RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE

The Best Residential Architects in Washington, D.C.

Discover the very best residential architects and architecture firms in Washington, D.C.

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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) and The District of Columbia Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture, 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 Washington, D.C. Residential Architects

Explore a curated selection of the very best residential architects and architecture firms in Washington, D.C.

The Tree House of Bethesda, Maryland. Image courtesy of Jennifer Hughes.

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Colleen Healey Architecture

Colleen Healey Architecture is a Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Bradley Village Colonial of Bethesda, Maryland. Image courtesy of Jennifer Hughes.

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Hill & Hurtt Architects

Hill & Hurt Architects is a Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Rollingwood Terrace Revival of Chevy Chase, Maryland. Image courtesy of Anice Hoachlander.

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Teass \ Warren Architects

Teass \ Warren Architects is a Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Harrison Design

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Kube Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Wouter Boer Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Lawlor Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Patrick Brian Jones

Residential Architect in Washington, D.C.

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HapstakDemetriou+

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Cunningham Quill Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Bonstra Haresign Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Robert M. Gurney, FAIA

Residential Architect in Washington, D.C.

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Travis Price Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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MV Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Donald Lococo Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Studio 3877

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Studio Bower

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Reena Racki Associates

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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District Architecture Studio

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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MPR Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Page Southerland Page

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Umar Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Sorg Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Rudi D

Residential Architect in Washington, D.C.

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Robert Bell Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Studio 27 Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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BLDUS

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Katinas Bruckwick Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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BarnesVanze Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Richard Williams Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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El Studio Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Ossolinski Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Wiebenson & Dorman Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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David M. Schwarz Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Blackburn Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Hill & Hurtt Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Shinberg Levinas Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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R. Michael Cross Design Group

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Colleen Healey Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Michael Callison

Residential Architect in Washington, D.C.

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Kamm Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Harpole Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Third Street Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Saltbox

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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McCrery Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Val Hawkins

Residential Architect in Washington, D.C.

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Hamilton Snowber Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Fowler Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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My Ly Design

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Gotwald & Finch

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Treacy & Eagleburger Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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BITARCHITECTS

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Trout Design Studio

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Carmel Greer

Residential Architect in Washington, D.C.

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Square 134 Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Outerbridge Horsey Associates

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Michiels Architecture & Partners

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Van Dusen Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Christian Zapatka

Residential Architect in Washington, D.C.

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Overmyer Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Thomson Cooke Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Studio Mayd

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Hartman-Cox Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Alter Urban Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Teass \ Warren Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Balodemas Associates

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Fowlkes Studio

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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William L. Feeney

Residential Architect in Washington, D.C.

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Gordon Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Michael M. Franck Architect

Residential Architect in Washington, D.C.

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Nicholas G. Potts

Residential Architect in Washington, D.C.

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Ileana Schinder

Residential Architect in Washington, D.C.

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StudioMB

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Grenfell Architecture

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Bowie Gridley Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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ARCHI-TEXTUAL

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Adam Greene

Residential Architect in Washington, D.C.

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Studio Upwall Architects

Residential Architecture Firm in Washington, D.C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions and best practices about working with residential architects and architecture firms, 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 consultation 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. In Washington, D.C., residential architects should also be familiar with navigating the Advisory Neighborhood Committees (ANC) and the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB).

HOW DO I FIND A GOOD RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT IN WASHINGTON, D.C.?

The best way to find a good residential architect in Washington, D.C. is to ask friends who have recently worked with an Architect on a new home or renovation. Once you have a list of recommended Architects, conduct interviews with each candidate and ask to review examples of recently completed projects of similar scope listed by address. Finally, ensure your Architect is registered with the The District of Columbia Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture, which is supervised by the Washington, D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA).

DO RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. HAVE TO BE LICENSED?

Yes. All Architects in Washington, D.C. must be licensed by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA).

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HIRE A RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT IN WASHINGTON, D.C.?

Residential architects in Washington, D.C. offer a number of different pricing structures. Among the most common are hourly rates, typically for consulting services; a flat fee, typical for projects with a really clear scope of work; and a fee based model relative to the gross cost of the project, which is typical if the architect will lead the design and build process from conception to completion. Other pricing. models include cost plus, which takes the total project cost and then adds the architect’s fee on top, as well as time and materials, which takes the hard costs and the architect’s hourly rate and bundles them into one cost for the project.

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