Bitarchitects was so easy to work with! Responded to my Request a Quote for a structural…read moreengineering assessment in a matter of a hour and got things scheduled quickly afterwards. They completed a full scan and photographing of the property to provide the best quality report. The engineer was super knowledgeable and happy to explain any issues he noticed while working through the assessment. I then met with staff to discuss the report and answer any remaining questions. And all in 1 1/2 weeks from start to finish! Highly recommend them for any future projects!

Editing to add actual dates to the events described…read more I will update this rating if we ever get our final report, but the bottom line is we've been waiting close to eight weeks now to get a diagnosis and recommendation on how to resolve the front room of our house, which is apparently breaking off the rest of the house. Longer story: I was excited to work with Bitarchitects - they have great reviews, I appreciate that they are woman-owned, and in our initial conversations, they were so responsive and confident that they had all the necessary in-house expertise to figure out what was happening in the house we just bought. The structural engineer seemed great during the inspection on 9 July - spent lots of time at the house, took all the measurements, answered all my questions. We chatted about the fact that there is this crawl space under the front room that doesn't have an access panel, so you can't get underneath to inspect the stem walls. He told me he would have the report to me in a week. Six weeks later (18 August), we got the report. And the report said. . .we can't diagnose the problem without access to the crawl space under the front room. So question the first - WHY would that conclusion take six weeks? When it was known at the time of their visit? (It was actually known before that - the home inspector had included it in his report, which we had sent Bitarchitects in advance of their visit.) But okay, they said they could send someone out to create an access door to the crawl space, take some pictures, and then we would get a completed report. So that happened a week ago (28 August), and we've heard nothing. Almost eight weeks now since the inspection, meanwhile there are new cracks appearing in the floors and walls. Communication overall has been extremely frustrating. While assuring us that the (first) report was imminent, I was told several times "don't worry, your house is not falling down, you're not in danger." Which is great of course, but doesn't remotely address our concerns. I get answers to maybe 50% of the questions I ask (fairly reasonable questions, like "will cutting a door in our foundation create structural instability down the road?"), if fact, the only time they respond quickly is when they are asking for payment. I am so so disappointed and frustrated at this point, I don't even know what to do.

We completed a large scale renovation and addition with Sarah at Moser Architects and cannot speak…read morehighly enough about her. From our first meeting, Sarah truly got what we were looking for and helped us create a home that is absolutely perfect for our family. We had a vision in our mind but could never truly articulate it, Sarah took all our comments, thoughts and feelings and created a house that is more than we imagined possible. Sarah's commitment to her clients and her work is remarkable. Sarah was with us every step of the way, from design to move in and beyond. Sarah's creative use of space allowed us to build a home that exceeds the needs of our busy family while still reflecting the old world charm we desired. We are repeatedly told that our house looks like it has always been there and fits the lot beautifully, this is all thanks to Sarah. We truly cannot recommend Sarah more highly.

Charlie Moore and the architects at Moore Architects were a pleasure to work with. After a couple…read moreof visits with us at their office and our house, they came up with great plans for our project that incorporated our needs and as many things on our wish list as we could afford. They were also invaluable keeping the contractor on schedule and honest. They saw things during their weekly site visits that only an experienced eye would pick out. Thanks to Moore Architects, we had a great experience expanding our house. Thanks, Charlie, Chris and everyone at Moore Architects.

My wife and I are incredibly happy with our new porch, designed by the talented and professional…read moreKurt West. It was a modest project as far as home remodeling projects go, but Kurt still gave us his full and undivided attention, which meant a lot to us. He patiently answered and provided a quick response to our (many!) questions about the design and construction process, personally visited with us on multiple occasions to go over draft designs and flooring/roofing/coloring samples, and was extremely helpful in working with our structural engineer and construction contractor (since we had some foundation and drainage issues that were also being repaired). His design advice, based on his many years of experience, was superb, and he actually ended up saving us tens of thousands of dollars based on his input on our concurrent foundation/drainage project. Kurt is a true artist, and a really nice guy as well. He did an amazing job for us, and we can't wait to work with him again on our next remodeling project. Thank you, Kurt!

From the owner: West Workshop Architects is an award-winning contemporary architecture and design studio focusing…read moreon residential, commercial and public art projects. Kurt West, a registered Architect, founded the firm in 2017 and provides leadership in project design and firm operations. The firm's collaborative design process translates clients' desires into unique, practical and enduring solutions that exceed customer expectations. The firm operates offices in Alexandria, Virginia and Raleigh, North Carolina.

