MODE4 Architecture, PLLC

MODE4 Architecture, PLLC MODE4 Architecture, PLLC is a full service architectural design firm. Our firm focuses mainly on c Our work includes both single-family and multi-family homes.

Our firm focuses mainly on custom residential design work, comprising new homes, renovations, additions, adaptive reuse, and historic preservation projects. We have collaborated with builders interested in developing quality homes capable of competing in the custom residential design market. We also have enjoyed a budding small-commercial portfolio, including restaurant design, hospitality design,

and interior fit-outs. We find this type of work allows us to utilize the specific "room-making" and detailing skills we have developed over the years.

Our award-winning addition to a Bethesda, MD residence is featured in The Wall Street Journal. Designed to support gathe...
05/28/2025

Our award-winning addition to a Bethesda, MD residence is featured in The Wall Street Journal. Designed to support gatherings and conversation, the renovation reimagines much of the existing home—adding versatile spaces, expanding natural light, and integrating seamlessly with the original architecture.

Built by
Photography by:
Landscape design by Sandoval Landscape Company
Engineering by United Structural Engineers, Inc.

Read the full article:
https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/luxury-homes/bethesda-maryland-home-renovation-69101dcc

Filtered ViewThe impetus for this basement renovation was the need for a space that could serve both as a place for grow...
04/29/2025

Filtered View
The impetus for this basement renovation was the need for a space that could serve both as a place for growing teenagers to entertain their friends, as well as a guest-suite for visiting friends and family. The program also included a laundry room, full bathroom, and mechanical room.

When MODE4 Architecture was hired to design the space, the original 620 SF basement had already been completely gutted except for an existing laundry chute. The chute extends from the second floor through a first floor chase-wall, and could not be relocated. The chute, along with existing steel columns and stair opening, determined the location for the laundry room, and influenced circulation and surrounding spaces.

We were able to maintain a sense of openness in a relatively small space by incorporating a two-sided open bookcase to separate the main living space from the back hall. The two-sided bookcase offers a filtered view to and from the back hall, allowing the space to feel open while supplying some privacy for the service areas. A stand-alone entertainment center acts as a room divider, with a TV wall on one side and a gallery wall on the opposite side. In addition, the ceiling height over the main space was made to feel taller by exposing the floor joists above.

THE EDGE OF FOREVERSet on a bluff overlooking the Potomac River, this custom home is located south of Mount Vernon, on l...
04/26/2025

THE EDGE OF FOREVER
Set on a bluff overlooking the Potomac River, this custom home is located south of Mount Vernon, on land featuring two historic property markers related to George Washington’s tenure in the area. The design draws inspiration from Washington’s historic stone Gristmill, with its own a crisp modern interpretation. The two main stone structures are connected by a multi-level glass and steel connector, allowing views to the river beyond. The site will feature an English garden, a pool, terraced landscaping with bright shading foliage, and a side patio.

GRANTS LIKE HORACE (COLOSSAL-SIZED PICASSOS)Custom Residential Project                                                  ...
04/22/2025

GRANTS LIKE HORACE (COLOSSAL-SIZED PICASSOS)
Custom Residential Project

Residential Project
04/21/2025

Residential Project

CETK (Wild Signals)The coronavirus pandemic posed numerous challenges and changes to our daily lives. CETK (Wild Signals...
04/17/2025

CETK (Wild Signals)
The coronavirus pandemic posed numerous challenges and changes to our daily lives. CETK (Wild Signals) is a project that exemplifies conformity and assimilation to our new "normal." The layout of the single-family home provided little to no breathing room for the owners and their children, who began working from home during the pandemic. The original first floor provided a rigid, linear path of travel to its associated spaces, whereas the second floor followed the same footprint and used the staircase as the bedroom breakout point.

Through the reorientation and clear connection of spaces throughout the house, the owners envisioned their home adapting and conforming to these new changes. The first floor was designed to connect visually and physically to the existing exterior family room. The first floor creates a visual skewer from the front door to the back garden. A new powder room, mudroom, and larger family room now flank the back end of the existing house, allowing for a more seamless transition from space to space.

