Dean Brenneman Architect

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About Us

Transformative Architecture; for Remodeling & Additions to homes and apartments of every style and age. I practice a collaborative approach to design with my clients; listening carefully, questioning deeply, and striving to solve the most difficult challenges with elegance and grace. I am fascinated with all styles and periods of architecture and am equally comfortable designing in classical and contemporary idioms. My work has been featured in local and national publications and TV programs and has received dozens of awards. I have enjoyed serving on expert panels of organizations ranging from the American Institute of Architects and Harvard University, to various local historic preservation boards. I prefer to be deeply involved in the construction of my designs so I generally visit construction sites regularly and work closely with builders to ensure the complete realization of my architectural vision. I also take advantage of the latest web-based technologies, which allow me to meet "virtually" with clients and contractors located anywhere. More than just a convenience to local clients, it is vital in meeting the unique challenges of overseeing design and construction of second homes, usually located far from a client's primary residence. My designs for vacation homes can be found throughout the Atlantic seaboard and the Caribbean.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Deck Design, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Garage Design, Green Building, Handicap-Accessible Design, Historic Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Landscape Plans, Laundry Room Design, Mudroom Design, Multigenerational Homes, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Rooftop Deck Installation, Space Planning, Staircase Design, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Custom Homes, Construction Drawings

Areas Served

Bayshore Gardens, Bee Ridge, Bradenton, Crescent Beach, Desoto Lakes, Fruitville, Gulf Gate Estates, Kensington Park, Lake Sarasota, Laurel, Longboat Key, Nokomis, North Sarasota, Oneco, Osprey, Palmetto, Ridge Wood Heights, Sarasota, Sarasota Springs, Siesta Key, South Gate Ridge, South Sarasota, Southgate, Tallevast, The Meadows, University Park, Utopia, Vamo, Venice, Casey Key, Manasota Key, Captiva, Sanibel Island, Anna Maria Island, Lido Key, St. Armand's Key, Bird Key, Washington DC, Bethesda MD, Chevy Chase MD, Arlington VA, Country Place, Sarasota

Awards

Florida Lic. #AR97380, District of Columbia Lic. #ARC-4370, Maryland Lic. #6934-A, Virginia Lic. #017377 Awards:American Institute of Architects, Remodeling Magazine's "Big 50" list, National Association of the Remodeling Industry, various Historic Preservation groups

22 Projects

Large elegant red two-story brick exterior home photo in Tampa

Transformation from boring rambler to classically inspired home

Living room - large contemporary open concept light wood floor living room idea in Tampa with beige walls, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a bar

Contemporary Rotunda

Large mountain style galley enclosed kitchen photo in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, colored appliances and no island

Victorian Addition from Recycled Materials

Family room - mid-sized traditional enclosed medium tone wood floor family room idea in Tampa with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Italianate Villa from a Dutch Colonial

Large elegant open concept light wood floor living room photo in Tampa with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

Mid-Century Modern

Large cottage l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, ceramic backsplash and an island

Classic White Kitchen

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Business Details

Business Name

Dean Brenneman Architect

Phone Number

(301) 379-7260

Website

www.deanbrennemanarchitect.com/

Address

3900 Country View Drive
Sarasota, FL 34233

Typical Job Cost

$100,000 - 10,000,000

Architectural fees vary from 8% - 12% of construction costs, based on the scope of the project and the specific services needed.

License Number

AR97380

Followers

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12 Reviews for Dean Brenneman Architect

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yawansu

I approached Dean for help after I became dissatisfied with the architect I had been working with for over a year failed to meet my expectations. Dean was very responsive. For a modest fee, he gave me a lot of time, listened to me, made excellent suggestions and modified the designs of my original architect to meet and even surpass my expectations. Working with him was a pleasure and very satisfying.

July 17, 2016

vwells70

Dean helped us renovate a family room and screen porch addition. He was very professional, helpful, organized and had great ideas, plus had resources for the newest building materials. We enjoyed our relationship with him so much that we asked him to design a garage/guest house and a porch/patio for our vacation home. We haven't built them yet, but the finished plans are fantastic. He has also done commercial work that transformed and older property into a stylish and more valuable asset. We highly recommend Dean for renovation or new construction on either residential or commercial property.

