David Whitney

David was an excellent partner in our home renovation project. He is exceptionally organized, sets expectations well, and is thorough. During the design phase he drew up a few options so we could get a sense of what we wanted. Then once we picked a direction, he helped us think through all of the many decisions in a way that wasn’t overwhelming. He broke it out nicely and had good recommendations. David even joined us in picking out tile, cabinets and counters and once again helped us navigate the many options. Throughout the entire project, David’s communication was clear, consistent, and concise with both us and the contractor. We can’t recommend David enough. It was a great experience start to finish!!

David meticulously planned our recent basement renovation project and stayed engaged and supportive throughout the entire reconstruction process. David set up a standing weekly meeting between him, our contractor, and me to discuss thoughts and questions as they arose. This helped avoid misunderstandings and gave me a consistent setting in which to ask questions. David also gave my husband and I, as well as our contractor, a weekly "to-do" list spinning off of these weekly meetings, which kept us all on task. This helped us all to make decisions in a timely manner. David was thoughtfully present when we needed advice. He also set up appointments at various vendors, and met me at each one to talk through potential design choices such as cabinetry, flooring, etc. David was personally recommended to us by friends who likewise thought he was wonderful. He even sent us chocolates when the project was complete! We are very grateful to know him and to have had the pleasure of working with him.

David was an absolute pleasure to work with and we highly recommend him! David was creative, thoughtful, and detail-oriented throughout the project, navigating any unexpected challenges with confidence and helping shepherd us through the process. He was great about sharing pros/cons and making suggestions without imposing on our decisions. He kept us completely on track with our timeline and helped facilitate seamless communication and work planning with the contractor. We couldn’t be happier with all of the changes that David helped us bring to life!

We bought a small cape-style house in Quincy that hadn't been updated in decades, and we wanted to add a floor to the house, so we knew we needed a lot of help remodeling it. We contacted David Whitney on the recommendation of a good friend. David was amazing from the start. He provided clear process for the design phase, helped us with decision-making, and listened to all of the things we wanted that were peculiar to us. (For example: Can we build a dog bath?) He guided us in specifying every part of the design (exactly which siding, roofing, windows, doors, and fixtures we wanted). When it came time to get bids for the project, he met with each builder and helped us choose our GC. He was helpful in every stage of the project: submitting for permits, meeting HERS energy requirements, and even interior details like selecting tile, cabinets, and counters. He insisted that we meet with the builder weekly throughout the project, which turned out to be critical. At these meetings, he noticed when things weren't being done to plan (missing window, pocket door being hung backwards), so they could be corrected while it was still easy to fix it. And, he got along with the GC and his subcontractors, so we could solve the few thorny problems that arose in a productive way. We came in right on budget, and the house is beautiful. It looks like an original house, not a property that has had a major addition. When we compare our experience to our friends', we know that working with the right architect saved us way more money than we paid him (and probably months and months of time). If you're thinking of doing your project without an architect to save money, don't. Get David Whitney, and do it right.

If you’re using an architect who is not David Whitney, or just using a contractor, you’ve made the wrong choice. David helped us transform our early 1900s two-family into a modern, beautiful space that is just a pleasure to be in yet is still true to its original character. David is not just an architect — he is a partner throughout the entire process. David went on so many trips with us throughout the process (to design our kitchen, to pick out tile, to pick out countertops), created spreadsheets for us to make our selection and decisioning of fixtures easier (hello, lighting), reviewed the spreadsheets, and came onsite weekly for a regular meeting with us and our contractor. David is a gem and I feel so lucky to have worked with him.