Jonathan Rivera Architecture

We absolutely love our house designed by Jonathan Rivera so when we decided to extend our roof over an additional area of our back porch to create a hot tub area, we consulted with Jonathan. He gave us additional recommendations we did not think of and could not be happier with how it turned out. Per Jonathan’s suggestion we used McWhorter Construction for the project. Greg, the project lead, was amazing. He was always available, responsive, and did a phenomenal job keeping us informed every step of the way. Edwin, the manager of the crew assigned to our project, was very professional. The crew was always on time, they did meticulous work, and they left our yard clean every evening. We could not be happier with entire process!

We have used Jonathan's architectural services for several of our projects in our home, with the most recent being a large 1st floor update of our kitchen, family room, and dining room. We were so impressed with his vision for our space! We had a basic thought of what we wanted, but it wasn't until working with Jon that our vision of the "perfect farmhouse family space"came to fruition! We needed someone with creativity and professional structural knowledge to help us get around a few "sticky spots" in the design-and Jon was our man! He was so quick to drive over-at the drop of a hat-to answer any questions while contractors were here. He was here to check on the project as it progressed, and to make sure that everything met his extremely high level of expectations. We couldn't be happier with our new space! Jon's professionalism, attention to every detail, creativity, friendly manner, and ability to "think outside the box" are all what make him the #1 architect in our area! We'd highly recommend him to anyone, hands-down!

My wife and I can't speak highly enough about Jonathan and his architectural work. We hired him to design our custom waterfront home from the ground up. He came highly recommended from a couple other homeowners who used him for their designs. From the beginning he was very attentive of what we were looking for, and designed a couple of different renditions from scratch, and then had several follow up meetings (and a million more calls and emails from me!) to dial in the design. We were thoroughly impressed with his ability to bring our vision to life, and to create a unique house with stylish features. I personally was very pleased with his willingness to answer and return calls and emails in a timely manner. Besides his great design, he was helpful in helping us select the Structural Engineer and Home Builder. It's been about a year since he "completed" his services to us, but that hasn't stopped him from stopping by and seeing our house being built several times, and reaching out to us to make sure we're happy with the results. This just tells me that he is truly passionate about what he creates, and takes the satisfaction of his clients to heart. If you are looking for a top notch architect that will deliver your dreams, you've found him. Hire him without reservation.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Jonathan Rivera on the design of my custom home. From the very beginning, Jonathan was a true professional, taking the time to listen to my vision and offering valuable insights and suggestions to bring my dream to life. Throughout the design process, Jonathan was always available to answer questions and provide guidance, and he consistently went above and beyond to ensure that all of my needs were met. Jonathan has a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of what it takes to create a functional, aesthetically pleasing space. Jonathan was able to deliver a project that exceeded my expectations in every way. I would highly recommend Jonathan to anyone in need of an architect. He is a true professional who is dedicated to delivering the best possible results for his clients. Thank you, Jonathan, for everything!

Jonathan Rivera’s architectural vision is like none other. This was our 3rd time working with Jonathan. We went to him not knowing how we wanted to reconstruct our outdoor living space to make it more functional. He immediately looked at our space and existing structure and knew how best to construct an addition of a screened in porch to allow for 4 season use of our existing deck. His rendering of our porch was beautiful and the real life outcome is even more stunning. His communication, professionalism, and artistic ability is exceptional. You can’t go wrong with Jonathan!

I could not speak more highly of Johathan's as an architect. We engaged him to build our dream house from scratch. He turned a very overwhelming/complex process into a fun and exciting experience. We started off dreaming big with him by providing inspiration photos and direction and he came back to us very quickly with a close to perfect first draft (which was shocking)! He was open to feedback and easily/quickly pivoted the plans as we reviewed them. He provided us with clear next steps and timelines which was very helpful! Since this is the first house we have ever built we relied on Johathan's experience to educate us which he was very willing to do. Here are some other notable qualities to mention: -Strong attention to detail -Very reliable and communicates very well with clients and their building team -Knows how to design a house that flows well from an ascetic and function stand point

We have admired Jonathan Rivera’s work for years. We had only him in mind to design the outdoor living and garage addition we wanted for our newly constructed home. After carefully listening to what we wanted, he designed the amazing space we needed! Jonathan captured our personal style perfectly. He was active in the construction process by having excellent communication with the builder and making site visits. They collaborated to deliver us a garage, covered porch and deck that is beyond our beauty and quality expectations. Not once did we question Jonathan’s choices and suggestions. We will trust him to thoughtfully design any scope of project we have in our future.

