Cathleen Curtin Architects LLC

Name: Cathleen Curtin Architects LLC
Address: 501 Princess Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Telephone: +1 703-930-9322
Rating: 4.9

18 Reviews

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27 years in business

Locally owned

Offers Custom Work

Metro DC’s Architect Designing For Your Lifestyle For 25+ Years

Memorable, Creative, Sustainable Architecture Interiors & Construction in the DC Area for over 25 Years. The character of our buildings is as diverse as the individuals they house and the surroundings in which they are located. We are interested in suiting each design to the client, the geographical and community context. Our strong interest is to envision the best composition, the most simple and elegant solution for our client. We believe that people make natural associations with form, composition and light. Design is a very intuitive and metaphorical process, we work in close collaboration to understand how the space will be occupied and used. Design a space appropriate to the client’s needs, make it as beautiful as possible and practice economy and energy efficiency where needed as possible. Cathleen Curtin, RA, AIA received her Architecture Degree while studying in North Carolina under Michael Graves FAIA, Charles Gwathmey FAIA and Robert A. M. Stern FAIA. Ms. Curtin before beginning her own private residential practice in 1991 served in the U. S. Peace Corps , worked with Chris Lessard, The Martin Architectural Group and The Weihe Design Group with an exclusive focus on residential design. She has designed several homes for developers including Ryland Homes, the national home-building company. Along with numerous residences in the Washington Metro area, Philadelphia, New York, and California, she has renovated and designed condominiums and senior residences. She is a member and actively involved in the American Institute of Architects, The Construction Specifications Institute, the National CAD Standard Project Committee, the City of Alexandria Beautification Commission and various local community committees.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Attic Conversion, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Closet Design, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Blinds & Shades, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Centers, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Pantries, Custom Shelving, Design Consultation, Dining Room Design, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Garage Design, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, Historic Building Conservation, Home Office Design & Construction, House Plans, Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Mudroom Design, Project Management, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Remodeling, Building Design, Custom Homes, Deck Design, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Gym Design & Construction, Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Multigenerational Homes, New Home Construction, Pool House Design & Construction, Site Preparation

Areas Served

Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Baileys Crossroads, Beltsville, Bowie, Camp Springs, Clinton, College Park, DC (Washington), Fairfax, Falls Church, Fort Hunt, Fort Washington, Franconia, Ft Washington, Greenbelt, Groveton, Hillcrest Heights, Huntington, Hyattsville, Hybla Valley, Idylwood, Landover, Laurel, Lincolnia, Lorton, Mount Vernon, Newington, Oxon Hill, Seven Corners, Springfield, Takoma Park, Tysons Corner, Walker Mill, Washington, West Springfield, Woodlawn, Dunn Loring, Friendly, Lake Barcroft, Mclean, Mount Rainier

Awards

Skylight Industry, Atrium DesignMasonry Institute of America, Design and DetailingNational Home Builder's Association, Resort/Vacation HomeNational Home Builder's Association, Single Family HomeNational Home Builder's Association, Townhouse design

9 Projects

Business Details

Business Name

Cathleen Curtin Architects LLC

Phone Number

+1 703-930-9322

Website

www.cathleencurtinarchitects.com

Address

501 Princess Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

Typical Job Cost

$100,000 - 5,000,000

Prices vary based on budget, detail and design program.

License Number

DCARC5468, VA0401009753

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18 Reviews for Cathleen Curtin Architects LLC

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Work Quality

5.0

Communication

5.0

Value

5.0

HU-379911515

Cathleen managed a long and challenging project for us, as well as creating a great design for our addition. Alongside this she worked well with the contractor and her communication with us was excellent. Thank you Cathleen

13 February 2023

Scott Huebel

Again, I can’t thank you enough for the OUTSTANDING job you did on Dad’s house. Not only was the finished product fantastic but getting to work with you was a true highlight. Your attention to detail, your professionalism, your choices of materials and styles were all incredible. But most importantly, just having you as a trusted ally who I knew would make the right call every time was essential and invaluable. With everything I had going on, not having to worry about that project was worth twice what I paid you. THANK YOU!!!

7 September 2017

aswanson15

We are so delighted with the end results of the renovation designed and managed by Cathleen Curtin. Expanding the kitchen and upstairs bath and adding a half bath to the first floor has totally rejuvenated our 1939 Cape Cod. The initial meetings with Cathleen paid off since she was able to internalize our vision and style, which was completely reflected in the final product. Cathleen was very mindful of cost and always presented us with choices of finishes and accessories from a range of price points. Her design sense is absolutely exquisite and she suggested things that we never would have thought of. This was our first renovation and it included more construction than we had imagined, so Cathleen was very good at explaining to us where we were in the process and what to expect. It was not an easy undertaking, but Cathleen was patient throughout and helped us through the rough patches. We would definitely work with her again.

24 August 2015

Creative Designs by Judy, LLC

I have been a Kitchen and Bath designer for over 30 years. It has been a pleasure working with Cathleen and her team for several years providing cabinetry and design collaboration on numerous projects. I have found Cathleen to be highly talented, creative and detail oriented. She is committed to listening to the client and providing solutions to make their dream project come together. Timely communications with her clients are very important to her also. Cathleen is very professional and develops a trusting and comfortable relationship with her clients.

