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Architectural design for custom, production, and spec homes

Homes that make clients happy!

Creative home design that puts your needs first.

Innovative solutions

Quality design

Reliable results

YOUR PRIORITIES COME FIRST

Understanding your priorities is the key to getting the home you want. It starts with listening and understanding your dreams and goals.

RELAX & ENJOY THE PROCESS

We guide you through all the details and phases of home design. Our experience and know-how allows you to relax and enjoy the creative process.

HAVE CONFIDENCE IN THE END RESULTS

Since 1997, we have designed hundreds of homes, and we are ranked as one of Charlotte's best residential architecture firms.

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Home design should be exciting, not unsettling

Worried that your designer will put their vision before your budget?

Feeling like there's a lot at risk, and you're not sure who to trust?

Concerned that your time, money, and hard work will go to waste?

Worried you'll end up with a design that doen't work?

We take away the stress and guide you through the design process seamlessly.

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Since 1997, we've designed hundreds of homes for clients in the Charlotte area. With all of that experience, we've learned a lot about how to make the design process easier and more enjoyable for you.


Hiring an architect is a big investment in time, effort, and resources. You want a partner, not a prima donna. Rest assured that we are down-to-earth and passionate about finding you the best creative solutions for your home project.

Meet Gray Houghland

Best of Houzz Design Winner

2014 -2023

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We are ranked as one of Charlotte's best residential architecture firms.

Whether you are a homeowner wanting to build the luxury home you've always dreamed of, or you are a builder/developer looking to create much more than curb appeal, we can help. High-end homes are what we do best. Click below to explore our past projects.

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“It is very rare to find an architect who excels in all facets of the job. I am very proud to build Gray's designs for our customers. Thank you Gray, for your tremendous work.”

Jim Burbank, Saussy Burbank

“We worried that a renovation would not be impactful enough. Gray was able to preserve the charm of our home, while making us feel we gained a brand new one. He is brilliant!”

Barbara C.

“Working with Gray was excellent. We appreciated his guidance and help. He was prompt for appointments and understanding of our inexperience and uncertainty.” 

Al H.

How to get started

Working with an architect doesn't have to be complicated. Our role is to guide you through the design process as seamlessly as possible, so you can focus on what's most important to you. We also want to make it easy for you to get going. It starts with three simple steps...

1

Apply

Find out if you need an architect with our project application tool.


If your project is a good fit, you have the opportunity to schedule a Review Call.


If not, we'll provide you with our recommended resources. It's a win-win for you.

2

Review

Architectural services can vary widely based on the scope of work, budget, location, and many other factors.


The purpose of this call is to get a basic understanding of your project, so we know what services you want and will need.

3

Choose

Our proposal of services will outline our recommendations. In most cases, your proposal will include more than one option to choose from.


This will allow you to select the best package for your needs.

Get started!

Apply for a call with Gray Houghland!

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To get started, please apply for a free introduction call with Gray Houghland. Click the button below, select a date and time, and complete the questions to schedule your call today.

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