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Neil Richardson Architect LLC
Architects & Building Designers in Albany.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars15 August 2015
“Neil Richardson. Nice gentleman, Experienced, Intelligent, and Listener. Our project from design to building completion unfolded beyond our expectations! The firm worked directly with our builder with any problems absolving us of the headaches. It was a pleasure to work with them. Did I mention that he LISTENs to the dreams and desires of the owner, while keeping with the theme and style of the project? Most important!”
Nathan Good Architects PC
Architects & Building Designers in Albany.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars28 January 2014
“Nathan Good is an excellent architect. He is extremely experienced. He listens well and he explains well. He works well with other professionals because he has a broad understanding of all fields associated with building and remodeling a home and he is an excellent communicator. He has great taste for all styles even though he specializes in green architecture, but it is his judgment, his vision and his wisdom that puts him apart from other architects with whom we have worked. One conversation with Nathan and we knew we had found our guide.”
Doyle Residential Design & Services
Architects & Building Designers in Albany.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars21 January 2013
“Kaufman Homes has used Doyle Residential Design Services in the past for design services. Jeff has building experience and understands design from aesthetic, practical as well as structural aspects. Jeff is a detailed designer, thinking thoroughly through his designs. I would highly recommend Jeff!”
PURE architecture, AIA
Architects & Building Designers in Albany.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars11 March 2020
“Peter has done a great job for us on two different homes. Peters insights on our remodels we helpful and saved us money. I would highly recommend Peter. Shawn Mayfield”
Anderson Shirley Architects
Architects & Building Designers in Albany.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars26 February 2015
“We hired Anderson Shirley Architects to design our new residence for our retirement, and work with our contractor during the construction phase of the project. John Shirley was the firm's principal in charge of our project. We first met John and Karl when they came to our rural building site to check it out and talk to us about the site and its relationship to the kind of house we had in mind. They talked about the land, how to design a home that would work with the land and surrounding countryside, about designing a house with both indoor and outdoor rooms that would bring the outside in, and ways we could ensure a light filled house, a plus for Oregon's grey winter days. They were reading our minds on these issues. We concluded they were not only anticipating our concerns, but that they would be open to the kind of participation in the design process we wanted. We were not disappointed. We worked with them over two years on the design for a modern 2,800 square foot home, with lots of light and real integration with the land. We were as involved as we wished to be. The design process took two years because that was our timeline, working with John and Karl from another state before we moved to Oregon, and we wanted to go slowly. Construction took another year. Our time lines and budget were met. We really enjoyed working with John and Karl. They have breadth and lots of talent, and their people skills helped us work through the inevitable challenges that arise during the construction phase of a complicated building project. We very much recommend them to others. Photos of our home are shown on the Anderson Shirley website under Northwest Modern Rural Residence.”
ideabox LLC
Architects & Building Designers in Albany.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars3 July 2013
“A wonderful design experience working with Cindy and Jim Russell! We are working on a tiny home project with them and I cannot express how much I appreciate their professionalism, vision and devotion to the principle of good design and livability in a space that is not only small, but efficient, livable and oh so stylish. We knew great design was essential to living well in a small space and we were frustrated with how much really BAD design, poor construction and ghastly material was out there. Ideabox resonated with us right away, Jim and Cindy are knowledgeable, collaborative, smart, innovative, fun and very good at what they do. We are still in the design stage, so unfortunately, I have no photos to share, but next year I will!”
Zoetic Architecture
Architects & Building Designers in Albany.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars12 November 2015
“EXACTLY WHAT WE NEEDED! Ben designed an addition to our rural fire station which increased square footage about 25%. Our funds were limited and we were constrained by statute on how we could execute the project. After 3 years of trying to figure out how to make it happen, the fire board enlisted Ben's expertise to help move the project forward. He answered our questions, checked out our options, and negotiated the building contract. We weren't able to get everything we wanted, but we got what we desperately needed: a secure vehicle bay with good personnel access and sufficient space in an addition that blends in perfectly with the existing building. Ben dealt well with the various levels of construction experience of the board members. He provided a number of cost saving suggestions that were implemented in the final design. He responded promptly to emails and board questions and requests for status reports. He met with us at the site when requested. The fire board and the fire district residents are very happy with the new addition and we highly recommend his work.”
Kent Cannon Enterprises.llc
Architects & Building Designers in Albany.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars8 April 2019
“We highly recommend Kent Cannon! His years of construction experience add to his skills as a draft person enabling him to be both creative and functional with his design work. His knowledge of local requirements will keep your project on track. His calm and thoughtful demeanor helped stabilize what can be a tumultuous process. We appreciated his professionalism, honesty, work quality & patient willingness to meet our expectations and deadlines. Kent utilizes state of the art technology to give you 3-D views of the work in process which helps you to visualize what the drawing will look like in real life. If you need a draftsperson, consider enlisting Kent's professionalism to move you toward your goals.”
DONE, LLC.
Architects & Building Designers in Albany.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars29 September 2017
“Cheryl has a great understanding of marketing and messaging coupled with a creative eye for photography. She's a stickler for the little details that make a photo truly remarkable. She plays a big role in the success of the messaging for my company.”
Percipient Architecture, LLC
Architects & Building Designers in Albany.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars11 October 2021
“I have worked with Brent for over 20 years on various projects, he is very knowledgeable, reliable and willing to put in the extra effort to keep projects moving forward. I would highly recommend hiring his company for any project.”
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An architect or building designer in Albany, OR can transform your needs and desires into a visual concept and habitable structure. They will help you determine what is possible in terms of your land and the budget you have, and then work with you to plan a home design that best caters to your lifestyle.

