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Avatar for ZS Design Architect
ZS Design Architect
5.0(
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving Darien, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Zach did plans for 2 homes for me and he did a wonderful job. One was a complete tear down and rebuild. He was meticulous with details and has true design talent. I would hire him again in a minute."
Finished Kitchen
After front elevation
After Front View
After front view
Existing ugly duckling front view

+88

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cutler Architects
5.0(
10
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Darien, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"Doug Cutler is a very professional, experienced architect who was incredibly responsive. He has an engineer in-house, which made the process of our kitchen renovation even easier."
French Colonial
Modern Modular
Gambrel Colonial
Rye Beach Shingle
Mystic Shingle

+190

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lasting Strength
5.0(
46
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Designer - Building

Serving Darien, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Adam is a pleasure to work with. Great communication, excellent workmanship, and he knows his stuff. He does quality work, and makes sure the project is built strong to last."
tv cabinet built in
shower
wine cellar
built in
pergola

+116

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gil Mill Custom Homes
5.0(
9
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Designer - Building

Serving Darien, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"When I moved into my home, I knew I needed help with everything from organizing and decorating to selecting paint colors and creating a space that felt cohesive and welcoming. What I didn’t expect was how much of an impact Abigail would have on my family’s life. She has an incredible eye for design and organization, but what truly sets her apart is her ability to transform a house into a home. She listened carefully to what was important to me, worked within my style, and helped create spaces that are both beautiful and functional for my family. Throughout the entire process, she was professional, patient, creative, and genuinely invested in helping us create a home we love. Her talent is remarkable, but she’s also simply a wonderful person to work with. I am incredibly grateful for everything she has done and cannot recommend her highly enough. If you’re looking for someone to help organize, decorate, redesign, or bring new life to your home, you will be in excellent hands."
Work Examples
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Work Examples

+74

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Roger Greenwald Architect
4.0(
13
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ArchitectDesigner - BuildingArchitect - For Business

Serving Darien, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"Roger is a gentleman and a professional of the highest caliber. My wife and I are building a home in North Stonington, CT and hired a virtual architect 2 years ago to design our home. After $5,000, and 3 months, we were left with what felt like an intern-level deliverable. We swore that the next time we used professional services, we would find someone who had experience in the industry, knowledge of the area, and the passion for building a young families dream home, not just processing work. We found all of those things in Roger and could not be happier with his work or his kindness as a person. I am now in the budgeting phase and am sending out Rogers drawings for contractors to quote, and the first thing every one of them says is I have not heard of this Greenwald guy but he does damn good work. It inspires my wife and I to know that we were in such capable hands."
New Home Lake Residence
Custom Home
Lakeside House Bathroom
Addition to 1923 Tudor House
Family Room/Master Bedroom Addition

+10

Response time1 day
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

Depending on project scope, complexity, and building size, architectural services for businesses typically cost between $2,000 and $50,000. Fees can be structured as hourly rates, fixed pricing, or a percentage of total construction costs.

Costs depend on project complexity, software requirements, and the draftsperson’s experience.

The best way to start designing a house is to know what you want before designing. Making a list of your biggest priorities in a home will help. Designing a house without an idea of what you need or want in a home will lead to many trials and errors that could make it harder to figure out what you need in your design.

Federal and Colonial architecture are similar in that they both appear mostly utilitarian and symmetrical, but Federal architecture is a bit more ornate. Federal design often includes decorative palladium windows, window lintels, and, sometimes, columns surrounding a more decorative portico. Inside, Federal architecture is set apart by its centrally-located oval room. Additionally, Federal homes tend to have brick facades, whereas Colonial homes more often have wood siding.

Greek Revival and Federal architecture are quite similar in that they focus on symmetry and a blend of utilitarianism and opulence, but they differ in a few key areas. First, Federal architecture tends to include a brick facade, whereas Greek Revival homes more often have stucco siding, much like you’d find in Mediterranean houses. Greek Revival homes also tend to be a bit more ornate, with columns as decor, and more decorative and formal porticos.

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