Emotive Architecture

I hope there isn’t a character limit here, because I don’t think I will ever be able to fully sing Jason’s praise. In December 2012, I purchased my first home — a row house that was in need of a complete gut renovation. Jason was recommended to me by a friend, and I am eternally grateful for her sage recommendation!
Skill and Workmanship: When the professionals at DCRA (including former architects) are asking for your architect’s card because of how spot on his work is, you know you’re working with a top-​notch architect. When a zoning reviewer’s call is overturned based on your architect’s interpretation of a code section, you know you’re working with an architectural genius. Jason = architectural genius. That is all.
Customer Service: As you may imagine, being a first-​time homeowner is stressful in and of itself. Buying your first home and stripping it down to the studs (think Extreme Makeover: Home Edition) is pretty insane. Thankfully, I had Jason to guide me through the entire process. From summer 2012, when I hired him, through present day, Jason has treated this project as if it were his own. There was not one renovation decision that I made without consulting Jason (and with a gut renovation that spanned a year and 3 months from design to completion, there were LOADS of decisions made). He was ALWAYS available and made me feel like I was his only client, even though I knew I wasn’t. Jason is more than my architect; he has truly become a family member (the kind you don’ t mind when they stop by unannounced).
If you’re looking for just a «good» architect, Jason is out of your league. I recommend him for homeowners who, like me, wanted near perfection. I certainly found that and more in Jason, and he was worth every single penny I paid for his services. Any and every renovation I do will always begin with Jason.

Working with Jason of Emotive Architecture, renewed my faith in housing professionals. I had been burned by housing professionals over the years and was very cautious about who I worked with this time around. Luckily, Jason came into the picture early on. He immediately took ownership of the project and was truly invested in making my project a huge success. He was so meticulous and thorough with the permit drawings, that I was able to get a building permit through DCRA in one week, which is unheard of.
While the care he took with the drawings was outstanding, I think the most important aspect of working with Jason was that he made me feel extremely comfortable with the process and gave me no doubt that I was in good hands. I am a single woman handling this project on my own. Jason went out of his way to vet the contractors and review their bids. He even visited one contractor’s work site. He also provided input on the million and one Houzz photos I sent him.
I inherently trust Jason’s opinion, work ethic, and professionalism. He’s not only a great architect, but he’s a great person who is fun to work with. With the transparent design contract, submitting deliverables ahead of time and being extremely responsive and accessible, I highly recommend Jason for anyone’s remodeling project.