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“Stunning architectural work”
- Anne von Stuelpnagel, Director of Exhibitions, Bruce Museum, Greenwich Connecticut
“We could not have done it without you, and the end result is truly fantastic”
“We are so pleased to be able to include your projects “Davis Residence” and “Dorrell Residence” in Not So Big Remodeling, and we hope you will be happy with the results”
“We would like to convey our deepest gratitude for all of the effort... for your patience, and for all that you did to help bring the book into being”
- Sarah Sasanka, FAIA and Marc Vassallo, Authors of Not So Big Remodeling
The Argyle House Washington DC
“A splendid restoration”
- Frederick Haupt III, Author
The Argyle House
“A hard-won preservation recovery”
“New touches ingeniously designed”
- Historic Preservation
The Argyle House
“It’s been a long time since the building looked so fine”
“Gracefully dominates the intersection of Massachusetts and Florida Avenues”
“Argyle House has risen gracefully from the ashes"
“Handsomely restored”
- Luxury Homes Washington
The Argyle House
“One of the most beautiful homes in the national capital”
“Interior spaces have been utilized with imagination and taste and respect for original”
“Handsomely restored”
“Once again the ornament in its neighborhood”
- Virginia Country
The Argyle Carriage House
“An environment that allows [the art collection] to resonate”
“Engaging”
“Special domestic atmosphere”
- Artdaily
The Argyle Carriage House
“A cozy pied-á-terre”
“An ideal backdrop”
“Preciousness”
- The New York Times
Beach House Naples and Beach House at Wiregrass Ranch
“Shawn is the ultimate professional and treats his projects as if they were his own”
“Thorough knowledge and expertise in construction means and methods would be an asset to any project or project team”
“It is my pleasure to recommend Shawn for a leadership role”
- J. Scott Walker, Director of Design and Construction, Prevarian Senior Living and Partner, Prevarian Companies
Beach House at Wiregrass Ranch Wesley Chapel Florida
“Shawn maintained some of the highest professionalism I’ve witnessed in 20+ years in the industry”
“Reliably balanced his firm’s interest, the integrity of the design intent, and the client’s financial and operational goals - a skill that not many of his peers possess”
“Brings a refreshing attitude oriented towards solutions in favor of the natural reaction among many professionals to first attribute blame or responsibility”
“Provides both creativity and practical ideas for the team to discuss, always with a respect for the economic realities of the client”
“I would like to personally offer my respect and appreciation for the working relationship and performance Shawn exhibited”
- Michael Hass, Managing Partner, Drive Development Partners
Capps Residence Arlington Virginia
“I continue to get compliments on the exterior work”
“I am especially pleased with the detailing”
- Bob Capps, Owner
City Gallery of Contemporary Art Raleigh NC
“Articulates the City of Raleigh’s commitment to the renaissance of the downtown”
“That physical and visual identity is the result of a successful cooperative effort between owner, tenant and two architectural firms”
“Maintains the original character of the building yet states its new function”
“An inviting, redesigned entrance with subtle but effective alterations”
“Deserves a great deal of credit”
- Spectator Magazine
Colonial Gardens Apartments Orlando Florida
“Thank you… [The General Contractor] has been able to get more organized, transparent and cooperative, as a result of this process.”
- Mark Vengroff, Owner, One Stop Housing
Darden Residence Greenbelt Maryland
“I want you to know how much I am enjoying the new spaces you designed for me”
“I quite enjoy the five windows that put me up in the canopy...I am now much more oriented to the forest than I used to be”
“It was a pleasure working with you. I do appreciate your calm, measured responses”
“The General Contractor keeps remarking on how creative you were”
“I came to really appreciate the role you played as my representative”
“I realize that there are all sorts of nice features that you added”
“I appreciate the vital role you played in supervising the work while I was away”
“I want to thank you very much for a job well done”
- Lindley Darden, Owner
“The results were really worth doing: it’s a much better house”
- Frank Gervasi, Gervasi Construction
Davis Residence Vienna Virginia
“Maintains the human scale”
“Visually it balances”
“Connected to the life of the house”
“Makes a huge difference in how you feel”
“Better proportioned”
“Not only fits with the house’s character but actually enhances it”
“To do this successfully, you need to work with an experienced architect”
- Sarah Susanka, FAIA, Not So Big Remodeling
Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay Sarasota Florida
“A beautiful top of the line facility. The best I’ve seen”
- Edward Camarda, Resident representative
“Transforming the senior living experience”
- Richard Hutchinson, Discovery Senior Living
“Revolutionary new senior living”
“State-of-the-art Independent Living”
- Sarasota Herald-Tribune
“An A to A+ community”
- Randy Smith, Discovery Senior Living
The Framing Guild Clarendon Virginia
“How impressed visitors to the gallery are with the design of the space and the selection of finishes”
“I must echo that in my pleasure with the overall look of the space”
“You have created an excellent professional look”
“Fine architectural design work”
- Tim Hayes, Owner, The Framing Guild
Harbor Chase at Wellington Crossing Wellington Florida
“A very keen eye and sophisticated talent”
“Always clear and concise, friendly and open to new ideas, but firm on maintaining his client’s vision of the building’s quality”
“Worked diligently to maintain a positive working relationship with all team members and retained an extremely professional composure across the board”
- Clinton Gulick, Construction Manager, Silverstone Healthcare
Harford Technical High School Bel Air Maryland
“Integrity and commitment not just as an architect but as a person”
“It has been a very positive experience working with you”
“I appreciate your professionalism by which you were able to meet the needs of HCPS and the project”
“I appreciate your commitment and attention to detail”
“A first class facility to be enjoyed by the Harford County Community for many years to come”
- Christopher L. Morton, Assistant Supervisor in Planning and Construction, Harford County Public Schools
The Heritage Foundation Washington DC
“I think it’s critical and extremely fortunate for Heritage to have this opportunity to grow bigger and remain close [to Congress]”
- Dr. William J. Bennett, Former US Secretary of Education,
“How important this building is to the future of the Heritage Foundation: to transform our offices into a twenty-first century headquarters”
- Edwin J. Feulner, Ph.D., Heritage Foundation President
“I’m sure you can see why everyone is so excited about this new building”...“What a great opportunity”
- Unites States Senator Fred Thompson, Tennessee
“We’re going to have to spend about nine and a half million dollars. That’s a lot of money, but when we’re done with that, what the experts tell us, is that we’ll have a building worth about thirty million dollars”
- John Von Kannon, Heritage Foundation Vice President and Treasurer
- Heritage.org
“Everyone was impressed with the renovations”
- Joseph Dougherty, Heritage Foundation
“We are delighted it worked out so well”
- William Johnson, Donor of Building
“We had a good experience”
- John Rohayem, manager of neighboring business
The Washington Times
Jackson’s Bistro Tampa Florida
“Shawn has been a fantastic resource for us. Thank you Shawn! You have been excellent.”
