modern architect great falls

Overlooking the Potomac River Valley, and surrounded by protected parkland and preserved natural areas, Great Falls, Virginia combines scenic beauty with large private properties, and a calm residential rhythm, just outside of Washington D.C. With it’s open meadows, wooded acreage, large parcels that preserve the space between neighboring lots, and long, natural sightlines, it’s the ideal setting for our luxury residential designs. Our work as a modern architect in Great Falls brings the west coast resort lifestyle east, with framed seasonal views that bring the outdoors inside. Our airy, modern designs encompass open volume interiors wrapped in floor to ceiling windows and natural light, bright anti-basements that house reading nooks, home theaters, home gyms, game rooms, and wine cellars, and outdoor terraces with fire features, swimming pools, and views.

With experience as a Great Falls modern architect, we’re familiar with the region’s permitting guidelines, which shape everything from stormwater management, to a home’s placement and height, and understand the local environmental considerations, which include tree preservation, and protection zones near waterways. We’re also familiar with Great Falls’ four season climate, and the need for designs that take into account the hot, humid summers, and harsh, cold winters. Dual pane high efficiency glass, geothermal heating and cooling, extra deep frost line foundations, and reinforced structural systems for snow loads on the roof have all been applied with success in our Great Falls work. And though traditional homes are common in the area, we have experience designing modern houses that meet the requirements of architectural review boards and neighborhood HOAs, while staying true to the design goals of our clients. We work closely with consultants experienced in local zoning, engineering, and environmental review to streamline the process, and are happy to work anywhere in the region, no matter the complexity. Whether a project sits on a wooded parcel, gentle slope, or near the Potomac River bluffs, our goal as a Great Falls modern architect remains the same, to design luxury resort style homes that feel connected to their surroundings, and are attuned to the unique vision and needs of our clients, private homeowners and developers alike.  

See our Great Falls projects below, and to learn more about our modern design philosophy and practice, visit our FAQ page. To see our full portfolio of projects, visit our architecture page, and to discuss your Great Falls project, contact us!