We have worked with Chris Tucker on several projects over the last ten years. The most recent…read moreproject was a rear screen porch and patio. After listened to our desires to reclaim our back yard from the mosquitos, Chris designed a slightly modern outdoor entertaining space off the back of our traditional 1920s American Foursquare. The results were the blend of the traditional screen porch (beadboard ceiling, ipe flooring) with modern features (recessed LED lighting, ceiling fans, all-weather speakers) creating a perfect bug-free entertaining space. Completing the project is a small patio containing a couple of chairs and our grill. We could't be happier with the way the project turned out! While the project went slightly longer than expected (don't they all!), the quality of the design and construction were worth the extra few weeks. Chris was very good at keeping us appraised of the progress during all phases of the project (design, permitting, change orders, inspections, etc.), answering our questions and concerns about building process, and incorporating our changes during construction. We will certainly use Mode 4 Architecture and Chris Tucker for any future projects at our house!

Called with a quick architecture related question and was impressed with the professionalism and…read moresupport. I will definitely consider using this firm with my next project.

I have talked to Matt about a project we have, and he showed great deal of knowledge and expertise…read more In addition, he wasted no time in explaining and talking to me about what I want in the project and guiding me to the right approach. I can see from the thinking process he showed that his projects will be well thought of. He also demonstrated familiarity with the DC permitting process and requirements. I highly recommend Ossolinski Architects as a professional and reliable architects for commercial or residential.

Ossolinski Architects did the renovation on our late 19th century home, and we are extremely happy…read morewith the end results. Matt was great to work with. He really listened and worked hard to ensure we understood exactly what he was thinking, and he took time to ask questions to make sure he understood what we were thinking. He has a great eye for design and included details to our project that really aded to the look we were going for. He had a contractor that he worked with, rather than putting the project out for bid. We were unsure of how this might affect the project, but the contractor, Stan, was knowledgeable, practical and demonstrated great integrity.

"I recently had a second floor added to my home in Arlington by DC Home, and I couldn't be happier…read morewith the results! The contractor was professional and attentive to our needs throughout the entire process. They worked efficiently and delivered high-quality craftsmanship. The new space has transformed our home, and it's exactly what we envisioned. I highly recommend DC Home for any home improvement projects!" "I recently had a second floor added to my home in Arlington by DC Home, and I couldn't be happier with the results! The contractor was professional and attentive to our needs throughout the entire process. They worked efficiently and delivered high-quality craftsmanship. The new space has transformed our home, and it's exactly what we envisioned. I highly recommend DC Home for any home improvement projects!"

Excellent quality overall. Mustafa was transparent from the beginning and made the entire process…read moreeasy to navigate. Thank you so much DC Home Remodeling!!!

Seth and his associates have been great to work. Seth helped my wife and I really understand the…read morerenovation process and connected us with his trusted group of builders and subs.

I requested a quote via Yelp. Seth immediately emailed back providing a phone number to continue…read moreour conversation. I called him and he immediately went to work with my request for building a conex box residence in DC. Seth took his time with me and spoke with me like I was his only client. He asked all the right questions and went out of his way to explain the process in detail. He even researched the property while we were talking. All in all, It looks like I won't be needing his services. However, if he treats his clients the same way he treated me (a complete stranger on the phone), you are in good hands.

Don't think you need an architect for an upcoming renovation or new construction project? You do…read more Don't let the builder trick you into owning the construction AND design! How will you know if anything is done right? Don't think you can afford an architect? You can. Not all architects work on an hourly retainer. Frank helped us successfully navigate the Arlington County Use-Permit (aka variance) process. We got everything we wanted! He did all of the legwork, making it as simple as possible for us. Frank directed us through the design, always warning us when he thought we might have had some bad ideas, but was always willing to incorporate them into the design. His reasons behind the bad design was always substantiated with facts, and he always let us make the final call. Frank always made us feel like we were his only client, even though I later found out that was certainly not the case! Frank did all the footwork for the permitting process as well. His calm disposition makes for friendly interactions at the County, which is beneficial when looking for "unofficial" answers to permitting and zoning questions. That has lead to a savings for us in both time and money. Frank priced out our design lump sum, for each of the different projects we needed. We were able to select which pieces we wanted and although the scope did creep and expand, we were not ever hit with additional fees for those services. I would not hesitate to recommend Frank Durkin for any design project. His past experience shows that he can capably and creatively handle large new construction projects and small complicated renovations. You can afford an architect and your renovation/construction project will be exponentially better for it!

Peter will provide you with an aesthetic and functional design that meets high standards for energy…read moreefficiency. He will work with you to make your home more livable and reduce its impact on the environment, while staying within your budget.

Peter did a great job helping me design a home renovation project. Great, frequent communication,…read moreattention to detail, and helped me think through what I wanted. Also followed up to make sure everything was okay with approvals from the city. I would definitely go with Peter if I ever need an architect again.