Broadhurst Architects, Inc.

I am a builder/developer. My wife and I hired Broadhurst Architects, Inc. after interviewing 3 architectural firms, all expert in designing custom homes and large, complex additions to existing homes. Our goal was to add two large additions to allow us to age in place; to provide a new bedroom wing for a luxurious master bedroom suite, a studio, a guest suite for overnight guests and a large storage bay for outdoor recreational equipment; and to create a new family gathering and entertainment wing with the large spaces, amenities and features of a vacation home to provide a welcoming and comfortable destination for family and friends. The excellent “bones” for the new additions were provided by a 1955, all brick, custom rambler of excellent quality that featured a finished, walkout lower level and a full, unfinished attic topped by a steeply pitched slate roof on a 2 acre wooded lot. After thoroughly considering our goals and concepts, Jeff Broadhurst responded with site plans that showed six completely different alternatives for locating our two new building wings. After we selected the plan that best met our goals, we then worked with Jeff to modify that plan to even better meet our needs. Jeff and his team then proceeded to create architectural and permit plans for each of the two phases of construction consecutively. The plans created two additions perfect in design and materials to conceal the fact that they were new. Further, the plans retained the lovely, country-cottage ambience of the original, although square footage was increased from 2,600 SF to 5,700 SF. The designs created by Jeff created elevations and interior spaces of remarkable beauty and function, with sections and details that provided all the complex technical information required to mate the new additions to the original and to build and install the custom millwork and intricate trim details. I personally served as general contractor, and although my superintendent and I both reviewed and edited drafts of the plans, upon their finalization, the plans for the two phases contained no errors, a truly remarkable accomplishment. Jeff is a savvy and skilled artist with strong capabilities in creating livable spaces and in design function, proportion, balance, color, texture, mass, architectural history, construction techniques and materials. Jeff was a consummate professional throughout the creative process, from the first concept plans; to the stainless steel linking multilevel adjacent foundations; to underground and through-house utility chases; to the sophisticated MEP systems and their space requirements; to energy conservation products; to the exposed timber framing for two sections of the home (using oak selected and harvested from a Pennsylvania forest for shaping and assembling by hand in Maryland); to helping us select finishes compatible with both the classic colonial detailing of the original home and the rustic timber frame sections that are a reflection of a mountain lodge. Jeff listened intently to our stated goals for design and function and for harmonious indoor and outdoor living, and expertly transformed those statements into plans that became a construction reality. If you consider making changes to his plans, he will (if asked) explain his reasoning for his original concepts, how he views those concepts in comparison to the changes you may be considering, and then accepts without ego-involvement any changes in plans that you decide to make. He worked smoothly with all other members of the development team, from various engineers to our interior designer. He also assisted in recommending subcontractors and engineers. Each of the two phases took 3 months to prepare the detailed architectural and permit plans and 9 months in construction. We lived in the home for during the entire period and each new wing was isolated from the remainder of the home during construction. Construction began in 2010 and was completed in 2012. Out of pocket costs exceeded $1m. In my experience, Jeff is able to work by the hour or if you are able to provide a detailed design request, by a fixed rate. His rates are remarkably reasonable compared to those charged by many other similarly experienced architects. The final product exceeded our expectations and even our fondest hopes. We give Broadhurst Architects, Inc. a ten-star recommendation. And even beyond that superb rating, if you are considering commissioning Jeff as your architect and do not hire him, I expect there is a likelihood you made a mistake. I have taken the time to write this extensive review (instead of simply rating him as five-stars and adding a few sentences) out of respect and in thanks for Jeff’s skills and dedication in helping my wife and I achieve the home of our dreams, for us and our family, and one that literally could stand as an heirloom for a 1000 years with adequate care. Good luck with whatever design and construction adventure you are considering. I continue to use Jeff professionally through my business. If you wish to speak with me personally, you can reach me through Jeff Broadhurst, AIA.

We are an Episcopal Church with a vision for updating our worship and community spaces. None of us (myself, the pastor, included) had had any experience with a major building project. Not only was Jeff able to take a set of concepts that sketched in very broad strokes what we felt we wanted to create, but he patiently educated us on how this process would actually work. It helped that he had worked with many other churches, including his own, before. We look forward to future collaboration as we roll out our master plan's phases.

