RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT DESIGN AND SERVICES
New Builds. Renovations and Restorations. Multi-family. Interiors.
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE
NEW CUSTOM HOMES, RENOVATION, & RESTORATION OF SINGLE-FAMILY, MULTI-FAMILY, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROPERTIES
Residential has lived at the core of our business since Toner’s founding. As a trusted residential architect, we bring a “no ego” attitude to each project and are excited to help clients create their vision, not ours. We act as advisors and facilitators, working together with homeowners and developers to help them realize the full potential of their vision through thoughtful residential architectural design.
Toner Architects plans and designs unique, innovative, and inclusive housing solutions. As a dedicated custom home architect, our multidisciplinary approach to residential design includes looking at the project as a whole, and ensuring all aspects are considered. From feasibility studies to master planning to interiors for residential living of all kinds: Private single-family homes, affordable housing, multi-family housing, student housing, and more.
OUR RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND PROJECT TYPES
- Projects with homeowners
- Projects with developers (single & multi-family)
- New Construction
- Additions
- Gut-renovations
- Interior renovations
- Historic properties
OVER 700 RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS COMPLETED. APPROXIMATELY HALF OF OUR RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT PROJECTS ARE FOR REPEAT CLIENTS.
WORK WITH A RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT FOR YOUR NEW HOME:
Let Us Guide You
Through the Process.
1. Pre-purchase Services
We can help you evaluate a property before you buy it. By doing basic code research and a site visit, we can help you identify a building or site’s potential advantages and disadvantages.
2. Design (Listen, Synthesize, Organize)
During design, we lead you from vague ideas to a fully-considered project. We explore several options to determine the best path forward. As we’re working through the overall project layout, we can also help you with full-service interior design, making sure that the final materials, colors, and fixtures match your sense of style.
3. Construction-Phase Services
Our involvement doesn’t end with the design, architects play a key role throughout construction. We can monitor progress to ensure the project aligns with the design intent, addressing any surprises that arise, especially in existing buildings. Regular site visits allow us to answer questions, coordinate with the builder, and keep communication flowing. At project completion, we can conduct a final walkthrough to resolve outstanding issues and ensure the finished space meets your expectations.
A CUSTOM HOME ARCHITECT HELPS YOU PLAN BEFORE THE FIRST HAMMER SWINGS
We know that design and construction can be intimidating and a bit overwhelming for most homeowners. When considering a project at your home, you probably have a lot of questions: Can we add a third floor? Can we add a bathroom? Can we build a roof deck? Can we expand out the back? What will the City let us do? Will we be able to adapt this house in the future? Do we have a big enough budget to do this? Who will design it, and who will build it? Our goal is to help you answer these questions through thoughtful residential architecture design and clear guidance.
Through our comprehensive residential architect services, we can help you determine whether your proposed ideas are feasible, affordable, and permitted by Zoning regulations. We will evaluate the basic structural condition of your home, and can plan where you can best maximize your space and your budget. As your custom home architect, we can help you select just the right finishes, cabinets, countertops, and lighting fixtures to reflect your sense of style and make the space truly yours.
Of course, there are lots of other experts who might be involved in a project. We can help you identify the appropriate engineers, attorneys, and contractors to help you achieve your goals, and part of our job as your residential architect is to synthesize the input from all these professionals and present you with one coherent picture of the overall project.
FAQS ABOUT RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT SERVICES
Residential architect services typically include site evaluation, architectural planning, design development, construction documentation, and coordination with contractors and engineers.
Yes, a residential architect can evaluate structural conditions, zoning regulations, and layout opportunities to create thoughtful renovation and expansion solutions.
You should hire a custom home architect at the earliest stages of planning to ensure your goals, budget, and site constraints are integrated into a cohesive residential architecture design.
Residential architecture design timelines vary depending on project size and complexity, but early planning with a residential architect helps streamline the process. A residential architect can help build out a reasonable timeline to help avoid surprises.
START A CONVERSATION.
WHAT’S YOUR VISION?
Contact us to discuss your project, ask us questions and get to know us.
We’re a versatile firm working in a variety of capacities for a variety of clients. For private clients, we’re patient and thorough in crafting a new home. For commercial clients in the building community, we’re a force-multiplier in the Philadelphia region and in the city in-particular. In short, we’re here to collaborate with you. We’ll bring our best!