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The Most Influential Waterfront Architects in the Mid-Atlantic
These residential architects and residential architecture firms in the Mid-Atlantic are experts in waterfront home design
The Most Influential Waterfront Architects in the Mid-Atlantic
From Maryland’s Eastern Shore to Virginia’s Northern Neck, the Mid-Atlantic is home to some of the finest waterfront homes United States.
In creating a list of the most important and influential waterfront architects and architecture firms in the Mid-Atlantic, a number of factors are considered.
First, each architect and architecture firm must have a formal business presence in Mid-Atlantic as well a project portfolio that exhibits distinct capabilities in executing waterfront architectural work in the region.
Next, each architect and architecture firm must have a professional designation under The American Institute of Architects (AIA). As the premiere professional trade association for Architects throughout the United States, the AIA designation exhibits a level of professional excellence in the craft.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, each architect and architecture firm upholds a level of authenticity, enthusiasm, and style that is indelibly their own.
Leveraging complex zoning, site, and environmental considerations and unique material selections, the breadth and depth offered by these incredible residential architects in architecture firms in the Mid-Atlantic offer what few can match.
Magothy River Modern of Arnold, Maryland. Image courtesy of David Burroughs.
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND
Bohl Architects
Established in 1976 by Chip Bohl, Bohl Architects is a top rated residential architecture firm based in Annapolis, Maryland. A member of the The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Bohl Architects specializes in the creation of modern waterfront residences in the greater Chesapeake Bay area — including Annapolis, Maryland and Maryland’s Eastern Shore — as well as in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Northwest Point Farm of Centreville, Maryland. Image courtesy of Durston Saylor.
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND
Purple Cherry Architects
Established by Cathy Purple Cherry in 1993, Purple Cherry Architects is a residential architecture firm based in Annapolis, Maryland.
Spa Creek Contemporary of Annapolis, Maryland. Image courtesy of Brycen Fischer.
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND
GriD architects
Located in Annapolis, Maryland, the studio of GriD architects comprises a dedicated team of design-oriented architects responsible for award-winning modern and contemporary homes throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Founded by award-winning architect Brian Grieb, GriD architects offers a holistic design practice for projects of all shapes and sizes.
Ocean Breezes of Bethany Beach, Delaware. Image courtesy of Erik Kvalsvik.
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND
Good Architecture
Established in 1984 by Wayne L. Good, FAIA, Good Architecture is a residential architecture firm based in Annapolis, Maryland.
Maxmore Creek Colonial of Easton, Maryland. Image courtesy of Keyanna Bowen, East & Lane.
EASTON, MARYLAND
Charles Paul Goebel
Charles Paul Goebel, AIA is a top rated residential architect based in Easton, Maryland.
The Sharps Point Estate of Annapolis, Maryland. Image courtesy of Townsend Visuals.
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND
ABS Architects
Established in 1996 by Jay Schwarz, Scarlett Breeding, and John Alt, ABS Architects is a top rated residential architecture firm based in Annapolis, Maryland.
Riverside of Richmond, Virginia. Image courtesy of Gordon Gregory.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
ARCHITECTUREFIRM
Established by Katie MacNelly in 2009, ARCHITECTUREFIRM is a top rated residential architect firm based in Richmond, Virginia.

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