Leading the way for modern, site-sensitive residential architecture in Ohio
YR Architecture + Design is an award-winning modern residential architecture firm located in Columbus, Ohio. Our design-forward studio is dedicated to crafting contemporary custom homes that evoke warmth, invite comfort, and inspire and enrich people’s lives. With a focus on creating homes that harmonize with their distinctive surroundings, whether nestled lakeside, perched on a hilltop, or in other remarkable locations, we prioritize site sensitivity and integration, ensuring the preservation of the natural beauty of the landscape. We also take pride in being one of the few modern residential architects in Ohio that actively seeks out complex, detail-oriented projects, showcasing our commitment to delivering highly custom living spaces.
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Leading the way for modern, site-sensitive architecture in Ohio
YR Architecture + Design is an award-winning modern residential architecture firm located in Columbus, Ohio. Our design-forward studio is dedicated to crafting contemporary custom homes that evoke warmth, invite comfort, and inspire and enrich people’s lives. With a focus on creating homes that harmonize with their distinctive surroundings, whether nestled lakeside, perched on a hilltop, or in other remarkable locations, we prioritize site sensitivity and integration, ensuring the preservation of the natural beauty of the landscape. We also take pride in being one of the few modern residential architects in Ohio that actively seeks out complex, detail-oriented projects, showcasing our commitment to delivering highly custom living spaces.
Here’s what makes us unique →
Together, we can turn your vision into a stunning, contemporary home.
At YR Architecture + Design, we know how exciting it is to imagine your future home. We also understand that turning your ambitious dream into a reality is a daunting, complex process. With our expertise in crafting timeless, site-specific, custom homes, we can guide you through the entire journey, simplifying complexities, advocating on your behalf, and helping you create the dream home you’ve always yearned for—a sanctuary where you can truly thrive and be your best self.
Huron Studio
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The Shimla House
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Fombell Addition
Set within the Western Pennsylvania countryside, a pair of modern additions firmly roots itself within the surrounding context while […]
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My design philosophy as an architect is to connect architecture to its surrounding place. Growing up in West Virginia, I was instilled with an acute sensitivity to the landscape around me—the winding roads, majestic mountains, and vibrant autumn leaves. My upbringing nurtured a deep reverence for simplicity, and I am drawn to the inherent beauty of unpretentious materials, weathered gently by the passage of time. I look to local vernacular architecture for material and form inspiration rather than overpowering it with spectacle.
For design inspiration, I study the climate, landscape, and history of the place. Placemaking becomes my guiding star, urging me to create structures that harmoniously embrace their environment as if they were destined to be together. For me, authenticity lies in the way a building emerges, telling a timeless story of its land, transcending the boundaries of imagination.
I strive for clarity in my designs by placing simple forms in a direct relationship with their habitat. I aim to craft contemporary architecture that exudes both warmth and sophistication, seamlessly unifying luxury with the charm of understated elegance. I approach design with rigor and discipline, with a meticulous eye for craft, all in pursuit of an architecture that radiates with a soulful authenticity.
I’m also not afraid to get my hands dirty.
“We are asked regularly… why we waited for the right architect that could make our vision a reality when the previous 4 firms looked at us like we were crazy telling us that what we wanted couldn’t be achieved in Ohio and telling us that the amount of glass we wanted was just not feasible. Yvonne listened and executed our dreams of a woodland retreat that exceeded even our expectations. This is a collaboration in the truest sense of the word! What we visualized when we first saw the property, Yvonne designed into a reality that is mind-blowing!”
“We used YR Architecture + Design for the design of our mountain house overlooking the Columbia River. Yvonne was excellent to work with. She came up with a design concept that exceeded our expectations. The level of detail on the drawing set was outstanding, and she has been there for us throughout the entire process.
In business, the ultimate question is “Would you recommend this product or service to your friends?”, and with Yvonne, the answer is absolutely YES!!”
“As a first-time builder with a limited budget and no prior design experience, my family’s most daunting initial challenge was finding an architect to help kick off our project. Yvonne not only took the time to listen to our family’s story before diving into project specifics, she incorporated that history into the ethos of our entire project—allowing our property’s architectural legacy to guide and inspire its future.
From that initial conversation, through design planning, delivery of the final design, and several follow-up conversations, Yvonne fielded dozens of basic questions—many arising from my own inexperience—that a less patient architect would surely have deemed “stupid.” That patience and Yvonne’s thoughtful answers made all the difference: rather than feeling intimidated, we began to feel empowered with the knowledge and confidence we needed to undertake our first build.
It is safe to say that the YR Architecture design has already paid for itself through the time and cost savings we have achieved by having a detailed, professional plan from the outset.
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