The second-floor addition over the family room meets the owners' desire for a larger master suite with a home office and library, as well as a roof deck that separates the owners' work and private spaces from the children's bedrooms and play areas.

The Red Oak project involves the transformation of an existing warehouse and attached brick house into a modern office s...
04/15/2025

The Red Oak project involves the transformation of an existing warehouse and attached brick house into a modern office space for a software company. The design retains the industrial feel with exposed wood and metal elements. The warehouse will be the main workspace, featuring an open lounge, kitchen/dining area, a social space with a golf simulator, and a break area with a wet bar. The house will provide additional office space.

The warehouse has been redesigned into an open office with a mezzanine that serves as the main conference room, benefiting from natural light from north-facing windows. A new wood and metal staircase, which extends from the basement to the second floor within a triple-height void, is a key feature. A large skylight at the top of the staircase ensures natural light reaches the center of the building. This design approach transforms the building into a light-filled, modern office.

Residential Project
04/03/2025

Residential Project

King StThe project involves adding a secondary entrance and covered porch to the existing house, potentially reusing the...
04/01/2025

King St
The project involves adding a secondary entrance and covered porch to the existing house, potentially reusing the existing side porch structure. We’re also creating new visual and physical connections to the rear yard and new pool area, possibly using French doors and larger windows. A new rear patio or deck is in the works, and we’re coordinating with new landscape design and master planning for a cohesive design that incorporates a new rear guest house/pool house.

The guest/pool house, or Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), will be constructed on a newly acquired lot at King Street. This space is designed to be a haven for relaxation and entertainment, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, outdoor gathering space, a possible firepit, and a hot tub. The guest house will also feature living spaces, a kitchen, and a full-height basement with a gym/spa area.

In addition to these major renovations, we’re also undertaking exterior and interior maintenance as needed. A master site plan is being developed to explore possible locations for the guesthouse.

The design vision for this project is centered around creating warm, comfortable spaces that are modern in style. We’re focusing on light-filled spaces to maximize daylight and visual connectedness to both interior and exterior spaces. The design philosophy is “less is more”, aiming for clean lines, uncluttered spaces, and a clear diagram of spaces.

The Red Oak project involves the transformation of an existing warehouse and attached brick house into a modern office s...
03/25/2025

The Red Oak project involves the transformation of an existing warehouse and attached brick house into a modern office space for a software company. The design retains the industrial feel with exposed wood and metal elements. The warehouse will be the main workspace, featuring an open lounge, kitchen/dining area, a social space with a golf simulator, and a break area with a wet bar. The house will provide additional office space.

The warehouse has been redesigned into an open office with a mezzanine that serves as the main conference room, benefiting from natural light from north-facing windows. A new wood and metal staircase, which extends from the basement to the second floor within a triple-height void, is a key feature. A large skylight at the top of the staircase ensures natural light reaches the center of the building. This design approach transforms the building into a light-filled, modern office. The project is photographed by .

We're thrilled to announce that we won the Grand Award for Contemporary Architecture at the Design Excellence Awards Gal...
03/20/2025

We're thrilled to announce that we won the Grand Award for Contemporary Architecture at the Design Excellence Awards Gala hosted by HOME&DESIGN Magazine! It was an honor to be recognized among so many talented professionals in the DMV. Thank you to everyone who supported us along the way!
hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag

Kid N' PlayLocated in Alexandria, VA, the existing house was a one-story brick front with living spaces on the first flo...
03/13/2025

Kid N' Play
Located in Alexandria, VA, the existing house was a one-story brick front with living spaces on the first floor and a second story (attic) with two small bedrooms and very limited headroom. The project design removes the existing roof and attic space and adds a new second floor. The second floor has two bedrooms, a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, a third bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, and a master suite with a vaulted bedroom ceiling. The first-floor addition expands the family room to the rear, adds a large kitchen, and adds a screened cabin attached to the house with a stone patio.

Address

421 King Street Suite 303
Alexandria, VA
22314

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+17034740321

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when MODE4 Architecture, PLLC posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to MODE4 Architecture, PLLC:

Share