Nase Architects designed a beautiful home for us. We had purchased a 30- acre plot and had no…read moreidea what to do, but we found Bob, and his skill and creativity transformed our uncertainties into a gorgeous, window-filled home with high ceilings, a great room and a fabulous back porch - so much more than I could have ever imagined. Working with builders and contractors can be overwhelming, but Bob was there for us throughout the project, assisting with issues beyond our knowledge. Bob Nase is an honest, inspirational visionary. We watched our property grow into a spectacular family home incorporating my ideas and Bob's ingenuity, while avoiding the stress that can come with such a big project where so many important decisions are at stake. Thanks, Bob, for the great work and the positively stunning home you helped make a reality. Susan Buchler-Moyer

Highly recommend. Christopher's skills and years of expertise were evident from our first phone…read moreconversation. I felt valued as a client. He understood our needs after a devastating health diagnosis requiring "first floor" living. Without pause, and in our budget Chris designed a new space that kept our needs in focus. We are so grateful to the entire team.

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Stunning architectural design, we are extremely happy with all phases of the project. Brett and his…read moreteam delivered all fronts. We would strongly recommend him for your next project!

Great attention to design detail and great attention to service and project management for our…read moreretail project. We highly recommend!

The Gardner/Fox TEAM were exceptional in the transformation of a dingy bathroom, mudroom and garage…read morespaces. The team was diligent, dependable, extremely professional and highly talented from the outset to the completion. Outstanding communication and understanding of our aspirations for the spaces. To say the new areas are an absolute showstopper is an understatement--just incredible! What a great pleasure to have been involved with this team!

Gardner Fox did our kitchen renovation, and we were very pleased with the end result…read more First off, they completed the job on time. They predicted about 12 weeks from demo to completion, and things stayed on schedule. We were impressed that there was rarely downtime.   We hired them to design the space and do the construction. Their design team took our suggestions and put together beautiful plans, which we didn't make too many changes too. They suggested great fixtures, hardware, appliances etc and generally understood what our hopes were and put them into action.  When construction started we had a group chat with the project manager and site supervisor to keep lines of communication open. If we had questions, we could ask them and get answers quickly. We did hope to have more weekly check in meetings with our crew to avoid on the fly decisions, but schedules made that difficult.  Of course no contractor is perfect, and there were a few bumps here and there. But Gardner fox did a beautiful job in our kitchen, and they continue to be responsive when things come up. We would recommend them and use them again.

I first met Ed Barnhart when I was interviewing architects to build an eco-minded home on a sloped…read morelot just outside Philadelphia. He came across as quiet and unassuming, qualities that, at the time, led me to believe he wouldn't be edgy enough for the project. It impressed me though that, even without being offered the job, he researched the lot and township requirements, uncovering that there were restrictive building codes for the steep slope -- codes that would drastically affect the construction. He saved us from a bad purchase, and we went on to look at other potential building sites. When we did find a suitable lot and got the chance to start our project, the glitz of a large firm with adventurous eco-centric projects caught our eyes. The trendier architect gauged us at every turn, was uncommunicative, and after we signed the contract, handed our project off to associates whom we later discovered were unlicensed. Unhappy with their design, we called Ed, told him that we had a limited budget and needed to feel that we had a place in the design process. He proposed using a straight-forward AIA contract with a fair fixed fee, then held our hands through the design, permits, and building process. The design we ended up with (after his tireless revisions) has made us immeasurably proud. We found Ed to be extremely patient, humble and cooperative -- traits I've found rare in most people as highly educated and talented in this profession. He met deadlines with enthusiasm, and shouldered criticism with earnest concern and creative exploration. More than once he was able to enlighten, and change our minds about what we thought we wanted from our dream home. My husband and I instinctively trusted him, and we have not been disappointed. We found our opinions never fell on deaf ears, and our expectations were always exceeded. He has always made me feel that I was a partner in this great endeavor, and never belittled a concern. In the end I realize that our project wouldn't have been much of a home if we hadn't involved Ed.

From the owner: Custom Design of Contemporary Houses, Additions and Renovations is the sole focus of the Always by…read moreDesign (AxD). Founder/architect Ed Barnhart engages owners and craftspeople to create award-winning homes which resonate with purpose and poetry - from Maine to Virginia, the Main Line to Montauk.