If mid-century modern is your thing- then Professor Fox is your architect. As a young man JIm was…read moreimpressed with Highlands NC as a place that would utilize his design talents in a growing affluent market. Fifty years later his work has made an impact on Highlands.

Finding good people seems so hard sometimes. TransArc…read more(Benjamin) totally rescued us. Our building project had stalled because we needed energy calcs completed in a very short time, Benjamin worked over the weekend to get everything done to a very high level and very reasonable cost, especially for architectural work. We wouldn't hesitate to seek out TransArc Design for any future work. Highly recommended

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Good design work, good listeners, excellent technically.... Willingness to stage development…read moredetails based on builder reviews and their needs (modular approach helpful). Compared to other firms we have worked with over the years we consider them worthy of our recommendation.

We just moved into the house we designed with Damon and his team at Falconnier Design, and could…read morenot be happier with the final product, and the entire work process. Damon and his team were with us from beginning to end, providing whatever support was necessary at the time. The initial design stage was the most critical, and due to the time and effort put in at that point there was minimal work to do later. Since we were living in Texas and building in Tennessee, our face to face time was limited, but extremely well utilized. We had two phone consultations and two in person meetings, with email follow up in between. The final design was in the words of our builder, "the most complete set of drawings he had ever had to work with". There were four minor questions during framing that were handled directly between Damon and the builder, with no involvement required by us. During the process and after our recent move in, every visitor and contractor has commented on how much they like the design and layout of the house. If you have a clear vision of what you want to build, and take Damon's advice backed by over 30 years experience, you'll be very happy with the result.

Wow! Moore Construction is presently building us a faux log cabin bathroom upstairs in my…read morehusband's man cave. Moore Construction built this home in 2008 and then completed the bonus room over the garage in 2017 after we bought it. We love every inch of this home. Suzanne builds with both the perfect construction know-how plus the eye of an artist. What is extra nice is that all the tradesmen are wonderful and there is a lot of respect and friendship between each other and Suzanne. Each man goes the extra mile to do a perfect job. The carpenter, Jonathan, chopped 3 trees down for us to use for faux beams which is the cherry on top of a gorgeous live edge plus barn-wood vanity that he built and saw mill boards complete with bark. This bathroom construction has been surpassing my expectations in every way!

I have worked with Moore Construction for several years. This company rescued my addition from an…read moreunscrupulous builder. This builder left me with unfinished work and many code violations. Moore Construction returned several time to redo or rebuild parts of the remodel that failed due to the former builders poor construction. When it came time for a kitchen remodel I did not hesitate to contact Moore. The design, quality of work, and attendance to my requests have been excellent. I am extremely pleased with all the work this company has done for me.

Wow, wow, wow. We've only begun the home design process, but wow. Laid back but professional. They…read morework at your pace. Flat fee so you don't feel pressured or nickel-and-dimed. I'll reserve final judgement (and will update post) when the project is complete, but so far .... WE. ARE. THRILLED.

From the owner: MossCreek Designs is America's premier choice for rustic and modern designed homes. At MossCreek,…read moreyou can enjoy the experience of a custom designed home, or the ease of choosing one of our pre-designed portfolio homes that can then be modified by us to your needs. Modern and rustic homes designed by MossCreek can be found in the nation's most prestigious neighborhoods. Don't you deserve a MossCreek home?

I cannot describe the depths of regret, time and money that we invested into this very frustrating…read moreand painful process with Rand. He may be one of the best (and he will be sure to tell you that several times), but his process is much longer and more painful than it needs to be. And, by the way, he charges by the hour. After the initial couple of meetings (which were ok...), we were never excited to discuss or review anything about our dream home with him. How could we be with comments like "I don't decide how much your dreams will cost you" and "you should really pay for everything in cash" and defining what hearth means in a five minute rendition (we are educated people). He is probably brilliant. We tried so hard to suffer through the very painful, six hour programming process to get to the design phase where I was sure he would wow us. When the plans *finally* arrived, they weren't even close to what we were hoping for or what we'd described in our hours long conversations with him (did I mention we paid him by the hour?). We were beyond disappointed (on the brink of meltdown and furious). When we approached Rand about our grave concern of not even being close, he was very quick to tell us 95% of his customers are happy with the first designer because he does such a wonderful and thorough job of programming. To add insult to injury, he stated that he didn't understand why we were unhappy or the "feelings" we had about the house design. As if being on the spectrum of emotional depravity and awkwardness weren't enough, he further alienated us by aggressively pursuing payment for his "services" (we were never late on any payments and never questioned his invoices). He has a two week payment requirement (even when he choses to email the bill at the beginning of a holiday weekend and only accepts checks by mail). After which time he promptly institutes a hefty late fee with no regard to his customers concerns or personal lives. When designing a house you want to feel excited and happy with your architect, and he/she should ease your concerns and help with the process. Instead, Rand added to an already very stressful and expensive process. We routinely felt patronized, frustrated, and nauseated at the thought of having to skype with him. And we felt nickel-and-dimed throughout the process - almost criminal with the threats of hefty, levied late fees and unrealistic turn around times for payment. Rand designs the house for you that he would live in. He is rigid and limited in his scope of design. Despite multiple attempts at explaining our idea of minimal luxury, we concluded he is incapable of designing modestly (we can afford two dishwashers, we just don't want two dishwashers in the kitchen. Or two refrigerators. Or two sinks.). We were so very, VERY disappointed. Chalking this one up to hard lessons learned. Sad to write a scathing, yet honest, review but just want others to be warned.

We worked with Samsel Architects on a residence and felt we could not have been in better hands…read more They take a lot of time to understand client needs and wants, while also advising on the best ideas to fit a specific site. Samsel Architects are experts at creating beautiful yet highly functional spaces, with an emphasis on natural materials and energy efficient design. They are also skilled communicators, and work to make sure clients understand every step of the design process, while actively seeking client input at key phases along the way. Five plus years after completion, we are still amazed and delighted every day by the lovely spaces within our home.

From the owner: We specialize in custom residential architecture, inns, galleries, retail, medical and educational…read morefacilities. Our firm provides a broad scope of architectural services including new construction, home renovation, interior design consultation and historic preservation.

My first meeting with Tiffany was pleasant and professional. I described the screened porch I…read morewanted built onto the back of my home. I had been renovating this home since I purchased it three years prior. The porch was the final project. Tiffany asked questions and made notes while I spoke. At this point I was exhausted with all aspects of the renovation process but determined to see my original plan for a dream retirement home completed. When I received the blueprints I saw Tiffany had listened closely to my ramblings. She designed a porch that met and far exceeded my dreams. I couldn't have been happier, but now I needed a contractor. Enter Rick Prudhomme of The Prudent Home, Tiffany's husband and partner. What a terrific team. Rick is experienced, caring and a solid communicator. The best project manager I could have asked for. They worked together to make my dream a reality. The porch is a beautiful, functional addition to my home and will be enjoyed for many years to come. Well worth the time and cost involved. Thanks Tiffany and Rick!

If you are looking for an architect and someone to take you from start to finish with an amazing…read moreeye on design and finishes, look no further than Prudhomme Design. We have lived in our home for 6 years and I still marvel at the quality of work, the workable and livable space, the beautiful finishes. The best part is that Prudhomme Design will help you buy and place furniture. When you move in, your home is complete. We have built several homes but working with Tiffany at Prudhomme Design was the best experience we have had.