Frank Durkin Architecture

Don’t think you need an architect for an upcoming renovation or new construction project? You do. Don’t let the builder trick you into owning the construction AND design! How will you know if anything is done right?
Don’t think you can afford an architect? You can. Not all architects work on an hourly retainer.
Frank helped us successfully navigate the Arlington County Use-​Permit (aka variance) process. We got everything we wanted! He did all of the legwork, making it as simple as possible for us.
Frank directed us through the design, always warning us when he thought we might have had some bad ideas, but was always willing to incorporate them into the design. His reasons behind the bad design was always substantiated with facts, and he always let us make the final call. Frank always made us feel like we were his only client, even though I later found out that was certainly not the case!
Frank did all the footwork for the permitting process as well. His calm disposition makes for friendly interactions at the County, which is beneficial when looking for «unofficial» answers to permitting and zoning questions. That has lead to a savings for us in both time and money.
Frank priced out our design lump sum, for each of the different projects we needed. We were able to select which pieces we wanted and although the scope did creep and expand, we were not ever hit with additional fees for those services.
I would not hesitate to recommend Frank Durkin for any design project. His past experience shows that he can capably and creatively handle large new construction projects and small complicated renovations.
You can afford an architect and your renovation/​construction project will be exponentially better for it!