skip to main content
Get Ideas
Photos
Stories
Discussions
Houzz TV
Houzz Research
Shop Products
    Shop Curated Bathroom Vanities
Looking for the perfect gift? Send a Houzz Gift Card!
Lighting Sale Sale
ON SALE - UP TO 75% OFF
Shop Promo Banner
0
Your shopping cart is empty.
Sign In
Join as a Pro
Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros
Join as a Pro
Houzz Logo Print
Train Architects

Train Architects

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars4 Reviews
Architects
Write a Review

About Us

Train Architects is an award-winning architectural design firm founded in 1990. All of our projects are site and client specific, and our work is characterized by dedicated, attentive, personal service. We view all projects as a collaboration between the owner, ourselves, and the builder. As experienced architects, we strive to make a project “feel” right for the site, complementary to the context in which it sits, and if an addition—seamless. Our goal is to meet the client’s wishes and desires, in a way that results in a solution that supports lifestyle patterns, family interaction, and comfort in an elegant construct. The firm has received more than 20 design awards, including five for excellence in residential design. The firm’s houses have been featured in Southern Living and c-ville Abode.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Attic Conversion, Barn Design & Construction, Basement Design, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Custom Home, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Garage Design, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, Historic Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Gym Design & Construction, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Laundry Room Design, Modular Home Additions, Mudroom Design, Multigenerational Homes, New Home Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Pool House Design & Construction, Project Management, Rooftop Deck Installation, Site Preparation, Space Planning, Staircase Design, Sustainable Design, Universal Design

Areas Served

Charlottesville, Earlysville, Free Union, Hollymead, Ivy, Keswick, Lake Monticello, North Garden, Palmyra, Albemarle County

Awards

Honor Awards, Virginia Society AIA – Deep Rock Farm; Randolph County House Merit Awards, Central Virginia Chapter AIA – Drysdale House; Blowing Rock House; House on a Windward Island

Category

Back to Navigation

7 Projects

Example of an entryway design in Other
28

Plainfields

Inspiration for a timeless backyard deck remodel in Other
12

Pavilions

Example of an exterior home design in Other
5

Mountain Retreat

This is an example of a porch design in Other.
12

Jeffersonian-Inspired Virginia Manor House

Example of an exterior home design in Other
19

Deep Rock Farm

Inspiration for a home office remodel in Other
2

Guest House & Office

Back to Navigation

Business Details

Business Name

Train Architects

Phone Number

(434) 293-2965

Website

www.trainarchitects.com

Address

612 E. Jefferson Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Followers

40 Followers

Socials

Find me on FacebookFind me on my blog or other site

Back to Navigation

Credentials

1 Houzz Badge
1,000 Ideabook Saves
1 Affiliation
Back to Navigation
Write a Review

4 Reviews for Train Architects

KM
karen monson
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
In 1985 Kirk Train designed a home that we built in South Carolina. The two story style was Palladian and was perfectly proportioned. It had presence and integrity, even for its small size of under 2400 square feet. It was snapped up so quickly when we decided to sell that we never got the For Sale sign up! It was my favorite house of all time, and I regret that I never had the chance to build it again. It would have been perfect on several acres in the country. I also had the privilege of working with Kirk in 2012 when I rented a home in Charlottesville. He helped me choose paint colors and created a floor plan, utilizing the pieces of furniture that I owned. The effect was quite charming. I've now relocated to California and will continue to ask Kirk for advice. He's the best!
CP
cpaxco
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Our company has worked with Train Architects on multiple projects over the years. Their designs are smart and personal. As they contractor, I appreciate their approach: They are first and foremost the advocate of their client, providing noteworthy solutions to their design program. They are also well experienced in the field conditions experienced by the builder, and forge solutions to issues as they arise on site. This leads to a collaborative approach, recognizing the role of each party in creating successful projects. We look forward to our next project with Train Architects.
CP
cpettit5
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Train Architects worked with us over a number of years on several renovation projects, including a complete kitchen remodel, as well as the addition of our beautiful back yard pavilions. We cannot recommend them highly enough. Kirk Train listened to our wishes, evaluated the way we utilized our spaces, and made our vision become a reality. His design expertise modernized our kitchen and transformed our back yard into a peaceful retreat. We couldn’t be happier with the results. Kirk is truly gifted as a professional architect!
CM
Carol McCartney
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
My relationship with Train and Partners began 20 years ago with two large commercial projects. Since that time they have designed two residential remodeling projects plus designed and managed the construction of two vacation homes in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is quite obvious that we have been more than pleased with their professional talents and our personal relationship. It is a very satisfying experience to have someone convert your long and sometimes vague wish list into a beautiful home.
Back to Navigation

5 Ideabooks

Back to Navigation

1 Comment

Commented: narrow yardTinq, these pavilions are 16' x 16' square. The total length along the back of the house, including the patio between the pavilions, is approx. 52 feet. I think you could certainly modify the dimensi...
April 13, 2015
Contact Train Architects

Find Architects and Building Designers to Help Get the Job Done

Tired of reading all the DIY tutorials? We are here to help. With over 1 million home professionals on Houzz, you’ll easily find the trusted Architect or Building Designer for your next project in Charlottesville, VA.

Read Reviews from Charlottesville Homeowners Like You

Read homeowners reviews before hiring the Architect or Building Designer to help with your project in Charlottesville. If you have questions, read other homeowners’ reviews or our discussion forum for a second opinion.

Easily Contact Trusted Architects and Building Designers

If you’re browsing Houzz and have a contractor in mind, then you’ll quickly find that requesting a quote is easier than ever. From one simple dashboard, you can manage all the Architect or Building Designer quotes you got.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Train Architects rated?

Train Architects is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does Train Architects provide?

Train Architects provides the following services: 3D Rendering, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Attic Conversion, Barn Design & Construction, Basement Design, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Custom Home, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Garage Design, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, Historic Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Gym Design & Construction, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Laundry Room Design, Modular Home Additions, Mudroom Design, Multigenerational Homes, New Home Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Pool House Design & Construction, Project Management, Rooftop Deck Installation, Site Preparation, Space Planning, Staircase Design, Sustainable Design, Universal Design

Where does Train Architects provide services?

Train Architects provides services in the following areas: Charlottesville, Earlysville, Free Union, Hollymead, Ivy, Keswick, Lake Monticello, North Garden, Palmyra, Albemarle County