Jonathan is the ultimate professional. He is an excellent listener and brilliant architect. He has an exceptional ability to design a dream home based on how people live and how they plan to entertain. His drawings brought our vision to life… down to the very last detail. The biggest compliment I have heard about our home is: "...even though your home is brand new construction, it looks like it has always been a part of the neighborhood.. it’s a perfect fit!" The biggest compliment I can give Jonathan, is that I would love to build a home with him again in the future. He was a pleasure to work with and provided valuable expertise during the building process. I personally recommend and endorse his work. Five Stars! Jason Sedgwick – Frederick, MD

My husband and I are celebrating 1 year in our home designed by and with Jonathan Rivera. There has not been a day that we've lived here that we aren't grateful for Jonathan's magnificent work, especially during this time of "sheltering in place". Among the most wonderful aspects of working with Jonathan is his ability to hear you. He takes words to vision, and vision to design. He pays attention to how it is you plan to live in the space, and brings a wealth of experience and creativity to help visualize and incorporate things that you can't quite put into words. The process of building a home can be overwhelming. Working with Jonathan made it much easier. On more than one occasion, he reminded us of what he heard us say was important to us, preventing decisions during the build from missing the mark. His skill and professionalism, combined with the fact that he is a delightful human being, made the building process exciting and every interaction enjoyable! The more you share your vision with Jonathan, the more that vision will come to life.

We love our new home and Jonathan was a pleasure to work with. We were in a huge rush to break ground and pushed the design process to move very quickly. Jonathan heard our requests and desires and no details were left off the plan. I can honestly say there is nothing I would change in the design of our home. We highly recommend working with Jonathan Rivera.

Generally recognized as one of the top architects in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic. We engaged Jonathan Rivera to plan, design and oversee the construction of our custom home on the Severn River in Crownsville. He and his firm had been recommended and referred to us independently by friends and other contacts. Ultimately, one of the best choices we could have made for our project. He is particularly skilled at listening to his clients (and prospective clients) early to understand critical preferences, priorities and concerns. As a result, his initial design hit the mark and we built the house substantially as proposed in Jonathan's first renderings. The home Jonathan designed for us was exactly what we wanted to build. What we hadn't appreciated initially was the value and expertise he provided our family while selecting a builder, working through the permit process (which is critical for waterfront projects) and working with our builder through the construction phase to make sure that all of the details are implemented as designed. We greatly appreciated the way in which he worked with the builder and continued to look after the project through the day our family moved in. He also refers the right people for other aspects of the job - e.g., structural engineers, soil experts, etc. Could not be more pleased with Jonathan Rivera Architecture and all of the members of Jonathan's team with whom we worked during the process. Our family greatly appreciates the way in which JRA looked out for us. Amy and Peter Dyke

McWhorter Construction has had the benefit of working with Jonathan Rivera on several projects. Jonathan's creativity, drawings and designs are top-notch. Jonathan is wonderful to collaborate with and the fact that he cares so much about his Client's work that he comes out to our job-site makes him an Architect we hope to work with on many projects together. Highly recommend.

We worked with Jonathan to bring our remodel dreams to life. This was our first experience with an Architect, and we are so happy with the results. Jonathan did a great job of both listening to our ideas and bringing his eye for design to the table. The "little details" are really what makes the difference. From the extra details in the dormers to the brick arches under the porch, you can really see what separates Jonathan's projects from the rest. We were able to successfully transform a boring 1970's Split Foyer into a Low Country style house that much better fits our family needs and better fits our property. I would highly recommend Jonathan, and often do. We are looking forward to working with him on Phase 2 of the project!

Artelye Marble & Granite was delighted to furnish, fabricate and install the imported granite for this Woodbine home, which complimented Jonathan's stunnng design.

Jonathan helped us with an extensive remodel of our master bathroom. It was our first experience working with an architect and I couldn’t be happier with the process and the end result. Jonathan met with us to talk about what we were looking to do. He asked us great questions about not only what we wanted the end result to look like but also lots of functional questions about how we would use the space. The design he created blew our mind!. It was so far beyond anything I could have come up with on my own. He recommended contractors based on our target budget and worked with us and the contractor through the entire process. I have heard so many horror stories about home renovations and I am happy to report that with Jonathan on our side the entire process ran smoothly and on time. He was available for questions and design tweaks throughout the entire project. I am so pleased with our bathroom and with the quality of the service that Jonathan provided. I can’t wait until our next project so we can work with him again!

