Root Architecture

We used Root Architecture for a whole house remodel down to the studs + a large addition to an older ranch-style home. Working with with John and his team was great from start to finish. Friendly & professional, they absorbed our preferences, solved the space issues we couldn't figure out, and then came up with design ideas that more than exceeded our expectations. Our remodel made much better use of the space and the addition was designed to not only flow seamlessly into our older home, but to make it updated and stylish. The flow from room to room, the arrangement of closets and bathrooms etc is much better now, and there is no wasted space. Root architecture helped us source fixtures as needed, narrow down our contractor decision, deal with the permitting issues, and were there every step of the way throughout the long process. John was there, too, when the inevitable delays and problems to solve came up to ensure that our contractors arrived at the best solution- like adjusting the ceiling height at a juncture of rooflines and rooms or changing the door style of the AC handler to accommodate the city code but also maintain the design. John is super creative, smart, and easy to work with. He really listens. His design sensibility is fantastic. On the big scale- roof lines, room arrangement, construction materials- and on the small scale- door trim, light fixtures, etc.-- he knows his stuff and makes it all tie together. He also worked hand-in-hand as needed with our contractor to ensure that the entire build/remodel went according to plan. We absolutely recommend Root Architecture to others. We get compliments on our home every time new people come over. They are surprised to learn that a third of the house is an addition that we tied in. This was our third major remodel project. We know first hand that not every architect "adds" to the project. But working with Root Architecture was a great decision! John helped make the hard parts easier and the end result 100% worth the time, money, and hassles of remodeling. We LOVE our "new" home.

Very professional, responds quickly with solutions, and is very concerned with customer satisfaction. Root actually listens to what the clients wants and designs to a budget and does not budget to a design.

I have worked with John on many projects throughout the years. John is really great at listening to our client's and creating a design that reflects their individual design aesthetic. Working with Root Architecture is always an easy process and John is immensely talented with great attention to detail. Our client's always end up with an amazing design when we collaborate with Root Architecture!

We have had the pleasure of working with John and Root Architecture to design our dream home. When we came to him with our ideas and he transformed them to life on paper. John was able to combine our images with his experience and create exactly what we wanted. He was available, accessible and fun during our design process. We would and will highly recommend John/Root Architecture to anyone searching for a reliable and talented architect.

I have worked with John of Root Architecture on many successful projects. New construction as well as remodels. John is always open minded and has create vision on projects but at the same time doesn't mind being a team member. He listens and he delivers. John is my go to architect and has been for many years. I highly recommend Root Architecture for any project. We completed a high rise penthouse project last year that couldn't have happened without him.

We have worked with John and his team for over 7 years. Their projects are incredibly successful from preliminary design all the way through completion of construction. The Root team has a very unique talent of solving complex challenges with elegant, practical solutions. Communication is critical within any team, and Root communicates exceptionally well. This is just one of the many reasons they have seen so much success. It is always a pleasure and a privilege to be included on one of their projects.

It has always been a pleasure to work with John Puhr and Root architecture. They are always involved in every step of the process, he really takes the time to understand our design, space and architecture concepts. I have no doubt in calling John for our next project.