Custom home design-build by Aksesuar Design, a modern European manor in McLean, VA
Custom Home Design & Build

New Homes, Designed and Built as One

One team, from architecture to the final fixture. We design and build new custom homes from the ground up across Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland, every room composed from the same considered palette of European materials.

Ground-up design-build

One studio, from architecture to the last fixture

A custom home is the whole project under one roof: design, planning, material selection, coordination, and construction as a single process. The designers who plan your kitchen are the same team shaping the baths, the closets, the living spaces, and the structure that holds them, then managing the build to completion. Thirty years of European craftsmanship, delivered as one coordinated whole.

Why one team

The advantage of a single design-build team

One contract, one accountable team

No handoffs between an architect, a designer, and a separate builder, and no finger-pointing when something falls between them. One team owns the result, from the first drawing to the final walkthrough.

Cost certainty from the first sketch

Budget is part of the design, not a surprise that arrives after the plans are done. We price as we draw, so the choices you make are informed ones, and the number you approve is the number you build to.

A faster, coordinated build

Because design and construction are planned together, work that once waited in sequence can move in parallel. Fewer handoffs and fewer redrawings mean a calmer, more predictable path to completion.

Every room speaks the same language

Kitchens, baths, closets, and living spaces are drawn by one studio, so materials, finishes, hardware, and proportion carry through the whole home. The result reads as one considered space, not a set of separate projects.

Featured project · McLean, VA

A modern European manor in McLean

A ground-up custom build on a premium lot in McLean's Odricks Corner, nearly 10,000 square feet of light-filled space. Large-format porcelain floors, floor-to-ceiling glass, European cabinetry and fixtures, an in-home elevator, a spa-inspired primary suite, and a lower-level wellness retreat with cinema, gym, and sauna. Plans and permits secured, completing 2026.

Size
~10,000 sq ft
Scope
Custom home, ground-up
Status
In build · 2026
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McLean, live from the site

Real photos from the jobsite as our flagship home rises. Check back as the project moves toward completion in 2026.

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Interiors & finishes

European cabinetry, large-format porcelain floors, and the spa-inspired primary suite begin to take shape inside the manor. Placeholder render. A real jobsite photo will replace it.

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Custom home design-build, answered

What does a custom home project include?
Everything from the first sketch to the final fixture: architecture and space planning, photorealistic 3D design, material and finish selection, the European cabinetry and surfaces, permitting, project management, and construction. Your new home is designed and delivered as one coordinated whole.
Do you handle architecture and permits?
Yes. For ground-up builds we coordinate the architectural drawings and permitting alongside our design, so the plans, finishes, and build stay aligned from day one. Our McLean villa, for instance, was fully planned and permitted before construction began.
How long does a custom home take?
It depends on scope, but because design and construction are planned together under one team, the process moves with fewer of the delays that come from a traditional architect-then-contractor handoff. We share a realistic timeline after the first consultation, once we understand the lot and your goals.
What does a custom home cost?
Every custom home is quoted individually, since the cost depends entirely on the scope, size, and level of finish. The best next step is to get an estimate or book a showroom appointment, and we'll shape a realistic budget around the home you want to build.
Where do you work?
From our Alexandria studio we design and build across the DMV, Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. See our service area or call us to confirm we cover your area.
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