PURPOSE

MODE4 Architecture’s purpose is to design beautiful modern architecture, finely tailored to our client's needs.  To achieve this purpose, we understand our first priority is to listen.  We strongly believe the most successful architecture begins with thorough investigation of all design possibilities during the early design phase, and is achieved through a collaborative process involving open and honest discussions between the architect, client, and builder.  

Great solutions need to be designed thoughtfully and holistically, from schematic diagrams through construction details.  It is with expert attention to both space-making and detailing that MODE4 Architecture, PLLC creates comfortably sophisticated architecture, designed for the way you live.

OUR STORY

MODE4 Architecture, PLLC began in 2013, and is located in Alexandria, Virginia. We have completed most of our work in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. However, our work radius continues to grow beyond the DC metro area. We have designed approximately fifty projects of varying sizes since opening the studio. Our work now extends to the Eastern Shore, Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, MD, as well as Telluride, CO.

CORE VALUES 

We believe our company’s guiding design principles and values set MODE4 Architecture, PLLC apart from other firms.

  • Mindfulness 

  • Mindfulness for Architecture within our studio means we create spaces for living, working, and playing that prioritize the well-being and needs of our clients, users, and the community. This approach to customer care and design emphasizes our awareness, empathy, and intentionality throughout the design process.  By integrating these principles, mindfulness for architecture aims to create solutions that are not only functional and aesthetically pleasing but also client-focused, socially responsible, and sustainable. 

  • Outreach 

  • Outreach for Architecture is about our studio fostering connections, sharing knowledge, and working collaboratively with our neighboring communities to create more inclusive and meaningful built environments.  We put forth effort to engage with the broader community beyond the studio's immediate projects and clients.    

  • Design-Driven 

  • Design-Driven for Architecture means in our studio we prioritize innovative and thoughtful design at every stage of the architectural process. The design process is the primary catalyst of our projects, influencing all aspects from concept to completion.  Our models, drawings, and renderings are continuously refined, reflecting the studio’s commitment to excellence and forward-thinking design. In essence, Design-Driven for Architecture in our studio means design excellence is at the core of our practice, driving innovation, functionality, and beauty in every project. 

     

  • Enthusiasm  

  • Enthusiasm for Architecture within our design studio makes for a lively and collaborative environment where creativity thrives, and ideas flow freely. Designers passionately engage in discussions, sketching and refining concepts with a shared commitment to innovation and excellence. There’s a dynamic mix of focused individual work and spirited group sessions.  This enthusiasm not only drives the creation of inspiring design solutions but also fosters a sense of community and shared purpose among our designers, enhancing their collective drive to shape spaces that profoundly impact people's lives.