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Avatar for Design One Landscape Services
Design One Landscape Services
4.6(
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Oakland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have used Design One for years at 2 different homes and they have always done a great job. From complete design services on a new home build, to re-working landscaping at an established home. I trust them to complete the jobs as expected and I also use them to maintain everything throughout the year. The design has been perfect and the execution top notch. I would highly recommend!"
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+54

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Superior Home Building LLC
4.2(
35
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Architect

Serving Oakland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"Jared and his team are amazing! Their work is top notch, everything went great, and smooth. Jared is probably the most genuine contractor I've ever met. I refer him to everyone. Thank you Jared"
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Basement Golf Room Simulator
Basement Golf Room Simulator
Basement Golf Room Simulator
Basement Golf Room Simulator

+31

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Herbal Thymes & Gatherings
4.7(
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Oakland, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a beautiful job and very well done. Complete and very thorough throughout all that needed to be done."
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Evolution Drafting
3.6(
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Oakland, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"I hired them to create plans for an apartment building. The process was quick and painless. Cost was good. The plans are full complete abd ready to take to builders for quotes. I will definitly use them again."
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+23

Response time1 day
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ABD Architects
5.0(
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Oakland, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

ABD Architects provides professional and approachable architectural services, always prioritizing the needs and vision of our clients. We are passionate about our work and take pride in delivering thoughtful, creative designs that align with your goals. At the heart of our process is a deep commitment to understanding what matters most to you, ensuring that every project reflects your unique vision.

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+2

Response time8 hrs
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OCR Inc
4.1(
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Oakland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They do a beautiful job. Very professional. They leave the place looking like a post card. I would recommend them."
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Response time11 hrs
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Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Lifetime Design Company
4.3(
4
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building

Serving Oakland, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My Husband and I , had Dustin design our dream home that we were getting ready to build. Dustin was professional, very knowledgeable, and very easy to talk too. He made the drafting part a very easy and fun experience!! We would recommend him to any of our friends and family!!! We are excited to start our journey on our cabin with Dustin!!!!"
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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

The most idyllic building material that encapsulates the feel of Federal architecture is a brick facade, often with bricks alternating between long side and short side. Palladium and arched transom windows are also prevalent, as are flat, white window lintels. More ornate Federal architecture buildings also include columns on either side of the front door. More important than most of the finer details, though, is the symmetry from the exterior. On the interior, ornate plaster moldings and plaster ceiling medallions are indicative of the style.

An architect is usually involved in the process of determining the layout and structural features and requirements of the home itself, taking into account the local codes, climate, and materials needed to make the home structurally sound. Architects may communicate more with contractors and subcontractors throughout the building process. In comparison to architects, interior designers typically focus on the aesthetics of a home interior and possibly exterior, helping the homeowner decide on color schemes, textures, and materials to incorporate into the design. 

Arched windows used to be most prevalent in more traditional home styles, like Spanish colonial and Gothic, but they are becoming increasingly popular in modern design. You’ll often find arched windows in new home builds across many styles, including farmhouse and contemporary architecture. This represents a more general trend toward more unique houses with interesting features.

British architect John Nash is credited with creating the Italianate style of architecture. The style was further popularized in the U.S. by landscape architect Andrew Jackson Downing and architect Calvert Vaux. The style spread across the U.S. due to Downing’s popular book on the style and the availability of plans and materials due to the mass production of the Industrial Revolution.

With proper training and experience, reading blueprints is fairly straightforward and not very difficult. If you don’t have the necessary knowledge to interpret the symbols, abbreviations, and other notations used, blueprints may not make sense. Learning to read blueprints can help you understand the construction process and keep you more involved and informed when you’re building a house.

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