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Architect advice
Posted on 3/15/14 at 11:58 am
Posted on 3/15/14 at 11:58 am
Does anyone have any recommendations of an architect for custom home on the Northshore? I am looking to eventually build a 5000 square foot Acadian or plantation style home.
George Hopkins
Al Jones
Others?
Thanks for any guidance!!!
George Hopkins
Al Jones
Others?
Thanks for any guidance!!!
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Posted on 3/15/14 at 12:06 pm to lsusaintsfan4life
Matt Voelkel. Great guy and fantastic architect. Studio MV on Lee Lane and Boston.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 1:37 pm to BigAppleTiger
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Matt Voelkel. Great guy and fantastic architect. Studio MV on Lee Lane and Boston.
I second that....you can't go wrong with Matt. I'm a landscape architect that worked in an office with him a few years back. He is extremely talented and great to work with.
Posted on 3/16/14 at 9:34 am to LSURock1979
Thanks guys. Looks impressive and I definitely will me up with him. Any other suggestions from the board? I want to make sure I've done my homework as I only have one shot at doing this right. Thanks again!!
Posted on 3/16/14 at 9:42 am to lsusaintsfan4life
quote:Very expensive but then again the people building those type of houses probably have little concern for money.
George Hopkins
Posted on 3/16/14 at 2:40 pm to lsusaintsfan4life
My wife and I are going to see Piazza soon. Anyone ever used him?
Posted on 3/16/14 at 6:38 pm to lsusaintsfan4life
Go to church with Al Jones and his son Ben (also works with him). They do fantastic work.
Posted on 3/16/14 at 10:25 pm to lsusaintsfan4life
Andy McDonald did a set of plans for me. I like his work, but not sure if he still has an office in Madisonville.
Posted on 3/16/14 at 11:02 pm to lsusaintsfan4life
Art Vandelay
Posted on 3/16/14 at 11:38 pm to lsusaintsfan4life
I am a builder on the Northshore and highly recommend both Matt Voekel and George Hopkins. We have worked on many projects with both and both are great.
Posted on 3/17/14 at 11:09 am to Brandon Bass
What are both of thse guys charging (roughly) per square foot?
Posted on 3/17/14 at 9:09 pm to saderade
Not really sure what they are charging as the homeowner is contracting with them and we are in turn contracting with the owner.
Posted on 3/18/14 at 6:37 pm to Brandon Bass
Any others that you may have worked with that you suggest that I look at?
My current home was designed by Andy McDonald but I am looking for something a bit different. This is waterfront property if that makes a difference.
Thanks
My current home was designed by Andy McDonald but I am looking for something a bit different. This is waterfront property if that makes a difference.
Thanks
Posted on 3/19/14 at 9:51 am to lsusaintsfan4life
We have worked alot with Metro Studio in New Orleans. They have done some really cool projects and are the most knowledgeable architect we have worked with.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 9:07 pm to lsusaintsfan4life
Just finished up some plans with Steve Madden at Madden Home Design. $.50/sqft under roof. He has some sample plans you can use, alter, or start from scratch.
LINK
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Posted on 3/20/14 at 9:26 am to patnuh
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My wife and I are going to see Piazza soon. Anyone ever used him?
He has nice designs but expensive. But being an engineer, everything that I can do myself I find expensive. I just designed my house myself and saved $20,000. This was in 2005.
Posted on 3/20/14 at 11:18 am to lsusaintsfan4life
I used Charles Silbernagel in Metairie for my house on the Northshore and was happy. My wife liked the house he designed for Steve Johnson (from Walton and Johnson) in the sanctuary.
Posted on 3/20/14 at 1:39 pm to Scooby
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Just finished up some plans with Steve Madden at Madden Home Design. $.50/sqft under roof. He has some sample plans you can use, alter, or start from scratch.
Were you happy with everything?
Posted on 3/21/14 at 9:34 am to lsusaintsfan4life
Al Jones was an under-study to A. Hays Town and remains faithful to that style. He insists on using only the best materials. To my knowledge, you won't see aluminum siding or aluminum windows on his houses. He's a tongue-and-groove guy. 12" x 2" pine flooring is not uncommon. Ditto for slate or cedar shake roofs. Custom woodwork all around.
Posted on 3/21/14 at 9:37 am to Ziggy
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Were you happy with everything?
Absolutely. He had alot of good info and suggestions.
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