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Josh McCullar Architects LLC is a Richmond Virginia based full-service Architecture Firm founded to create site-specific and meaningful projects that enliven and bring purpose to the places in which we inhabit. Our projects are extensions of the landscape, filled with natural light, and crafted of authentic and natural materials.
We design modern houses, cultural and community spaces, and vision-driven private sector projects - each striving to create places of authenticity, beauty, and meaning. As we are guided by a deep belief in the power of design to transform the simplest rituals of our lives, we aim to make places of evolutionary beauty - that celebrate the passage of time - and we believe that architecture at its best, strengthens the inherent qualities of the landscape to become a clarifying agent in affirming a sense of place.
Through place-making, we manifest the most fundamental task of architecture – to make shelter. Buildings should be beautiful and well-crafted, because the most sustainable building is a permanent one.
We are architects who listen, solve problems, engage community, and are inspired by our client's deepest aspirations. While remaining committed to the art of design, we provide a high level of focus in solving pragmatic needs, and transform constraints into exceptional opportunities.
Ongoing commissions includes projects across the region for a very diverse profile of clients.
Services Provided
Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Custom Homes, House Plans
Areas Served
Ashland, Bon Air, Glen Allen, Henrico, Manakin Sabot, Midlothian, Oilville, Richmond, Rockville, Short Pump, Tuckahoe, University Of Richmond, Washington DC, Charlottesville, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Northern Virginia, Georgetown, Philadelphia
Awards
2016 | AIA RICHMOND CHAPTER Design Award for Richmond Row House 2016 International Interior Design Association Design Award (with SMBW) for Richmond Row House 2016 | Better Housing Coalition Best New Construction in Richmond for Richmond Row House
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2 Reviews for Josh McCullar Architects LLC
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Client
Project Date
Jul 2016
Project Price
more than $100,000
My husband and I bought a 1955 mid century modern house built by one of Frank Lloyd Wright's apprentices Bud Hyland. We wanted to preserve the historical integrity of this modernistic home, but we needed to update the infrastructure, as well as introduce modern amenities. Josh tackled the project with insight and creativity. He tapped into underutilized space within the house without destroying the original architect's minimalist vision. He worked well with our structural engineer, hvac crew, masons and the
Virginia Historic Resources Board. We could not be more pleased. He has a great sense of humor in addition to his professional attributes.
August 30, 2017Last modified:August 30, 2017

Comment from Josh McCullar Architects LLC:
Frances, thank you for the unique opportunity to work within and "bring back" one of Richmond's earliest mid-century modern gems. Your sensitive and caring stewardship of that house will ensure it lasts well into the next generations. The Virginia Department of Historic Resources was also a pleasure to work with on this.
August 31, 2017
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Client
Project Date
Mar 2012
Project Price
$10,000 - $49,999
When we finally found our perfect property and decided to use an architect to design our dream home, we searched for someone with a clear Modernist vision and a collaborative working style. Josh McCullar proved to be the perfect choice and, over the course of about 4 months, he transformed our ideas into a brilliant home design. Josh carefully considered (and modelled) the interplay of light throughout the day and year with window sizes and placements. The top-down process Josh used to present sketches, then drawings, solicit feedback, and make iterative revisions helped us refine our wants/needs in a logical flow. He suggested materials and finishes, but was always open to our own suggestions. Engineers were utilized as needed for site and structural considerations. Our budget didn't really match our dreams after getting a first round of bids, so when some revisions were needed to cut costs Josh played an integral role. We finished the design some time ago, but are now finally very close to finishing construction and are so excited to live in the "Goochland County Residence" that Josh designed with us.
January 2, 2017
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