There are subtle qualities which makes one feel a house is their home. A home gives you a feeling of calm and comfort. It is a place that is your refuge from the world. There are many individual features that create this feeling; some are obvious while others are almost subliminal.

Felhandler/Steeneken Architects specializes in creating homes that are custom tailored to their client's needs, personalities and budgets. Our expertise includes spatial planning to create a flow of rooms that efficiently works for your lifestyle. Whether you are renovating an existing home or plan to build your home from scratch, we can distill your wish list to it's most functional layout, eliminate wasted space and unnecessary construction costs.

The qualities that will create your home also include it's exterior massing and curb appeal and extend into it's interior finishes and fittings. These design qualities are often reflections of the owners' past memories of homes and their shared ideas of how their house should look and feel. We have an extensive education and background in historical styles as well as a fine appreciation of contemporary esthetics, modern features and green technologies. We will meld those disparate qualities you are looking for in your own home into a cohesive and comfortable finished project, one which will make you say "it turned out better than I imagined it could".

A home needs to fit its context and the outdoor spaces that surround it can be thought of as rooms of their own, to be accessed and enjoyed as much as any of the rooms inside. We take great care in siting our new homes, additions and even the windows so as to take the best advantage of what a property offers and we enjoy working to incorporate the landscape design into the project as a whole.

We understand that our clients have already been dreaming and planning the features of their homes for a long time before they come to us to begin a project. We enjoy working closely with them to hear their ideas and to discuss their folders of photos and cuttings. Because our capabilities extend to complete interior design and purchasing services, we can ensure the seamless integration of our client's existing furnishings with any required new pieces.

Our goal is always to exceed our client's expectations and to make every project from the smallest on up into a gem. We achieve this by implementing outstanding creative solutions, delivering excellent service at a good value, and paying exquisite attention to every project detail.