April 10, 2016Last modified:April 10, 2016

dianamys

Dean was recommended to us when we wanted to renovate and expand our house in Chevy Chase MD. Throughout the planning phase he listened carefully to our ideas and came up with creative solutions to make an old house more functional. Before we began construction we relocated, and so were unable to put his plans into action. By then we thought of him as a friend, and invited him to spend a weekend with us at our vacation house on the Eastern Shore. Even while relaxing, he had a pencil in hand and ideas about what changes could improve the house. When a burst pipe caused major damage we decided to go ahead and put Dean's musings into action. Throughout the project he worked well with us and our builder, and we have thoroughly enjoyed the results.

March 12, 2016

TrockWorks Architectural Services

As a fellow architect, I can highly recommend Dean Brenneman for your project. I have known Dean from many years and have been most impressed with his ability to collaborate with his clients. He has a vast knowledge of residential architecture and has been consistently producing beautiful, tasteful, high-quality buildings for decades. Dean has a passion for good design and detailing, but his major strength, in my view, is his knowledge of the real costs of construction. Real-estate is in his blood, so you can be assured that the cost of your project will be in line with the market. I trust Dean so much I actually hired him to do an addition on my own home. His team worked efficiently and diligently to provide me a clean, elegant design. He also recommended a wonderful contractor with whom I have now done more than 30 of my own projects. I couldn't be happier with the addition, and am still getting compliments from friends and family about it. I can wholeheartedly recommend Dean Brenneman for your architecture project.

February 19, 2016

Jake Brady Concrete By Design

I had the pleasure of being contracted by Dean Brenneman a few years ago for a very custom residential project that he'd designed in Bethesda Maryland. Dean conducts himself with the utmost professionalism and courtesy. I'm happy to say that we've been friends since then and I'm eager to work with him again.

February 18, 2016Last modified:March 1, 2016

Peel Properties

Dean Brenneman has competed both residential and commercial renovations for Peel Properties over the last 15 years. He has an excellent eye for detail and has a knack for coming up with extraordinary designs that sets a building apart from the rest. I highly recommend Dean for those who want a really special outcome on their project.

February 1, 2016

Bob Arthur

Having worked with Dean Brenneman along with many other Architects and Design-Build firms throughout the Washington, D.C metro area for over the last 15 years, I can say without hesitation that Dean is without a doubt one of the best architects that I have ever had the privilege to work with. Deans’ attention to detail along with meeting the client’s needs is unmatched. His flair for design and architecture, whether it be on a remodel or a new project are always something to look forward to. A meticulous architect with an eye for esthetic quality that is unmatched in today’s sea of common place design. You cannot find a better choice to design and manage your next project, from a simple portico or kitchen to a whole house remodel to a new residential home, Dean Brenneman is a leader in the field of residential architecture and design.

January 26, 2016

unerring9

Dean Brenneman, provided our non profit organization with remodeling plans, which we are in the midst of receiving bids for. We have owned our building almost 16 years and in all of that time we had never been able to agree and move forward with a remodeling plan for our building. Dean came to a few of our meetings and really listened to what each person wanted, he took notes and amazed all of us when he returned with a plan that everyone loved. Working together with his wife Marika, Dean helped us breakthrough some real road blocks that we had com up against for years He was able to listen to the all of the various ideas different people had and bring those ideas together into one design that everyone felt so happy with. Plus he was a great communicator who has gone above and beyond to provide us with extremely professional advice as we have begun to make decisions regarding building materials, color etc.

January 25, 2016

mywrite

Dean has guided me through two major home renovations. The first, larger home was a high-end, two story addition which totally changed the way we used the home and redefined the spaces. The added value was clear when we sold the house ten years later. Downsizing led to a smaller, much older home and another extensive renovation. As before, Dean respected the character and original footprint of the house while updating and improving the space. Budget was a much more critical consideration of the second project and Dean worked with me to keep me honest. Each house ended up with a wonderful kitchen, especially so in the second project.

