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Glidden Drafting Services
Architects & Building Designers in Athens.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars27 May 2015
“My husband and I hired Glidden Drafting to make some changes to a “barndominium” plan that we purchased online. Matthew, the owner, is very knowledgeable about building requirements and advised us accordingly. He created a plan that is exactly what we wanted. We’re extremely pleased with his professionalism and fast turnaround. We are planning on using Glidden Drafting again when we build our house. Highly recommended!”
Elaine Roberts Drafters & Designers
Architects & Building Designers in Athens.
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars8 January 2018
“Great People to work with. They went out of their way to helps us and make us happy. They even travelled from Alabama to Tennessee to work with us! Cant wait to start the house and send pix to them! Thanks so much!”
ARCSPACE STUDIO
Architects & Building Designers in Athens.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars9 December 2014
“Bird &Kamback are fabulous architects. Great at listening and then creating exactly what you want and more. They did the drawings for an historic home for me. But what impresses me the most, is their ability to switch gears between historic properties and more modern designs. Whether it be a home or commercial building, I highly recommend them.”
Building Science Associates, Inc.
Architects & Building Designers in Athens.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars17 June 2014
“I hired Bob Martignoni on the recommendation of my builder. I found him to be knowledgeable and efficient, as well as personable. I had searched the Houzz site to find examples of houses that I liked. He was able to design a house exactly as I conceived it. His work was timely and fair in cost. Any design changes were done promptly and strictly on an hourly basis. I have enjoyed working with him and would recommend him highly.”
Oak River Design, LLC
Architects & Building Designers in Athens.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars25 April 2013
“Oak River Design has done residential design and rendering work for me. His work is creative and professional. I find the value for services provided to be excellent, and plan to use this company exclusively in the future.”
Jim Norton Architect
Architects & Building Designers in Athens.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars7 March 2016
“We hired Mr. Norton for an addition for our home. He came up with a great idea on how to add on to our home with limited disruption to the rest of our living area. He was very patient with our changes to the plan and accommodated some of our unusual requests and made them work. We would use him again.”
Alotta Design
Architects & Building Designers in Athens.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars21 July 2016
“Alex does a great job on all plans he works on. He Pays close attention to detail.I will definitely work with him again in the future.”
Hill & Jangaard Architects, PC
Architects & Building Designers in Athens.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars13 December 2013
“Working with Mr. Jangaard was a real pleasure. His ideas and solutions for design problems were excellent and he allowed me to insert my own preferences without issue. He was always respectful and easy to work with, his ideas were excellent but he was always willing to adapt to or needs.”
Matheny Goldmon Architects
Architects & Building Designers in Athens.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars24 August 2013
“Marc Goldmon designed our house and he was fantastic to work with. He was also professional and was so nice to listen to our ideas and sift through all of the pictures and suggestions that we had and then design a house that was exactly what we wanted and needed even when we didn't know what that was! He was great at working at a pace that we were comfortable with and staying within a price range that we were comfortable with. I recommend him to all my friends in person and would definitely go back to him with any other projects we dream up.”
Paseur & Associates Architecture LLC
Architects & Building Designers in Athens.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars20 October 2015
“Andrea was a pleasure to work with. She respectfully considered our likes and desires while keeping in mind the neighboring properties and topography. She was mindful of our budget, too. We highly recommend, Andrea. (BTW: she also has a BIG heart and volunteers as a dog foster mom for a rescue group.)”
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Why Hire Architects & Building Designers on Houzz?
159Local Pros on Houzz Who Serve Athens, AL
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It is often said when you're building a house, you’re building a dream. An architect or master of building design can make your dream house a reality. Architects can help you design and redesign spaces of your home or focus on helping you build your own house from the ground up. Architectural firms have extensive knowledge of architectural design and building materials, and a strong appreciation of ergonomics – warmth, light, and flow within a property. As you search through architects and building designers in Athens, AL, keep in mind the following tips to help you choose the perfect one:

How do I find the best Athens, AL architect for my home design or renovation project?


When building or renovating your home, you don't simply hire an architect or building designer — you build a relationship with them. Be sure you chose a home architect who will be involved in all phases of the design process, from the initial concept to the completed construction. Architecture is an incredibly technical profession and one where getting things wrong can literally put lives at risk, so ensure you hire a professional with a valid license or an architectural firm to maintain high quality and standards. Your next consideration will be architectural style. Some residential architects specialise in designing traditional homes or farmhouses, others in designing modern replicas of traditional homes. While a few have a knack for imagining bolder, more futuristic architectural design in Athens, AL that incorporates the latest technology.

Once you have frozen on the architect or building designer, chat through your goals, projected budget, scope of work, schedule and any other specific requirements you might have. Ask them to walk you through the process, including the number of architectural design consultations, site visits and what they will be delivering and when, e.g. feasibility study, a technical drawing, tender package and/or planning application drawings. Also, get a sense of whether they are a good listener, collaborator, and problem solver. Finally, be sure to find out what the architect needs from you,deeds, rights of way, deposit, staged payments and so on.

How much does hiring an architect in Athens, AL cost?


Home construction and renovation often have a preset budget and hence it is important to understand how much architects charge. While there is no set payment structure, independent architects may charge differently from architectural firms. Architects sometimes choose to calculate their fees on the basis of a per square foot rate. In rare cases, especially with smaller projects, Athens, AL architects may choose to ask their clients for a fixed fee. Make sure the total figure and payment schedule is agreed as part of your contract, particularly if you are trying to accurately estimate the cost of building a house.


Questions to ask prospective Athens, AL architects:


  • What types of renderings (3D, video, illustrative) will you produce?
  • Who will be working on my project? (This is very important if you hire an architectural firm)
  • What is your fee structure?
  • What does the cost include?
  • Can you handle my special requests?
  • What is your experience with similar projects/ architectural design and style?
  • When do you expect to start and be finished with the project?
  • What do your services include? (It's best that the services are until construction is completed.)
  • What happens when the cost exceeds the budget?
  • Can you provide me with references?
  • Would you say your work has a defining style? (This is important in case the architect's personal style will interfere with your vision.)
  • Will you help with hiring a general contractor and other subcontractors?
  • What do you estimate the cost will be?
  • Are there any complications you foresee with this project?
  • What will I need to provide?

Find a home architect in Athens, AL on Houzz. Narrow your search in the Find Pros section of the website to Athens, AL architects. You may also look through photos projects to find building designers in Athens, AL who have worked on a project similar to yours.

Be sure to reach out to multiple professionals, especially for larger projects and don't settle for the first bid you hear. Find the professional for your next project on Houzz.