David M. Burrows, AIA, Architect

I hired Mr. Burrows after having a fire last December, being in need of a total gut and remodel. He helped me find a structural engineer advise on structural repairs and guided me through the permit process. He took my ideas, added to them, and in the end made a wonderfully functional design that increased the value of my property. I was very pleased with the results as well as the process.

Dave was the architect on a small but comprehensive addition project on our historic house in Pittsford village. He was familiar with the nuances of projects in the village as all external changes had to be reviewed by the Architectural Preservation Review Board (APRB) before permits were approved. He did a nice job of integrating the new structures with existing and in recommending materials and components that would work well in our situation. He took care to study the bones of our house and was always ready to visit when there was a need (such as when unexpected things were found during demolition) or when he happened to be in the area. He was easy to work with during the design phase and was quick to accommodate our desires and suggestions. There were a few instances where he could have pushed back on certain ideas we had that weren't as fully thought through as they could have been but I think in the spirit of helping the customer see their dream develop it made sense to listen, incorporate, review, discuss, and iterate until all were happy. We've been enjoying our house for a couple of years since this project was completed and we appreciate Dave's work every time we look at it.

David was wonderful to work with at every step of the way. He was very professional and listened to what we had in mind. He was instrumental in helping us complete our kitchen and living room remodel and came up with a way to incorporate a mud room into the plan which is now my favorite room of the house! We would highly recommend him for any size project.

Dave designed a front porch for my 1950s colonial and held my hand through the process. He came up with ideas, went to the Town Board meetings and played an important role in coordinating with the contractor. I needed this level of support. Dave was responsive - he listened to my concerns and made whatever changes were necessary (or identified reasons why we couldn’t). I frequently get comments about how much people love this porch. It changed the character of my home for the better, and is a wonderful, welcoming space. I feel confident recommending Dave. He did a great job!

We hired David Burrows to design a first floor master bedroom suite for our 1952 house where we've lived for 40 years. I could not be happier with this new space, we have a new house at the same address. The addition is cozy yet spacious and well thought out. David is easy to work with and very talented. I would not hesitate a moment to recommend him. I feel fortunate to have worked with him.