Ryan Duebber Architect, LLC

We used RDA on our whole house remodel with addition project. From the very first meeting we were completely impressed. We knew what we were looking for but he had the vision to make it happen. Our project was atypical for our area. Most people would have torn down the house and rebuilt new. Ryan braved the journey of keeping the character of the house while adding room for our family. The final product looks like everything could have been part of the original house and not something added on as an afterthought. The complexity of our roof line was beyond our comprehension but not our appreciation. He did a masterful job at combining our ideas with a plan and style that we absolutely love. Another (and not insignificant) thing we are very thankful for is the contractor Ryan recommended. They executed his plans with precision, attention to detail and responsiveness. We could not imagine doing this any other way or with any other architect.

Ryan helped us to redesign the layout of the second and third floors of our 1915 colonial home. This included a completely re-envisioned master bedroom and bathroom as well as turning an unusable space on the third floor into a guest suite and guest bathroom. One special touch we truly love are the His and Hers walk-in closets he designed for us. Ryan’s design acumen is exceptional. Being a University of Cincinnati, DAAP graduate myself, I appreciated that he is also an alumnus. His attention to detail and ability to make creative use of every inch of space wowed us. Not only that, Ryan works with the finest craftsmen in Cincinnati ensuring a beautiful finished product. We appreciated that he maintained the traditional character of the rest of the home while also infusing a modern sensibility. He was patient, quick to respond to any questions we had and very easy to work with. RDA definitely has our recommendation and we would not hesitate to contact Ryan for any future projects.

We are returning clients of Ryan's for a reason! Our first project was a master bedroom and bathroom remodel in an old Tudor. Second project was a complete gut job, down to the studs and remodel of a classic Colonial. His design skill is unbelievable. What I appreciated the most was Ryan listened to our vision and requests and conceptualized everything we were thinking. He is fantastic and attention to detail is incredible.

Ryan has helped us out now on 2 house projects. His attention to detail in his drawings and his creative yet functional designs are what have impressed us the most and kept us coming back as repeat customers. He is very professional and I would highly recommend him for any size home renovation or new build project.

This was our second project with Ryan. We were so pleased with the outcome of our first remodeling project with RDA that we decided to seek out Ryan again for an even larger project this time around. We remodeled most of our first floor living space to include the kitchen, laundry room, family room, dining area and office. We have a contemporary taste and sometimes it can be challenging to find someone who sees the vision we have for our space exactly as we do, but Ryan always seems to know what we want. Two months into our remodel, the world shut down with the pandemic but Ryan and the contractor did not falter and the project was still able to be completed in a timely manner. There were very few surprises if at all and we could not be happier with the final outcome. Ryan always took the time to make sure we were getting exactly what we envisioned and there was great attention to detail and quality. We would definitely look to Ryan again if we had any more projects left to do. We would highly recommend him and his firm to anyone seeking a remodel.

There needs to be a 5+ rating here! I found Ryan on houzz as I was searching for inspiration ideas for my outdoor living area reno. He was able to take all of my visions and incorporate them into a sophisticated, Zen oasis. In additional to having amazing creativity and mad design skills, Ryan is friendly, funny, easy to work with, and extremely patient. He also went over and above to step-in and support me during the construction and material selection process. So...if Ryan can take on your project, search no more!!

A wonderful experience. I told Ryan what I wanted. He took that vision and made it better than I thought possible. His attention to detail is amazing and the improvements that he added were fantastic. I cannot recommend his services enough, if you want your project to be bigger and better than you can imagine. Thanks Ryan for everything.

Sophisticated vision, good collaboration and strong team. Coordinated with all involved parties and used new rendering tools when helpful. Great experience.

Ryan was great work with. He is very responsive, very knowledgeable and thorough. He provided a beautiful, updated design for the exterior of our house. We look forward to working with him on our next project.

