Pillar & Perch Named to Best Residential Architects in the Mid-Atlantic
We’re excited to share that The Rappahannock River Company recently named Pillar & Perch: Architects + Builders to their 2025 Power Rankings of the Best Residential Architects in the Mid-Atlantic. The ranking covers firms across Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, and North Carolina.
How the Ranking Works
So, what exactly is the Rappahannock River Company? They are a Washington, D.C.-based editorial platform focused on residential design and homebuilding across the Mid-Atlantic region. They are not a review aggregator or a pay-to-play directory. Their editorial team selects firms specifically based on three criteria:
- Local Heritage: Locally owned and operated and demonstrate an understanding of regional landscapes, materials, and architectural traditions.
- Boutique Approach: Embodies the ideals of a boutique practice — where the founder or principal remains personally involved, ensuring quality, character, and craftsmanship in every project.
- Demonstrated Expertise: Portfolio of completed work demonstrates a focus on residential design, a mastery of a distinct style, and a commitment to thoughtful presentation.
It is an honor that our work in the Charlottesville region earned us a place on this exclusive list.
What the Ranking Means To Us & For You
Naturally, people ask a lot about credentials including licenses, degrees, affiliations. Those things matter, and we have them. But when clients are choosing an architect, credentials are really just the baseline.
Here’s what sets us apart. When founding Pillar & Perch our idea was simple, your home deserves the full attention of the people designing and building it, from the very first sketch to the day you move in. We don’t hand projects off down a chain. We sit with you to understand your vision is the same team that sees it through to realization. That is not something every architecture firm can say. We are proud to be honored and recognized for our unique process in this ranking.
To the Rappahannock River Company: thank you for the recognition, and for championing the kind of thoughtful, locally grounded residential architectural design that we believe in.
And to our clients, past and present: this one’s really yours. Every project we’ve had the privilege to design and build together is the reason we’re here.
Are you thinking about building a home or renovating one in the Charlottesville region? Pillar & Perch would love to talk through what is possible. Get in touch with us today.
