Our Approach
Our goal is to make your renovation an enjoyable, rewarding experience. We have the skills under one roof – innovative design, budget management and construction expertise – to provide you with the most creative design solutions and quality materials and craftsmanship, all within your budget. A single Braswell project manager will guide you through the design-build process from start to finish.
We meet you initially – at no cost to you – to discuss your home renovation goals and ideas and your budget and timeline. When you’re ready to explore the possibilities, our talented architects create original solutions fitted for your home and lifestyle. We work with you during the design process to make finish selections and design revisions within your budget. Once you have approved the design, we can begin construction. Regular progress meetings help ensure the project is completed on time and to your satisfaction.
About
About us
Braswell Design+Build, a division of Harry Braswell, Inc., specializes in providing seamless design-build services for homeowners in Northern Virginia. We are committed to providing exceptional service and craftsmanship.
Harry Braswell, Inc. has been building and remodeling luxury homes in the D.C. metropolitan area for more than 40 years.
Commitment
Our Commitment
Superior Service
We offer professional expertise backed by education and experience. Our Architects, project managers, and interior designers hold degrees in architecture or design as well as industry certifications. We provide innovative, custom design solutions. We deliver on time and on budget.
Exceptional Craftsmanship
Our highly skilled carpenters and craftsmen have been Braswell employees for decades. We deliver outstanding quality. And we stand by our work.
Seamless Collaboration
With an in-house team of architects, interior designers, and construction experts, Braswell Design+Build offers a wide range of services-from bathroom and kitchen remodels to home additions and historic renovations-to create projects that seamlessly blend modern design elements and the homeowners’ style while preserving the integrity of the original architecture.
Potfolio
Portfolio
Showcasing our best work
Kitchens
Renovations
Bathrooms
Additions
Meet Our Team
Gretchen Brown
Project Manager
residential Designer
A graduate of The Art Institute of Houston, she has over 20 years of experience in residential interior design and remodeling. She guides clients through the renovation process with an expert knowledge of finishes and selections and residential construction. Prior to joining Harry Braswell, Inc. in 2001, she worked with several notable interior designers in Houston and Washington, D.C. Outside of work, Gretchen enjoys spending time with her family and scrap booking.
Robert Guynn
Licensed Architect
More than 20 years of experience in high-end residential design and construction management in the Washington metropolitan area. A licensed architect in Virginia, his expertise and passion include historically sensitive renovations, and most importantly, helping his clients achieve successful projects. In his spare time, Robert enjoys being outdoors with his family, hiking, sailing, and rowing. He is an active member of Alexandria Crew Boosters and the Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association. He is also a member of Boy Scouts of America, where he serves as the executive officer for Troop 131. Robert earned a Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Design from the University of Florida.
Marta St. Amour
Interior Designer
Assistant Project manager
An interior design professional with more than seven years of residential and commercial interior design experience. Her expertise includes space planning, detailed drawings and renderings, and design management. In addition to her love of design and the arts, she is passionate about soccer and enjoys travelling.
Marta completed her master’s degree in interior architecture from Marymount University in 2022. She earned an associate’s degree in interior design from Berkeley College in New Jersey in 2018 and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Virginia Wesleyan University in 2015.
Harry Braswell
Project Manager
A native of Old Town Alexandria, Harry graduated from the University of Virginia in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. After serving as a superintendent for Paul J. Mathis for three years, Harry began doing independent restoration work in the Old Town area and in 1982 formed Harry Braswell, Inc.
As President, Harry keeps actively involved in the company by overseeing the day-to-day business operations and managing both residential and commercial projects. Harry is an avid woodworker in his spare time, crafting bowls and other items in his workshop.
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4307 Wheeler Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
Phone number: 703-373-1982