"Now serving Residential & Commercial projects in DC, MD, and VA."
Core Professional Services
Residential Design & Conversions
Specializing in high-end renovations, basement ADUs, and multi-unit conversions across the DMV. We transform existing structures into modern, functional living spaces tailored to your lifestyle.
Commercial Tenant Fit-Outs
From retail storefronts to office interiors, we provide comprehensive design services for business owners. We focus on maximizing floor-plate efficiency while ensuring full ADA and building code compliance.
Permit-Ready Documentation
Our technical expertise is centered on the production of "permit-ready" construction sets. We handle the heavy lifting of jurisdictional requirements in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Regulatory & Permit Recovery
Stuck in the system? We specialize in permit corrections, resubmissions, and zoning analysis for projects that have hit a wall, getting your construction back on track efficiently.
A Guys Architecture and Design (AGAD) is a licensed architectural firm providing permit-ready plans and 3D laser scanning for residential and commercial projects in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. We specialize in high-impact residential renovations, accessory dwelling unit (ADU) conversions, and efficient commercial tenant fit-outs, transforming complex design visions into technical reality for building department approval.
Our team is dedicated to navigating the unique jurisdictional requirements of the DMV, from DC’s DOB to Maryland’s DPIE and DPS. By leveraging advanced technology like Matterport 3D scanning and high-precision Lidar site analysis, we eliminate the guesswork from existing condition documentation. This ensures every project starts with surgical accuracy, leading to code-compliant construction documents that move through the permitting process with minimal delays.
Licensed in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
Permit + zoning navigation (DOB / DPIE / etc.)
Existing conditions accuracy (3D / Lidar/Matterport capability)