I highly recommend Nederhoff Architecture for residential projects. Ours was a multi-level deck…read more I came to Brad with a specific vision in mind, and he brought it to life exactly as I'd imagined. He listened carefully and executed on a quick turnaround. The pricing was very reasonable and communications were a pleasure.

SurfZone Engineering has had the pleasure of working with Brad and Nederhoff Architecture on…read moreseveral residential addition and remodeling projects. Brad is consistently responsive and communicative, making coordination between architecture and structural engineering seamless. His drawings are thorough, well thought out, and clearly detailed, which facilitates efficient structural design and a smooth permitting and construction process. We particularly appreciate his quick turnaround on revisions and his ability to resolve inconsistencies that naturally arise in residential projects. Brad navigates the fluid nature of the work with ease--whether responding to new site findings, evolving field conditions, or client-driven design changes--while maintaining clarity and momentum throughout the project. Nederhoff Architecture is a reliable and professional partner, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration on future projects.

We used Jonathan as the architect for a redesign of our kitchen in Arlington. His work was very…read moreprofessional. He gave us multiple design options and had a nice toolset to be able to render them visually for us. He (and the partner firm, PorterBuild) was very involved in helping us access vendors and make design choices. And he supported us during the actual build - very hands on. Things got done when they were supposed to be done, and we understood costs for all the activity (although we ended up overbudget, that was out fault - we liked some fancy things and used the exercise to fix a bunch of other things at the house). His subcontractors were really professional as well. I'd recommend him for project work wholeheartedly..

I made a cold call about a project in Somerville. I appreciate Lee explaining the process to me…read morevery patiently. He laid out the steps moving forward. I appreciate his professionalism and patience while I am just getting started and things seem overwhelming to me.

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Building a house is a difficult task. We have been in our house now for several years and Patrick…read moreand his people, Cesar was our guy, had a unique instinct for the use of space. Our house is extremely well laid out and was designed exactly the way we wanted, when we went to them with some concept ideas. We had a tough time with our contractor, but Patrick kept him in line with the specs they selected and although our builder was a challenge, Patrick and his firm kept the project on plan. We'd definitely use him again. You get what you pay for, as excellent architecture does not come cheap. We are thankful he designed our Martha's Vineyard House. We were very pleased With him and his staff which was mostly Cesar for us!

From the owner: Patrick Ahearn FAIA specializes in historically motivated architecture and interior design…read more Patrick Ahearn FAIA specializes in historically motivated architecture and interior design. Over the past 42 years, his volume of finely crafted and detailed residential work spans a multitude of classic styles of architecture from City Town Houses to Island Homes. With offices in both the Historic Back Bay neighborhood of Boston and on the island of Martha's Vineyard, these environments provide a rich and fertile background for the creation of classical timeless architecture, appropriate and in scale to each locale. The firm's work covers a broad spectrum of projects in the United States including master planning, new construction, historic renovation and restoration. To each of his projects, Mr. Ahearn and his team of architects and designers bring a highly educated and schooled knowledge of classic architecture coupled with a keen sense of how people live today, which in turn produces homes that are timeless and responsive to the needs of today's lifestyles.

NEDC did a major design and renovation on our house in 2024, centering around the kitchen. It's…read morestill amazing to me how much positive impact this project has had on our lives. The new open space is just a joy to be in, even when we're not cooking, but even more so when we are. We are grateful for Schneidee's guidance through the design phase, recommending so much we would never have thought of ourselves, and generally being sure the new space would work for us. And it was tremendously comforting to have someone of John's expertise and resourcefulness guiding us through construction. Both Schneidee and John were a real pleasure to work with. I must admit, I thought "lifting spirits with spaces" was just a nice slogan, but it is indeed a real experience we have everyday. Super happy and super grateful!

We had a terrific experience working with David and his team. Our project ended up being smaller in…read morescope than we had originally anticipated, so David ended up giving us referrals to colleagues, rather than us working with him directly, but the interactions that we had with NEDC were, enjoyable, informative, and inspiring. David listened to our concerns and our ideas, and then brought other ideas to the table that we never would have thought of, but which would creatively solve our problems. He was a great listener, and then direct end up front with us about possibilities. We hope that we will have the opportunity to work with NEDC on a longer-term basis in the future.

If you are looking for an Architect to design your new home or help you remodel your existing one,…read moreyou cannot do better than Charles Navratil at Architects 2. For a relatively modest sum of money, Charles helped us with a very challenging remodeling project. He helped us with a very significant gut-and-remodel job, where we had strict setback concerns, neighborhood guidelines, and original challenges. For example, we wanted to build an enclosed porch around a 50+ year old Maple Tree. And, he did it! If I were to sum up Charlie's greatest strength, it would be his vision. He comes up with designs that are inspiring, yet functional. He also helped us through the entire project and made sure that our contractors built the house as designed. Charlie's a quiet guy, and doesn't come off as either the "starched-white-shirt" kind or architect, or the "I'm the greatest" salesman-architect. But, judge him on his work product, and you won't be disappointed. You should probably also know that I have no other affiliation with Architects 2, and in fact, chose them after meeting with a dozen prospective firms. In fact, they don't know that I'm writing this review. So please accept my opinion when I say, Architects 2 is the best!

