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Architects in Columbia, SC

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Stephen Davis Home Designs, LLC
Architects in Columbia, SC
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars5 September 2015
“Stephen adapted a stock plan for our house, which we called the Fieldstream. The in-office process was focused and creative, while the follow up and plan completion was perhaps a bit less timely. Nevertheless, the result in terms of functionality, flow, and great touches like the desk nook was great.”
Phase One Design
Architects in Columbia, SC
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars13 March 2017
“I hired TFO to oversee my master bath remodel. Working with Pam was a lot of fun. She is high energy and passionate about what she does. She was very conscientious and detail oriented. The finished product speaks for itself. Everyone loved our bathroom! Great overall experience.”
InStatera A | P | P | D
Architects in Columbia, SC
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars7 August 2019
“Thomas did an excellent job with design and layout of my wood working shop. He was very thorough in during planning meetings to determine needs and wants. Construction documents were accurate and easy to follow.”
Peake Associates Inc. Architecture
Architects in Columbia, SC
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars2 October 2015
“I cannot imagine undertaking a home renovation project without Derrick's expertise. He first designed our outdoor kitchen in 2012, with which we have been ecstatic. Our excitement led to a decision to undertake a major renovation of our 65 year old home. Derrick and Mary Ann's attention to detail, patience and wise counsel was exceptional. I highly recommend this devoted team for your new home or renovation projects!”
J. Timothy Hance, Architect, P.A.
Architects in Columbia, SC
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars23 July 2015
“Tim designed our house, and he thought of every detail. It was flawless - we love all of the attention he paid to subtleties we may not have noticed. It was also helpful to have him assist in working with the general contractor to ensure that everything was built to the specifications of the plans. I highly recommend Tim!”
Paragon Home Designs LLC
Architects in Columbia, SC
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars26 August 2019
“Enjoyed working together on a house design project and will recommend the company's services to others. Very pleased with professionalism, timeliness and flexibility.”
Jeff Lewis AIA
Architects in Columbia, SC
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars22 September 2014
“Designed two homes for our family. Both unique.Jeff is able to deliver a product you want with inovations you didn't consider.”
Molten/Lamar Architects
Architects in Columbia, SC
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars6 September 2013
“We hired Molten/Lamar to redesign our home to better suit our lifestyle. They reconfigured two small bedrooms upstairs into a large bedroom, dressing area and bathroom. A new master suite was added with his/hers baths and a dressing area/closet with a granite topped island and built in drawers. The foyer was made larger by removing a coat closet and widening the hall. We loved working with Molten/Lamar.”
Goff Builders
Architects in Columbia, SC
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars18 June 2013
“Brilliant! Easy to work with and has inspiring ideas. Helped us to stay within our budget. Highly recommend. After a huge flood right before christmas, as a retail business we thought that we would have to close. Signature construction and design helped us figure out a plan to stay open during our busy season and worked around our time constraints. We were able to stay open throughout our renovation process and the store (non(e)such) looks better than ever.”
Gregory Marcy Drafting and Design Services
Architects in Columbia, SC
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars16 January 2018
“Greg is amazing to work with! He is very conscientious and takes a lot of pride in the final product. He is very easy to work with and a true professional. Our clients love working with him, as well. We highly recommend him! Below are pictures of a project we recently finished that Greg played a crucial role in helping with the drawings and design.”
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An architect is a professional who designs and creates building plans, ensuring the building is functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing. They collaborate with clients to understand their needs and create designs that meet their requirements. Architects also consider building codes, regulations, and sustainability principles in their designs. They may oversee the construction process to ensure it aligns with the design intent.
The most popular Architectural Services in Columbia are:
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  • Green Building
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  7. Do you have experience with sustainable design practices?
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A well-chosen architect can design a home that is specifically tailored to your family's lifestyle. Highly competent and professionally-trained designers, many architects in Columbia, SC also use sustainable design principles to maximise the site and materials used, so your home uses less energy and saves you money in the long term.

If your renovation is more than a simple benchtop replacement or roof re-tiling job, then it may be time to find an architect in Columbia, SC who can manage your project from start to finish. Depending on the architecture firm you hire, the scope can span from planning sustainable design into your renovations, to selecting furniture and even interior finishes.

How do I find the right architect for my home design project?


An architect is often the first person you hire for your project. Before taking steps to find an architect in Columbia, SC, ask yourself what you want to achieve from your renovation or home construction. Do you want to improve the liveability and sustainability of your home, or simply expand? What style of architecture do you prefer? Once you have established your motivation, research architects that have completed similar house designs in your Columbia locale and within a comparable budget to yours.

Undergoing renovations, house extensions or building a new home entirely can be stressful. For this reason, it’s important that you and your chosen architect get along and share the same values, especially if you require an architect to help you refine your brief. To establish this rapport, you may need to meet several times with the architects on your shortlist before making a final decision on who you hire. The relationship you have with your architect is very personal, and will involve discussions of your habits, hobbies and tastes, so you want to ensure you have picked someone you feel comfortable in sharing this information with.

Most importantly, you need to trust that your architect will manage your home improvement or house design within budget, while working with site constraints, and coordinating the relationships of all parties involved in the project.

Ideally, your Columbia, SC architect will be involved in all phases of the design process, from the initial concept to the completed construction. Your architect may be needed to select and hire South Carolina subcontractors (e.g. builders, engineers and landscape architects) just as they may need to negotiate contracts with stakeholders. A good client-architect relationship will ensure they are your biggest advocate along the way during construction.

Finally, remember that the most well-known or established architect may not provide the right architectural services for your needs. It all comes down to the individual project.

Questions to ask prospective residential architects in Columbia, SC:


  • What is your fee structure?
  • What does the cost include?
  • Do you have professional liability insurance?
  • What types of renderings (3-D, video, illustrative) will you produce?
  • What is your experience with similar projects?
  • When do you expect to start and be finished with the project?
  • What do your services include?
  • What happens when the cost exceeds the budget?
  • Would you say your work has a defining style? (The architect's personal style could interfere with your vision.)
  • Will you help with hiring a project manager and subcontractors?
  • What do you estimate the cost will be?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Do you foresee any complications with this project?

    Find residential architects on Houzz. To find the best Columbia, SC architect for your home design project, narrow your search to find professionals in Columbia, SC. Then browse their latest projects and read reviews. You can also look through photos of projects to find an interior architect or designer who has worked on a project similar to yours.