Architectural Design Studio

In May of 2020 I began looking for a designer to help realize my dream of a new home in Flagstaff. I am very thankful I already knew about Aude Stang at architectural Design Studio. She was able to develop my vision of an efficiently sized, energy efficient home that is both beautiful and functional. Aude is a delightful person to work with. She is very easy to schedule with and always followed through on her promises. She was able to create the architectural plans for a fraction of the cost of other architects I considered. Aude was always available to work on any revisions or additions during the designing and building process. Aude also provided interior design services that helped me choose all the right finishes for my project. I am very happy I chose Architectural Design Studio to help realize my dreams. Thank you Aude and Rob at ADS!

Aude has implemented our (vague) vision for home into an amazing set of plans. It is exactly what we wanted, except we would never have known without her. She understand that great design means not only fresh and pleasing look but also functionality. She understands how to work with budgetary constraints. She is very responsive and organized. I do not think I could work with another architect now.

Architectural Design Studio, and more specifically Aude Stang, set a standard of excellence unparalleled! My wife and I have been searching for the perfect place to retire for over 10 years. Finding a vacant lot in Flagstaff was one challenge, creating a house to fit on that lot was beyond the scope of what we dreamed possible. The lot we found comes with many unique challenges (very steep grade, codes from decades ago, etc.) - none of this made Aude even balk at the project. Listening to our every wish, guiding us through the nuances with the county, partnering with the builder, Aude Stang was a constant for us as we transitioned into this next phase of our life. In the midst of a global pandemic, we sold our remote cabin, sold our home, moved to a rental, and purged our belongings in the short span of three months; meanwhile, Aude was in constant contact with us assuring us that this was not only possible, but it would all be worth it. Most impressively was that the majority of our project was completed over Zoom sessions, phone calls and email, as we live in Alaska and travel during this time was not possible. What she came up with is beyond our imagination! The contemporary house she has designed to fit our active lifestyle and quirky Alaskan habits is a work of art. We cannot recommend Architectural Design Studio more highly. If you are in search of an architect who will listen to you, share your vision, and maintain an authentic, compassionate relationship with their clients - look no further. If she wasn't the exceptional architect that she is, she could easily pursue a career as a 'life coach', she is the best, period.

Aude did the plans for our New Build in Flagstaff. . We were looking for an architect that was open to something a little different as we were going for a mountain modern style house. We had initial meeting where she listened to all of our ideas, and walked us through the process. I felt like I had so many ideas for this house and didn't think she could have possibly remembered everything we said. Our initial draft of the plans were spot on and beyond what we could have imagined. She truly listens to her clients and brings in her own perspective and unique style. She was fair on giving us an estimate of cost and sticking to that, as well as finding ways to cut building costs, but not aesthetics of spaces. I could not recomend her more, she was a joy to work with!

Since 2012, I have worked on two projects with Aude, one in Lockett Ranch, the second here on the Mesa. If you are looking for a person who is sincere, authentic and true to her craft, there is no need to look further, just ask any of her peers and builders in this growing community, Aude's repute precedes her. Why do I speak so highly of Aude? Because she personally attends to her projects as if it was designing a place of her own. From beginning to end, Aude's lively spirit, creativity and skill sets are just exceptional.........In short, not only do I highly recommend Aude, if you are considering anyone else, speak to them first then come and see why Aude continues to be one of the most sought after design person in Flagstaff. I am blessed to have met and work with Aude, she has help me create and build a refuge of tranquility and peace, a place of harmony in light with the forest of Flagstaff, deep gratitude Aude.

Working with Aude was a delight. She is professional, stylish yet practical, extremely knowledgeable due to her vast experience, and fun. Her interview process helped us hone in on exactly what we wanted in our home. Based on the results she came up with a final plan that was spot on. Her engineering team was flawless and we received our permit with no changes. Overall we have realized how imperative it was to work with a professional architect and professional engineers to ensure what we saw on paper translated to real life. It was totally worth the money for the excellent service we received and the peace of mind that we are going to have a solid home that we love.

Aude has it all....professionally proficient and experienced, creatively open, excellent listener, strategic/organized/focused in all facet of the project and works very effectively with the City. It is so important to enjoy the process and feel inspired to create what will work for you...we found this with Aude. We greatly appreciate her way of navigating the process with flexibility and pure brightness.

Aude from Architectural Design Studio is nothing short of phenomenal. We had a kitchen leak that forced a complete demo of our first floor. Aude took the opportunity to completely redesign our kitchen to transform it from a functional obsolescent eyesore to a gourmet dream. Her attention to detail, and eye for design made for an incredibly smooth process. Not only is she fantastically creative with design concepts, but her uncompromising work ethic ensured that the end product was absolutely perfect. I simply could not more highly recommend Aude. My only regret is that this review only allows 5 stars, as I would certainly give her more!

