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Transforming entertainment venues into dynamic, engaging spaces that captivate audiences while optimizing flow, comfort, and performance.

At Landis, our entertainment remodeling services are designed to elevate the guest experience and enhance operational efficiency. Whether revitalizing theaters, music halls, event spaces, or lounges, we combine creative design with structural precision to craft environments that impress and endure.

Entertainment spaces must balance atmosphere and acoustics, aesthetics and accessibility. A well-executed remodel amplifies visual appeal, improves audience comfort, and enhances technical capabilities. We focus on lighting, acoustics, seating, and sightlines to ensure every space feels immersive, functional, and true to its purpose—whether intimate or grand in scale.

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Uniquely Landis

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.

In-House Expertise

‍Diverse In-House Team: Our team of architects, interior designers, landscape designers, permit specialists, project managers, and skilled craftsmen work together streamlining the project and giving you one point of coordination.

Historic and Complex Project Expertise: Our deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities of the Washington, DC market, particularly historic homes, row-houses, large single-family homes, and complex condo properties makes challenging renovation projects smooth for our clients.
Local Expertise: With over 35 years of experience in the DC market and our in-house permit specialists, we're able to navigate complex regulations, permitting processes, and regional nuances with ease.

Streamlined Process and Efficiency

Design-Build Model: Our integrated approach eliminates the traditional handoff between design and construction, resulting in improved communication, reduced timelines, and cost savings.
In-House Coordination: Having your full project team in-house team streamlines decision-making and minimizes delays, ensuring a smooth and efficient project.

Quality and Craftsmanship

Experienced Tradespeople: Our skilled in-house tradespeople deliver high-quality workmanship and meticulous attention to detail.

Client-Centric Approach

Personalized Service and Strong Communication: We provide personalized attention from dedicated Team Leaders who remain with you throughout the entirety of your project. Similarly, once our design team and project managers join your project team, they will remain with you throughout the entirety of the design and construction processes, respectively. This ensures your needs and preferences are met, and that you experience consistent and transparent communication every step of the way.

How long does a typical Entertainment project last?

While each project is unique, there are some typical times to expect for your general design and construction schedule.

Initial Design Review

2 - 4 Months

Next, our designers will ask about your overall goals for the home, including whether the renovation will cover both the interior and exterior. They will also inquire about your preferences for an open plan, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms needed, and if new windows and doors are required.

Permitting and Approvals

2 - 4 Months

As you finalize selections, our designer will be creating construction drawings to submit for a building permit. In D.C., the submission and approval process can take several months (it is a little shorter in Maryland and Virginia).

Construction ( Typical )

3 - 8 Months

Once we secure the permit, we will start demolition and move into framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall etc. The punch list of small items is the last segment. The timeline to completion depends on structural complexity and if an addition is involved. After that, you will be enjoying your beautifully renovated home.

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7 - 16 Months

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FAQs

How Should I Pay for My Renovation?

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.

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What is Design Build?

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.

How Long Does a Renovation Take?

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.

What Permits Will My Project Need?

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.

What Will My Project Cost?

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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