Sustainable Design Services in Broad Run, VA

“Tom Flach, our architect at Kohlmark, 100% understood what we wanted in our new home. But he didn’t stop there, he made the plans better than we even knew were possible. Tom was always available to answer our questions and to help us with any decisions or issues that arose. His skill, his vision, his guidance, and integrity made this experience a lot easier for us.”

“Christiane created a design plan for our newly purchased four-story townhouse that transformed it from a blank canvas (all white rooms with very limited furniture) to a beautiful contemporary home. We know what we like, but we needed someone who could help us see how furniture and décor would fit in the space and pull it all together into a modern sophisticated home. We work long hours, so it was a huge help to have Christiane’s design involvement. Christiane found great pieces for the house but also listened to us when we saw things we liked. She was conscious of our budget and very good about showing us options within a variety of price ranges. She was fun to work with and always responsive. We couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.”

“John Linam transformed our house from a cold, out of date, lifeless shell to a warm, elegant, tranquil, modern, and welcoming home. He worked with our ideas and parameters and delivered results beyond our imagination and expectations. Countless people have marveled at and complimented the work John did in our home. It is without a single hesitation that recommend John Linam to you. His taste, imagination, intelligence, and skill are prodigious...plus, he's a genuine nice guy who works hard to make sure you're happy.”

“This team did an excellent job with our renovation plans. The finished space exceeds our expectations and adds value to our home!”

“I hired Carolyn to design and create plans for a kitchen renovation. We ended up making modifications to most of our first floor and the finished area of our basement. Carolyn was so easy to work with. We really enjoyed the design phase with her, and she brought a sense of calm and problem solving when there was a challenge with our renovation. She is very attentive and was quick to respond with ideas when we we had questions. I would absolutely hire her again if/when we decide to turn our house upside down in the future.”

“Ever since we start using Moment about three years ago we never looked back. Close to 30 houses later, I can say they were instrumental part to our success. Looking forward for many years to come and wishing you all the success. Monarch Construction”

“I rehab and build homes in Northern Virginia. Mainly in Arlington, Vienna & Falls Church. Couple if months ago I met a homeowner who was really bragging about Gyan Manu. I asked her, to email me Gyan's info and the project he did for her. After looking at Gmanu web site, I was impressed and I wanted Gyan to work on my own house and a project that I have in Arlington. Gyan is a all About attention to detail and create something unique and timeless. It is important to have somebody who will care about your house more than you do. With Gyan it is all about creating and doing something new and different. His vision is great. I have so far hired him twice. Now he is workin on my own house. We are converting Split Level house to a Modern/ Contemporary full of glass unique home. Virginia has too many Split levels, he convinced me to make it unique. Our home will be ready in February 2014- I will continue my review after that & may be I can share some pictures. When you hire an Architect, not only check his projects online, but try to visit at least 1-2 homes he has done from exterior. That's at least what I did. It is like falling in love at first sight. Then comes the Architect himself. Them comes his approach to your lifestyle. Gyan told me that he also researched my culture and region before drawing my home. That's a goin the extra mile. I would highly recommend G.Manu to all those who wants change & who wants different lifestyle.”

“HSHI has worked with James Hricko Architecture on multiple residential remodeling and new construction projects over the past 8 years. From projects with universal design requirements to a growing family’s needs to empty nesters whole house renovation to renovation of an estate dating back to the 1700s, Jim has been a great resource and a wonderful architect to work with. He is a creative thinker with an eye for the details. He listens attentively to our client’s specific needs and works to them. We work at getting our clients’ dreams to reality and Jim Hricko is part of the team to make that happen. It’s always a positive and inspirational experience for our clients. We highly recommend and always look forward to working James Hricko Architecture.”

“Having lived overseas in five different houses, we had some definite views about what we liked and didn’t want in a renovated home. We loved the location of our home in Franklin Park in McLean, Virginia, enjoyed a spacious lot, but the 1958 split level house left much to be desired. After contacting Mark Coupard, we discussed vision and strategy. I wanted to expand the house, especially the public spaces, creating a spacious, airy open environment where we could appreciate the significant trees and greenery on our lot. We ended up adding around 1000 square feet to the house. What had been the living room, dining room and kitchen became the living room that extended in an open floor plan to the dining area and large kitchen and deck. Mark and his team lifted the ceiling, but more importantly, created tray ceilings in the living room, dining room, kitchen and new master bedroom suite, creating interesting geometrics that also were echoed in a new small front porch. Large windows throughout the house (4 bedrooms, a study, a basement rec room), complemented by large skylights in two of the three baths and in the kitchen created a feeling of light and openness that were absent before. We worked closely with Mark and his team, and they guided us from selection of granite and tiles to light fixtures. Mark was very responsive to our ideas and needs, while offering the necessary guidance to us. While our son got a new bedroom and we a new master bedroom suite, as well as totally reconceived public areas, every room was improved. At the end of the day, we ended up with a home we view as a sanctuary. Our first houseguest remarked that the renovation vastly improved our living spaces but without compromising the intimacy of our home. I strongly endorse Coupard Architects & Builders who designed and oversaw the execution of the project. The work undertaken by Mark’s team of skilled craftsmen and builders was first rate, including the framing and woodwork. And the same can be said for the work completed by his sub-contractors, each of whom he has carefully tested over time. The masonry, for example, was completed with a high degree of attention to detail. Another plus worth mentioning, because we believe that the quality of this work would be hard to beat, is the quality of the interior trim. Similarly, the quality of the windows and doors exceeded our expectations. While our budget was higher than we originally planned, it was in part due to the choices we made during the construction process – with respect to kitchen and bathroom fixture, for example – and budgets were transparently discussed throughout the process. Communication between us remained excellent throughout. We ended up with a quality home we’re proud to live in and can appreciate the aesthetic inputs into the design conceived by Mark.”

“Luca Della Monica is a phenomenal architect! I have been in the home remodeling field for many years and worked with Luca on many projects; when it comes to design, Luca is top notch. His attention to detail and design ideas really separate him from the others. He has the ability and vision to transform a home into a beautiful dream home that you have always wanted. If you are looking at remodeling, re-designing, or building a custom home, then I would highly recommend Della Monica Studios. He has the creativity, experience, and design mind to produce amazing results and bring dreams to reality!”