5 Reasons to Hire an Architect

Whether you’re building a new home, renovating your current home or developing any new kind of building, one of the best decisions you can make is to hire an architect. An architect sees the big picture — bringing the education, training, experience and vision to guide you through the design, planning and construction process from start […]

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How we planned and created a series of additions for a renowned Chesapeake Beach seafood restaurant

The problem: In 2020, we were asked to design an addition to the Abner’s Crab House Restaurant in Chesapeake Beach. We went through many versions of the schematic design, with variations including: outdoor seating areas on the second floor; different designs for the bar and dining room areas; different restroom locations; and different levels of renovation of the first […]

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It’s all in the details. 

While we often find ourselves completing larger and more involved engineering projects, we do not shy away from smaller jobs. The process of engineering, problem-solving and designing are shared by small and large jobs alike. Whether you are looking at building a full structure, or remodeling a room, proper engineering is incredibly important.  Back in February […]

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Choosing the Right Building Materials for All Seasons

As an architecture firm in Maryland, where the summers are hot and humid and winters can be bitter cold, we understand the importance of selecting the right building materials for every project. It is crucial to consider how these materials will perform across our different seasons, ensuring durability, sustainability, and comfort. Below, we will explore […]

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Supporting Inclusion and Creating Accessible Spaces For All

As architects, our job is to design spaces that are functional for those that will use them. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are a largely underserved segment of the population, so when we were contacted to design a new porte-cochere for The Arc Southern Maryland, we were honored to have their trust and the […]

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How to Choose the Right Roofing Material

Selecting the right material for your new roof is an important decision for several reasons. Not only do you want it to be attractive and compliment the exterior aesthetic of your home, but it also needs to be watertight and able to withstand the elements over time. There are many options, and when choosing the […]

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Today’s Bathroom Design Trends

Current home design is trending towards a minimalist and simple aesthetic, which can actually be tricky to achieve because everything must be precise. This applies to bathroom design as well. A great deal of thought and planning goes into designing or remodeling a bathroom. After you assess how much space you have, you’ll need to […]

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Preparing Your Home or Business for Hurricane Season

We are in the midst of hurricane season, and even here in Maryland we often see the effects of the high winds and flash floods that this time of year can bring. As architects, there are many steps we can take when constructing or remodeling a building or home to mitigate storm damage. We will […]

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Team Effort: Rebuilding Tidewater Dental

Construction projects require a great deal of coordination, and especially so if the project is for a medical or dental facility with an array of specific requirements. We are proud to be part of the team that converted an existing vacant office space into a new dentist office.  After a fire destroyed their building in […]

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