Architects and building designers have an extensive knowledge of architectural designs and trends, as well as construction methods and building materials, and are well versed in seeing the ‘bigger picture’. Depending on the architecture firm you hire, their scope of work can span project management and sustainable design for your renovation, to the selection of furniture and finishes. So whether you’re building from scratch, adding an extension or renovating your Albany, OR home, engage an architect or building designer to make your dream home a reality.

How do I find the best architect for my home design project?


It is best to hire a home architect or building designer who will be involved in all phases of the design process, from the initial concept to the completed construction. The architect is often the first person you will hire for your project. If necessary, they might also help you select and hire Albany, OR general contractors, which can include builders, engineers and landscape architects. Interior architects are also involved in negotiating contracts for all involved participants. It is for these reasons that it is extremely important for you to have a good relationship with the residential architect you hire. He or she can be the tie-breaking vote between you and the general contractor and can be your biggest advocate during the construction process.

As far as the process goes, the architecture firm that you choose will start with concept drawings and finish with construction drawings and documents. Some firms even design with 3D renderings and videos, but that should not be assumed. One of the most important duties of an architect is project management – that is, to serve as managers and supervise most aspects of construction, as well as facilitate communication between all other contractors.

It is very important to hire the right professional for the job. Remember that the most well-known or established architect or building designer might not provide the best architectural services for your needs. It all comes down to the individual project. Research and ask people whose work you like for recommendations. It's important to have an idea of the style of architecture you prefer, as well as the amount you would like to spend. Architects are natural problem solvers. They will assess the entire situation and help you to solve your problems too. Don't settle for a single company too early. Call and interview a few. Make sure that you feel like your personalities will mesh well and that you like their professional perspective.

Questions to ask prospective architects and building designers in Albany, OR:


  • What is your fee structure?
  • What does the cost include?
  • Do you have professional liability insurance?
  • What types of renderings (3D, video, illustrative) will you produce?
  • What is your experience with similar projects?
  • When do you expect to start and be finished with the project?
  • What do your services include? (It's best that the services are until construction is completed.)
  • What happens when the cost exceeds the budget?
  • Can you provide me with references?
  • Would you say your work has a defining style? (This is important in case the architect's personal style will interfere with
  • your vision.)
  • Will you help with hiring general contractors and renovation contractors?
  • What do you estimate the cost will be?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Are there any complications you foresee with this project?

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