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Welcome reviews from clients, colleagues and the press

Architectural Concepts Inc.  Largo FL

“Exemplary and prudent eye for detail”

“Timely and thorough”

“A pleasure to work with”

- Jeff Middlebrook AIA, Corporate Officer and Project Architect, Discovery Village at The Forum / Discovery Village at Naples Independent Living / Discovery Village at Tampa Palms / Harbor Chase at Wellington Crossing

The Argyle House  Washington DC                                             

“A splendid restoration”

- Frederick Haupt III, Author

The Argyle House  Washington DC                                            

“A hard-won preservation recovery”

“New touches ingeniously designed”

- Historic Preservation

The Argyle House  Washington DC                                               

“It’s been a long time since the building looked so fine”

“Gracefully dominates the intersection of Massachusetts and Florida Avenues”

“Argyle House has risen gracefully from the ashes"

“Handsomely restored”

- Luxury Homes Washington

The Argyle The Argyle House  Washington DC

“One of the most beautiful homes in the national capital”

“Interior spaces have been utilized with imagination and taste and respect for original”

“Handsomely restored”

“Once again the ornament in its neighborhood”

- Virginia Country

The Argyle Carriage The Argyle House  Washington DC

“An environment that allows [the art collection] to resonate”

“Engaging”

“Special domestic atmosphere”

- Artdaily

The Argyle Carriage The Argyle House  Washington DC

“A cozy pied-á-terre”

“An ideal backdrop”

“Preciousness”

- The New York Times

The Argyle Carriage The Argyle House  Washington DC

“Stunning architectural work”                                    

- Anne von Stuelpnagel, Director of Exhibitions, Bruce Museum, Greenwich Connecticut

Beach House Naples and Beach House at Wiregrass Ranch

“Shawn is the ultimate professional and treats his projects as if they were his own”

“Thorough knowledge and expertise in construction means and methods would be an asset to any project or project team”

“It is my pleasure to recommend Shawn for a leadership role”

- J. Scott Walker, Director of Design and Construction, Prevarian Senior Living and Partner, Prevarian Companies

Beach House at Wiregrass Ranch  Wesley Chapel Florida

“Shawn maintained some of the highest professionalism I’ve witnessed in 20+ years in the industry”

“Reliably balanced his firm’s interest, the integrity of the design intent, and the client’s financial and operational goals - a skill that not many of his peers possess”

“Brings a refreshing attitude oriented towards solutions in favor of the natural reaction among many professionals to first attribute blame or responsibility”

“Provides both creativity and practical ideas for the team to discuss, always with a respect for the economic realities of the client”

“I would like to personally offer my respect and appreciation for the working relationship and performance Shawn exhibited”

- Michael Hass, Managing Partner, Drive Development Partners

Capps Residence  Arlington Virginia

“I continue to get compliments on the exterior work”

“I am especially pleased with the detailing”

- Bob Capps, Owner

Chabad Jewish Center of Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg FL

“Shawn’s work has been exceptional, we are very comfortable with him, and our relationship with him is integral to the successful completion of this project”

- Executive Director, Chabad Jewish Center of Saint Petersburg

“Shawn brings a tremendous amount of experience in design and construction, and perhaps just as importantly, an extraordinary degree of patience and composure”

“This particular project had no shortage of complexity…Shawn navigated all of this with balance, professionalism, and clarity, helping to keep the project on track and moving forward”

“Our working relationship was grounded in mutual respect, which allowed us to challenge each other’s thinking constructively…a testament to Shawn’s collaborative mindset and focus on outcomes over ego”

“Asked to recommend an Owner’s Representative for a future project, Shawn would be at the top of my list. He brings not only technical experience but a level-headed, thoughtful presence that adds real value to any project team.”

- Michael Muroff, Vice President, Purdy + Muroff Architecture, Inc.

City Gallery of Contemporary Art  Raleigh NC

“Articulates the City of Raleigh’s commitment to the renaissance of the downtown”

“That physical and visual identity is the result of a successful cooperative effort between owner, tenant and two architectural firms”

“Maintains the original character of the building yet states its new function”

“An inviting, redesigned entrance with subtle but effective alterations”

“Deserves a great deal of credit”

- Spectator Magazine

Colonial Gardens Apartments Orlando Florida  

“Thank you… [The General Contractor] has been able to get more organized, transparent and cooperative, as a result of this process”

- Mark Vengroff, Owner, One Stop Housing

Darden Residence  Greenbelt Maryland                                      

“I want you to know how much I am enjoying the new spaces you designed for me”