Our experience working with Jonathan was wonderful! We worked with Jonathan over the course of a 3 year period (March 2013 - Oct 2015). Our home was a complete custom build from the ground up. We were looking to build a French Country / European style home. We had collected a few inspiration pictures which we showed to Jonathan, each capturing a different detail we wanted incorporated from exterior trim detail, to large arched windows to hipped roofs, etc. Johnathan was able to morph our inspiration pictures into one design. Jonathan's drawings were extremely detailed down to the exact type of exterior molding and style numbers. Jonathan's 3D software also allowed us to virtually tour the home to know if we liked the layout prior to build. In addition, this 3D layout allowed us to catch things like clipped ceilings due to staircase placement, etc. that we were able to address prior build out The interior design of our home is just as exquisite as the exterior. We provided Jonathan very specific requirements for the interior design and he did not disappoint. Every element we had requested was laid out perfectly. During the build process Jonathan was always available. He was there to bounce ideas off and get recommendations He visited the site several times during construction to make sure things were shaping up as expected. Jonathan really understood our vision and stayed true to the vision with every aspect of our home! Thanks Jonathan!

Jonathan worked with us on a complete redesign of our home's original addition that included a major change to the layout of the existing first floor as well as adding a second floor above the addition. He understood what we were looking for and provided excellent options. He was very open regarding the cost involved and worked well to accommodate both our wishes and our budget. His final drawings were perfect. We had no issues getting clearance from the County and our builder was able to easily work from the plans to create the addition of our dreams. Our builder was impressed with the quality and stated that the level of detail included made his job much easier.

I recently had the opportunity to work with Jonathan Rivera on a very large custom home, which he had designed for existing clients of mine. Jonathan is both extremely talented and easy to work with. As an architect, he is professional in every respect and his attention to detail impressive. I highly recommend Jonathan to anyone building from scratch or enlarging their home with an addition, and regularly refer him to my own clients with architectural needs.

Jonathan was a pleasure to work with. Not only is he very professional his work is outstanding! We have received many compliments on our addition and the space has improved the value of our house. Jonathan was very prompt and came frequently to check on the progress of the house. He worked closely with the contractor and made sure things were done correctly. I would highly recommend Jonathan Rivera Archetecture!

Provide extensive and detailed addition rendering including new family room and kitchen. Did a wonderful job of incorporating our desires, but also added some of his own views. Very flexible and easy to work with. I would highly recommend his services/

Jon was our architect in 2011, the homebuilding process is not an easy process! I knew when I walked in the model home that the style that we were looking for could be created by Jon. Jon listen to our needs and had a step by step approach in creating visual renderings that helped match our vision. Jon has the ability to define some great spaces that today, we have truely enjoyed! Thanks again, for designing spaces that mattered to us! Lisa Christie

I am currently designing a new home with Jonathan. It has been an absolute pleasure. He collaborates with each client to allow the project to reflect the unique style of the client. He is not part of a huge architect firm and therefore is always accessible for questions. (And there are always questions :) ). He goes the extra mile to create a masterpiece that will meet all of your expectations and desires while staying on budget. I look forward to posting photos of our house on Houzz in the future.

When we were unable to sell our early 1900's home in a slow market, we decided we needed to expand for our expanding family. We contacted Jon to work us up some ideas. Between the limitations of little property and my need for the house to remain in keeping with the style and era of the house-I was not so sure we would be able to get what we needed. I was AMAZED at what Jon was able to vision and create for us!! We were able to get everything we needed, plus what we wanted!! I can't say enough about how happy we are in our "new" home and the number of compliments we get from our neighbors. We highly recommend Jonathan to anyone in need of a creative and innovative architect.

Jonathan did a wonderful job understanding our ideas and making them an amazing reality. His attention to detail included lighting and shadows. He checked on our progress continually and worked with our builder to ensure the finished product was what we wanted. It was not easy to add a garage, breezeway and outdoor bar to our existing structure and lot but he did so in a manner that enhanced the overall homes appearance. I would recommend Jonathan to family and friends.

Jonathan is simply a joy to work with. He has great vision and a real eye for implementing tasteful character to his designs. Being an actual "down to earth" guy makes working with him an even more pleasurable experience. I would strongly encourage anyone seeking out an architect, both potential clients and builders alike, to take a look at Jonathan Rivera Architecture.

We had the pleasure of having Jonathan Rivera design our dream home. We had seen a few other homes in our neighborhood that he had designed before ours, which led to our decision to hire Jonathan. We couldn't be happier with the end results, he created our dream home! He put so much thought into the design, we live on the water, and every room has an amazing view! He listened to us, got to know us, and made sure that we had everything that we wanted and more! The flow is perfect for family gatherings, holidays, and celebrations while still being a warm and cozy home! We will enjoy making many new memories in our new beautiful home with friends and family! Thank you Johnathan!!

Working with Jonathan Rivera on our custom home has been an incredible experience. We have worked with other architects, but Jonathan has exceeded our expectations in that he understood our direction, but improved upon it tremendously. His passion for our home, and his understanding of how to take all the facets of our project (our unique lot, our budget, our likes) and sketch out the home of our dreams is amazing! Jonathan's experience in all facets of custom home design has made what could be an incredibly over-whelming process truly delightful. Highly recommend!