MODE4 Architecture, PLLC

We've built four MODE4 projects: Pivoting in Bethesda, Three Notes in Alexandria, Decade House and the Pool House. They're among the best collaborations I've had in more than 30 years of building architect-designed homes. Their drawings are thorough and thoughtful, and they stay engaged through construction, working through details with us on site instead of handing off a set and disappearing. Pivoting's oversized mahogany pivot doors are a good example: they took real coordination, and the team was right there with us the whole way. The awards their work has earned are well deserved. If you're planning a custom home or a serious renovation, I'd recommend MODE4 without… read full review

Chris Tucker was our fourth or fifth architect. We had worked with other architects over a 20 year span but never seemed excited about the design suggestions. He nailed it. We get a lot of "wows" when people see our renovation.

I also liked that he was opinionated in a good way. I was moving toward nixing the 2nd floor laundry to save money and keeping our laundry in our basement. He strongly discouraged me from that course, and I'm so glad. The 2nd floor laundry is one of my favorite improvements!