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Residential

Custom Homes

The most prevalent comment from his residential clients is, “Steve listens…” He prides himself on surpassing his clients’ expectations, understanding their lifestyle, and anticipating their aesthetic preferences. His experience in production building, coupled with a strong eye for design provides a balance of cost-effectiveness and uniqueness to each project.

The interiors he designs are open and dramatic, making the most of limited square footage. He is concerned with making kitchens beautiful and practical, baths exciting, and lighting functional and dramatic.

Steve makes the most of the building site, concerning himself with both the street presence of the home and views from the interior to the outdoors. Most importantly his clients are satisfied and find that the homebuilding experience can be a rich experience.

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Seeing is believing and our house is evidence of his talents and attention to detail. But what doesn’t show to the eye is how carefully he listened to our needs and provided a design that fits us like a glove- a real dreamhouse.
David and Diane Smith

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Steve really took charge and led us through the uncharted waters of hiring a contractor who would give us the most for the least. We met Steve because we literally chased him down with our car as he was pulling into an incredible home he designed in our neighborhood.
Chris and Karen Hartke, Stevensville, MD

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His ideas and an eye for detail that incorporated our desires was off the charts. He was very patient and understood our budget constraints.
Peter Paisz

Remodeling

Thorough knowledge of construction, a willingness to listen to his clients’ needs, and an eye for creating the greatest impact for the least cost make Steve Terhune a strong remodeling designer. In both residential and commercial projects, he has demonstrated that he meets the unique physical and financial challenges of remodeling projects. His residential projects have proven that his clients can recoup their investment in the long term while improving their lifestyle in the short term.

Good design sells as long as it is achieved cost-effectively.

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Steve has a way of relating indoor and outdoor spaces that makes them really complement one another. Steve creates long-term relationships rather than casual client contacts.
Samuel Brown

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Steve came out to our house for an interview and the search ended that afternoon. He blew us away with his passion, ideas and willingness to brainstorm different designs. I don’t think you’ll find better taste, a better sense of proportion, or more creativity anywhere. Steve showed up brimming over with ideas more ideas and alternatives to those ideas. He’s an all-in kind of guy accessible and responsive. Best architect we’ve ever had.
MW Dunaway

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Hiring Steve Terhune has been a great decision for my wife and I. He also identified some things we didn’t know we were missing. Steve said “I want to put the front of your house where people actually come in and out.” He really understood what we needed, helped us understand the process, and he created an addition that is beyond our homes and within our budget. As my wife said when she first saw the design “is that my house?” Not only did he create a beautiful design well I tremendous value to the property be brought us the right builders for the job, and helped us make the numbers work. I can’t imagine the project turning on any better.
T Feroli

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Steve has a great combination of incredible creativity and strong project management. Has really transformed our house with ideas far beyond what we ever imagine. Steve really took charge and let us through the unchartered waters of hiring a contractor who would give us the most for the least.
Chris and Karen Hartke

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The best thing we did in our remodeling project was the higher Steve Terhune. Due to the care Steve used in his design we ended up with a very dramatic transformation within a tight budget a really big bang for the buck. He always made us feel comfortable and we maintain confidence in him throughout the long process. It was a great help and dealing with conflict we had with the builder, hoping to arbitrate the differences we had.
Tom and Molly Tardivo

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When we started our remodeling project we hadn’t thought we would end up with such an incredible result Steve work closely with the builder as a real team member was always available to us day or night, and really seem to care about our project outcome. Steve is the best choice for homeowners who want to want a reasonable fee with a top-notch outcome
Ryan and Jen Diez

Commercial

Thorough knowledge of construction, a willingness to listen to his clients’ needs, and an eye for creating the greatest impact for the least cost make Steve Terhune a leading remodeling architect in Maryland. In both residential and commercial projects, he has demonstrated that he meets the unique physical and financial challenges of remodeling projects. His residential projects demonstrate that his clients can recoup their investment in the long term while improving their lifestyle in the short term.

In commercial projects, he has been able to make his clients’ projects more marketable for lease or sale with a minimum of capital expenditure.

Good design is profitable as long as it is achieved cost-effectively.

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I’ve known Steve for 11 years during the time he’s been an important part of our efforts to create successful restaurants. Steve’s ability to make a simple Space special at a minimum expense. His design has contributed to the fact that we have been voted best overall restaurant by Bay weekly.
Gonzalo FernandezPartner Jalapeños restaurant, Restaurante Serrano, Annapolis Maryland

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Steve Terhune provided incredible unique in creative solution a very difficult problem in our expansion of the community center. He was always available to us. He really understands the construction process. The new building is a beautiful design and a great addition to the community.
Richard WillisBoard member, The Severna Park Community Center,

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Steve's work on the City Dock Café gave it a character that made it a successful business. It is the focus of activity for the neighborhood.
Sharon WallenstromCity Dock Café , Annapolis, MD

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As a result of our experience with Steve Terhune on our home my company has worked with him on many very successful commercial and residential projects. He will certainly be my first choice for my next dream home.
Terry Soesbee

Healthcare

”Given the successful outcome of three buildings designed by Steve Terhune for a company he will always be our one and only architect. Steve really listens to our needs and creates unique solutions that really work. At our first meeting, we knew he was our guy.
Craig LakenManaging director, Senior Network, LLC

Beginning with a national design award in 1980 for a West Coast medical clinic, Steve Terhune has displayed an active interest in, and knowledge of all types of health-related projects.

Working closely with health professionals, he has designed projects including extensive hospital remodeling, skilled nursing facilities, psychiatric facilities, and housing projects for the elderly.

Currently, he is recognized as an expert in the area of elder-care facilities, and is sought out as a consultant for independent living, congregate living, assisted living, and Alzheimers-care projects. His knowledge of the specific needs of these residents, and strong knowledge of health, ADA, and HUD guidelines, assure his clients a successful and profitable project.

From the intricacies of room-by-room planning to the larger picture of long-term master planning Steve Terhune has dedicated himself to excellence in the health-design field.

3D and Art

The Marriott Corporation engaged Steve Terhune to create images of the proposed remodeling of suites in a Washington, D.C. facility. That project was delivered at a fraction of the usual cost and allowed for additional viewing of infinite variations of color, pattern, and arrangement. Using the latest in digital photography and Photoshop techniques, Steve Terhune produces dazzling images both in the field and the studio. Utilizing advanced digital video equipment and techniques, he has helped clients’ envision with remarkable specificity through animation and live video.

Of course, Steve Terhune can also provide clients with more traditional presentation media, including pencil sketches, airbrushes, acrylics, and intricate scale models.

Planning

“My company has worked with Steve Terhune in two roles: as an architect on a very large and detailed residential project, and as a consultant to us on a design-build remodeling. We have developed an excellent relationship with Steve because, more than most architects we work with, he understands construction and the costs of construction as a result of his own experience in the construction field, and because of his willingness to work with builders as a team.”
John RileyPresident, Riley Custom Homes & Renovations

The key to the long-term success of any large-scale building or complex is a sound master plan. Steve Terhune seeks to maximize the quality and profitability of the project for his institutional and development clients.

Working with County, State, and Federal agencies and prospective purchasers, as a project manager for a commercial development firm, Steve has provided land-planning services to assist in marketing land acquisitions.

Some healthcare projects were completed when Steve was an employee of ADP Architects.

Contact

443-994-6100
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