Charles Paul Goebel

Charles Paul Goebel's innovative and elegant designs have made him an architect of choice in the Chesapeake Bay region for those who value exceptional architecture. Renowned for his ability to respond to the unique qualities of each client and site, his designs are functionally and aesthetically refined and tailored to their purpose and setting. Expertise gained through years of documenting, restoring, and adapting historic and National Register properties informs Charles' new tradition-influenced architecture. His expressive designs serve today's lifestyles and thoughtfully integrate current building and environmental technologies. He brings a uniquely creative and highly-collaborative approach to each of his projects.

"I take pride in designing 'dream homes' with my clients - working collaboratively to create elegant and timeless designs that reflect their lifestyles and enrich their lives." Charles applies this same fine attentiveness to function, appearance, and detail to his commercial projects. His practiced abilities with construction techniques and details, his commitment to design integrity, exceptional craftsmanship, and refined style have earned him a highly regarded reputation for excellence among clients and allied professionals.

Education

Charles holds a Master of Architecture degree from Harvard University, where he was awarded a Graham Foundation Grant for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts. He also received a Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Colorado, earning a Dana Giffin Soper Memorial Scholarship and an AIAS/NIAE award.

Credentials

Charles is a Licensed Architect in multiple states, a Certified Land Planner, and a LEED Accredited Professional. He is also a member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), the American Institute of Architects, the American Institute of Certified Planners, the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the US Green Building Council, Preservation Maryland, and the Association For Preservation Technology.

Process

Our design process begins with a conversation, where we listen intently to our client's goals and dreams to establish design intentions and direction. This is followed by a highly-interactive process founded on careful site analysis, which informs our collaborative design of the spaces, buildings, and site improvements for the property. We use personalized approaches, starting with freehand drawings that are later transcribed to computer, and construction documents are the detailed drawings necessary to obtain permits, solicit bids, and guide the builder.