Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Richmond, VA
Eric Hepler Architect is a Richmond-based architectural firm established in 1997, dedicated to delivering tailored design solutions across residential, commercial, religious, and institutional projects. With over three decades of experience, our founder, Eric Hepler, a licensed architect in Virginia, personally oversees each project, ensuring a hands-on approach to client collaboration. Our practice blends traditional architectural principles with modern materials and processes, prioritizing functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic harmony. We specialize in adaptive reuse, historical renovations, ADA compliance, and space planning, serving clients throughout Virginia and beyond.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our portfolio of diverse projects, from custom homes to large-scale commercial developments. By maintaining a flexible yet rigorous design philosophy, we address each client's unique needs while respecting environmental and cultural contexts. Our reputation, built largely through referrals, underscores our dedication to quality, transparency, and innovation in every phase of the architectural process.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Design
ADA Compliance
Historical Renovations
Space Planning
Interior Design
Digital Modeling
Master Planning
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of hands-on architectural experience in Virginia.
- Our firm specializes in adaptive reuse and historical renovation expertise.
- We maintain a rigorous design philosophy across all project scales.
- Our services include comprehensive ADA compliance and space planning.
- We prioritize client collaboration through every project phase.
Services
Residential Architecture
We create custom residential spaces tailored to individual lifestyles, including new constructions, renovations, and additions. Our approach balances aesthetic appeal with functional living requirements. By integrating modern materials with timeless design principles, we ensure homes that adapt to evolving needs while maintaining architectural integrity.
Commercial Design
Our commercial architecture services focus on creating efficient, inspiring environments for businesses. We specialize in retail, office, and institutional projects that optimize workflow and customer experience. Through strategic space planning and code-compliant design, we deliver spaces that enhance brand identity and operational effectiveness.
ADA Compliance
We ensure buildings meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards through comprehensive accessibility assessments and retrofitting solutions. Our expertise includes barrier removal, circulation path optimization, and adaptive design modifications. These updates improve usability for all occupants while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Historical Renovations
We specialize in preserving architectural heritage through historically sensitive renovations. Our team navigates preservation guidelines to restore period features while incorporating modern functionality. This includes material analysis, structural reinforcement, and adaptive reuse strategies that maintain historical integrity.
Space Planning
Our space planning services optimize interior functionality across residential and commercial settings. We analyze usage patterns to create efficient layouts that maximize available square footage. This includes furniture arrangement, zoning strategies, and circulation path improvements that enhance spatial effectiveness.
People
Eric Hepler
Principal Architect
Licensed architect with 30+ years of experience in Virginia, specializing in residential and commercial design. Maintains hands-on client engagement through all project phases. Focuses on blending traditional architectural principles with modern sustainability practices.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in residential, commercial, religious, and institutional architecture, including historical renovations, ADA compliance, space planning, and interior design.
How long has your firm been in operation?
Eric Hepler Architect has provided design services since 1997, with the principal architect practicing in Virginia since 1990.
Do you work outside the Richmond area?
While based in Richmond, we work throughout Virginia and have completed projects in various regions across the United States.
What is your design philosophy?
Our approach combines traditional architectural principles with modern materials, prioritizing functionality, sustainability, and contextual harmony in every project.
How do you handle complex renovation projects?
We employ a comprehensive process starting with program analysis, followed by iterative design development and construction documentation tailored to renovation challenges.