5 January 2015

hangoswango

We are still working on our project with Cathleen Curtin, thus, this is not a complete evaluation. Our project requires her to be considerate of the style of the existing home (1939 Cape Cod) while adding all the modern conveniences and efficiencies of a renovated kitchen and bath (adding on a 1/2 bath). She has had a lot of great ideas in addition to being attentive to our own thoughts as to what we like. One extremely positive element of her work is that when we talk about the selection of something in principle she goes out and finds several examples of our options, this frees us from searching through 1000's of choices that are inappropriate and a waste of our time for what we were envisioning. Her diagrams have been well done and very clear. She has been quick to get the general contractor any changes based upon what was discovered after removing the floors and dry wall. The general contractor and her seem to be forging a good relationship (this is her first time working with this company since all her other previous general contractors were busy doing other jobs); we found this one on houzz.com). We will provide a more detailed evaluation after the work is completed in April.

29 December 2014

smidon08

This was our second time working with Cathleen Curtin as she did a beautiful job on our addition of a master bedroom suite, game room, deck and patio. When it was time to remodel our kitchen there was no doubt we wanted Cathleen to be our architect. She is professional, cost conscious and always responsive. She also provides options relative to design and contractors. She is thorough from start to finish and my husband and I highly recommend her services. Our new kitchen is beautiful and we are also still enjoying our home addition!

28 December 2014

somethingorother

Cathleen Curtin designed and managed our kitchen / dining room renovation. This is the first time that we ever used a designer in the capacity of managing a project. We were very happy with the results. Not only did Cathleen provide us with a superior designed project, including a lot of guidance on material recommendations, color and fabric coordination and insights on design optimizations and current design trends, but she also managed the job cost effectively (we believe well under competitors prices) and she was a stickler for details. As we were around for the last half of the project when the finishing details were being done, we would sometimes have questions regarding the way something was done or the "quality" of the work. In our regular meeting with Cathleen, when we brought these issues up, we were delighted to see that Cathleen had already addressed them and had them put on the "to be remedied" list. During the entire construction process, she seemed to be that "one step ahead of us". We never had to discuss a concern with the construction workers. Cathleen was a delight to work with and we have strongly recommended her to many of our neighbors who have subsequently utilized her services as well.

20 October 2013

jwhb

Cathleen helped us designed and built a walk-in closet in our master bedroom and other miscellaneous projects. Cathleen was a delight to work with and very professional. She is a great listener and has great ideas. She also finds great contractors and follows through on the details.

9 October 2013

Jan Gaudaen

Cathleen has now led my husband and I through two major renovations on our Arlington ranch style home built in 1952. Her architectural vision and her attention to detail produced a beautiful, “cottage-style” home with a wonderful front porch that we are very proud to live in. Not having a clue what we were doing the first time, Cathleen truly led us through the process of design, contractor selection and construction phases with the patience of a saint. She gained our confidence quickly and we trusted we were in good hands. Cathleen is a real pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend Cathleen as an architect to design and renovate your home.

25 September 2013

ronrigby

We needed advice and help involving engineering and structural issues with our home. We contacted our favorite architect to guide us through the process She brought us together with the people we needed and worked with us in guiding them to accomplish the tasks necessary. We found Cathleen Curtin to be exceptionally efficient and effective in solving our problem. She is the ultimate professional, knowledgeable and innovative. FIVE STARS!!

22 September 2013

phyllisdaisy

Great Service, Project Management, Subcontractors, Design, Communication, Material Selection, and Follow-up. I am one year out from the completion of the complete renovation of my "flat" in Old Town, and I could not be happier with the outcome, and with the overall service I received from Cathleen Curtin and her team of professionals. She came up with a great plan, executed it beautifully, allowed for new ideas mid-stream and in the end, I was thrilled. What more could any one ask for?? !!!!

20 September 2013

rosenbaum42

Ms Curtin designed 2 beautiful wooden screens on which we could display artwork. They needed to hide an ugly gas meter but be accesible to turn off outdoor water in case of a leak. They stand over 7 feet tall and each weigh at least 100 pounds. The art work looks great and makes a real statement . This was a very small job but it came out just as we wanted it to.

20 September 2013

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Commented: elevator?It looks like a Daytona Elevator.

8 July 2019

Commented: LightLove the doors and windows. Are they insulated? Who was the manufacturer?

4 November 2017

Commented: looking to redo our home that is this style..what was ballpark cost?Hi, thank you for your interest! The ball park for this project with new windows , doors, interior and exterior lighting, remodeled front entry hall, stair, family room, kitchen, powder room and por...

26 December 2015

Commented: where can i find these doors? they are amazing!!!!!antique mirror panels provided By Sterling Mirror Co., Lanham, MD

14 October 2014

Commented: this molding-do you work or have a referral in boca raton, fl.I love the chaises, where are they from?

16 July 2014

Commented: What is the color of the wall? Love itErin does not have access to it since she did not design it. Cathleen Curtin Architects PLC was the design architect. The wall color is either Benjamin Moore's Semolina or Soft Pumpkin.

7 January 2014

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