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Landis is dedicated to building whole homes that reflect your lifestyle and bring functionality, beauty, and elevated design together to make a house that is customized to your needs. Our team manages the whole process, from permitting and design, all the way to finish carpentry and interior design, so you can focus on what you're building and not how to build it.
With over 35 years of experience in the Washington, DC market, Landis Architects | Builders offers a comprehensive design-build solution that combines architectural excellence, skilled craftsmanship, and personalized service.

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Chevy Chase, MD
This custom whole home project transformed a Chevy Chase ranch home into a multi-level, multi-generational haven. Our clients sought to expand their living space, enhance accessibility, and infuse the home with a contemporary California-inspired aesthetic. The project encompassed a 4,928 square foot area, including a significant second-story addition and a state-of-the-art elevator.
The first-floor layout was reimagined to create an open, inviting space perfect for entertaining and everyday living. A gourmet kitchen, spacious living areas, and a welcoming front porch were key features of this complete transformation. The second-floor addition provided ample room for four new bedrooms, three new bathrooms, and a secondary laundry room. The elevator seamlessly connects all three levels of the home.
The home's interior designed in collaboration with Zahraa Alwash of ZEE Design was elevated with luxurious finishes and a relaxed, contemporary aesthetic. High-quality materials and thoughtful design choices create a comfortable and stylish living environment. Aging-in-place features, such as the elevator and accessible design elements, ensure the home can accommodate the family's needs for years to come.
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Bethesda, MD
Ours clients for this Bethesda project transformed their home into a spacious, accessible, and sustainable forever home for an aging couple. By maximizing the generous lot, we created a home that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living while prioritizing aging-in-place features. The project involved a complete demolition and rebuild, with a strong focus on sustainable elements like optimal solar orientation and creating a space to welcome family and entertain friends.
The home’s layout is centered around accessibility and functionality. A level entry, walk-in garage, and strategically placed elevator ensure effortless navigation throughout the house for years to come. The open floor plan promotes a sense of spaciousness while maintaining clear sightlines. Careful attention was paid to creating a smooth flow between living areas, particularly in the primary suite where wider clearances accommodate future wheelchair use.
A Craftsman-inspired aesthetic defines the home’s exterior and interior. Clean lines, natural materials, and understated details create a timeless and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen, a focal point of the home, features warm wood cabinetry, neutral countertops, and classic subway tile. The overall design strikes a balance between modern comfort and traditional charm.
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When you’re planning a remodeling project, start thinking early about how you’ll finance the project. The scale of the project that you can undertake will be directly influenced by the amount of money available. You can complete a Feasibility Study to see if the project can be completed within your budget. If your remodeling plans are ambitious or expensive, you can consider creating a Master Plan to complete your project in phases–perhaps over a period of years. Different methods of paying for your remodeling project include cash, a home equity line of credit, cash-out refinancing, and loan to future value.
Design Build is a business model for the execution of architectural and construction projects. This model puts both architecture and construction in-house in one company that is responsible for the entire process. Design Build is a commonly used term in the industry, but not all design build firms are the same. Every firm is set up a little differently. At Landis, we have architecture, interior design, landscape design, permitting, construction project management, carpentry, plumbing and electrical all in-house. We have designed our model to provide a truly full-service experience for our clients.
The answer to this question will be variable depending on the scopes of work you are looking to complete, as well as the jurisdictions having input over your home's renovation. Generally, our renovation projects take between 10-14 months. Roughly half of this time is spent in design and permitting, and the other half is active construction.
The permits that will be required to complete your project will depend on the scopes of work that you are looking to complete and the jurisdictions in which your home lies. There are several different permitting considerations for residential construction projects including but not limited to zoning, historic, CFA, DOEE, DDOT, etc. At Landis, we have a team of in-house permitting experts who will manage the entire permit process on your project.
There are several variables that contribute to the cost of a construction project. At Landis, our architectural fees are 12% of the estimated construction costs. In addition to this fee, depending on the scope of work for your project, there may be additional fees associated with the design and permitting of your project (engineering, historic approval, etc.) For a more detailed list of construction costs, by project.
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