David Lund Design

When we set out to completely renovate the common areas of our 1950s fixer-upper, we knew we needed the expertise of an architect. So we started by conducting phone interviews with ~15 residential architects, and then invited six in for interviews. After meeting David Lund, the decision was a no brainer. There are obviously many talented architects; however, we were particularly impressed with David's range of design capabilities (nothing about his portfolio felt cookie cutter, everything was tailored to the house and family that occupied it) as well as his communication style and demeanor (he was organized, intentional and thoughtful, never frazzled or stressed). We have our own style and had our own ideas for the project, but we also wanted an architect who could complement us and introduce new ideas – to work in tandem, as a team. And David delivered. From iterations with renderings to the bidding process and picking out materials to helping us navigate a city variance for an addition, he was with us every step of the way. Many people warned us that a year-long renovation would be incredibly stressful, but we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Much of that is a testament to David's process, how he shows up to meetings and communicates, and the construction professionals he associates with. We're SO pleased with the end product – everything exceeded our expectations and we can't wait to enlist David's help again for future projects!

DLDs passion for design came through when we asked 'How do you turn an over and under duplex to an open and flowing space for one family?' DLDs creativity and understanding of what our family needed has given us the life long home we imagined. His enthusiasm, listening and understanding of our family was why the design style aligned with our wishes and needs . David was easy going and adapted to our requests as he led us through the design process. We would definitely recommend DLD and work with him again.

David was great to work with. He thoughtfully listened to our needs and ideas, and worked within our budget to come up with a design that fits our house and is such a joy to live in. He helped connect all the dots from concepting and picking out finishes, to selecting and working with our contractors. When adjustments needed to be made mid-project, David was right there to help solve. Plus, he's a fun and nice guy. Highly recommend!