Helicon Works
Takoma Park, MD
(13)
Takoma Park, MD
(13)
Ecologically sensitive architecture and building practices, responding to people and place
13 customer reviews
Damon Arhos
In August of 2016, lightening struck a 100-foot oak tree near our home and it immediately fell through our roof. Due to this event, we moved out the next day -- and, decided that as we were going to be out of our residence, that it was time to remodel. We were so fortunate to find Bill Hutchins, who... More...
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Daniela Silberman
Bill Hutchins and the Helicon Works Architects collaborative goes way beyond green architecture to deliver solutions that are both ecological and attuned to their clients spiritual wellbeing.
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jfiske7
Bill and his team helped us reimagine and design a contemporary extension to our 1920 bungalow. Like most big projects, there were some hitches, but overall I think he a very good job for us and I would recommend him.
I thought he was especially brilliant in two ways:
1. His process of getting u...
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tupperspam
I hired Bill Hutchins, because I thought he would design me a beautiful home - not just a functional one. When I went to Bill I had already spent a lot of time researching green homes. I wanted a high thermal mass, passive solar home, built into the hillside on my south-facing, sloping lot. I can... More...
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mzfmln
We worked with Helicon on a remodel and expansion of our house in Silver Spring. We appreciated the care and thought which Helicon put into every aspect of the project, starting with the initial design. Helicon translated our ideas into a workable plan and worked with us to stay within a strict bu... More...
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satjiwan
Bill and a project architect helped render some design ideas to repair and recreate a pool room which was damaged by a hurricane felled tree. They worked quickly to get bid-ready drawings for insurance reimbursement purposes and explored alternative design ideas to improve the structural integrity ... More...
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geoffmaxson
Bill and his team worked closely with us to provide us what we were looking for in our design. We did a full remodel of our house. Bill helped us through the process, including things we had not considered, such as the historic preservation commission. He was creative and thoughtful and easy to g... More...
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dborzeko
We hired Helicon Works for an extensive renovation of an early 20th century Craftman Cape in Takoma Park, MD. We enjoyed the process approach, and the result is a home that works very well for our family. Bill knows great people, so he was also very helpful in connecting us with artisans who appre... More...
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drrjv
Bill Hutchins at Helicon Works designed my straw bale very 'green' solar house. It is a fantastic home, energy efficient, and very attractive too.
Bill was great to work with, he planned the design process with a great team of individuals associated with Helicon Works.
Highly recommended - con...
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rf3331
Bill Hutchins at Helicon works designed our solar home near Asheville NC in 1997.
Everyone who enters the home is blown away by how warm and inviting the home is, as well as easy to live in and care for.
Even our contractor says its the most beautiful home he has ever been in, as do all who visit....
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lcrt
Bill Hutchins of Helicon Works designed a beautiful addition to my home that included a sunroom with a green roof garden and a rustic but magnificent screened porch. His team of creative and knowledgable artisans and skilled tradespeople worked together to ensure that my project was well executed, t... More...
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bobknisely
My ‘dream house’ was just some vague ideas, a location and a view, and a budget until I was fortunate enough to find the architect Bill Hutchins of Heliconworks (www. heliconworks.org). Working together, in a few months Far Muse was on the drawing boards. Starting with some photographs of old houses ... More...
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Esther Siegel
Bill Hutchins of Helicon Works was the architect for our strawbale addition. If the fact that I never want to leave my home doesn't express how much we love what Bill did, then let me explain. Before putting pencil to paper, Bill encouraged us to think about what we wanted in our space. He includ... More...
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What do you love most about your job?
Forming relationship with clients, helping them give expression to who they are at heart as they make their home.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I offer a unique way to work with clients working on their home. One client called me an architect midwife
Why should our clients choose you?
I care deeply about their wellbeing, and with 30 years of experience, i have a wealth of experience doing so.