January 24, 2016

annabellenoble

Dean is a consummate professional with wonderful design ideas! I was not exactly sure what I wanted my contractor to do and with Dean's suggestions, the project was so much easier and much less expensive. I wanted to remove a wall between my kitchen and living areas and my contractor's ideas would have involved having to try to find matching tile and wood flooring. With Dean's innovative ideas I didn't have to replace any existing flooring and the project was completed in a lot less time with a lot less stress and expense. While this was not a major renovation, with Dean's ideas, knowledge and experience, the final product is just amazing and I am very happy with my "new" home.

January 21, 2016

HU-914144

I worked with Dean Brenneman on two home renovation projects one in which we successfully joined two adjacent homes together and the second involving extensive renovation of a first floor and basement of a single family home. In the first project, Dean took the two original homes which were very dissimilar and developed a design approach which resulted in a very pleasing overall appearance for the new home. The house included an expansive new kitchen/breakfast room on the ground floor and a new master bedroom suite on the second floor, both bridging the space between the two original houses. The final arrangement allowed for easy flow to all parts of the home on both levels. The second project involved renovation of a kitchen, conversion of the entire basement into a music recording studio and installation of French doors to provide access to a screen porch. The experience with Dean on both projects from the initial design meetings through the bidding process to the completed product was excellent, particularly in regard to the way Dean listened carefully to our wishes both in terms of design and cost, while at the same time making suggestions and recommendations of how best to accommodate those wishes. We were completely satisfied with the end results. I would have no hesitation in recommending Dean Brenneman.

January 21, 2016

Philip Friedman

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.

January 21, 2016

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Commented: Love the cabinets!Also - the countertops are Copper sheet, wrapped over plywood with a bulllnose edge.

July 24, 2017

Commented: Steel postsNice! Feel free to call on me if you need any architecturl support

March 26, 2017

Commented: weird trim was installed. is this right?Installation of cabinets is an area where the installer often has a lot of discretion, as there are such a large universe of individual conditions and solutions that there is no one standard procedure...

December 16, 2016 in Design Dilemma

Commented: What color was used to paint the house?Dawn - I'm happy that you like the colors of this house! Unfortunately, this is not paint. Rather, it is cement stucco with color built into the cement. I would call this color "Buff" and...

December 16, 2016

Commented: Kitchen ideas and master.. HELPIf that is concrete on the front porch floor, how about topping it with random-rectangular flagstone? Then maybe add shutters to the two windows on the porch. After that it is a question of budget v...

April 25, 2016 in Design Dilemma

Commented: FlooringThank you!

January 9, 2016

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How is Dean Brenneman Architect rated?

Dean Brenneman Architect is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does Dean Brenneman Architect provide?

Dean Brenneman Architect provides the following services: 3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Deck Design, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Garage Design, Green Building, Handicap-Accessible Design, Historic Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Landscape Plans, Laundry Room Design, Mudroom Design, Multigenerational Homes, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Rooftop Deck Installation, Space Planning, Staircase Design, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Custom Homes, Construction Drawings

Where does Dean Brenneman Architect provide services?

Dean Brenneman Architect provides services in the following areas: Bayshore Gardens, Bee Ridge, Bradenton, Crescent Beach, Desoto Lakes, Fruitville, Gulf Gate Estates, Kensington Park, Lake Sarasota, Laurel, Longboat Key, Nokomis, North Sarasota, Oneco, Osprey, Palmetto, Ridge Wood Heights, Sarasota, Sarasota Springs, Siesta Key, South Gate Ridge, South Sarasota, Southgate, Tallevast, The Meadows, University Park, Utopia, Vamo, Venice, Casey Key, Manasota Key, Captiva, Sanibel Island, Anna Maria Island, Lido Key, St. Armand's Key, Bird Key, Washington DC, Bethesda MD, Chevy Chase MD, Arlington VA, Country Place, Sarasota

Dean Brenneman Architect