JWK DESIGN

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"Helping Carolina families create their comfortable modern home." Download one of our FREE design & construction Planning Packs here: http://jwk.design/renovation-roadmap http://jwk.design/upstate-dream-team Have a specific project in the works? Book your 'Project Discovery Call' today! http://jwk.design/discovery-call + Residential design + Landscape architecture + Construction & permit drawings + Estimates & contract reviews + Construction Management

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3D Rendering, Custom Bocce Ball Courts, Custom Fire Pits, Custom Water Features, Deck Design, Design Consultation, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Green Roofing, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Outdoor Lighting Design, Patio Design, Pool Landscaping, Site Planning, Swimming Pool Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Custom Homes, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Home Additions, Home Extensions, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Space Planning, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Construction Drawings, Outdoor Kitchen / Shade Structure Design, Pergola / Treehouse / Shed Design

Areas Served

Berea, City View, Conestee, Dunean, Five Forks, Gantt, Greenville, Greer, Judson, Marietta, Mauldin, Parker, Powdersville, Sans Souci, Simpsonville, Slater, Slater-Marietta, Taylors, Travelers Rest, Wade Hampton, Welcome

Awards

Registered Landscape Architect LEED Accredited Professional Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture Masters degree in Construction Management

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9 Projects

Greenville, SC

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21 Reviews for JWK DESIGN

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jane habich

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Jake is an incredible talented design professional! ' What we loved about working with Jake is his commitment to our vision. We needed his expertise and he artfully presented options to capture our "dream". We couldn't be happier with his design and plan! Jake also curated additional design / interiors services that were incredibly helpful to complete our perfect plan! Thank you Jake .........We couldn't have asked for anything better!!!!

December 31, 2021

Rick and Jane Habich

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We engaged Jake to design our new home in the downtown Greenville area and could not be more pleased with the result. He listened to what we wanted as the priorities (kitchen, master bath, great room, porch) and came back to us with a few options. We continued to make modifications to the overall concept and he was patient and made appropriate suggestions. In addition, he provided us with an interior finish and appliance resource and he did the landscape architecture as well. He is a true professional in every sense of the word and we highly recommend him to anyone in the area.

December 30, 2021

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Jake was engaged to redesign the floor plan for a high end townhome we purchased in Greenville. He managed to make a number of great improvements, all within the footprint and limitations of the original townhome floor plan. During the construction he was able to detect mistakes in the framing, lights, plumbing and HVAC registers placements in time to force corrections without major dislocations. He is a joy to work with. His sense of esthetics and technical abilities transformed the original design of our new home into an architectural showcase of beauty and functionality.

December 30, 2021

Patti Keeler

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Jake was clear and helpful in providing a site plan for upgrading our landscaping scheme. He was responsive, and concluded his work with recommendations that allowed me to choose from a variety of alternatives to suit my taste. He also was helpful in guiding me to the next steps for installation. Thank you so much, Jake!!

December 30, 2021

LSM Properties

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JWK Design is outstanding, Jake designed a custom and modern home for us to build. Our lot posed several challenges and Jake was able to come up with a design to overcome all the obstacles. Very professional firm and great to work with!

December 29, 2021

Rose Leo

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We are in the process of a major home renovation and used the Houzz app to find a reputable architect. We were fortunate to find and secure JWK Design (Jake). We are in the early stages of this project and to date we have been very satisfied with the level of support and detail that we have received. We look forward to an ongoing relationship with Jake as we see this project through completion. -R Leo

January 4, 2021

Erik Steiniger

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Jake did a fantastic job with the plans for our pool house. Our vision has become reality, thanks to Jake!

December 24, 2020

Earle Gregory

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Jake took our napkin ideas and helped us turn them into our dream house. He is easy to work with, comes with great ideas, adapts well to changes and feedback, and problem solves well. Highly recommend!

December 23, 2020

Matt

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We are super pleased with Jake and his ability to draw up our plans for our future home. He came out to our property, had us pin items that we wanted him to use and he did the rest. He is very attentive to details and takes the feedback that you provide and is able to turn what you tell him into a great set of plans. We had numerous edits but he was more than willing to listen and make it how we truly wanted it. Highly recommend..