Beverly Cummings - Renovations made enjoyable…read more I recently had the pleasure of working with Charles M Navratil and Adrien Mercure from ARCHITECTS 2 in Newton Highlands. I had the difficult task of converting a second and third floor commercial space, in a 100 year old commercial building, to "higher end" second and third floor residential apartments in Newton. This "mixed use" change required permit requirements, zoning and design expertise. Above and beyond they made it happen. I am so proud of my building and would recommend using Architects 2 for any project. Their knowledge of design, spatial functionality, zoning, building codes, not to mention their patience, reliability and support for such a big undertaking. Highest praise!

Scott and his team did an amazing job for me in the design and oversight of renovations to my…read morecondominium on Cape Cod. From the early design phase, he gave me multiple choices to select from, he was easy and fun to work with. He made regular site visits, which was very important to me as I was always several hours away. When challenges arose, he was easily accessible and always provided valuable insight and advice. As important as anything, Scott's work is known and respected on the Cape, which carried a lot of weight during the permitting process. I would call upon Scott and his team again if I ever undertake a similar project in the future.

Scott has been our architect through two major renovations. The first was a total gut job of our…read morehome in Sudbury, and the second was another such gut job of our condo in Provincetown. My husband and I love working with Scott! He has great ideas, always offers multiple solutions/options, is patient, professional, organized, nice, fun to work with, and really listens to what you want to achieve. Best of all, he is not a diva! Hallelujah, someone you can actually collaborate with!! I can't recommend Scott highly enough!

I have had the opportunity to work with Scott Payette as an Architect for the past few years, and I…read morehighly recommend him for anyone looking to hire an Architect in the Boston / New England Area. Scott Payette Architects is very professional firm, aware of project timelines and budgets, always holding design to the highest standard, and working to make every job more than "just another project", but work to make every project a true piece of Architecture! If you are looking for a skilled architecture firm with an eye for design and experience to match, look no further than Scott Payette Architects."

From the owner: We are dedicated to providing a high level of design and service for complex projects up to $5…read moremillion construction cost. Our firm offers energy conscious design and innovative architectural strategies that help advance our clients' core mission and strategic objectives.

We used Paul at DesignWorks Company for two smaller jobs at our house, and we could not be more…read morepleased with the attention to detail, communication, and overall quality of work. We struggled for over a year to find someone to help us retro-fit our lower cabinet and counter top for a new cook top. Then we found Paul! He made sure to present us with the best possible options and then executed it wonderfully. When I decided I needed doors for my office, Paul was the first person I thought of because I wanted the job done right and to look great. I am so happy with the outcome. I highly recommend him!

We contacted Paul at DesignWorks Company (DWC) to get a bid on renovating our bathroom. Paul got…read moreright back to us and arranged to come look at our (sad, dated) bathroom. He had some great ideas on how to enhance the space, showing us how we could easily have a bigger shower. We checked with a couple of other companies, but went with DWC because we liked Paul's responsiveness, ability to explain, patience, and flexibility. The bid wasn't the cheapest, but DWC did a fantastic job and was worth every penny! Paul walked us through every step, from design ideas to site logistics to explaining the process to connecting us with wonderful, sensible local vendors for tile, fixtures, paint, and window treatments. He and his crew are reliable, trustworthy, friendly, and CLEAN, besides being outstanding craftsmen. The subcontractors he engages are just as wonderful. They all have a good relationship with the city and took care of all permits and communication with the city. His ability to coordinate and adjust schedules kept the project humming along - it was finished in less time than anticipated despite a global pandemic hitting right at the end! He and his subs worked with the city to get everything signed off despite the city's shutdown. If you've read this far, I hope you'll let me share a story or two. How clean are they at DWC? They set up a staging area in a spare room with plastic walls and floor covering, and covered the stairs as well. One day I looked out the window to see them vacuuming the *driveway* at the end of a day when they were sawing outdoors. How good are they? They found a squeaky subfloor board on the landing and fixed it (yes, it cost extra) because they were worried it might warp the tiles in the bathroom. The subcontractors pointed out many times little details that made them want to work with DWC. How creative are they? They wanted to recess our medicine cabinet but found a pipe behind the wall. So they bumped out the wall there so we could have a recessed cabinet (which we hadn't even thought of, but which looks much nicer than one hanging on the wall). How quiet are they? I work from home, and they never disturbed me. Or our dog, for that matter, but she's pretty deaf. In fact, they were always happy to see her, which of course endeared them to me even more. How perfectionist are they? They fixed some dings made in the other rooms in the course of the work and even had the painter do the stairway, even though most of those dings were done by us. Finally, if you've read this far, the DWC crew and everyone who works with them are just plain NICE. It was a pleasure to have them work with us, and I would engage them again in a heartbeat.