"Mark is the best! 

"We hired Mark Shuler to design our weekend home on Lake Anna. In addition to wanting a beautiful home, it was important to us that the house feel like a retreat, that it visually complemented the natural surroundings, and was functional for entertaining guests. 

"Mark Shuler worked with me on a very extensive house-lift, addition, and new foundation. It cost nearly as much as I paid for the house a few years earlier. His guidance was absolutely critical. He set me up with the excellent contractor I wound up using (STS Remodeling) and created a terrific design that had many smart features I would not have ever thought of. All the entrances are covered, for instance. We have 6' windows in the north-facing stairwell which bring in lots of light. And the lower level apartment he designed is stunning. We used an I-beam so we could have an open floor plan, with nine-foot ceilings and full-sized windows. You would never know it's a basement. It's nicer than the main level! Mark checked in on the project often while it was going on, whether I was there or not, and worked with the contractor directly, which was great. When we hit a big snag with drainage, he and the contractor worked on an affordable solution they then presented to me. I hope to do more projects with him soon -- he's already done some more designs for me, just need to find the $$ to execute them."

"I worked with Mark on a full renovation of my 1936 home. I am an experienced renovator and remodeler, and I had some pretty specific ideas of my own about what I wanted and what I didn't. Mark listened to all my points of view, and took the time to understand the 'why' behind my ideas and perspectives. Then, he added significant value in two ways. 

"Mark has done two significant remodel projects for me over the last 10 years, one was the conversion of a drab basement into a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, full kitchen, and living room mother in law unit which ended up being nicer than most houses I have seen, provided my teenage children with a "party space," provided us with significant capacity for overnight guests, and added value to our property. This project also involved significant engineering and an earthquake retrofit. The other project was another 1910's home in which we converted a run down 2nd floor bathroom into a luxury hotel type full bathroom, the conversion of a 1st floor closet to a parlor bathroom, and the miraculous transformation of a 1970's kitchen into a modern gourmet kitchen which opened into the dining room in a "great room" concept. That kitchen has elicited oohs and aahs from all visitors and is the jewel of the home. I had a vision for that project and having worked with Mark before I knew that he was just the person to see it with me, make it even better, and guide me and the contractors through its completion. Mark instantly saw the vision and quickly came up with plans that were even better than my concept. He also connected me to a wonderful team of contractors and designers who brought the project to completion on time and on budget. He stayed involved with the project at all stages and was always respectful not only of the vision but also of the finances. I have done many remodels as a homeowner and Mark is the best architect that I know."

"We used Mark for a project that was somewhat mandated for us, in a less than ideal circumstance, having nothing to do with Mark. So initially, we weren't very happy that we even needed his services, but it turned out to be a great experience. He was forthright, honest, diligent to make sure that all the bases were covered, and very practical in taking care of what needed to be addressed. 

"Mark has done two significant remodel projects for me over the last 10 years, one was the conversion of a drab basement into a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, full kitchen, and living room mother in law unit which ended up being nicer than most houses I have seen, provided my teenage children with a "party space," provided us with significant capacity for overnight guests, and added value to our property. This project also involved significant engineering and an earthquake retrofit. The other project was another 1910's home in which we converted a run down 2nd floor bathroom into a luxury hotel type full bathroom, the conversion of a 1st floor closet to a parlor bathroom, and the miraculous transformation of a 1970's kitchen into a modern gourmet kitchen which opened into the dining room in a "great room" concept. That kitchen has elicited oohs and aahs from all visitors and is the jewel of the home. I had a vision for that project and having worked with Mark before I knew that he was just the person to see it with me, make it even better, and guide me and the contractors through its completion. Mark instantly saw the vision and quickly came up with plans that were even better than my concept. He also connected me to a wonderful team of contractors and designers who brought the project to completion on time and on budget. He stayed involved with the project at all stages and was always respectful not only of the vision but also of the finances. I have done many remodels as a homeowner and Mark is the best architect that I know."

"Mark helped us navigate the complexities of rules to build our ADU. 

"I have the highest regard for Mark Shuler as an architect. I sought Mark out to hire him to help renovate our home in 1998, after I had repeatedly run into incredibly beautiful homes in my neighborhood that he had both built and remodeled. Since that time he has worked on a number of different projects for me, and each time I am impressed with his integrity and creativity. He is an incredibly personable man who takes a great deal of time working with each client to make sure that the home he creates (or what he creates for a home) is exactly what the client desires AND will work well for their type of lifestyle. I have recommended him every time someone has asked for the name of an architect because I think so highly of Mark Shuler and the architectural work he does."

"Mark has done two significant remodel projects for me over the last 10 years, one was the conversion of a drab basement into a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, full kitchen, and living room mother in law unit which ended up being nicer than most houses I have seen, provided my teenage children with a "party space," provided us with significant capacity for overnight guests, and added value to our property. This project also involved significant engineering and an earthquake retrofit. The other project was another 1910's home in which we converted a run down 2nd floor bathroom into a luxury hotel type full bathroom, the conversion of a 1st floor closet to a parlor bathroom, and the miraculous transformation of a 1970's kitchen into a modern gourmet kitchen which opened into the dining room in a "great room" concept. That kitchen has elicited oohs and aahs from all visitors and is the jewel of the home. I had a vision for that project and having worked with Mark before I knew that he was just the person to see it with me, make it even better, and guide me and the contractors through its completion. Mark instantly saw the vision and quickly came up with plans that were even better than my concept. He also connected me to a wonderful team of contractors and designers who brought the project to completion on time and on budget. He stayed involved with the project at all stages and was always respectful not only of the vision but also of the finances. I have done many remodels as a homeowner and Mark is the best architect that I know."

"Mark designed our new house and we love it. We wanted a new house for our growing family in Ballard, but were priced out of the market. Mark helped us identify a small lot and designed our house to maximize living area while not exceeding the lot's setbacks. It was a super tight site and got us swiftly through the permit process with very few comments. During construction, Mark frequently stopped by the job site on his own to check on the progress and help correct issues we completely missed. Very positive experience and we look forward to working with him again on the next house!"