Business Details
43 Years
experience
Custom Residential Architecture & Design Services
We are a residential architecture firm dedicated to crafting custom homes that reflect the unique lifestyles of our clients. Since our founding in 1983 as Curtis Gelotte Architects, we have approached each project as an opportunity to blend artistry with service, creating spaces defined by light, space, and thoughtful design. Our process begins with a deep understanding of the land and evolves through collaborative dialog with clients, ensuring every detailfrom zoning evaluations to cabinet hardwarealigns with their vision.Over four decades, we have built a legacy of excellence by merging classical design principles with modern amenities, guided by a team of skilled architects and designers committed to transforming dreams into enduring homes. Our commitment to quality extends through every phase, from feasibility studies and budget planning to construction administration, ensuring homes of exceptional beauty and functionality.
Services
Feasibility Study
Project Budget Planning
Architecture
Design Presentation
Project Management
Construction Administration
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in residential architecture.
- Our design process centers on collaborative dialog with clients.
- We integrate classical design principles with modern amenities.
- Our team includes skilled architects and designers with deep expertise.
- We provide end-to-end project management from concept to completion.
Services
Feasibility Study
We assess properties for potential home construction by analyzing zoning laws, soil conditions, and covenants. Our team provides guidance on site suitability and creates preliminary concepts to ensure alignment with client needs. This foundational step ensures projects begin with a clear understanding of opportunities and constraints.
Project Budget Planning
We develop comprehensive budgets covering land acquisition, construction, permits, and furnishings. Our planning includes jurisdictional fees, landscaping, and financing costs to provide a clear financial roadmap. This service helps clients make informed decisions while maintaining project viability within their financial parameters.
Architecture
We transform client visions into detailed architectural plans through iterative concept development. Our process includes schematic design, construction documentation, and permit acquisition. By focusing on client dialog, we create spaces that balance aesthetic beauty with functional living requirements, ensuring homes that evolve with their occupants' needs.
Design Presentation
We employ advanced tools like 3D modeling, fly-through animations, and hand-drawn illustrations to communicate design concepts. These visualizations help clients confidently evaluate spatial relationships, material choices, and lighting effects before construction begins, ensuring alignment between vision and final execution.
Construction Administration
We monitor construction quality, review subcontractor drawings, and address technical questions throughout the building process. Our team ensures adherence to design specifications while facilitating smooth transitions between project phases. This continuous oversight guarantees the final structure matches the approved plans and meets our high standards for craftsmanship.
Questions
What types of homes do you specialize in designing?
We focus exclusively on custom residential architecture, creating single-family homes tailored to clients' lifestyles and property characteristics.
How does your design process work?
Our process begins with site evaluation and client interviews, followed by concept development, budget planning, and construction documentation. We maintain continuous collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
Do you work with clients outside your local area?
While we maintain regional expertise, we collaborate with clients nationwide through virtual consultations and strategic partnerships with local professionals.
What sets your firm apart from other architects?
Our unique approach combines artistic vision with technical precision, emphasizing storytelling through architecture and maintaining a 40-year legacy of client-centered design.
How do you handle project timelines and budgets?
We develop detailed schedules and cost projections upfront, with regular updates throughout the project to ensure adherence to both timeline and budget parameters.
