VanderPoel Architecture provides design services for residential and small commercial projects. Licensed in DC, MD and VA we specialize in green construction, aging-in-place and accessory dwellings. We are also a Certified Passive House Consultant and can provide design guidance on dramatically improving energy efficiency.
7 customer reviews
blue house gardens
I had the pleasure of working with Peter on a landscape design concept for the exterior of one of his current projects. As a landscape designer it is truly refreshing to see an architect thinking about the entire property, to include the way the clients will be using their outdoor space. There will ...
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Dawn Wilson
Peter did work for one of my clients who was very impressed. He found that Peter was easy to communicate with and finished the project timely and captured what he was looking to have done.
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Glen Roe
Peter designed the third story addition to our row house in Old Town Alexandria. It was complicated to say the least, adding a story onto a building that had existed for over 100 years. Needless to say, Peter got rave reviews from our architectural review board with the City, and the end result wa... More...
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Elizabeth Bartels
Peter did the plans for our interior renovation, including putting in a bathroom from scratch and renovating two large rooms. The plans were clear and presented ideas we hadn't thought about ourselves. He also helped us through the permit approval process and the finished product is beautiful and fu... More...
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Shea Studio Interiors, Inc
I have had the pleasure to work with Peter on a recent project. He was brought in by a builder and even though that builder did not get the project, we kept Peter. He has been responsive, concise and produces exactly what you request (unlike some architects that reinterpret your vision to resemble... More...
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Mary McCutcheon
Love my house. It is a joy working with Peter VanderPoel. We started talking about this house in 2011. It was going to have five main objectives: handicapped accessible, energy efficient, pet-friendly, easy to clean, and good looking. It has achieved all of these goals. More...
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kimfmckernan
Adams Architects provided the architectural plans for our kitchen/family room and master bedroom suite addition which was completed in 2012. The exterior design was particularly excellent in that the new addition blended seamlessly with the original house design. Several features such as the Ingle... More...
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What do you love most about your job?
I get to be creative every day. Providing a solution that excites a client and shows them something that they hadn't considered is very gratifying. Being able to see an entire house in one glance is a huge leap in understanding the possibilities.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I taught at the university level for 9 years which whet my appetite to put my lecture topics to practical use.
Why should our clients choose you?
An architect is not simply a contractor with a turtleneck sweater. Where contractors and engineers are concerned with 'things'-square feet and floor joists; architects are focused on providing an experience based on the everyday needs of the client.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Most of my drawings are done on the computer and can be shared through an application called Miro. This allows a set of drawings to be available online and all presented drawings are available throughout the project.
Small Commercial Architectural Design
Tenant fit out, Existing building evaluation, Small ''from the ground up" design.
Licensed in MD, DC and VA
Certified Passive House Consultant who can help design to the highest levels of energy efficient design.
Licensed Architect for Custom Homes, Additions and Major Renovations
Specializing in Additions to existing homes in the DMV with an emphasis on energy conscious design and aging in place. Licensed in DC, MD and VA.