“I quite enjoy the five windows that put me up in the canopy...I am now much more oriented to the forest than I used to be”

“It was a pleasure working with you. I do appreciate your calm, measured responses”

“The General Contractor keeps remarking on how creative you were”

“I came to really appreciate the role you played as my representative”

“I realize that there are all sorts of nice features that you added”

“I appreciate the vital role you played in supervising the work while I was away”

“I want to thank you very much for a job well done”

- Lindley Darden, Owner     

“The results were really worth doing: it’s a much better house”

- Frank Gervasi, Gervasi Construction

Davis Residence  Vienna Virginia

“Maintains the human scale”

“Visually it balances”

“Connected to the life of the house”

“Makes a huge difference in how you feel”

“Better proportioned”

“Not only fits with the house’s character but actually enhances it”

“To do this successfully, you need to work with an experienced architect”

- Sarah Susanka, FAIA, Not So Big Remodeling

Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay Sarasota Florida  

“A beautiful top of the line facility. The best I’ve seen”

- Edward Camarda, Resident representative

“Transforming the senior living experience”

- Richard Hutchinson, Discovery Senior Living

“Revolutionary new senior living”

“State-of-the-art Independent Living”

- Sarasota Herald-Tribune

“An A to A+ community”

- Randy Smith, Discovery Senior Living

The Framing Guild  Clarendon Virginia         

“How impressed visitors to the gallery are with the design of the space and the selection of finishes”

“I must echo that in my pleasure with the overall look of the space”

“You have created an excellent professional look”

“Fine architectural design work”

- Tim Hayes, Owner, The Framing Guild

Harbor Chase at Wellington Crossing Wellington Florida

“A very keen eye and sophisticated talent”

“Always clear and concise, friendly and open to new ideas, but firm on maintaining his client’s vision of the building’s quality”

“Worked diligently to maintain a positive working relationship with all team members and retained an extremely professional composure across the board”

- Clinton Gulick, Construction Manager, Silverstone Healthcare

Harford Technical High School  Bel Air Maryland

“Integrity and commitment not just as an architect but as a person”

“It has been a very positive experience working with you”

“I appreciate your professionalism by which you were able to meet the needs of HCPS and the project”

“I appreciate your commitment and attention to detail”

“A first class facility to be enjoyed by the Harford County Community for many years to come”

- Christopher L. Morton, Assistant Supervisor in Planning and Construction, Harford County Public Schools

The Heritage Foundation  Washington DC            

“Everyone was impressed with the renovations”

- Joseph Dougherty, Heritage Foundation

“How important this building is to the future of the Heritage Foundation: to transform our offices into a twenty-first century headquarters”

- Edwin J. Feulner, Ph.D., Heritage Foundation President

“We are delighted it worked out so well”

- William Johnson, Donor of Building

“We had a good experience”

- John Rohayem, manager of neighboring business

The Washington Times

“I’m sure you can see why everyone is so excited about this new building...What a great opportunity”

- Unites States Senator Fred Thompson, Tennessee

“We’re going to have to spend about nine and a half million dollars. That’s a lot of money, but when we’re done with that, what the experts tell us, is that we’ll have a building worth about thirty million dollars”

- John Von Kannon, Heritage Foundation Vice President and Treasurer

Humane Society of Pinellas Clearwater Florida

“I truly thought that you brought the best perspective to our project and were able to make things make sense for me…you are truly an asset and more importantly, a great person”

- David Paloff, Chief Executive Officer

InVision Advisors, LLC Tampa Florida        

“It was a pleasure working with you.”

- InVision Advisors LLC Director of Growth

“I wanted to acknowledge Shawn Pierson’s outstanding work on our project. Shawn quickly became our trusted advisor whom we could always rely upon on our project. He was well versed in every aspect of our project, all of the players involved, and also the commercial construction contracts. His attention to detail was exceptional and when things got tricky with our contractor…Shawn got consensus on task responsibility, and kept our contractor in check”

“Without Shawn’s tenacity we might still be in the construction phase”

“Shawn thank you for your work ethic and dedication to our project. Your efforts contributed substantially to the success and completion of this project and got us to market more quickly than could have been possible without your help”

- Client, confidential by request

“we thank Shawn Pierson for his dedication…detailed , knowledgable and a great communicator.”

