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Local Custom Home Architect
Written By: Donna Rhodes | Issue: 2018/06 - June
Architect Rand Soellner of Home Architects, best known for his award-winning custom mountain home designs, has $3 billion worth of commercial projects under his belt.
That represents decades of experience and a lot of lessons learned. His knowledge saves clients’ money, makes their living space safer, keeps maintenance costs to a minimum, and helps them plan a forever home.
Home Architects knows exactly how to make the transition to retirement-age accommodations by eliminating unnecessary steps, shower thresholds, and more. And it doesn’t add appreciably to the cost of the home. For example, when Rand designed clean rooms for NASA and the Shuttle program, he used epoxy grout. The resin hardened, and water, mold, and spores had no cracks in which to grow. He uses that process in his bathrooms/kitchens today. Voila! Mold-free homes.
Rand has a simple approach to pleasing clients. He calls it The Two Ls: Lifestyle and Land.
He says, “I listen to the client talk about his/her lifestyle. A gourmet chef will want double ovens, specialized appliances, etc. so I design the kitchen around those features.”
If you follow the client’s lead, you’re going to have a happy client.
As for Land, chances are the property slopes and may not accommodate preconceived plans because of drainage issues, its relation to the sun, approachability by car, etc. So Rand walks the property with the owner, pointing out strengths and challenges, making sure the client is aware before starting.
Perhaps the most appealing aspect of Home Architects is that they work with contractors who have fixed prices. Whatever you agree upon at the outset is what you pay. He and contractors routinely bring in the project construction cost at 33 percent under many others, for a similar home.
So if a mountain home is in your future, contact Home Architects at (828) 269-9046, or [email protected]. Visit them online atHomeArchitects.com. They are rooted in practicality and artistry, a winning combo when you are having your mountain home designed.
