CH Architects focuses exclusively on residential architecture. We design thoughtful renovations and extensions of older homes, and new houses in traditional and vernacular styles.
We specialize in historic homes, with experience designing renovations of properties dating back to the mid-eighteenth century.
Generally speaking, we work on projects with construction budgets of $300,000 and up.
We're fortunate to do the majority of our work within a short distance of our office in Hillsborough, NC, but we're always willing to travel for the right project. CH Architects is currently licensed to practice in North Carolina and Virginia and is eligible to be licensed in all 50 states.
As a one person operation we accept projects on a first come, first served basis. The practice has maintained a backlog of projects since it was established in 2016, so our timeline for availability can vary quite a bit depending on what's in the pipeline. Drop us a line and we can give you a better sense of our current schedule - it's never too early to reach out.
Absolutely! We're proud to have a long list of satisfied clients and we'll happily pass along contact info for serious inquiries.
Every project is different and design fees are adjusted for each to reflect the complexity and extent of work required. Generally speaking, design fees for renovations average 10 to 12% of construction costs, while new builds typically land between 6 and 10% of construction costs.
Our fees allow us to usher a project from concept to completion and include: measuring and drafting the plans for the existing home (for renovation work), conceptual design, preparation of detailed construction drawings, builder selection, and construction oversight. We're there throughout the entire project to make sure that the process runs as smoothly as possible and to ensure that the end result is as beautiful as you imagine it.
Architects sell one thing: their time - their time in terms of their experience in the profession, and their time to conceptualize and execute a beautiful, functional design. Lower fees equate to less time from your designer, so you can expect a hurried process, drawings that lack detail, and less oversight during construction.
Generally, no. Our process is geared toward custom work that's tailored to each client's unique needs and we believe that's best achieved by starting from scratch.
No.
We often hear from builders that our drawings are the most detailed they've ever seen - this translates to more accurate estimates, fewer change orders during construction, and predictably good outcomes.
Renovation of an "échoppe" townhouse in Bordeaux, France or a new house on the water in Maine.