- InVision Advisors LLC President Jonathan Moore

Jackson’s Bistro Tampa Florida  

“Shawn has been a fantastic resource for us. Thank you Shawn! You have been excellent”

- Christopher McVety, Esq., Owner Partner, Jackson’s Bistro

Kendall Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center Miami Florida  

“An outstanding environment…key to renewing a sense of well-being and restoring hope”

- Kimberly Pero, Greystone Healthcare Management

Linden Farm  Poolesville Maryland        

“A symbol of the area’s agricultural roots, a community meeting place…to teach future generations”

“A major victory for…residents that battled industrial intrusion”

“It gave something back to the community”

“The County’s perspective is ‘This is a good thing…the community is going to benefit’”

“We’re returning old abandoned buildings to productive reuse”

“The latest in green technology to provide a model for ecology”

- Poolesville Gazette

Not So Big Remodeling:
Tailoring Your Home for the Way You Really Live Taunton Press      

“We could not have done it without you, and the end result is truly fantastic”

“We are so pleased to be able to include your projects “Davis Residence” and “Dorrell Residence” in Not So Big Remodeling, and we hope you will be happy with the results”

“We would like to convey our deepest gratitude for all of the effort... for your patience, and for all that you did to help bring the book into being”

- Sarah Sasanka, FAIA and Marc Vassallo, Authors of Not So Big Remodeling

Padgett Residence Vienna Virginia  

“We are enjoying everything so much. I just love the bedroom, it's such a sanctuary. The main level is wonderful too, we spend all of our time there”

- Lisa Padgett, Owner

The Plaza Harbour Island Tampa Florida

“You took us to a point of activity and clarity that would have been far more difficult to do so on our own”

- Dianne Jacob, Director, Board of Directors

Richard Ridley + Associates  Washington DC                        

“Richard Ridley and his colleagues show you that even now our diminished, humiliated cities can be made to pulse with life”

- The New Republic

Rogers Maine Oceanfront Residence  Prouts Neck Maine            

“This project in Maine is exquisite...attention to detail is astonishing. I'm inspired"

“What an amazing dream project that must have been. SO much detail in every room"

“Such a fresh and creative home"

“Great design. Clean lines...beautiful work!”

- DC By Design

“A pace-setting design statement, at once timeless and timely, reverent and irreverent…enchanting”

“Gracious without pretension”    

“A shining example, a fresh, spirited getaway”

“The kitchen, a heart-of-the-house tour de force, carefully detailed, as important as the rest of the house”

“Quintessentially American in its ease, casual elegance, and energy”

- Traditional Home

Tiny Jewel Box  Washington DC

“Elegant and distinct...a welcoming and attentive atmosphere”

“An air of sophistication”

- Capitol File

Tiny Jewel Box  Washington DC

“Adorable”

“Fancy but adorable”

- InsiderPages.com

Tiny Jewel Box  Washington DC

“The name of this store is a perfect fit since it connotes both beauty and elegance”

“Definitely one-of-a-kind”

- InsiderPages.com

Tiny Jewel Box  Washington DC    

“An air of spaciousness while preserving intimacy”

“An uncompromising eye for excellent design”

“There is a sense of magic in the air”    

“An atmosphere that makes customers want to buy” 

“In pursuit of the finest, purest design and impeccable workmanship”

- JCK Magazine

Tiny Jewel Box  Washington DC

“The White House, Smithsonian Institution, the Jefferson Memorial and Tiny Jewel Box”

“One of D.C.’s treasures”

“What ‘special’ looks like”

- JewelQ.com

Tiny Jewel Box  Washington DC

“A lovely, lovely place”

- MetaFilter.com

Tiny Jewel Box  Washington DC

“Gorgeous small jewelry store”

“Really unique”

“The place is just a joy to visit”

“Beautiful store"

“A DC Landmark”

“Luxurious”

“A jewel of a store”

“Very charming and unique”

- OpenList.com

Tiny Jewel Box  Washington DC

“Multistory Gem”

- ProfessionalTravelGuide.com

Tiny Jewel Box  Washington DC       

“A wonderful store. A real treasure”                  

“Five Star”                                                                

“An original design”                                      

“Elegant room décor”

- Travel.Yahoo.com

Tiny Jewel Box  Washington DC            

“A Fifth Avenue type of store in Washington”

- Washington Business Journal

Tiny Jewel Box  Washington DC

“An institution”

- WashingtonPost.com

Tiny Jewel Box  Washington DC

“Amazing”

- WeddingWire.com

Vallance McMoil Residence  Vienna Virginia

“We love your design ideas...

"The drawings that you presented are full of great ideas and address all of the concerns that we outlined to you”

“We couldn’t be happier with the result and we are thrilled that we made the decision to work with you. Thank you!”

- Laura Vallance, Owner

Shawn Glen Pierson 240 731 6278