December 22, 2020

Guy Chapman

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We reached out to Jake because we were in search of an architect who could help us visualize our renovation with both a 3D exterior view as well as a “virtual walk through” of the interior. Jake did an excellent job providing us with multiple preliminary sketch concepts and ultimately final plans complete with 3D renderings based on our specifications. These plans provided us with the comfort to move forward with our renovation and we are in love with the final product! Jake also provided a detailed rendering of a challenging roof slope we ran into halfway through the job. The end result was fantastic!

December 31, 2018

Julie Robinson

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We hired Jake to draw up plans for 1000 sq. Foot addition to our home. He listened to our wants and needs and came up with great solutions and ideas. He did a wonderful job at marrying the old with the new into a beautiful craftsman home. Very professional, easy to communicate with and always available to answer any and all concerns. Would most definitely hire him again for any future renovations.

December 29, 2017Last modified:December 29, 2017

Comment from JWK DESIGN:

I appreciate the great review, Julie! I'm glad we could help in planning new spaces for your growing family.

Michele Shusterman

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Jacek is great to work with and is very easy going. He is a flexible thinker/planner who offered us beautiful yet practical solutions for our addition and remodel. His talent and experience with building AND landscape design led to a cohesive plan that required one less person to be involved in our project.

December 6, 2017

Comment from JWK DESIGN:

Thank you for the 5-star review, Michele! Your addition looks fantastic, and I know you appreciate the improved function of the spaces. Very excited to see your new landscape take shape in the coming months as well!

Paul Davis Remodeling of Greenville & Spartanburg

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We have worked with Jake on several project designs and his work consistently "wows" our mutual customers. He has a unique ability to listen to a business or homeowner's remodeling dreams and convert them into workable designs with fabulous renderings that enable the consumer to envision the finished project and for the contractor to develop a construction plan. I HIGHLY recommend JWK Designs for your next project! Most recently, my firm had a remodeling customer who wanted to change the awkward layout of her kitchen and family room but could not figure out what changes would meet her needs or even what could be done structurally. Jake listened carefully to her concerns as well as her desires for the new space and then he designed the perfect solutions. The customer was DELIGHTED with the design and as her contractor, we knew that great design is a terrific foundation for a fantastic project. Check out these photos of the finished rooms!

October 16, 2017

Comment from JWK DESIGN:

I appreciate the fantastic review! It was a pleasure working with PDR, and I know that our client was thrilled with how your team brought the design to life. I look forward to collaborating on many more kitchens (and porches, master suites, additions...) in the future!

Beth Romig

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Extremely professional and engaged in helping us achieve our goals. Responsive, had creative solutions, and good relationships with other quality local professionals. Willing to go above and beyond to address issues and find resolutions.

August 30, 2017

Comment from JWK DESIGN:

Thank you for the 5-star review, Beth! I'm glad we could help you envision your new living area, and find a great contractor to get it done. I'll be excited to see the finished space!

Marcia Kucaba

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Jake helped design our kitchen remodel this past spring. We had been wanting to do it for years, yet we couldn't figure out how to make what we wanted happen. Jake listened to what we wanted, came up with a few concepts and then really expanded on what we finally decided. We could not be happier!! A great experience-approachable, attentive and thorough. Can't thank him enough!!

August 9, 2017Last modified:August 11, 2017

Comment from JWK DESIGN:

Thanks for the great review, Marcia! I am sure your family will enjoy the kitchen's new flow & finishes for years to come!

John Thompson

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Jake did a great job and was very patient during the design phase. On numerous occasions Jake stopped by the house to check on the progress and was always in direct contact with the general contractor. We are extremely pleased with the end result and will use JWK Design for all of our projects in the future.

July 11, 2017Last modified:July 14, 2017

Comment from JWK DESIGN:

I appreciate the great review, and the nighttime shot - the uplighting makes the porch stand out!

