STAK Architecture

Yes... Arsen is the architect you want to hire for your project. There's a long list of reasons why, but at the top of my list are the three P’s of professionalism, personality, and price. Professionalism – Arsen is an expert in every facet of residential construction from basement drains up and through chimney exposures. In the very rare case he doesn’t know the answer, he doesn’t BS you…he tells you he’ll look into it find out and he does – quickly. Doesn’t matter if it’s something as basic as the standard height for kitchen counters or esoteric as the shear strength of a 10’ Yellow Pine 2x6, he knows his craft. Equally as impressive is how adept he is with the design program he uses. Think you’re pretty good with Word or Excel? Well…I’m pretty sure he’s even better with whatever it is he uses. And that’s a huge, direct benefit for you. There will be innumerable times when you’re on a video conference with him reviewing your design, and you’ll want to make a change or see something a little differently. In a manner of seconds, he can do it. So nice. Personality – For some inexplicable reasons, way too many architects are enamored with their title and come across as arrogant pr*cks. Not Arson. Good guy and I mean that in the most positive, non-sexist, way possible. He’s the kind of guy you welcome on your fishing boat. The guy you’re happy to have a beer with or catch a game with. Always polite and respectful. Deferential to your desires and even weird ideas. I told him I wanted a fireman’s pole in the house...he did it. Had to change plans…wife didn’t want a fireman’s pole in the house…he came up with the perfect (at least for us) compromise of a rope. Same support for a hidden bookcase door and hidden trap door to basement. Genuinely a good person and very easy to work with. Price – Architects ain’t cheap. Supply and demand rules their cost structure and becoming one isn’t easy. Years of formal training and demanding testing limit the supply. We’re currently in a housing boom so you’d expect to pay a lot for their services. Arsen isn’t free but he is very reasonable…for now. My suggestion is to lock him in quickly before it’s too late. Stop wondering…pull the trigger. He’s The One.

We honestly can't say enough good things about working with Arsen. He was very professional, thorough, and was able to take the ideas in our heads and make them a reality. He was patient with all of our questions and was willing to offer advice and insight, always going the extra mile. He's extremely knowledgeable, talented and personable. We feel so lucky to have found him and would recommend him to anyone who needs any architectural help. We are actually already using him for our next project!

I have worked with lots of architects, engineers, and contractors. Arsen is the best I have ever worked with. He is very honest, very fair with pricing, and I would definitely recommend him.