Balodemas Architects

19 valoraciones

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Washington, DC

DC Metro Architect & Design Firm
Best of Houzz Winner 2015-2018

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Balodemas Architects, Chtd. is a Washington, DC-based design practice founded in 1988. We have successfully guided challenging projects across a diverse client base of businesses, government agencies, developers, and home owners. We work closely with each client to achieve creative, modern solutions to their goals within established budgets and schedules. We provide architectural planning, construction document, and construction contract administration services and take pride in the attention to detail given to each and every project.

Servicios prestados:

Architectural Design, Home Additions, Home Remodeling, Kitchen Design, Architectural Planning, Construction Documents, Construction Contract Administration, Reconstruction, Commercial Design, Facility Planning, Additions, Renovations

Zonas de trabajo

Arlington, Bethesda, DC (Washington), North Bethesda, Potomac, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Washington, Rockville, Fairfax

Premios:

Member, International Code Council Member, NFPA

18 proyectos de Balodemas Architects

Lewis-Kadowitz Residence

8 fotos

Rockville Addition/Renovation

19 fotos

Chevy Chase, Estados Unidos

Somerset Split-Level Renovation

13 fotos

Kensington, Estados Unidos

Kensington Mid-Century Addition/Renovation

23 fotos

Bethesda, Estados Unidos

Bethesda Mid-Century Addition/Renovation

12 fotos

Washington, Estados Unidos

Gallery Place Loft Renovation

15 fotos

Chevy Chase, Estados Unidos

Somerset Renovation

29 fotos

Chevy Chase, Estados Unidos

Contemporary Split Level Renovation

9 fotos

Chevy Chase, Estados Unidos

Somerset Contemporary Addition/Renovation

11 fotos

Overlea Residence

6 fotos

Washington, Estados Unidos

NW DC Renovation

6 fotos

Chevy Chase, Estados Unidos

Chevy Chase Addition/Renovation

9 fotos

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19 valoraciones para Balodemas Architects

Irene K

Relación

Cliente

Fecha del proyecto

sept. 2018

Precio del proyecto

Más de 100.000 €

We worked with Lou and his associate, Veena Shahsavarian, to design and see through the construction of a pop-up (adding an attic and full bath, 2nd HVAC, plus the renovation of other parts of the house) for our Chevy Chase, DC, mid-century split-level. They were extremely professional, thorough, and creative. Their attention to detail was remarkable. Highest recommendation.

17 de Abril de 2019Última modificación: 17 de Abril de 2019

Dan B

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Cliente

Fecha del proyecto

may. 2017

Precio del proyecto

Más de 100.000 €

We had a tremendous experience working with Lou and his team on the renovation and addition of our home. Lou understood our vision for the home, ensured that the plan was both beautiful and functional as our kids grow up, incorporated the design features that we envisioned, and steered us in the right direction when we needed guidance. Lou did not just take the project as we envisioned it and make it happen, but he explained the pros and cons of some of our ideas, suggested better options, and created a design beyond our imagination. Lou was sensitive to cost and created a design that would fit within our budget. Even after settling on a final design and plans, Lou adjusted the project as we decided to expand the scope of the work and he helped us re-design two new bathroom layouts to maximize effective use of space and create a new walkway and portico. Lou was a huge help in the selection of the contractor, interacted seamlessly with the builder, and meticulously followed the project from start to finish. It was great having Lou and his team with us every step of the way during our project and we could not imagine a better experience. Highly recommend Balodemas Architects for any of your architectural needs.

10 de Febrero de 2018

Shelley Brown

Relación

Cliente

Fecha del proyecto

mar. 2017

Precio del proyecto

Más de 100.000 €

As our youngest son was taking AP tests and applying to college, my husband and I turned our attention to our 1948 WC and AN Miller Sumner home in Bethesda and tried to imagine our future here. We wanted to renovate our home to suit our new empty-nest while showcasing the leafy tree-laden property that we loved. We turned to Balodemas Architects, who had helped our sister create an extraordinary inside/outside space in a neighborhood nearby. As we spent time talking about the new home, incorporating all of the concepts that we had dreamed of implementing, the melancholy of living without our children turned into excitement as we imagined hosting family holiday dinners for the family’s next generation. Lou Balodemas and Veena Shahsavarian operationalized our concept by solving complex site and limiting problems with brilliant ingenuity and insight. They were professional, prompt, met deadlines and gave us experts when we needed them. They helped us solve tricky issues such as outdated design and drainage, and in so doing, created a home that melds perfectly into its verdant surroundings. Veena Shahsavarian expertly led lighting design, paint and color selection along with hardware and finish choices. The result, is a remarkable, extraordinary home, we are blessed to own. Lou Balodemas coached us through the entire process including supervising the implementation. Together, Balodemas Architechts joined us in an incredible professional collaborative artistic endeavor, for which I am extremely proud, and now realizing the benefits. They took a very average feeling space and with a few design adjustments, made it feel noteworthy and generous. Balodemas Architects are the gold standard. They helped us see our home in a whole new way. The process was challenging and interesting and enjoyable and rewarding in many ways. I highly recommend working with them. Sincerely, Shelley Brown