I have been extremely happy with the help, guidance, suggestions and vision that Aude has provided in our project. Her positive and upbeat personality made working though challenging decisions a pleasure and her insight on choices that would last the test of time were fantastic. Her connections with local contractors really assisted us in getting quality products and work completed in a timely manner. I highly recommend Aude if you are looking for an approachable, dedicated and insightful architectural design professional.

ADS is top of the line. We received plans that suited us well - we were blown away by the plans and just can't wait to build!

We hired Aude to work with us to design our new home located on a somewhat complicated lot not to mention a 'wish list' to consider. Aude provided structured guidance with gentle "no ways" throughout our journey..always offering "how about" alternatives. Her expertise and commitment was evident throughout the process as she was able to take my(our) thoughts and ideabooks to create a spectacular home. I LOVED being able to see the 3D view with furniture pieces in-place...this was most helpful to me! I cannot recall Aude missing one deadline or not returning one message. She was so responsive to our wishes and schedules. I wish I had her on a daily basis to bounce decor ideas off...or just to go shopping with me. We are super excited to see our finish product and share it with her. The process was pain-free and so much fun! Aude is so much fun!

We would never have made it through our kitchen remodel without Aude's help. She was able to take our vision and make it a masterpiece!!! When decisions became overwhelming, she narrowed them down to manageable choices. She was able to reign us is when our taste was out of control! Her artistic vision is quite honestly astonishing! Not only is she absolutely phenomenal in all that she does but she has a tremendous personality to boot. What started out as a remodel ended in a friendship and we are so thankful for all of her guidance.

The reviews are all accurate. Aude is truly gifted in design, floor plans, and architecture. She listens and she's fun to interact with. We knew our design could be better but didn't have the touch to take it from just 'ok' to great. Aude did. If we were going to go through the work of building a custom house we wanted a great look and layout in the finished product. Aude got it done.

Can't say thank you enough times to Aude for her personable, professional and timely work. We were impressed and would highly recommend her for your architectural needs. Her expertise, attention to detail, efficient qualities shined throughout our entire process.

Aude Stang, principal at Architectural Design Studio, helped us design a contemporary, passive solar, energy-efficient, age-in-place home. We came into the design process with a general house concept and certain features (many focused on energy efficiency) in mind. Aude helped us tremendously in refining, and improving greatly on, our original concept. Aude produced a design for a home that – having now lived in our house 6 months – works perfectly for us. The early returns indicate strongly that, with respect to energy efficiency, the house is performing beautifully. Aude was very professional and it was really fun and easy to work with her. She met all design deadlines, which contributed to our actually getting into our home ahead of schedule. We looked forward to design sessions with her! Her rates were very reasonable and we definitely feel the design that Aude produced for us was well worth what we paid. We highly recommend Aude Stang of Architectural Design Studio.

Architectural Design Studio very easy to work with and very professional. Aude has excellent vision and a natural eye for design. My project went smoothly due to Aude's attention to detail. I will defiantly be using in the future.

Working with Aude was an awesome experience. Her knowledge, creativity, commitment to our vision, and sense of humor made it a delight to work with her. The end result is a unique home with custom touches that resonates with charm. Can't wait to move in!

Aude was wonderful to work with and we appreciate her knowledge of the historic homes and overlay in Flagstaffs townsite. She accomplished everything we asked for and then some!!! We highly recommend Aude. Our next project with Aude is our backyard and patio to match our amazing home.

Aude definitely has her finger on the pulse of great contemporary style. She has a practical approach and sense of economy in the use of space. Plus, she is delightful to work with!

We found Aude by surprise and we have never been so pleased. We were looking for someone to help design a studio separate from our main house but it had to fit with the architectural style of the house and separate garage. She listened to our concerns, ideas, and space requirements. She came up with plans to connect all the buildings and the new studio. We wanted energy efficiency and she gave us that too. She directed us to good contractors to interview and we found a gem. Now we have a beautiful cohesive studio, breezeway and RV port that transformed the whole look of the house and property beyond our wildest dreams.

Beautiful modern architecture, colors and materials selections, and a floor plan we love! The design was thorough and timely. Our highest expectations were exceeded and all phases of the design process were enjoyable.

I wanted to give my 1970's house a fresh look, while adding slope to an existing flat (and leaking) roof. Aude came up with an awesome design that made our house go from one of the "ran down" house in the neighborhood to a contemporary house while avoiding expansive design feature that are usually going along with such style. Thank you Aude for an excellent design work!

Aude is an excellent professional. Her designs for our project are wonderful and she is exceptionally proficient. She listens to your wishes and magically interprets them into a comprehensive and detailed design. I highly recommend Architectural Design Studio for your next project.