Pfahl Architects

10/30/2026

There’s a moment in every renovation when you can feel the shift, before it’s even completed. This was that moment!

We opened up the living room by rethinking the wall that used to close it off, and suddenly the whole space could breathe. Light pours in from the far side of the house now, reaching corners that used to sit in shadow all day. It’s a small structural fix with a completely different feeling attached to it.

This is the part of the job we love most: finding the one change that unlocks everything else. Watch how it all comes together. 🏡

If your home has a wall (or a feeling) standing in the way of the space you actually want, let’s talk. Send us a message and let’s find your shift.

10/28/2026

There’s a reason the kitchen is where everyone ends up.

It’s more than a place to cook. It’s where conversations happen, memories are made, and everyone finds their way back together. Thoughtfully designed to bring people closer, one detail at a time.

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10/28/2026

Fall has a way of settling into this lakeside home differently. Cooler air, quieter water, that shift that makes you want to slow down and actually sit on the deck instead of just admiring it.

10/27/2026

A little glimpse into our camera rolls.
Behind every sketch, detail, and job site visit is a home being designed for real life, full tables, and the people who gather there.

Thinking about what’s next for your home? We’d love to hear about it.

10/27/2026

“I’ll be back in an hour.”

Famous last words. 😂

A quick site visit has a funny way of turning into a few hours of walking the property, talking through details, checking progress, solving problems, and seeing the home come to life in real time.

Because with custom home design and residential architecture, so much of the work happens on site. The plans are the foundation, but being there in person helps us catch the little things, make thoughtful decisions, and keep the vision moving from drawing to reality.

Wouldn’t want it any other way. 🤍

📍 Charlotte, NC

10/27/2026

10/27/2026

First sketch to client presentations. Framing then final walkthrough. Every project has the same arc, and we love all of it. 🏡

One team on architecture, interiors, and construction means the idea on paper is still the idea when the lights turn on.

10/26/2026

We couldn’t resist geeking out over the architecture at High Point Market ❤️❤️

This is the Market Square building, over 120 years old and still standing strong in downtown High Point. It started its life in 1900 as home to the Tomlinson Chair Company, then got a second act in the early 80s when it was reimagined into the furniture showrooms it’s known for today, opening just in time for the Fall 1982 market.

It’s officially on the National Register of Historic Places, which means that original masonry, those steel window frames, and the creaky timber floors inside all get to stay exactly as they are. Walk through and you can still feel the bones of the original structure (and hear it, honestly).

What gets us every time is the addition: a sleek, modern glass expansion built right alongside the historic brick. Old and new, working together instead of competing. That’s the kind of design decision we love talking about, because it’s proof that preserving history and building for the future aren’t mutually exclusive.

Anyone else nerd out over buildings like this, or is that just us? 👀

10/23/2026

So here’s your reminder: ALWAYS verify that the person you’re hiring is actually licensed. A few minutes of checking upfront can save you from a much bigger headache later.

Save this for your next home project. 🏡

10/22/2026

A little 📸 of HPMKT