7 de Noviembre de 2017

Anthony Haramis

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Cliente

Fecha del proyecto

jul. 2017

Precio del proyecto

Más de 100.000 €

My wife and I couldn’t be happier with Balodemas Architects. We added an outdoor living area, a new family room and converted our existing family room into an ADA complaint in-law suite. Lou and his team of professionals assisted us from concept design through completion of construction. They were very professional and responsive. Their design ideas respected the integrity of the existing home while providing it a fresh up to date look. We are left with beautiful and functional living spaces.

11 de Septiembre de 2017Última modificación: 11 de Septiembre de 2017

Ross and Anne Heller

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Cliente

Fecha del proyecto

feb. 2017

Precio del proyecto

50.000 € - 100.000 €

We initially hired Lou Balodemas to assist us in remodeling our home for the installation of an elevator. Importantly, however, Lou and his team spent a considerable amount of time just talking to us to understand what we wanted to accomplish. Importantly, and at a considerable savings in cost, Lou was able to accomplish this within the existing footprint of our home. What resulted from these meetings was that getting the elevator on our second floor would also allow us to modestly remodel our master bedroom and an adjacent bedroom into a beautiful bedroom/sitting room suite. As well he figured out how to turn four small closets into one lovely large master bedroom closet. And, lastly, to remodel our walk-in shower to make it totally accessible. On the first floor Lou suggested remodeling the room where the elevator would be sited from a relatively dark home office into a bright cheerful space. Further he was happy to find exterior wall space in that room to accommodate an antique stained glass window acquired while the construction was in progress as well design a unique curved wall facing what was heretofore a hidden space behind a wall. And, after creating preliminary plans he was endlessly patient as we made modification after modification until a final design was agreed upon. Of course his service included handling all the necessary Montgomery County and Chevy Chase Section Three permitting; a hassle we certainly were glad he took care of. Lou recommended several contractors but was equally happy to work with the builder whom we chose. Similarly he spent ample time on-on-one with our elevator contractor to make sure his manufacturers every detail and requirement was included in the final plans. Once construction began Lou and his team made periodic visits to insure everything was going according to his plans. And, of course, when the job was essentially finished he came over to double-check the ‘punch list’ of final details we had come up with. Bottom line: we would recommend Lou unqualifiedly.

13 de Julio de 2017

Kelly Torray

Relación

Cliente

Fecha del proyecto

mar. 2017

Precio del proyecto

Más de 100.000 €

Mr. Balodemas and his associates were wonderful and easy to work with. They provided all of the architectural drawings for my recent home renovation while also giving us many fabulous suggestions on how to best utilize our space to fit our lifestyle needs. Our renovation left us with a house that is more incredible than I could have ever imagined and Balodemas Architects played a big role in that.

28 de Junio de 2017

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

Relación

Profesional

Fecha del proyecto

mar. 2017

Precio del proyecto

Más de 100.000 €

An upstanding firm with an eye for quality and the utmost care for those they work with and for. It's been a pleasure working with them during these recent projects, and we felt the need to communicate how pleased we are to work together. Building is a symbiotic process, and it's best when all three parties involved - the homeowner, the architect and the builder - are on the same page and tracking with one another. It makes for a fun and most rewarding project. Thank you, and we look forward to working on more projects in the future.

23 de Junio de 2017Última modificación: 28 de Febrero de 2018

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

Relación

Profesional

Fecha del proyecto

ns/nc

Precio del proyecto

Más de 100.000 €

We have had the opportunity to work with this team of talented architects on a number of different projects-both commercial and residential. The plans are always well thought out and detailed. They take into consideration the needs of their end user and they are open to suggestions. They deliver what they promise, are easily reachable and answer any questions in a timely fashion. The shared clients that we have had, hold Lou and his team in high regard and I know have recommended him to others. I love the projects that we create together as they are real life solutions that function for the purpose for which they were designed.

