Ludwig Design

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Introduction: I have designed 195 residential projects, so I have experience solving difficult design problems. I anticipate the program needs of my clients. I am an excellent space planner. I prefer simple design solutions. I was a contractor for 17 years, so I can anticipate the structural requirements to keep building costs down. I get to meet interesting clients and help them make the most important set of decisions they will likely make in their lifetime. I enjoy teaching about design as part of my work. I want my clients to understand the aesthetic and financial choices they are making.

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Dorothy L.

Sep 3, 2013

We have worked with David through five remodels of varying sizes, the last of which included updating a kitchen, bathroom and guest room and incorporating Craftsman detailing throughout. David is creative, he knows how to utilize space, and he has worked to meet our needs as our children have grown and left home. For each project, he has provided us with inspiration, opening spaces, utilizing space more efficiently, creating Craftsman inglenooks and wainscoting, and specifying amazing lighting. He has provided us with detailed plans and drawings for city permits, and advice through all the construction phases. He makes himself easily available to the contractor and to us through both the mundane and difficult stages of building. He knows materials and understands construction, and he is infinitely patient. His work leaves us, and visitors to our house, thinking: "wow."

Darrell B.

Jan 31, 2014

David helped us turn ideas for a new lodge on our familys cattle ranch into a reality. We started with requirements, concepts and dreams and ended up with a great building that not only accommodates our growing family but fits into a compound containing an 1870s ranch house and hay barn. At the onset, he parked his Airstream on site and spend days developing conceptual drawings, asking for feedback from us several times a day. When he left he had a really good idea of what was needed and we felt sure we had the right architect. Davids process makes him easy to work with: he listens; he takes ownership; he iterates his plans frequently so everyone is on the same page; does what he says he will do; he understands the builders challenges; and is practical and efficient. He uses computer-aided design tools that make it easy to communicate without face-to-face meeting. He had creative ideas to help us get past difficult code requirements. In addition to his design skills he is an artist and has excellent aesthetic judgment. I appreciated that David was willing to argue his recommendations (thoughtfully) but always stated that it was our home and his job to help us get what we wanted. I wholeheartedly recommend David and hope to work with him again. If you work with David, give him his head; he will amaze you.

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What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
My profession requires continuing education but my best lessons come from my contractors. My continuing education happens on the job site, where I cultivate a working environment of cooperative teaching and learning with the contractors and subcontractors who create my projects. This team approach generated the highest quality working experience and my projects are beautiful and my clients are happy.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I was artistic as a child, my dad was a carpenter and trained me to be a builder. He grew up during the Great Depression and did not want me to be an artist because he saw artists suffering with no work. Choosing architecture was a perfect response to his experience because it is a mix of my artistic and building interests.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Residential remodels. I would like to see more clients who are considering a remodel contact an architect to help them with their project. Too many remodel projects are not "designed" but simply resurface existing spaces. The patterns of family living have changed dramatically since most of our housing stock was built. Remodel projects need to rethink the use of existing spaces.