Walked by at night and a cat was sleeping inside all alone and just wanted some love. I don't think…read moreanimals should be put on display for business and left alone after the work day is over. take the damn cat home.

Chris Maurer and RedHouse Studio are absolutely amazing. I hired this firm for a high-end…read morecommercial project about a year ago. I had seen fantastic residential work and so requested a bid for our commercial project. They did a phenomenal job. First, his prices were surprisingly very competitive. He seems to smartly reduce his business overhead and apparently transfers that cost savings to his clients. His office is super cool yet run very efficiently. This is the boring, yet obviously very important, consideration. Second, and far less boring, the design process was fantastic. We went through countless revisions, and he never got frustrated with our indecision (as in most projects I suspect, there was plenty!). He also worked perfectly with our interior designer and made sure to keep things organized and always worked as the voice of the owner. With so many moving parts, this was key. I was very surprised we were able to stay on budget because we had many requested changes. I believe Chris viewed failing to hit the budget as his own shortcomings. This mentality alone is worth a premium and makes his competitive pricing even better. Finally, we hired an independent Project Administrator who did not perform well and ended up leaving the job before it was finished. Chris, put countless hours into the project to keep things moving and absorbed all the responsibilities of the PA without causing any delays at all. In the beginning I would find myself so overwhelmed until I realized Chris was always on top of it. Eventually, I was able to focus on business operations with complete trust that he was handling everything. Bottom line, I could not recommend RedHouse Studio enough. I had very high expectations, and he far exceeded them. He's a professional that views each project as his own. He clearly loves what he does, and he made the experience exciting and fun.

From the owner: redhouse studio is an award winning architecture office. Our architects are registered in Ohio, New…read moreYork, and Texas and do commercial and residential projects. redhouse does architectural design, landscape design, project management, permitting services and in some cases design/build. The firm's principal architect, Christopher Maurer has managed projects all over the world for such notable clients as Madonna, The Clinton Global Initiative, and Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation.

Chris wasn't only a great project manager he also had an eye for great design. He completed the job…read morebefore the deadline and we couldn't have been any happier with the service! He kept us up to date throughout the entire process and gave us the exact look we wanted! Slainte!

Chris is an outstanding designer and should be considered for your next home renovation project…read more He works very well with the contractors and is able to provide brilliant solutions on budget. I have used Chris Demkow Designs on three projects and can recommend his design capability without reservation.

I would not recommend HZO Architects. When I first met Harvey, he seemed easy going. I looked…read moreforward to partnering with him to design my home improvement project. After your initial meeting with him we started the project. It took over a year to complete the basic concept of what we wanted. My last project (with a different architect) this was done in under 2 months. Toward the end of the process things really soured. I had concerns based on the past year that he would not complete the documents in time to complete the construction in 2020. I was holding back the final payment, because I thought we agreed on final payment after the city approved the plans. He got very upset and refused to speak to me. In response to me asking if we could please talk, he responded, "No. No more talking. No more emails. Please now clearly and unconditionally, unequivocally corfirm your acceptance of ending terms." I felt forced into paying the final fee and leaving 3 of 7 of his service phases uncompleted.

From the owner: Following his ambition developed over the course of dedicated study in architecture and what it…read morerepresents to different people at various levels, Harvey Ofer began HZO Architects in 1980. Mr. Ofer knows that architecture represents solutions to integrate diverse aims. Providing conceptual designs addressing your goals. HZO Architects offers complete architectural services at a high level of customer service and professionalism with integrity and clarity to transform those goals into built structures. Our approach to design and project evaluation has allowed our clients to make informed, inspired decisions in reaching their objectives. Expert in all aspects of residential design and construction. Building code, zoning and permit issues. Commercial, institutional, office and retail. We offer creative approaches to our service delivery as well as our building and space design. Simple, practical, economical if that is what you desire or elaborate and expressive if that is what you prefer.