I'm building a house, and came across a room designed by a designer at Forma Design Inc, that I…read moreloved. I found the contact info for that designer online, and quickly shot off an email asking details about the room. Honestly, I never thought I'd hear back. Within 30 minutes, the designer had emailed me back with all of the details, links, and contact info. I was so impressed.

"I hired FORMA to remodel my 2-BR loft-style condo in the Logan Circle area of Washington, DC. In…read moreshort, I'm very pleased with the result and I'd definitely hire them again. I was happy with the ways in which they pushed me in directions I wouldn't have considered, and in cases where they recommended against ideas that I floated, I almost uniformly realized a bit down the road that they were entirely correct. The aesthetic -- modern and airy while also being warm and welcoming -- is impeccable. I also was extremely pleased by their response time; it was rare that emails or phone calls wouldn't be answered within a few hours, and often it was quicker."

Love his work amazing! Clean lines & modern designs. I saw his work on HGTV homes her converted a…read moreContainer Into an Art Museum with glass pop out benches which gave the illusion of more space. Lite up beautiful. I love how he utilized the end doors by placing a glass awning over the doors very eccentric. Great ideas I would give anything to have him build a Solo Micro Spa. Someday I can dream.

I requested a quote via Yelp. Seth immediately emailed back providing a phone number to continue…read moreour conversation. I called him and he immediately went to work with my request for building a conex box residence in DC. Seth took his time with me and spoke with me like I was his only client. He asked all the right questions and went out of his way to explain the process in detail. He even researched the property while we were talking. All in all, It looks like I won't be needing his services. However, if he treats his clients the same way he treated me (a complete stranger on the phone), you are in good hands.

Seth and his associates have been great to work. Seth helped my wife and I really understand the…read morerenovation process and connected us with his trusted group of builders and subs.

Solid, highly crafted work that meets budget constraints yet pushes the boundaries on architecture…read morewhile satisfying the clients' needs. It says a lot that KUBE's clients continue to remain friends--there's a kind of group of KUBE client groupies. Full disclosure: I'm a local architect who knows Bloomberg and Loosle. They did not even suggest that I write a review. I just saw that they are on Yelp and thought I'd write a quick note. Talk to their clients and they will confirm what I've written.

OTJ Architects is a unique business. The employees handle a great deal while still keeping…read morepersonal relationships with their clients. It is clear they communicate openly with each other to maintain the quality of services they offer. I would highly recommend OTJ as they are hard-working, creative, and efficient. It's refreshing in such a fast-paced business world.

Design on the square's owner Brian is a highly recommended professional for your architectural…read moreprojects. Brian is very patient, super helpful, and is knowledgeable about several industries and code requirements and is able to pass this knowledge to his clients in a simplified way. He guided us through the steps and checklist to ensure our project will meet all government compliance prior to the beginning of our project, this saved us a lot of time Speed: He was very fast and we were surprised to receive our drawings SAME DAY! His delivery will vary on a project by project basis - just be rest assured he works well with time.

Brian is phenomenal, as is his work. He was extremely knowledgeable regarding local residential…read morebuilding regulations, and I was consistently impressed with his quick responses and high quality drawings. I would absolutely recommend!

Landis Construction does great work! Ask for Chris…read more Check their website for example work and price ranges: landisconstruction.com

NB: Should be a 4.5, but that's not an option here…read more Our renovation project involved putting in an all-new kitchen and powder room, plus refinishing floors, replacing lighting, and repainting living room/dining room/family room/hall on the same (relatively open plan) level and some relatively minor exterior work. Project included electrical and drywall work but no structural changes. Mold removal wasn't originally part of the project, but, when a problem was discovered, it was handled thoroughly and expeditiously. The good: Overall, the finished project looks great and all the changes we made to our kitchen/main floor work well. Coordination between the design and the construction teams was good and we ended up working with great people on each side. Colleen, who helped us with kitchen design, was very good at laying out/generating alternatives and flagging pros and cons. She was focussed on our objectives and kept working until they were met. Fabricio held down the fort on the construction side. In addition to being a skilled craftsman with high standards, he is someone who is always looking for ways to make things better. He thinks ahead and has a problem-solving mindset. We always felt that he was treating our home the way he would his own. What fell short of perfection: probably worth bearing in mind that this was our first renovation project so it's not a comparative assessment. We've heard other peoples' horror stories and our issues were minor/mostly resolved in real time. That said, two pieces of advice: (1) Make sure the designer you are working with is a good match. If not, ask for someone else. Landis has multiple designers on staff. (2) If you are moving out for renovations, give yourself a cushion (more than a month on each end) wrt alternative arrangements for housing.

I attempted to contact this business twice and have never received a response. Not gonna kill them…read morewith low stars, but I would have appreciated a conversation.