
$50,000 - 10 million
Category:
License Number:
AAC002212
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LIC AAC002212
Clifford M. Scholz Architects, a leading architecture and design firm in Southwest Florida, provides innovative and high-quality design solutions for luxury residential and commercial spaces. Based in Sarasota, Florida, Clifford M. Scholz Architects is committed to excellence in design and specializes in an individualized method and custom approach for every client. For 26 years, Clifford M. Scholz has served as the principal and in 2018 the firm welcomed two new partners Rick Oswald as Senior Vice President and Daniel Shaffer as Junior Vice President to service the expanding needs of its clients.
Clifford M. Scholz Architects creates timeless sustainable architecture.
LIC AAC002212
Services Provided
Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Design, Custom Home, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Historic Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, House Plans, New Home Construction, Project Management, Sustainable Design, Construction Drawings, Full Service Architectural Firm
Areas Served
Bradenton, Fruitville, Longboat Key, Osprey, Sarasota, Siesta Key, South Sarasota, Boca Grande, Useppa Island, Manasota Key, Harbor Acres, Bird Key, Casey Key, Naples, South Florida, North Florida
Awards
Home of the Year in SRQ-2014, 2015 Ocean Home Top 50 Coastal Architects, 2016 Ocean Home Top 50 Coastal Architects, SRQ 2017 Platinum Home of The Year Award
65 Projects for Clifford M. Scholz Architects, LLC

Lakewood Ranch, FL
The Lake Club, Lakewood Ranch, FL
14 photos

Sarasota, FL
Lido Key
42 photos

Longboat Key, FL
Sophisticated Island Style home with Contemporary Interiors on Longboat Key
11 photos

Boca Grande, FL
Boca Grande
5 photos

Sarasota, FL
Harbor Acres 2
8 photos

Lakewood Ranch, FL
Extraordinary Guest House, in The Concession, Lakewood Ranch, FL
30 photos

Longboat Key, FL
Acqua Vita Custom Longboat Key Home Sarasota
5 photosShared

Longboat Key, FL
Sneak Peak Acqua Vita "Water of Life", Longboat Key, Fl
5 photos

Longboat Key, FL
Design of the Year
10 photos

Sarasota, FL
Harbor Acres
13 photos

Siesta Key, FL
Spice Bay Siesta Key
21 photos

Sarasota, FL
Lido Key Tropical
14 photos
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19 Reviews for Clifford M. Scholz Architects, LLC

Debbie Stevens
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Colleague
I've worked with Cliff on many projects over the last 18 years. He is truly a gifted architect and a pleasure to work with.
November 6, 2017

Joan Geyer
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Client
This is a very professional team of people. They are very responsive.
They listened to our thoughts for the project. The drawings were extremely complete and easy to understand. We are still in the early stages of our project and they have been a pleasure to work with.
August 23, 2017

Jim N
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Client
Our CMSA relationship started with a 75 year old dilapidated pie-shaped waterfront property requiring demolition. Throw in seawall removal/rebuild, dock variance, dock removal/rebuild.....this project had every possible nuance and was not for the faint of heart from an architectural challenge perspective.
Cliff and his CMSA team started with a white sheet of paper. The odd shaped lot literally disappeared through the use of multiple unique roof lines which resulted in a stunning shape of the home and roof that looks like a piece of art. The attention to detail throughout the home is second to none. Cliff is a "ceiling guy" so every room ceiling is prettier than the next. The most common visitor comment when visiting this rather large home is "it doesn't feel big...it feels so warm".
I also hired CMSA/Cliff for project administration. Having CMSA in the same foxhole as me throughout the project provided a strong piece of mind to the Owner. Knowing CMSA was a short ride away and would be on site at a moments notice as the Owner advocate was worth it's weight in gold. An A+ on project administration.
Over the years, I've had three large residential construction projects and numerous commercial projects. By far and away CMSA was my best partner of any prior experiences. We couldn't be happier with the CMSA design, project administration and owner advocacy role. I wish Houzz had a 10 STAR rating since CMSA deserves a "10".
August 3, 2017

