The Best Residential Architects in Virginia
Discover the very best residential architects and architecture firms in Virginia, including Charlottesville, Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Virginia Hunt Country.
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What is a Residential Architect?
An Architect helps design the built environment of a new home or home renovation. Certified by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Architects work collaboratively with various experts such as Custom Home Builders and Interior Designers. From Schematic Design and Construction Documentation to Bidding and Construction Administration, Architects offer a framework and blueprint for ensuring your vision becomes a reality.
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Featured Virginia Residential Architects
Explore a curated selection of the very best residential architects and architecture firms in Virginia
Windsor Farms Revival of Richmond, Virginia. Image courtesy of Ansel Olson.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Designs by Aaron Olson
Designs by Aaron Olson is a Residential Architecture Firm in Richmond, Virginia
Camusrory of Woodstock, Virginia. Image courtesy of Reader & Swartz Architects.
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
Reader & Swartz Architects
Reader & Swartz Architects is a Residential Architecture Firm in Winchester, Virginia
Saddleback Farm of Afton, Virginia. Image courtesy of Greg Goodson.,
MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA
Jacobsen Architecture
Jacobsen Architecture is a Residential Architecture Firm in MIddleburg, Virginia
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IRVINGTON, VIRGINIA
Randall Kipp Architecture
Architecture Firm in Irvington, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
3North
Architect in Richmond, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Bushman Dreyfus Architects
Architecture Firm in Charlottesville, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Josh McCullar Architects
Architecture Firm in Richmond, Virginia
GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA
James McDonald Associate Architects
Architecture Firm in Great Falls, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Don Swofford Architect
Architect in Charlottesville, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Glavé & Holmes Architecture
Architect in Richmond, Virginia
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
John Neufeld Architects
Architect in Fairfax, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Reve Design Studio
Architect in Arlington, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
William McDonough + Partners
Architect in Charlottesville, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
Robert E. Beach Architects
Architect in Falls Church, Virginia
WARRENTON, VIRGINIA
James Hricko Architect
Architect in Warrenton, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Maginniss + del Ninno Architects
Architect in Alexandria, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Christian Snowden Design
Architect in Richmond, Virginia
BERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA
Carter + Burton Architecture
Architecture Firm in Berryville, Virginia
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
Reader & Swartz Architects
Architecture Firm in Winchester, Virginia
CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA
Ralston Architects
Architect in Chantilly, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
DeFalco Home Design
Architecture Firm in Arlington, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Hays + Ewing Design Studio
Architecture Firm in Charlottesville, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Mark Spangler Architecture
Architecture Firm in Richmond, Virginia
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
Covington Hendrix Anderson Architects
Architecture Firm in Virginia Beach, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
Cook Architecture
Architecture Firm in Falls Church, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Moser Architects
Architecture Firm in Arlington, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Abbot-Skinner Architects
Architecture Firm in Charlottesville, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
David Day Architect
Architecture Firm in Charlottesville, Virginia
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
Sommer Design Studio
Architect in Newport News, Virginia
PURCELLVILLE, VIRGINIA
Cawood Architecture
Architect in Purcellville, Virginia
LEESBURG, VIRGINIA
O’Neil Architects
Architect in Leesburg, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Allan Greenberg
Architect in Alexandria, Virginia
VIENNA, VIRGINIA
Sutton Yantis Associate Architects
Architect in Vienna, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Thomas French Architect
Architect in McLean, Virginia
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
Grove & Dall'Olio Architects
Architect in Winchester, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Sunbiosis
Architect in Charlottesville, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Cedar Architecture
Architect in Alexandria, Virginia
WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA
MCWB Architects
Architect in Williamsburg, Virginia
WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA
Hopke | Harrison
Architect in Williamsburg, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Wolf Ackerman
Architect in Charlottesville, Virginia
PURCELLVILLE, VIRGINIA
Longhouse Architects
Architect in Purcellville, Virginia
VIENNA, VIRGINIA
Lessard Design
Architect in Vienna, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Menlo Architecture
Architect in Richmond, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Stoneking von Storch Architects
Architecture Firm in Charlottesville, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
Luther Paul Weber
Architect in Falls Church, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Architecture Workshop 4B
Architect in McLean, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
MODE4 Architecture
Architect in Alexandria, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Dwight McNeill, AIA
Architect in Alexandria, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
