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We are located in Alpharetta, Georgia. We primarily serve North Atlanta communities, including Milton, Johns Creek, Roswell, and Buckhead. We also handle high-end projects in the North Georgia mountains and coastal areas. As NCARB-certified professionals, we can also discuss projects in other states on a case-by-case basis.

Yes. Kteam Architects is a fully licensed professional architecture firm in the State of Georgia (License #RA018370). We carry comprehensive professional liability insurance, ensuring that your investment and project are protected from the concept phase through completion.

With over 12 years of international and domestic experience, we have a deep understanding of Georgia’s specific building codes, environmental regulations, and local Alpharetta zoning ordinances. This expertise allows us to design homes that are not only beautiful but fully compliant and permit-ready.

While we specialize in full-scale custom modern homes, we do accept a select number of luxury renovations, home additions, and interior transformations each year. We believe that high-quality design adds significant value to a property regardless of the project’s square footage.

We are style-agnostic, meaning we don’t force a single "look." Our expertise ranges from Modern Farmhouses in Milton and Contemporary Minimalist villas in Alpharetta to Mountain Modern retreats in North Georgia. We focus on intentional proportions and high-quality materials that suit the local landscape and your personal aesthetic.

While a draftsman can draw floor plans, a licensed architect like Kateryna Keaton provides comprehensive design thinking. We ensure structural integrity, energy efficiency, and long-term investment value. In many Georgia counties, official architectural stamps are required for permitting on complex sites or commercial developments.

Yes. We design high-performance homes that prioritize energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. By using BIM modeling, we can optimize solar orientation, thermal mass, and material usage, reducing your home's carbon footprint and long-term utility costs in the Georgia climate.

Our workflow consists of 5 key phases: Pre-Design (Land Feasibility), Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration. We guide you through each stage to ensure your vision is translated into a buildable, high-performance reality.

We use Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create a "digital twin" of your home before construction begins. This allows us to detect structural conflicts early, provide accurate material quantities for budgeting, and offer you virtual 3D walk-throughs, significantly reducing costly change orders on-site.

The design and permitting phase for a custom residential project in Atlanta typically takes 4 to 6 months. This timeline ensures meticulous attention to detail, rigorous site analysis, and seamless coordination with structural and MEP engineers.

We take the "permitting headache" off your shoulders. We prepare all necessary technical drawings and documentation required by local building departments (such as Fulton, Cobb, or Gwinnett). We coordinate with city officials to ensure all zoning, setback, and environmental requirements are met for a swift approval.

Collaboration is at our core. We use cloud-based BIM platforms, allowing you to view 3D progress in real-time. We have regular design reviews where we discuss layouts, window placements, and materials, ensuring the project evolves exactly as you envisioned before any construction begins.

Integration happens early. We use a Single Model environment (BIM) where engineers can plug in their data. This "clash detection" ensures that pipes don't run through beams and HVAC ducts fit perfectly within ceiling cavities, preventing expensive delays during the build in Metro Atlanta.

Changes during construction are costly. That is why we emphasize a rigorous Design Development phase. However, if changes are necessary, we update the BIM model to analyze the impact on budget and schedule, providing you with clear data to make an informed decision.

Fees vary based on project scope and complexity. Typically, for full-service custom residential architecture in Georgia, fees range from 8% to 15% of the total construction cost. For specific consulting services like Land Feasibility Studies, we may offer a fixed-fee structure.

Yes. Using our BIM models, we provide preliminary cost projections during the early stages. This helps ensure the design stays aligned with your budget. While final pricing is set by the general contractor, our data-driven approach minimizes financial surprises.

We typically structure payments based on project milestones (e.g., at the completion of Schematic Design, Construction Docs, etc.). This ensures transparency and aligns our progress with your project’s funding schedule.

We offer an initial brief phone consultation to discuss your project goals and determine if we are a good fit. More detailed Pre-Design Site Analyses or feasibility studies are handled as a separate professional service.

Hard costs are the physical construction (materials, labor). Soft costs include architectural fees, engineering, permits, and surveys. We help you categorize these early in our Discovery Consultation to ensure your total project budget is realistic for the Alpharetta/Atlanta market.

Absolutely. If contractor bids come in higher than expected, we review the design to find more cost-effective materials or structural solutions without sacrificing the project's aesthetic integrity or performance.

For projects within the Metro Atlanta/Alpharetta area, travel is typically included. For remote sites like Blue Ridge or Savannah, we discuss a reasonable travel reimbursement schedule during the Design Proposal phase.

Yes, and we highly recommend it. Our Land Feasibility service evaluates topography, soil conditions, utility access, and local Alpharetta zoning restrictions. This prevents you from purchasing a lot that may have hidden, expensive construction challenges.

This is a crucial service where we act as your advocate on-site. We visit the project at key milestones, review the contractor's work for compliance with the design, and resolve any technical issues that arise, ensuring the final build matches the approved plans perfectly.

Yes. Beyond private residences, we specialize in small-scale commercial projects, boutique offices, and townhome developments in Metro Atlanta. We focus on ROI-driven design that combines brand identity with high-performance building standards.

While we are independent architects, we have an extensive network of licensed builders and contractors in North Atlanta. During the bidding phase, we can help you evaluate contractor proposals to ensure you select the best team for your specific project.

Yes, this is one of our specialties. Building on a slope (like our Summit project) requires advanced site analysis and structural expertise. We design foundations and drainage systems that respect the natural topography of North Georgia, creating seamless indoor-outdoor connections.

Yes. We provide integrated interior architecture services. We can assist with the selection of fixed finishes—cabinetry, lighting, flooring, and plumbing fixtures—to ensure the interior of your home is as intentional and high-performance as the exterior.

Yes. For developers in Fulton or Gwinnett County, we provide detailed density studies and zoning analyses. We evaluate how many units can be legally built on a parcel, considering setbacks, parking requirements, and green space mandates to maximize your ROI.

Yes. We believe the site and the building are one. We often collaborate with local Georgia landscape architects to ensure that driveways, pools, and outdoor living areas are perfectly integrated with the home’s BIM model and overall design.