Perrone Construction Custom Homes
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Colleague
We've worked with Cliff and CMSA for over 27 years on countless projects including two of his own homes and cannot say enough about him and his teams ability aesthetics and willingness to get it right. His designs are inspired and true to architectural roots. It is without hesitation that I would recommend working with Cliff and CMSA
February 10, 2017

DWY Landscape Architects
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Colleague
DWY has had many opportunities to work with CMSA over the past 15 years. Each project is a collaborative effort that results in a well-coordinated and beautiful end result. Cliff’s attention to detail and his team’s quality of execution make dovetailing our landscape and exterior site designs a natural process.
We are always happy to be a part of CMSA’s project team and look forward to future collaborations.
-David
February 24, 2016

david10041
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Colleague
I have had the privilege of working with Cliff and CMSA on several wonderful projects over the past 15 years. Cliff welcomes collaboration and encourages a team approach to each project and design challenge. As a landscape architect, I believe the quality of each project and level of design is enhanced through a collaborative approach. Cliff understands space and light, and how these elements can transform a home. His attention to detail makes memorable spaces.
February 23, 2016

schmehlharkness
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Colleague
CSMA is an outstanding architectural firm. Dan Sassin and Cliff Scholz are excellent to work with and they exceeded all of our expectations.
February 23, 2016

Riley Interior Design, inc.
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Colleague
Clifford Scholz is one of the most professional Architects I have had the opportunity and pleasure of working with. They are an efficient, organized and well respected architectural firm who takes care of their clients.
Carrie L. Riley, ASID NCIDQ
Licensed Professional Interior Designer
Riley Interior Design, inc.
February 16, 2016

Comment from Clifford M. Scholz Architects, LLC:
Thank you Carrie, it is always a pleasure working with you. You are a very talented designer and very professional. A real pleasure to work with!

susrakay
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Client
With CMSA, you are guaranteed to receive the top level of professionalism, creativity and experience only the best of the best in business can offer. This is especially important when you are planning your dream home or workspace where you plan to spend much of your time with family and friends or clients and associates. Cliff's knowledge and ability to zero in on your needs and desires is truly exceptional. He will take you step by step through the process! Personally, I choose a very difficult remodel of an historic home. Cliff and his team were nothing but exceptional and present from start to finish when it very easily could have been one of my worst experiences. The home subsequently won many awards upon completion and I had many years of wonderful enjoyment. I cannot recommend he and his firm enough!
February 16, 2016

danielbaly
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Client
Cliff Scholz Architects did a fabulous job for our home. It was a most demanding project completed in a very efficient process. Cliff and Dan Sassin were creative, diligent, responsive and patient. We would highly recommend them without any reservations.
February 16, 2016

Celina Forrester
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Client
What a great guy to work with. He and his staff are very professional. His designs are magnificent. Takes you thoughts and puts them on paper.
December 17, 2015

Nautilus Homes
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Colleague
Cliff and his team of talented professionals continually provide top notch designs and customer service. It is always easy to make the recommendation to our clients to work with CMSA Architects. We have built many projects that Cliff has designed and have always found the process to be smooth and the product to be impeccable.

June 3, 2015
Commented: CeilingThank you. It is tongue and groove cypress.
July 7, 2020
Commented: Paint colors?The brand is Benjamin Moore and the colors are proprietary. All selections are made by our team and are not disclosed due to client confidential agreement. Thank you for reaching out..
June 7, 2020
Commented: Ceiling color?Please contact the Interior designer:
Holly Dennis Interiors - 941-915-7999
holly@HollyDennisInteriors.com
www.HollyDennisInteriors.com
June 19, 2018
Commented: love the setup! where were those curtains from? thx!This is out of our scope of work at this moment and the information will be with the owners now.
April 7, 2018
Commented: What kind of counter top is in this picture.No, it's honed marble. Manufacture is Carrara.
December 26, 2017
Commented: I LOVE THE GARAGE DOORS ! WHERE CAN I BUY ?Standard insulated garage doors with an Eden Coast Veneer.
The opening was designed with an arch top specifically for this home.
October 14, 2017
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