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Matt Bieschke of Alair Alexandria
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Tammy Loverdos
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Tammy Loverdos | Showcase Photo Tours
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Alair Alexandria (formerly Carbon Design Build) is a full-service home design and construction company serving Alexandria and the surrounding area. Under the direction of Matt Bieschke, a 20-year veteran homebuilder, we are devoted to the design process and using cutting-edge, innovative construction methods to create functional, beautiful, and inspiring homes.
Website: https://www.alairhomes.com/alexandria/ | Phone: 703-349-7720
1. Tell our readers about Alair Alexandria.
I have been building and remodeling homes in Alexandria with my wife (an architect) for almost 20 years. Last year, we joined the Alair™ network as the third office in the region alongside Alair Arlington and Alair Hunt Country, and the one-hundredth office in North America
2. What makes you different from other builders?
We are invested in the communities where we build and committed to being a resource for our homeowners well after our build is finished. We focus on the relationship with our homeowners, treating them like friends and family. I'm an active owner, and clients are surprised I am often on-site of their project! I love to do some work myself.
Alair offers unparalleled transparency in the construction industry, which is a big reason why I joined the network. Alair’s proprietary Client Control™ platform was designed so homeowners can easily track every hour, dollar, and selection related to their projects. Our system empowers homeowners to take charge of their home construction experience and eliminates surprises.
Alair is also committed to helping build a strong community in the areas we build by supporting nonprofit partners. We raised $8,625 for ALIVE! last year, and have committed to regularly helping drive trucks and distribute food. We’ve also partnered with Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia and Gunston TOPSoccer.
3. How do you approach your designs?
As a fully custom builder, every project is unique, and we are flexible and adaptable to our homeowner’s needs and design preferences.
I enjoy transformational projects, the ones that greatly impact the way people live in their homes. We focus on efficiency in space planning, ensuring that the homes we build fit into the neighborhood while helping our homeowners make the best of their available square footage.
4. You've had several homes on the Hollin Hills House + Garden Tour. What excites you about building in Hollin Hills?
When my wife and I left D.C. for the suburbs in 2006, we chose Hollin Hills for the community and the unique style of the homes. Mid-century homes with open concepts, floor-to-ceiling glass, and structures nestled in the landscape are our jam. I love the challenge of incorporating modern design elements while preserving the historical landscape of the neighborhood.
5. What is the most important tip you can give someone considering building a custom home?
Make sure you have a comfortable, trusting relationship with your builder. Building and remodeling is a personal and emotional process; you have to trust in your relationship with your builder that when there is a problem, everyone is working together to solve it. If it doesn’t feel like a good fit from your first interactions with him/her, it probably isn’t.
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Tammy Loverdos | Showcase Photo Tours