Matt Mitchum

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Jake was a pleasure to work with. He listened to what I considered to be ideal and used that feedback to deliver a design that worked with my yard. There were a few plants that I asked him to find some alternatives to and he did it quickly with detail. Love the way my yard looks now!

March 20, 2017

Comment from JWK DESIGN:

Thanks Matt! I'm excited to take some photos once everything pops in springtime!

Lisa Smith

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JWK Design did a great job at providing us with a design for an unusual house. We were looking for some one that could think outside of the norm and come up with a creative floor plan for a house made from shipping containers. Jake did an awesome job with this. We gave him a little information about what we liked and wanted, he was able to develop a plan that fit us perfectly with very few revisions. The process of working with Jake was very easy. He is very friendly and professional at the same time.

January 13, 2017

Comment from JWK DESIGN:

Thank you for the 5-star review, Lisa! I'm excited to see your new home take shape!

T C

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I am a physician at a local hospital in Greenville and worked with Jake to get a backyard deck/patio installed for my downtown townhome. Jake was very helpful from the initial conception of the project to completion. He helped me think through what materials to pick for the deck/patio--wooden deck vs pavers vs grass. He was able to present to me architectural renderings that enabled me to visualize what the final product would look like. Once we agreed on the materials and the design, Jake helped with calling and screening contractors to find the one who would do the best quality job, as quickly as possible, in a cost efficient manner. Jake supervised all the work and ensured that the quality of the final product was right. I was extremely satisfied with the final product and am right now saving for renovations of my master bathroom. I would no doubt use Jake's services for my next project and highly recommend his services.

October 4, 2016

Comment from JWK DESIGN:

I appreciate the great review. Looking forward to sitting out on the deck, discussing our next project!

Ethel Cullinan

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We own a small second home and wanted to landscape it in a manner so as to minimize maintenance. Jake designed lovely perennial gardens. He also coordinated the installation of both the irrigation system and the plants themselves. Since we are out of town, we especially appreciated the fact ,he stayed in good communication with us sharing progress reports. The budget was agreed to early on and there were no cost over runs. We are VERY pleased with the finished product , as well as Jake's professional/creative approach.

August 22, 2016

Comment from JWK DESIGN:

Thank you for the great review, Ethel. Can't wait to see everything in bloom next spring!

Dan Gold

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Jake gave excellent service for our yard development and sprinkler design. He was timely, efficient, creative and insightful and delivered our final documents/designs per our incorporated desires. I would recommend him highly. Note: contract was for development and deliver of a comprehensive landscaping and deck design scale plan plus one revision.

August 19, 2016

Comment from JWK DESIGN:

Thank you for the 5-star review, Dan! I'll be excited to see your backyard transformed...

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32 Comments

Commented: final project photos.?Hi Robin, thanks for your note! I’ll call you tomorrow. -Jake

May 31, 2020

Commented: Remodeling Potential of Smaller HomeElizabeth, you could certainly hire an architect or residential designer, or even a design-build contracting firm to come up with concepts for you, without getting into detailed CAD permit drawings......

April 1, 2018 in Remodeling

Commented: Basement renovationsThat's a pretty vague post, KCH. Are you looking for design or layout advice? Plumbing advice? HVAC or lighting advice? Need to cut in new windows?

October 6, 2016 in Design Dilemma

Commented: House design - with or without dormersTake a look at shed roof dormers (see linked project below). I feel that they can look much more modern than gabled ones (especially in standing seam metal to match your porch roof!). Also try widen...

October 6, 2016 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Cabinet helpIf you had just decorative pieces to place up there, you could install glass-front doors in the kitchen, and glass 'windows' out to the bar seating. Not necessarily a cheap option, but would maintain ...

October 6, 2016 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Help me figure out what to do!Based on the amount of chairs, tables and shade fabrics you've got packed into your patio, it looks like you need more entertaining space! Pathway(s) up to a fire pit? Covered hammock stand(s)? Pergol...

October 5, 2016 in Design Dilemma

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