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Our dedication and hard work has made us one of the most prolific residential design firms in the Metro area. To date, we have completed over 150 residential projects including new homes, whole-house remodels, additions, condominium interior remodels and historic preservaton of designated historic homes. In compliment to residential work, we have also designed major additions for historic preservation projects, church & religious buildings, swim clubs, community centers and commercial office buildings. Firm projects are found throughout the metro area including Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, and Delaware.
DW Ricks Architects + Associates is known for being an approachable and easy firm with which to work. The 3 person office provides clients an intimate collaborative experience. The professional practice has an outstanding reputation for architectural excellence confirmed by the consistent high level of design, press recognition, design awards, a lengthy list of client references, and the general contractors we work with. Our firm has earned the highest service rating on both Angie's List and Checkbook.