Custom Homes in Northern Virginia
Luxury Home Architects + Custom Builders
Architect-led, high-end home design tailored to your vision, built for lasting luxury.
Why Architect-Led Design-Build Makes All the Difference
At AV Architects + Builders, we don’t just build homes—we design experiences.
What sets us apart is our architect-led design-build model, a fully integrated approach that merges architectural vision, construction expertise, and personalized service under one roof. From concept to completion, every detail is intentionally aligned with your lifestyle, your goals, and your long-term investment.
The Product
Custom Homes That Live as Well as They Look
Because the architecture leads every step of the custom home process, the final product is a reflection of true design integrity. We don’t work from templates—we create custom homes from scratch, designed specifically for how you want to live. Every line, layout, and finish is curated to enhance natural light, functionality, and timeless aesthetics.
The result? Homes that are not only beautiful, but smart, sustainable, and tailored to the way you live.
The Process
Streamlined, Transparent, Seamless
With one point of accountability and a unified team, the architect-led design-build process eliminates the common disconnect between designers and contractors. Our team collaborates from day one, ensuring that budgets are respected, timelines are managed efficiently, and communication is clear at every stage.
You’re not juggling multiple vendors or navigating confusing change orders—you’re guided by experts who already know your vision inside and out.
The Experience
Personalized, Elevated, Unmatched
We believe the homebuilding experience should be as custom as the home itself. That’s why we take the time to understand what matters most to you—how you live, work, relax, and entertain—so we can create a home that truly reflects your lifestyle.
It’s more than a project. It’s a partnership. And when your architect is your builder, every decision is made with your goals in mind.
What Clients Are Saying
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When it came time for our lender to send out their home inspector who I'm sure tours many newly built homes he said "I think this is the best built new home I have been in." The materials are premium, no builder-grade big-box store lumber, fixtures, HVAC or anything. We love the design. We love the uniqueness of our home. Most new homes only differ by the numbers on the mailbox. You cannot tell one from another. We wanted something unique, something special and I feel that is exactly what we got.
Rob Custom Home Design-Build Client
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What did not take long to decide was the architect and builder we wanted to use. After seeing several homes designed and built by AV Architects + Builders, we were confident they could deliver our dream home. What could have been an extraordinarily difficult process – essentially building a brand-new home from the inside out – was made easy by Francisca, Tony, and their entire team. Being both the architect and builder, the design and construction flowed seamlessly.
Veronica Modern Renovation Client
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AV Architects + Builders transformed a potentially overwhelming process into a smooth and straightforward one. From the very beginning, they took their time and expertise to guide us through every stage of the design and construction process, providing a single point of contact that eliminated the usual stress of dealing with multiple parties. Working with Francisca and Tony was nothing short of a delight.
Catherine Custom Home Design-Build Client
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5 years ago my husband started to look for builders that were building the kind of home we wanted, a vacation home for our daily busy lives with lots of lights, fantastic outdoor spaces and practical living spaces, and we found the perfect architects to help us in that endeavor - AV Architects and Builders. We looked for what they had built and liked their approached and style, and decided to start building from abroad so by the time we would move back to the US our home would be ready.
Andrea Custom Home Design-Build Client
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Once we realized we needed to build to get what we wanted we started researching. We reached out to 10+ builders and met with 4. One was a large builder in the area who was a bit too cookie cutter for us. Another didn't understand the more contemporary style we were looking for, and another was fine, and I'm sure they would have built us a great house, but we just didn't connect with them.We met with Francisca at a spec home they built and one of the first things she told us is that they don't build spaces with no purpose. It's funny, because we were at a huge house in Great Falls, but it still full intimate and purposeful.
Michael Custom Home Design-Build Client
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Let’s design and build your forever home—one that’s custom to you in every sense.