The Best Residential Architects in Northern Virginia
Discover the best residential architects and architecture firms in Northern Virginia, including Alexandria, Arlington, and McLean.
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What is an 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 the project principal and in concert with various stakeholders such as Custom Home Builders and Interior Designers. From Schematic Design and Design Development to Construction Documentation, Bidding, and Construction Administration, the Architect offers a framework and blueprint for ensuring your vision becomes a reality.
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Featured Northern Virginia Architects
Explore a curated selection of the very best residential architects and architecture firms in Northern 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
Camusrory of Woodstock, Virginia. Image courtesy of Nathan Webb.
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
Reader & Swartz Architects
Reader & Swartz Architects is a Residential Architecture Firm in Winchester, Virginia
Alderley Manor of Great Falls, Virginia. Image courtesy of Studio Trejo.
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GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA
James McDonald Associate Architects
Architecture Firm in Great Falls, Virginia
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
John Neufeld Architects
Architect in Fairfax, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Reve Design Studio
Architect in Arlington, 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
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
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
Cook Architecture
Architecture Firm in Falls Church, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Moser Architects
Architecture Firm in Arlington, 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
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Cedar Architecture
Architect in Alexandria, Virginia
PURCELLVILLE, VIRGINIA
Longhouse Architects
Architect in Purcellville, Virginia
VIENNA, VIRGINIA
Lessard Design
Architect in Vienna, 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
CLIFTON, VIRGINIA
Kohlmark Flach Architects
Residential Architecture Firm in Clifton, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Dwight McNeill, AIA
Architect in Alexandria, Virginia
MANASSAS, VIRGINIA
Heltzelhaus
Residential Architecture Firm in Manassas, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
West Workshop
Architect in Alexandria, 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
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
Moore Architects
Architecture Firm in Falls Church, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Kulinski Group Architects
Architecture Firm in Alexandria, 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
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Glen Chen Fong, AIA
Architect in Arlington, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Peabody Fine Architects
Architect in Alexandria, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
Allen Wright Design
Architect in Annandale, Virginia
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
Mezny Group
Architect in Fairfax, Virginia
RESTON, VIRGINIA
Richard Newlon Associates Architects
Architect in Reston, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Devereaux & Associates
Architect in McLean, Virginia
BERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA
Main Street Architecture
Architect in Berryville, 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
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
VanderPoel Architecture
Residential Architecture Firm in Arlington, Virginia
RESTON, VIRGINIA
John Linam Jr.
Residential Architect in Reston, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
DuBro Architects + Builders
Architect in Falls Church, Virginia
WARRENTON, VIRGINIA
LLB Design
Residential Architecture Firm in Warrenton, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
Kay Architects
Architecture Firm in Falls Church, Virginia
LEESBURG, VIRGINIA
T.J. Gilbride Architects
Architect in Leesburg, 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
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Randall Mars Architects
Architecture Firm in McLean, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
Coupard Architects
Architecture Firm in Falls Church, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Wheeler Architects
Architecture Firm in Alexandria, Virginia
CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
Macdonald Architecture & Technology
Architecture Firm in Culpeper, 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
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Arimse Architecture
Architect in Alexandria, Virginia
CLIFTON, VIRGINIA
Studio 360 Architect
Architect in Clifton, 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
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
LDG Architecture + Design
Architect in McLean, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Craver Architects
Architect in Alexandria, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
3G Architects
Residential Architecture Firm in McLean, 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 Northern Virginia, including common services, fee structures, 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 NORTHERN VIRGINIA?
The best way to find a good Residential Architect in Northern 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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