Business Details
25 Years
experience
Custom Home Design & Build Services in Northern Virginia
AV Architects & Builders has been designing and constructing custom homes in Northern Virginia since 2001. Founded by husband-and-wife team Tony and Francisca Alonso, the firm combines architectural expertise with construction excellence through its architect-led design-build approach. With over 24 years of experience, the company prioritizes health-focused design, family-centric spaces, and legacy-driven construction. Their Vacation Style Living philosophy emphasizes indoor-outdoor connectivity and modern aesthetics tailored to client lifestyles.As licensed architects in VA, MD, and DC, and Class A contractors in Virginia, they offer a turnkey solution encompassing land acquisition, design, and construction. The firm's process includes 3D modeling and virtual reality visualization tools to ensure client satisfaction. Their work has been recognized as NOVA's Top Architect-Led Design-Build Firm, with projects featured in local media and a 5-star Google review average.
Services
Custom Home Design-Build
Modern Renovation
Fast Track Modern
Real Estate Services
Architect-Led Design
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 24+ years of combined architectural and construction expertise
- Our architect-led design-build process ensures seamless project continuity
- Local Northern Virginia experts with 38+ years of regional residential experience
- Fixed-price contracts guarantee cost transparency from design to completion
- 3D modeling and virtual reality tools enable immersive pre-construction visualization
What people say
Best built new home
Premium materials
Unique design
Smooth process
Delight to work with
Services
Custom Home Design-Build
Our Custom Home Design-Build service creates personalized residences tailored to individual lifestyles. We specialize in modern architecture with strong indoor-outdoor connections using our Vacation Style Living philosophy. Clients benefit from a single-point-of-contact approach that streamlines decision-making and ensures design integrity throughout construction.
Modern Renovation
This service transforms traditional homes into contemporary spaces through structural modifications. We implement architectural changes like ceiling height adjustments, wall removal, and window expansion to create functional modern layouts while maintaining desirable neighborhood locations.
Fast Track Modern
Our Fast Track Modern program offers semi-custom solutions with pre-designed floorplans. Clients make key design decisions while we manage construction, reducing timelines by 6-12 months compared to full custom builds while maintaining premium quality standards.
Real Estate Services
Led by licensed realtor Francisca Alonso, we help clients find buildable land or move-in-ready homes. Our architectural expertise assesses property potential, ensuring optimal site selection for custom projects or renovation opportunities.
Architect-Led Design
Our architect-led approach maintains design continuity from concept to completion. The lead architect remains involved throughout construction, ensuring technical precision and aesthetic vision are preserved in every detail of the finished home.
People
Francisca Alonso
CEO, Co-Founder, Realtor
With nearly 30 years in architecture and real estate, Francisca leads AV Architects & Builders' turnkey process. A licensed realtor and author, she specializes in integrating land acquisition, design, and construction while mentoring women in STEM fields.
Antonio Alonso
Lead Architect, Vice President
A licensed architect with 30 years' experience, Tony focuses on creating functional modern homes that connect with nature. He developed the firm's architect-led design-build methodology, emphasizing intentional design and timeless aesthetics.
Questions
What makes your custom homes different from other builders?
Our architect-led design-build approach maintains design integrity throughout construction. We combine architectural expertise with hands-on building experience to create homes that reflect individual lifestyles.
How do you help visualize homes that don't exist yet?
We use 3D modeling and virtual reality technology to let clients experience their future home's design before construction begins, ensuring complete satisfaction with spatial relationships and aesthetics.
Can you help find land for custom home construction?
Yes, CEO Francisca Alonso is a licensed realtor who specializes in finding buildable properties. Our team assesses land suitability for construction, considering zoning, topography, and utility access.
What is your construction timeline for custom homes?
Custom home projects typically take 18-24 months from design to completion. Our integrated process streamlines timelines by maintaining single-point accountability for both architectural and construction phases.
Do you offer semi-custom home options?
Our Fast Track Modern program provides semi-custom solutions with pre-designed floorplans. Clients make key design decisions while we manage construction, reducing timelines by 6-12 months compared to full custom builds.
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