VSL Design-Build

The Ultimate All-in-One Homebuilding Experience

The VSL Design-Build is where your dream home becomes reality — seamlessly.

From first sketches to final finishes, our architect-led team handles every detail: design, permitting, engineering, construction, and management.

You’ll experience the ease and peace of mind that come with a true white-glove, turnkey process.

Created for discerning homeowners who value both design excellence and flawless execution, VSL Design-Build is the highest expression of our Vacation Style Living® philosophy — a lifestyle-driven approach to modern luxury living.

What is VSL Design-Build?

VSL Design-Build is the most comprehensive service we offer — a fully integrated architectural and construction experience designed to deliver your home from concept to completion.

Unlike traditional delivery models where design and construction are managed separately, our architect-led design-build process ensures every phase is coordinated under one team.

The result: faster timelines, unified communication, and a home that reflects your vision down to the smallest detail.

This service includes everything from the VSL Building Guide, VSL Vision, and VSL Design — plus engineering, permitting, and construction management — all handled by our in-house experts.

You’ll receive:

A custom home designed around your lifestyle
A fixed construction cost and guaranteed timeline
A dedicated team managing every trade and inspection
A home designed and built to perfection, inside and out

With VSL Design-Build, you’ll enjoy the experience of creating your dream home — without the stress of managing it.

What Makes VSL Design-Build Different

With VSL Design-Build, you’re not just hiring a builder — you’re partnering with architects who lead every decision with design integrity and construction expertise.

This all-in-one service offers:

A single source of accountability — one team responsible for design, engineering, and construction.
Predictable investment — fixed pricing eliminates surprises.
Seamless communication — architects, designers, and builders aligned under one vision.
Superior craftsmanship — every trade partner selected for quality and precision.
Timeless design — guided by our Vacation Style Living® principles of balance, flow, and comfort.

The result is a home designed and built to your exact standards — a custom modern residence that feels like your own private retreat.

Why Choose VSL Design-Build Over Traditional Models?

In traditional architecture and construction, design and building are handled by separate entities — often leading to miscommunication, delays, and budget surprises.

With VSL Design-Build, you have a unified team of architects, engineers, and builders collaborating from day one. This integrated approach eliminates inefficiencies, shortens timelines, and keeps your project on budget.

More importantly, it ensures design intent is preserved through construction. Every line drawn in your plans is realized exactly as envisioned — because the same team that designs your home also builds it.

You’ll never have to mediate between architect and contractor, question an invoice, or chase updates. We coordinate every step, manage every detail, and deliver every finish — with transparency and care.

Exclusive VSL Design-Build Deliverables:

Interior Plans & Elevations
Custom Closet Layouts
Fixed Construction Cost
Civil Engineering Drawings
Structural Engineering Drawings
Architectural Construction Drawings
Permits for Construction
Oversee and Manage Construction
Oversee and Manage Tradespeople
Oversee and Manage Material Suppliers
Oversee and Manage Inspections
Collaborate with Lending Institution if Needed

From VSL Design:

3-D BIMx Hyper-Model
Floor Plans
Kitchen Layout
Bath Layout
Elevations
Roof Plan
Door / Window Schedule
Exterior Material Selections
Building Sections
Lighting Plan
Finish Floor Plans

From VSL Vision:

Concept Design tailored to your lifestyle
Preliminary Site Analysis
Preliminary Zoning Analysis
Preliminary Utility Location Analysis
Architectural Site Plan
Schematic Floor Plans
Schematic Elevations
3D Massing Model

From the VSL Building Guide:

Expert analysis of your unique lifestyle brief
Recommended spaces for your home
Recommended square footage
Recommended lot size and site considerations
Preliminary project budget
Estimated project timeline

The VSL Design-Build is designed for homeowners who want the complete luxury experience — from design to move-in.

It’s ideal for those who:

Want to avoid the stress of managing contractors, schedules, and permits
Prefer a single point of contact from start to finish
Expect precision, craftsmanship, and accountability in every phase
Desire a home built in our Vacation Style Living® philosophy
Live locally within our service area

This service is available exclusively to residents of Northern Virginia and nearby Maryland communities, including: Great Falls, McLean, Sterling, Middleburg, Vienna, Arlington, Tysons, Falls Church, Oakton, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Leesburg, Bethesda, Potomac, and Chevy Chase. See Areas We Serve.

If you want a home that’s designed and built entirely around you — by one trusted team — VSL Design-Build is your path forward.

At AV Architects + Builders, we believe the best homes are born from unity — not separation. Our architect-led design-build model integrates creativity and construction, ensuring your vision is protected from concept to completion.

For more than 24 years, our family-owned firm has designed and built modern luxury homes across Northern Virginia that celebrate family, health, and legacy. Our homes are designed for the way you live today and built to endure for generations.

When you choose VSL Design-Build, you’re choosing peace of mind — a home that’s meticulously crafted, intentionally designed, and personally managed by the team who knows it best.