Business Details
12 Years
experience
Residential Architecture & Interior Design Services in DC Metro Area
Founded in 2014 by Shahnur Bostan and Elena Romero, Axis Architects is a minority-owned design studio serving the DC metro area. With over 20 years of combined experience in residential architecture and interior design, our team specializes in creating tailored solutions for multifamily buildings, custom homes, and renovations. We prioritize collaboration, utilizing visualization tools to engage clients throughout the design process.Our expertise spans zoning regulations, historic reviews, and modern construction techniques, ensuring projects align with client visions and budgets. We maintain a boutique approach, emphasizing work-life balance within our team while delivering innovative, context-sensitive designs that enhance daily living experiences.
Services
Multifamily Buildings
Custom Homes
Home Renovations
Interior Design
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Living/Family Rooms
Mudrooms
Laundry Rooms
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in DC metro residential architecture.
- Our collaborative approach ensures client input at every design stage.
- We provide comprehensive services from architecture to interior design.
- Our team has expertise in navigating local zoning and historic regulations.
- We prioritize budget-conscious, functional, and aesthetically unique designs.
Services
Residential Architecture
We specialize in residential architecture for custom homes, multifamily buildings, and renovations. Our team creates functional, aesthetically unique designs tailored to client needs and local regulations. From concept to construction, we ensure seamless execution.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating personalized, functional spaces for kitchens, bathrooms, and entire homes. We collaborate closely with clients to select materials, finishes, and layouts that reflect their lifestyle and enhance daily living.
Home Renovations
We transform existing homes through renovations that improve functionality and aesthetics. Our process includes assessing structural needs, updating designs, and managing permits to ensure projects meet modern standards while respecting original architecture.
Multifamily Buildings
We design multifamily buildings ranging from small townhouses to 60-unit complexes. Our expertise includes zoning compliance, space optimization, and creating community-focused designs that maximize property potential in urban and suburban settings.
Custom Homes
We create custom homes tailored to client preferences and site conditions. Our approach balances architectural style, budget, and functionality, ensuring each home reflects the owner's vision while meeting technical and regulatory requirements.
People
Shahnur Bostan
Founding Partner / President
Licensed architect with over 20 years of experience in residential design. Focuses on innovative solutions for custom homes and multifamily projects in the DC metro area.
Elena Romero
Founding Partner / CEO
Urban planner with expertise in zoning regulations and historic preservation. Oversees project strategy and client relations for Axis Architects.
Anthony S. Pizzo III
Principal
Licensed architect with extensive experience in complex residential projects. Specializes in integrating modern design with practical construction solutions across the DC region.
Gabriela Ochoa Martinez
Project Architect
Manages architectural and interior design projects, focusing on client collaboration and detailed execution for residential renovations and new constructions.
Lauren Harlow
Senior Project Manager
LEED-certified professional with expertise in sustainable residential design. Coordinates project timelines and technical documentation for multifamily and custom home projects.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We specialize in residential architecture and interior design across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
What services do you offer?
Our services include multifamily buildings, custom homes, renovations, and full interior design for residential projects.
How do you involve clients in the design process?
We use visualization tools and collaborative consultations to ensure client input at every stage of the project.
Can you handle historic renovations?
Yes, we have expertise in navigating historic review processes and zoning regulations in the DC metro area.
What makes your firm unique?
Our boutique approach combines personalized service with comprehensive expertise in architecture, interior design, and local regulations.
Reviews (7)
Daaiyah Bilal-Threats
Nov 25, 2021
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We were new to home renovation when we first considered redesigning our 100+ year-old row-house in DC. While we had some ideas about the space initially, we knew wed need the help of a professional architect before we would decide to to go forward. We had to consider the age of the home, our budget, and temporarily re-locating ourselves and our two young kids, among many other things. We discovered Axis Architects and a few others on Houzz but after talking to Shahnur we knew immediately that we wanted to work with Axis. He asked great questions of us and patiently and thoroughly answered the
Evelyn Belter
May 26, 2021
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Shahnur and Elena at Axis Architecture are a wonderful team! They are able to take your vision wall and turn it into the house of your dreams. They are responsive to input in revising the plans and patient when you try to explain something you dont have the architectural words for. The architectural plans are detailed, comprehensive, and they passed the city review the first time. They always respond to email and have been a great help with navigating the now we have the plans its time to actually build it process.
Hernan Abeledo
Mar 05, 2021
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We are very happy of choosing to work with Axis Architects for our complete renovation project. They quickly understood our vision and implemented the project beautifully. Shahnur and Elena are a great team and have been outstanding in every way. They are very professional, personable, responsive, and full of creative insight. I will definitely go back to them for any future project and highly recommend them to my friends and neighbors.
Ranna Sharaf
Feb 28, 2021
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The owners of Axis Architects, Elena and Shahnur, are top notch! We worked with them for almost a year in building our home and the entire time they were responsive, personable and understanding (as we changed our minds many times). They also provided awesome references for other part of the project that had nothing to do with design. Elena especially really took the time to work with us and made sure that we were happy with every detail. I highly recommend this architect company.
K. C.
Feb 26, 2021
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We reached out to Axis Architects about a potential project via the contact form on the website. Mr. Bostan reached out very quickly, which was great. However, after we sent additional requested documents in short order, we heard nothing. Understanding it was during the winter holidays, we waited and followed up a month later. No response. We wrote again, via email and form on website, just for an answer either way and never heard back. While we would completely understand if they did not want to take on our project for whatever reason, the lack of professionalism in not even responding was disappointing
Conni Nevills
Dec 12, 2020
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It was overwhelming to begin imagining new spaces in our nearly total home renovation. It was nothing but a pleasure to work with Axis Architects. They worked with us every step of the way. When we had to make adjustment to plans to stay within the budget they helped us figure that out too. We had a mudroom, office/den, new kitchen open to dining room, master suite and new bathroom. Contacting and working with Axis was the easiest part of this whole process and we highly recommend them.
David Masica
Nov 03, 2019
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Shahnur is a straight forward shooter... always available to us ... very caring about his customer..and very knowledgeable . I will highly recommend him to people I know....
