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Crafting Timeless Homes Where Memories Are Made
Award-winning traditional architecture that harmonizes beauty with livability. Crafting distinctive homes for discerning homeowners and developers since 1999.
Residential Architecture Excellence
At Geoffrey Mouen Architects, we've dedicated ourselves to creating residences that balance timeless architectural beauty with modern functionality. Since 1999, our firm has designed over 150 homes across Florida, the Bahamas, and beyond—each one a thoughtful response to its setting and the people who will call it home.
We understand the challenges you face—balancing budget constraints with design aspirations, navigating complex regulations, and ensuring your investment stands the test of time. Whether you're planning your forever home or developing a residential community, our approach combines time-honored design wisdom with practical solutions for today's living.
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Planning a New Project? Talk with Geoffrey Mouen Today.
Speak directly with award-winning architect Geoffrey Mouen during a complimentary 30-minute consultation. You'll get expert insight into potential roadblocks, realistic timelines, and what kind of budget to expect—plus a clear plan to move your project forward with confidence.
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"Geoffrey is a very talented architect that understands proportion, historical precedence and has an artist touch when designing an elevation for a home. His knowledge of history as it relates to the architectural styles is impressive and evident in his work. Geoffrey is easy to work with and responsive during all phases of a project."
- Don Hempel
President of Issa Homes, Inc.
Your Home, Our Expertise
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Many clients come to us overwhelmed by style choices or concerned about creating a "cookie-cutter" home. Through collaborative tools like image collections and reference boards, we align your personal aesthetic with authentic traditional architecture, creating spaces with genuine character and warmth.
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Balancing dreams with financial reality is perhaps the greatest challenge in custom home design. Our detailed needs assessment identifies what truly matters to you, eliminating wasted space and unnecessary costs while ensuring every room serves its purpose beautifully.
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Your home is a long-term investment. We design with sustainability in mind—incorporating natural light, proper orientation, and durable materials that reduce energy costs and environmental impact while increasing your home's long-term value and comfort.
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Uncertainty about how your home will look and function can cause anxiety. Experience the confidence that comes from seeing your home before construction begins through our high-quality renderings, 3D models, and Geoffrey's real-time sketches. This visualization process also helps keep your project on schedule by resolving questions early.
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Our extensive experience navigating local building codes means fewer surprises and delays. We manage the technical complexities of permitting while you focus on the exciting aspects of creating your dream home.
Your Journey to a Custom Home
Understanding the path from concept to completion helps you feel confident and prepared throughout your custom home project. Here's how we'll work together:
1. Discovery & Programming
We begin by listening. In our initial meetings, we'll explore your lifestyle needs, aesthetic preferences, and budget parameters. You'll share your vision while we gather critical information about your site, including orientation, zoning requirements, and environmental considerations. This foundation ensures your home is perfectly tailored to both your life and its location.
2. Concept Development
This is where your home begins to take shape. We'll create preliminary sketches and layouts showing different possibilities for your space. You'll see how rooms connect, how light enters the home, and how the design responds to your site. Together, we'll evaluate options and refine the direction before moving forward, ensuring the concept aligns perfectly with your vision.
3. Design Refinement & Visualization
Your approved concept evolves into detailed plans and elevations. We'll incorporate structural elements, fine-tune interior layouts, and select materials that bring character to your home. This phase includes realistic 3D visualizations that let you experience your future spaces before construction begins. You'll have opportunities to request adjustments as the design becomes increasingly precise.
4. Technical Documentation
We translate your approved design into comprehensive construction documents that contractors can accurately bid and build from. Our team manages building code compliance, municipality requirements, and technical specifications. This thorough documentation prevents costly surprises during construction and ensures your vision is communicated clearly to everyone involved in building your home.
5. Construction Oversight
Your architect remains your advocate throughout construction. We'll make regular site visits, review work quality, address questions from your builder, and ensure the construction aligns with design intent. This oversight helps maintain design integrity and resolve any field issues quickly and effectively.
6. Project Completion
As construction concludes, we'll conduct detailed inspections to create a "punch list" of any items needing attention before final approval. Once complete, we'll walk through your new home together to ensure every detail meets expectations. Many clients also appreciate our optional post-occupancy evaluation several months after moving in, which helps fine-tune your living experience.
Throughout this journey, our small, dedicated team provides personalized attention that larger firms simply cannot match. You'll work directly with Geoffrey and experienced architects who understand both the art and science of creating exceptional homes.
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"We wanted to build a "house with a soul," something truly beautiful, in the context of the homes built in the past. However, weren't sure where to turn as most of the beautiful houses we were inspired by were either 100 years old or were completely out of our price range. Geoffrey Mouen gave us exactly what we asked for. The elusive "house with a soul," but within reasonable price perspective. Geoffrey is a true artist and a master of his craft. It is as near perfect a house design as we could have hoped for.”
- Don Carlow
Florida Consultants - Construction & Scheduling