John K. Voight Architects
Architect in Charlottesville, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Nested Design Studio
Architect in Richmond, Virginia
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
C/M Architects
Architect in Fredericksburg, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Jennifer Radakovic Design
Resdiential Architecture Firm in Richmond, Virginia
CLIFTON, VIRGINIA
Kohlmark Flach Architects
Residential Architecture Firm in Clifton, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Bracey Designs
Architect in Charlottesville, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Designs by Aaron Olson
Residential Architecture Firm in Richmond, Virginia
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
Melissa T. Colombo
Architect in Fredericksburg, Virginia
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
GARC
Residential Architecture Firm in Norfolk, Virginia
WARRENTON, VIRGINIA
LLB Design
Residential Architecture Firm in Warrenton, Virginia
MANASSAS, VIRGINIA
Heltzelhaus
Residential Architecture Firm in Manassas, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Bartzen + Ball
Architecture Firm in Richmond, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Cox & Associates Architects
Architecture Firm in Richmond, Virginia
AFTON, VIRGINIA
Patrick Farley
Architecture Firm in Afton, Virginia
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
Bardoun Design
Architecture Firm in Norfolk, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Alloy Workshop
Architecture Firm in Charlottesville, Virginia
SCHUYLER, VIRGINIA
Øesch Environmental Design
Architect in Schuyler, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Sutphin Architecture
Architect in Charlottesville, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
BOB Architecture
Residential Architect in Richmond, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
West Workshop
Architect in Alexandria, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Formwork
Residential Architecture Firm in Charlottesville, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
Nawrocki Architects
Architect in Falls Church, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
deJong Studio
Architect in Falls Church, Virginia
MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA
Jacobsen Architecture
Architect in Middleburg, Virginia
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
ACVN Architects
Architect in Fredericksburg, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects
Architecture Firm in Charlottesville, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Train Architects
Architecture Firm in Charlottesville, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
Moore Architects
Architecture Firm in Falls Church, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Kulinski Group Architects
Architecture Firm in Alexandria, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Galvin Architects
Architecture Firm in Charlottesville, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Ensminger Architecture
Architecture Firm in Richmond, Virginia
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
Pentecost Deal Architects
Architecture Firm in Norfolk, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Jon Hensley Architects
Architecture Firm in Arlington, Virginia
WARRENTON, VIRGINIA
Hinckley Shepherd Norden Architects
Architecture Firm in Warrenton, Virginia
GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA
Robert Wilson Mobley
Architecture Firm in Great Falls, Virginia
MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA
Russell Versaci Architecture
Architecture Firm in Middleburg, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Shutler Architects
Architect in Arlington, Virginia
MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA
Clites Architects
Architect in Middleburg, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Walter Parks Architects
Architect in Richmond, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
SMS Architects
Architect in Richmond, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Glen Chen Fong, AIA
Architect in Arlington, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Peabody Fine Architects
Architect in Alexandria, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Huff-Morris Architects
Architect in Richmond, Virginia
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA
The Luchair Company
Architect in Staunton, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
Allen Wright Design
Architect in Annandale, Virginia
WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA
Guernsey Tingle
Architect in Williamsburg, Virginia
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
Mezny Group
Architect in Fairfax, Virginia
RESTON, VIRGINIA
Richard Newlon Associates Architects
Architect in Reston, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Outlaw Design Company
Architect in Charlottesville, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Peter LaBau
Architect in Charlottesville, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Devereaux & Associates
Architect in McLean, Virginia
BERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA
Main Street Architecture
Architect in Berryville, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Island Architects
Architect in Richmond, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
DANKE
Architect in Arlington, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Convene Architecture
Architect in Alexandria, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Jeremy Fletcher Design
Architect in Alexandria, Virginia
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
Wermers Design & Architecture
Architect in Virginia Beach, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
SMBW
Architect in Richmond, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
VanderPoel Architecture
Residential Architecture Firm in Arlington, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Fultz & Singh Architects
Architect in Richmond, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Thrive Architecture
Residential Architecture Firm in Charlottesville, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Johannas Design Group
Architect in Richmond, Virginia
RESTON, VIRGINIA
John Linam Jr.