10 de Abril de 2017

NV MacDougall

Relación

Cliente

Fecha del proyecto

mar. 2017

Precio del proyecto

Más de 100.000 €

Lou came highly recommended to us based on work he had done on several houses in the community, as well as for his work on our town hall, school, and pool. I had contacted other architects before meeting him and thought the endorsement seemed high given the amount of competition in the area. But at our first meeting, Lou immediately impressed us with his ability to see easy wins and remediable flaws in the house we were about to purchase, and with his straightforward, no nonsense demeanor. We were confident he was the architect to work with. That was nearly a year ago and our trust in Lou's work has only increased. Simply put, Lou has years of experience and is a grand master at what he does but perhaps most impressive, from a customer's perspective, is his commitment to client satisfaction. Lou and his team, Veena in particular, helped us at every turn, from finding a contractor we could afford, to selecting the right cabinetry, lighting, and tiles, to overseeing the contractor's work and ensuring the end result was what we wanted. Although we were renovating only a quarter of our home, a relatively small project, we were consistently treated like priority one. They listened to our requests, visions, and concerns in detail, got acquainted with our ideabook, absorbed it all, and researched options above and beyond what we expected, introducing suggestions we typically loved. They were consistently responsive to our requests, displaying the patience of saints and a sense of humor, helping us identify our end goal, and the more we worked with them the more we valued their input and had full confidence in the options they laid out. I've already highly recommended Lou to friends because I can't imagine finding a more client-focused and experienced service provider with his level expertise.

7 de Abril de 2017Última modificación: 7 de Abril de 2017

The Sanders Company

Relación

Profesional

Fecha del proyecto

jul. 2015

Precio del proyecto

Más de 100.000 €

Lou and his staff pay great attention to their clients' wants and needs when designing. This was shown exceptionally well on this project, while using both Western sliding doors and Windsor windows. The final results are a thing of beauty.

21 de Julio de 2016

Sunlen Serfaty

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Cliente

Fecha del proyecto

oct. 2015

Precio del proyecto

1.000 € - 9.999 €

We used Balodemas Architects for the redesign of our front door. Although a small project, the team of Lou and Veena took it on with all the energy, focus and commitment of a major renovation. From a practical standpoint, their team was very responsive, always available by phone, email -- and would often times stop over just to check on the project's progress -- which was certainly appreciated and helped us feel very taken care of as we could tell they were invested in the success of the project as well. From a design standpoint, they couldn't have been better. They came prepared with ideas and options for our first meetings. They listened to our ideas/tweaks/our likes and dislikes -- and were responsive to our questions/concerns/changes made to the project. They gave their expert opinions which we trusted. From a personal standpoint, both Lou and Veena were an absolute pleasure to work with, professional but personal and would always listen to our ideas/concerns. We felt they went above and beyond in every aspect. We enjoyed working with them and LOVE our new front door. We are thrilled and would like to use them again when we have other projects in the future.

28 de Noviembre de 2015

gersonperson

Relación

Cliente

Fecha del proyecto

sept. 2015

Precio del proyecto

Más de 100.000 €

Working with Lou and his team was a wonderful experience. We undertook a significant renovation of a ranch house. Though the increase in square footage was relatively modest (15%), we were looking for an overhaul of form and function, and Lou delivered a design which allowed us to achieve this. Our aesthetic is thoroughly (mid-century) modern, and we wanted a home with an open floor plan for the common areas (kitchen, living, dining) and a lot of natural light -- these were key starting points for us. We interviewed a number of architects. What sold us on Lou was not only a shared aesthetic, but his experience and sensibility. He has worked on many residential projects and knows the knowns/unknowns/known unknowns of design and construction. He has a very good mind for presenting a number of design alternatives and laying out the trade-offs involved. His demeanor is one of calmness and good humor, and ample quantities of both are needed on most home renovations. Lou had no shortage of good design proposals (e.g. a large covered front porch) and nice touches (e.g. clerestory) . Importantly, he is also a very good listener and incorporated some of our ideas (e.g. demolishing the fireplace that was needlessly closing off the kitchen from the rest of the house). It felt like a collaboration, and he never tried to force us into decisions that we were not fully comfortable with. At my request, Lou stayed very involved through the construction phase. Our contractors were sub-optimal (to be polite) and their work needed a good deal of oversight, especially during the structural phase of construction. He provided good advice about how to deal with the contractor. Things got rather contentious, and I found Lou to be a calming, solutions-oriented presence. We are now in our home and very happy in it. I would not hesitate to recommend Balodemas Architects.

10 de Noviembre de 2015

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Comentado: Love the stained concrete flooringApply stain topically after concrete placement so try talking to a painter. Product such as: http://www.scofield.com/decorative-concrete-stains.html

12 de Julio de 2019

Comentado: what color is the door it’s great.Hi, the front door is painted Benjamin Moore 2017-30 'Tangelo'

24 de Abril de 2019

Comentado: is the stringer a painted 2x12?No, the stringer is tube steel with welded brackets to support the treads.

30 de Enero de 2019

Comentado: Where did the island come from?!Hi. All the cabinets and counters including the island were custom fabricated in stainless steel.

6 de Enero de 2019

Comentado: Who makes the light in the foyer? Thank you!Hi. It's by Eureka Lighting. The model is "Big Spin": https://www.eurekalighting.com/en/products/big-spin-2/

27 de Diciembre de 2018

Comentado: DimensionsFamily Room = 13'-6" x 18'-0" Kitchen/breakfast = 20'-0" x 22'-6"

14 de Octubre de 2018

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