I have worked with Jeff on several different projects. He has always been very professional with ingenious insights into Architectural designs, style and details. He exhibits patience, understanding, and actual solutions to any complications that we have experienced. Hopefully I will be able to work with Jeff and his company again.

It was a pleasure to work with Broadhurst Architects. They brought a high level of professionalism to our project. Their vision, attention to design detail, and response to our needs was superb and they were recognized for it with an award. We now have bragging rights to living in the house that won the 2015 Merit Award for "Historically Sensitive Renovation Over $500,000"!

Broadhurst Architects designed our kitchen when it was renovated, and helped us with the lighting and other projects. We were extremely happy with their design. Jeffery Broadhurst has a very good eye, and pays attention to every small detail. He has excellent and exquisite taste. In addition, he has a wonderful personality – calm and kind, very easy to work with and always willing to help. We would recommend Jeffery Broadhurst to any person who looks for top-of-the-line design.

Jeff and his staff took on a small, but very important to us, project to correct water drainage problems around our house and garage (both built of brick in 1940). They designed a new drain system and planned the new hardscaping needed for sidewalks, back porch, garage floor, and other concrete work. Jeff also helped us choose an experienced contractor to do the actual work. The final outcome is working well on all levels: underground drains carry water around and away from the house; the concrete steps and sidewalk areas are holding up well to weather and use; and the flagstone walk and porch surfaces look just as great as the original rockwork. Jeff is a consummate professional - he will not take on a project unless he is sure he can do a top quality job. He takes time to do research and to double check designs, etc. with the customer. He is great to work with - personable and ready to answer questions any time. plus, he follows up as the project progresses, as well as at the end.

I recommend Jeff Broadhurst and his team. He provides beautiful, well thought out designs to his clients. My company, Sunday Kitchen & Bath has supplied cabinetry for several of the new kitchens. I've seen some smart additions that have really transformed some older homes. We look forward to working with him in the future.

After 40 years in the building business, we at O'Neill Development have worked with many architects. And we are thrilled to recommend Architect Jeff Broadhurst, whom we have worked with for over 10 years on a variety of large and small projects. We readily recommend Jeff to our clients because of his artistic and detailed approach to design and architecture and his ability to listen and quickly determine the client's needs and solve problems. Its all about teamwork when building or remodeling; and we find Jeff to be so effective in coordinating the three way dynamic of client, architect and builder during the entire pre-construction and construction process. In other words, our projects with Jeff run smoothly and efficiently and always end with client satisfaction.

We worked with Jeff and his team to do an extensive renovation and expansion of our home. He was a brave guy to work with another designer as we had our ideas and almost always Jeff was able to show us a more reasonable and appropriate concept. He managed the project with care and treated it like it was his own home. We are very proud of what Jeff created and people are always impressed with the quality of the work he did for us. He was a great advocate for the client with the contractor; very important.

Broadhurst is a top notch architect. They are extremely detailed oriented and have the creativity to bring even the most unique design dreams to reality.

We loved working on our house renovation with Jeff Broadhurst. The design phase began in 2010 and the renovation concluded less than a year later. Jeff designed a top floor master bed and bath buildout, a main floor kitchen buildout, a new front porch, and a dreamy screened porch. He is extremely creative, professional, responsive, and just lovely to work with. He's got excellent taste and has a great eye for design, lighting, symmetry and clean lines (which were important to us), and color. He is also an expert project manager when the design phase moved on to the construction phase. We ended up with a home that far exceeded our expectations.

We worked with Broadhurst Architects last year on a 3 story addition in Chevy Chase. The project included a new kitchen, master bedroom/bath, diningroom and family room. Along with other renovations throughout the house. Jeff and Hisao were truly great to work with. The plans were clear and complete. Any changes or questions about anything they were always easy to get in touch with and helped with quick resolutions. They were great in not only communicating to us the contractor. They also were great at keeping the homeowners informed and educated on the many details and occasional surprises we find during remodeling projects. We look forward to working with them again and I would definitely recommend them to homeowners or contractors.