- Christopher McVety, Esq., Owner Partner, Jackson’s Bistro
Kendall Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center Miami Florida
“An outstanding environment…key to renewing a sense of well-being and restoring hope”
- Kimberly Pero, Greystone Healthcare Management
Linden Farm Poolesville Maryland
“A symbol of the area’s agricultural roots, a community meeting place…to teach future generations”
“A major victory for…residents that battled industrial intrusion”
“It gave something back to the community”
“The County’s perspective is ‘This is a good thing…the community is going to benefit’”
“We’re returning old abandoned buildings to productive reuse”
“The latest in green technology to provide a model for ecology”
- Poolesville Gazette
Padgett Residence Vienna Virginia
“We are enjoying everything so much. I just love the bedroom, it's such a sanctuary. The main level is wonderful too, we spend all of our time there”
- Lisa Padgett, Owner
The Plaza Harbour Island Tampa Florida
“You took us to a point of activity and clarity that would have been far more difficult to do so on our own.”
- Dianne Jacob, Director, Board of Directors
Richard Ridley + Associates Washington DC
“Richard Ridley and his colleagues show you that even now our diminished, humiliated cities can be made to pulse with life”
- The New Republic
Rogers Maine Oceanfront Residence Prouts Neck Maine
“This project in Maine is exquisite...attention to detail is astonishing. I'm inspired"
“What an amazing dream project that must have been. SO much detail in every room"
“Such a fresh and creative home"
“Great design. Clean lines...beautiful work!”
- DC By Design
“A pace-setting design statement, at once timeless and timely, reverent and irreverent…enchanting”
“Gracious without pretension”
“A shining example, a fresh, spirited getaway”
“The kitchen, a heart-of-the-house tour de force, carefully detailed, as important as the rest of the house”
“Quintessentially American in its ease, casual elegance, and energy”
- Traditional Home
Shawn Glen Pierson Sarasota FL
“Exemplary and prudent eye for detail”
“Timely and thorough”
“A pleasure to work with”
- Jeff Middlebrook AIA, Corporate Officer and Project Architect, Discovery Village at The Forum / Discovery Village at Naples Independent Living / Discovery Village at Tampa Palms / Harbor Chase at Wellington Crossing
Tiny Jewel Box Washington DC
“Elegant and distinct...a welcoming and attentive atmosphere”
“An air of sophistication”
- Capitol File
Tiny Jewel Box
“Adorable”
“Fancy but adorable”
- InsiderPages.com
Tiny Jewel Box
“The name of this store is a perfect fit since it connotes both beauty and elegance”
“Definitely one-of-a-kind”
- InsiderPages.com
Tiny Jewel Box
“An air of spaciousness while preserving intimacy”
“An uncompromising eye for excellent design”
“There is a sense of magic in the air”
“An atmosphere that makes customers want to buy”
“In pursuit of the finest, purest design and impeccable workmanship”
- JCK Magazine
Tiny Jewel Box
“The White House, Smithsonian Institution, the Jefferson Memorial and Tiny Jewel Box”
“One of D.C.’s treasures”
“What ‘special’ looks like”
- JewelQ.com
Tiny Jewel Box
“A lovely, lovely place”
- MetaFilter.com
Tiny Jewel Box
“Gorgeous small jewelry store”
“Really unique”
“The place is just a joy to visit”
“Beautiful store"
“A DC Landmark”
“Luxurious”
“A jewel of a store”
“Very charming and unique”
- OpenList.com
Tiny Jewel Box
“Multistory Gem”
- ProfessionalTravelGuide.com
Tiny Jewel Box
“A wonderful store. A real treasure”
“Five Star”
“An original design”
“Elegant room décor”
- Travel.Yahoo.com
Tiny Jewel Box
“A Fifth Avenue type of store in Washington”
- Washington Business Journal
Tiny Jewel Box
“An institution”
- WashingtonPost.com
Tiny Jewel Box
“Amazing”
- WeddingWire.com
Vallance McMoil Residence Vienna Virginia
“We love your design ideas...
"The drawings that you presented are full of great ideas and address all of the concerns that we outlined to you”
“We couldn’t be happier with the result and we are thrilled that we made the decision to work with you. Thank you!”
- Laura Vallance, Owner
Shawn Glen Pierson 240.731.6278