Augusta, Georgia is near the South Carolina border. The weather in the city is excellent all year, and there are several locations to enjoy the hot days and cool evenings. No matter what time of year or day of the week, Augusta has something interesting to do.
If you live in or want to move to this endearing community, we’ve curated a list of some of the best residential architects in the area. These firms were selected based on their experience, qualifications, and track record. Everyone on this list has the knowledge and skills necessary to turn your dream home into a reality.
Studio 3 Design Group, P.C.
1617 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Studio 3 Design Group is a multidisciplinary design firm based in Augusta. The firm provides comprehensive knowledge in a wide range of architectural and building types, usually getting engaged in a project’s architecture, planning, and design phases.
The firm has been featured in Historic Augusta, Augusta Chronicle, and Georgia Trust for its outstanding work. The Zachariah Daniel House, which received the Historic Augusta Preservation Award in 2018, has been chosen as the featured project for Studio 3. The repair of the Daniel House had a far-reaching impact, rescuing the priceless historical resource from an unpredictable future. Among the firm’s other awards are the 2017 Historic Augusta Excellence in Rehabilitation Presentation Award, the 2011 Design Excellence Silver Award, and a number of 2011 Design Excellence of Historic Renovations Silver Awards.
Cheatham Fletcher Scott Architects
420 1/2 Eighth Street, Augusta, GA 30901
Based in downtown Augusta, Cheatham Fletcher Scott is a full-service architecture and interior design firm. The firm offers architecture, planning, historic preservation, interior, recreation, civic, institutional, garden, landscape, and folly design.
The Cheatham team is made up of LEED-recognized and licensed architects and designers who are transforming the way folks in the Central Savannah River Area perceive their environment. It is a group of architects and interior designers who work together to create wonderful spaces to work, gather, play, study, worship, and live.
For the past four decades, it has been run by its founders, Albert F. Cheatham, Richard M. Fletcher, AIA, and Cameron B. Scott, AIA. CFS is a member of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Aiken Chamber of Commerce.
Christopher Booker & Associates, PC
670 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30901
For more than 20 years, Christopher Booker & Associates has provided architectural design for commercial, industrial, institutional, religious, government, educational, and residential projects in the Central Savannah River Area. Architecture, interior design, planning, and design-build are among the services offered by the firm.
Christopher Booker & Associates’ three principals have impressive backgrounds, credentials, and professional expertise. Christopher Booker has a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering Technology and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Southern Polytechnic State University. Nathan Vick holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Southern Polytechnic State University. In 2016, the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce named him one of the top ten Young Professionals to Watch. Ed Boyen, AIA, graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Design and from Florida Atlantic University with a degree in Architecture.
Virgo Gambill Architects
3810 Oak Drive, Augusta, GA 30907
Augusta-based Virgo Gambill Architects is an architecture and planning firm. It was established in 1984 and serves people in the Central Savannah River Area. Some of the sectors it services include commercial, health care, religious, government, education, residential, and aviation.
The principals of the firm are both registered and licensed architects, as well as members of the American Institute of Architects. After serving in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, Steve Virgo attended Clemson University and got a degree in Architecture in 1979. Meanwhile, Joe Gambill is a native Virginian who studied design at Virginia Tech, where he earned an Architecture degree in 1980.
Paragon Home Designs
809 Oakhurst Drive, Evans, GA 30809
Founded in 2019, Paragon Home Designs offers custom home plan services to the ever-growing Central Savannah River Area and its surrounding areas. This architectural design firm’s projects often come in modern farmhouse, craftsman, and contemporary designs. The firm has headed the new homes built in South Carolina and Georgia’s prestigious neighborhoods since it’s foundation, often having designed entire sections of neighborhoods due to their strong reputation with both builders and individuals alike. Whether it is a building professional in need of spec home plans or an individual starting the process of making their dream home a reality, the firm is there to help make that happen.
Paragon is led by Savannah Smith as its President, Owner, and Chief Architectural Designer. She attended Savannah College of Art and Design and The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. After obtaining her degree, Savannah worked as a Draftsman for Ray Good Custom Home Designs from 2014 until forming her own firm and continueing to be the areas top custom home designer.