We were referred to Ryan by our cabinet maker who quickly realized that the scope of our project was way beyond a cabinet update. Having never been through a remodel project of any scale before, we were apprehensive about the project. At our first meeting with Ryan, he outlined the process from conceptualization, to design and blueprint production, through construction. Working with Ryan was easy as he communicated well, was organized, punctual, and really listened to our thoughts and concerns. He was very accurate in his estimation of budget which helped us plan accordingly. The process moved smoothly from design to construction and Ryan was helpful in the selection of contractors by providing me a list of questions for them to answer. During the construction phase, Ryan was available to both us and the contractor to answer questions or solve problems as needed. Some of the specific design elements that have enhanced our project are the beautiful curved steps that enter the kitchen, a toe kick design that makes the cabinets look more like free standing furniture, the presence of a radiant heater beneath the island, special spice cabinets to house my extensive assortment of spices, and a custom made yet affordable exhaust hood for the range. Ryan's help was also invaluable for selection of cabinet hardware, backsplash tiles, and lighting, We love the finished project! Ryan took a severely dysfunctional kitchen and gave us a beautiful, functional, and comfortable space for our busy lives to come together.

Our project included a complete remodel of two bathrooms, a study, a walk-in closet and a laundry area. Both baths now have large tiled walk-in showers and one has a stand alone tub. We went from a somewhat traditional to a very sleek but soothing, warm design. The remaining work was done largely as a consequence of the impact of the changes in the other areas. Ryan was amazing creatively and was a joy to work with. He very quiDkly captured what we imagined we wanted and translated it into an amazing architectural design. He is very knowledgeable about the latest products and his suppliers and contractors were very high quality and trustworthy. I would buy from or hire any of them again. Ryan was easily accessible, easy to work with and has a great sense of humor, which is a real plus when undertaking a major remodel. Deadlines were met and we are happily enjoying the finished product. This is the best remodel experience we have ever had and I only wish that I'd known Ryan when we did our previous projects!

I found Ryan after practicing the fine art of Google-fu. I was impressed with his demeanor, aesthetic, portfolio and vision after our first meeting, and decided to hire him. I provided him with a Mission Impossible of makeovers- we had a small, cramped master bath that looked like someone had thrown up travertine on every conceivable surface. I wanted something that looked open, airy, and very modern. There was a commercial a few years back where a family brought a faucet in to their architect and said, "Design a house around this." I did the same thing- I presented Ryan with a photo of a stainless steel Japanese soaking tub (an ofuro) and told him to design a bathroom around that...and he delivered. I am certain that most architects dread working with control freaks with illusions of grandeur and fixed budgets, and I, unfortunately for Ryan, am both. He accommodated my various attempts at design and was very patient with my changing around some of his ideas due to budgetary constraints. He made suggestions for fixtures and finishes, and worked around my Ebay purchases and alternate products that resembled his recommendations but were a bit less expensive. As with all remodels, problems cropped up during the demo work, and Ryan took it all in stride. He adjusted his initial vision to accommodate the issues as they occurred, and I feel that the finished product far exceeded my expectations. I feel like I am living in a multimillion dollar mansion every time I step foot in my new bathroom. Ryan also made a few changes to our master bedroom (addition of a skylight and conversion of a bay window into a large picture window) and the improvements there have really changed the overall mood of the room from dreary to welcoming. The benefits to working with Ryan is that he provides an estimated cost sheet that allows one to follow costs as they occur. This proved invaluable and is a perk that was much appreciated. Poor Ryan also had to act as intermediary with a less than stellar vendor and managed to smooth many a ruffled feather. He worked well with my contractor and made suggestions for other contractors and vendors that (with the exception of one) worked out beautifully. Would I recommend him? Absolutely not...I want him to design my future home and I will be unable to do that if he is swamped with commissions. All joking aside, I cannot recommend him highly enough, and to paraphrase the brilliant wordsmith Nigel Tufnel, "He goes to 11."