Residential Architect in Reston, Virginia
WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA
Roger S. Guernsey
Architect in Williamsburg, Virginia
WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA
Stemman Pease Architecture
Architect in Williamsburg, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
HubbHouse
Residential Architecture Firm in Charlottesville, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Stephen Grotz Architecture
Residential Architecture Firm in Richmond, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Rosney Co. Architects
Architecture Firm in Charlottesville, Virginia
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
Sabina Weitzman
Residential Architect in Fredericksburg, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Henningsen Kestner Architecture
Architecture Firm in Charlottesville, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
Kay Architects
Architecture Firm in Falls Church, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
BRW Architects
Architecture Firm in Charlottesville, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Sheldon Richard Kostelecky Architect
Architect in Charlottesville, Virginia
LEESBURG, VIRGINIA
T.J. Gilbride Architects
Architect in Leesburg, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
ARCHITECTUREFIRM
Architect in Richmond, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Bethany Puopolo Architect
Architect in Charlottesville, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
Lee Design Studio
Architect in Falls Church, Virginia
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
DFC-LMA Architecture
Architect in Winchester, Virginia
VIENNA, VIRGINIA
Light + Form Architecture
Architect in Vienna, Virginia
MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA
Neumann Lewis Buchanan Architects
Architecture Firm in Middleburg, Virginia
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
William B. Tucker Architects
Architect in Fredericksburg, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Madison Spencer Architects
Architecture Firm in Charlottesville, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Randall Mars Architects
Architecture Firm in McLean, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
Coupard Architects
Architecture Firm in Falls Church, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Goodhouse Design
Architecture Firm in Charlottesville, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Robert Gray Architect
Architect in Charlottesville, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Wheeler Architects
Architecture Firm in Alexandria, Virginia
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
Cox, Kliewer & Company
Architecture Firm in Virginia Beach, Virginia
CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
Macdonald Architecture & Technology
Architecture Firm in Culpeper, Virginia
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
GMF+ Associates
Architecture Firm in Virginia Beach, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Daggett + Grigg Architects
Architecture Firm in Charlottesville, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Candace M.P. Smith Architect
Architecture Firm in Charlottesville, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Liz Sloan Architect
Architect in Charlottesville, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Great Seal Design Group
Architect in Alexandria, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Amestudio Inc.
Architect in Arlington, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
ACG Architects
Architect in McLean, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Paola One Design
Architect in Arlington, Virginia
FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA
Stone Bow Studios
Architect in Front Royal, Virginia
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
Circle Design Studio
Architect in Roanoke, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
McAllister + Foltz Architecture
Architect in Richmond, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Arimse Architecture
Architect in Alexandria, Virginia
CLIFTON, VIRGINIA
Studio 360 Architect
Architect in Clifton, Virginia
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
Spaces Design Studio
Architect in Fredericksburg, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Todd Mohr Architects
Architect in Charlottesville, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Lyon Architecture
Architect in Alexandria, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
FitzHarris Designs
Architect in Arlington, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Crafted Architecture
Architect in Alexandria, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Ritter Norton Associates
Architect in Alexandria, Virginia
WARRENTON, VIRGINIA
James F. Tucker, AIA
Architect in Warrenton, Virginia
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA
Atelier 11 Architecture
Architect in Lynchburg, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
LDG Architecture + Design
Architect in McLean, Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Joshua Stastny Architect
Architect in Charlottesville, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Chestnut Knoll Studio
Architect in Richmond, Virginia
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
James O. McGhee Architects
Architect in Fredericksburg, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Craver Architects
Architect in Alexandria, Virginia
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA
Frazier Associates
Architect in Staunton, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
DuBro Architects + Builders
Architect in Falls Church, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
3G Architects
Residential Architecture Firm in McLean, Virginia
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
Residential Design Group
Architect in Fredericksburg, Virginia
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
Lee Kartis Architectural Design
Residential Architect in Virginia Beach, Virginia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
studio404
Residential Architecture Firm in Richmond, Virginia
MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA
Lisa Buchanan
Residential Architect in Middleburg, Virginia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Explore common questions and best practices about residential architects and architecture firms in Virginia, including common fee structures, services, and more.
WHAT IS THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA)?
Established in 1857, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the premier trade association for Architects throughout the United States.
WHAT ARE COMMON SERVICES OFFERED BY RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTS?
Residential architects have a relatively broad scope of practice, ranging from a more conceptual design engagement to a hands on engagement involving construction administration, sub-contracting, and more. Common services rendered by residential architects include: Schematic Design; Construction Documentation and Permit Approval Coordination; and Construction Administration, and Owner Representation.
HOW DO I FIND A GOOD RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT IN VIRGINIA?
The best way to find a good Residential Architect in Virginia is to ask friends who have recently worked with a Residential Architect on a custom home or home renovation. Once you have a list of recommended Residential Architects, conduct interviews with each candidate and ask to review examples of recently completed projects of similar scope listed by address. Finally, see if your Residential Architect is registered with the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects, which is supervised by the Department of Regulatory and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). If they are not, ask them to confirm their ability to serve your specific needs and what additional resources they may require to complete the job.
DOES A RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT IN VIRGINIA HAVE TO BE LICENSED?
No. While Virginia does offer licensure through the Department of Regulatory and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), licensing is not required for architects who design residential homes such as single family homes and townhomes.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ARCHITECT AND AN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER?
An Architect is a professional designation offered by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and holds an active license with the Department of Regulatory and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). An Architectural Designer, on the other hand, is someone who prepare plans, specifications, documents and designs but may not hold a license to practice or formal trade designation.
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