heather sewell Architect

If you are looking for an Architect that knows her stuff - stop looking. Heather Sewell was a fantastic addition to our team. We had a not so good experience with a previous architect and reached out to Heather at the last minute with a crude design and asked for help. From the time we first talked to her - we had drawings shortly thereafter and a complete home built in 12 months. Her approach was multifaceted. Her knowledge and experience coupled with a network of other national architects/engineers and researching new ideas seemed to be always spot on. She was also very good with out of the box thinking! Hey Heather -- what do you think about "this" was a common question she would get from us. She typically would stew on it for a few hours and come back with what always seemed like exactly what we were looking for. As part of the build team her communication style worked very well with our builder & his team on the ground (another plus). We had a very good experience.

Heather worked with me and my family in details of a house built (being built) on very unforgiving terrain (and weather). She is savvy, spunky, smart, hands-on, well thought-out, confident, and very knowledgeable. Yes, including construction and materials - some architects don’t have a clue. I am a structural engineer, have worked construction, and even dabbed-in going to architectural school. I have also worked with other architects, designers, and engineers in various situations including integrated building design that encompassed the client, architect, builder, and engineer from day one. Heather opened doors to concepts and ideas we never knew existed - and that's coming from somebody that has read 'A Pattern Language' cover-to-cover (over-and-over). Do note that I am writing this review as her friend. Luckily (but looking back, not surprisingly), Heather as become a great friend, showing that her collaborative nature in the design/build process goes beyond the job at hand. This unique capacity/service built around a partnership with the client is innate for her, it comes from with in. She comes highly recommended - and you may even get a life-long friend out of the deal!