Whitten Architects, Inc.

(For photos of this project, see the “Sunoo Residence” in the Whitten Architects portfolio on houzz) My wife and I hired Whitten Architects (WA) to shepherd our remodel project from concept through construction completion. Our situation was as follows: We owned a 1600 SQF townhome built in 1978. It was initially 2BR/2.5BA. We wanted to add a BR upstairs and were considering a remodel of the downstairs portion of the unit. WA nailed the concept and design. We are beyond thrilled with the final product. We ultimately ended up with a home that is MUCH nicer than we had initially hoped for. Even now – 4 months after completion, we wake up every day and feel exceedingly grateful and fortunate to be living in a home that we’re so in love with. Here is what impressed us the most about working with WA: 1) Space planning - our project involved some tricky re-configuration of our unit. We wanted to add a 3rd bedroom while keeping 2 bathrooms upstairs. Also, since it's a townhome, we wanted to keep everything within the existing building envelope. Alec was able to achieve everything that we asked while also getting us a really nice sized master BA -- AND everything upstairs flows really naturally. WA also came up with an outstanding design and program for our downstairs. It really is our dream home! 2) Details - there are SO many details/customizations that Alec designed into the project (in addition to fully customized cabinetry, he also designed a room divider, a desk/sewing corner, various bathroom/pantry nooks, kitchen island, etc) many of which he came up with on his own and then presented to us unprompted. 3) Mediation – While we were also very happy with our contractor, as is the case in most projects, this one also involved a number of contentious conversations with him. Alec was really great at mediating these -- engaging in shuttle diplomacy, and also ensuring that both parties left the table satisfied. I would recommend WA without hesitation. If you would like to speak with me further about this project --- or if you would like to see the project in person, please have Alec contact me. I would be happy to give you a tour of our place!

Alec Whitten is a good reminder as to why it's important to engage with an architect when doing major work on your house. He saw things we never considered, asked questions about our daily routines which he took into consideration with his design. We've received nothing but compliments for those who've visited our home since we completed the remodel. It's also helpful to have another partner to work with the contractor to ensure we had the results we all wanted.

We had a wonderful experience with Whitten Architects. We hired Alec to help us reconfigure a new home and make the existing space work for our needs. He listened to our priorities for the space and our budget, and worked with us to make sure that the final outcome was exactly what we wanted. He was able to help us decide about kitchen details such as cabinet stain and backsplash color when we had trouble articulating the style we wanted. In the end, with Alec's help, we were able to create a functional, beautiful home complete with a custom entry way piece that also serves as an office. With his help, we completed our renovation within our budget and on time. We highly recommend Alec and Whitten Architects based on our experience.

Starting with an outdated 40's house, all of my requirements were met and even better suggestions were implemented. My kitchen is bigger and brighter, my master bath is a thing of beauty and my Indian rugs and pottery are creatively displayed.