RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE

The Best Residential Architects in Northern Virginia

Discover the best residential architects and architecture firms in Northern Virginia, including Alexandria, Virginia, Arlington, Virginia, and McLean, Virginia.

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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 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

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Refined Farmhouse of McLean, Virginia. Image courtesy of Anice Hoachlander and Greg Powers.

GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA

James McDonald Associate Architects

James McDonald Associate Architects is a Residential Architecture Firm in Great Falls, Virginia

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Mid-Century Redux of Alexandria, Virginia. Image courtesy of Tod Connell.

MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

Randall Mars Architects

Randall Mars Architects is a Residential Architecture Firm in McLean, Virginia

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GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA

James McDonald Associate Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Great Falls, Virginia

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FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA

John Neufeld Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Fairfax, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

Reve Design Studio

Residential Architecture Firm in Arlington, Virginia

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FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA

Robert E. Beach Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Falls Church, Virginia

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WARRENTON, VIRGINIA

James Hricko Architect

Residential Architect in Warrenton, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Maginniss + del Ninno Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Alexandria, Virginia

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CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA

Ralston Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Chantilly, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

DeFalco Home Design

Residential Architecture Firm in Arlington, Virginia

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FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA

Cook Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Falls Church, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

Moser Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Arlington, Virginia

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PURCELLVILLE, VIRGINIA

Cawood Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Purcellville, Virginia

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LEESBURG, VIRGINIA

O’Neil Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Leesburg, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Allan Greenberg

Residential Architecture Firm in Alexandria, Virginia

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VIENNA, VIRGINIA

Sutton Yantis Associate Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Vienna, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

Thomas French Architect

Residential Architecture Firm in McLean, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Cedar Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Alexandria, Virginia

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PURCELLVILLE, VIRGINIA

Longhouse Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Purcellville, Virginia

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VIENNA, VIRGINIA

Lessard Design

Residential Architecture Firm in Vienna, Virginia

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FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA

Luther Paul Weber

Residential Architect in Falls Church, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

Architecture Workshop 4B

Residential Architecture Firm in McLean, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

MODE4 Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Alexandria, Virginia

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CLIFTON, VIRGINIA

Kohlmark Flach Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Clifton, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Dwight McNeill, AIA

Residential Architect in Alexandria, Virginia

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MANASSAS, VIRGINIA

Heltzelhaus

Residential Architecture Firm in Manassas, Virginia

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WARRENTON, VIRGINIA

LLB Design

Residential Architecture Firm in Warrenton, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

West Workshop

Residential Architecture Firm in Alexandria, Virginia

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FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA

Nawrocki Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Falls Church, Virginia

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FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA

deJong Studio

Residential Architecture Firm in Falls Church, Virginia

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MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA

Jacobsen Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Middleburg, Virginia

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FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA

Moore Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Falls Church, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Kulinski Group Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Alexandria, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

Jon Hensley Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Arlington, Virginia

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WARRENTON, VIRGINIA

Hinckley Shepherd Norden Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Warrenton, Virginia

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GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA

Robert Wilson Mobley

Residential Architecture Firm in Great Falls, Virginia

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MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA

Russell Versaci Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Middleburg, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

Shutler Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Arlington, Virginia

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MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA

Clites Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Middleburg, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

Glen Chen Fong, AIA

Residential Architecture Firm in Arlington, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Peabody Fine Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Alexandria, Virginia

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FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA

Allen Wright Design

Residential Architecture Firm in Annandale, Virginia

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FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA

Mezny Group

Residential Architecture Firm in Fairfax, Virginia

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RESTON, VIRGINIA

Richard Newlon Associates Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Reston, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

Devereaux & Associates

Residential Architecture Firm in McLean, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

DANKE

Residential Architecture Firm in Arlington, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Convene Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Alexandria, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Jeremy Fletcher Design

Residential Architecture Firm in Alexandria, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

VanderPoel Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Arlington, Virginia

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RESTON, VIRGINIA

John Linam Jr.

Residential Architect in Reston, Virginia

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FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA

DuBro Architects + Builders

Residential Architecture Firm in Falls Church, Virginia

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ALDIE, VIRGINIA

HESTIA

Residential Architecture Firm in Aldie, Virginia

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FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA

Kay Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Falls Church, Virginia

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LEESBURG, VIRGINIA

T.J. Gilbride Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Leesburg, Virginia

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FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA

Lee Design Studio

Residential Architecture Firm in Falls Church, Virginia

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VIENNA, VIRGINIA

Light + Form Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Vienna, Virginia

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MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA

Neumann Lewis Buchanan Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Middleburg, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

Randall Mars Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in McLean, Virginia

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FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA

Coupard Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Falls Church, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Wheeler Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Alexandria, Virginia

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CULPEPER, VIRGINIA

Macdonald Architecture & Technology

Residential Architecture Firm in Culpeper, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Great Seal Design Group

Residential Architecture Firm in Alexandria, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

Amestudio Inc.

Residential Architecture Firm in Arlington, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

ACG Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in McLean, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

Paola One Design

Residential Architecture Firm in Arlington, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Arimse Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Alexandria, Virginia

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CLIFTON, VIRGINIA

Studio 360 Architect

Residential Architecture Firm in Clifton, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Lyon Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Alexandria, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

FitzHarris Designs

Residential Architecture Firm in Arlington, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Crafted Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Alexandria, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Ritter Norton Associates

Residential Architecture Firm in Alexandria, Virginia

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WARRENTON, VIRGINIA

James F. Tucker, AIA

Residential Architect in Warrenton, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

LDG Architecture + Design

Residential Architecture Firm in McLean, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Craver Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Alexandria, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

3G Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in McLean, Virginia

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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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