Eric Nyhus is game changer! His vision and talent are unmatched. After working with two other highly recommended architects, we still didn’t have a guest house design we liked, even more frustrating, we’d paid for plans we were never going to use. We were left so disappointed and underwhelmed we put the entire idea on hold for several years. Once we started working with Eric, he not only presented us something unique to our lot and needs, he came up with a dream design, we were blown away! To say he transformed our entire property with a guest house sounds like an overstatement, but trust us, it’s not! It’s truly the most magical part of our property. We can’t recommend Eric enough, he’s a home run!
Lora and Scott Peterson
Eric Nyhus is quite simply the most brilliant space planner we have ever encountered. He is a genius in getting the most out of each square foot. Eric was able to incorporate our entire wish list for our remodel, and the updates looked as if they were part of our home’s original design. Eric is a pleasure to work with as well. He is a rare combination of huge talent and modest ego.
Christine and Jeff Krolik
We worked with Nyhus Design Group to plan and execute an extensive renovation and expansion of our three-story colonial home in Potomac, MD. Before starting our project, we spoke with several architects, builders, and design/build companies – and NDG emerged as the clear choice. Eric Nyhus, our principal architect, brought to us the most innovative and comprehensive solutions we had seen. He listened carefully to our needs and provided design concepts that not only met those needs, but elevated the overall aesthetic of our home. He took the time to understand the needs of our family and how we would live in the new space.
Eric Nyhus and his Nyhus Design Group oversaw the designs and interiors for the transformation from French Normandy style to Mediterranean Tuscan in a neighborhood that required extensive Architectural Design and Review requirements. We couldn’t be more pleased with his work. His ideas, concepts, and renderings were exceptional in their practicality and taste, but what we ultimately admired most is his tireless work to understand our family’s lifestyle with two young children and desire to entertain both indoors and outdoors. He never imposed any preconceived ideas upon us, and was incredibly thoughtful with our ideas. He had suggestions to make the space very efficient and practical, and now that we have been in our house for several years, we constantly remark on how his ideas were truly effective for our busy lives, while maintaining our overall aesthetic goals of Tuscan style architecture with a modern floor plan. At various stages, he was honest about costs and what aspects might be more expensive. There are certainly many architects with laudable tastes, but the working relationship we had was what makes Eric such a fabulous architect.
Arthur and Danica
Being a custom home builder, I couldn’t be more honored to be able to work with such a great architecture firm. Aside from creating some amazing designs, there are many other reasons we enjoy working with Eric. He provides his clients with a complete service. From initial concept, to bidding processes, and consultation all the way through the finished product. Eric is there to assist, and guide clients through all of the design challenges typically encountered. Having someone like Eric, who is dedicated to seeing his creation all the way through, while incorporating a client’s evolving needs and wants, is a huge contribution to the overall outcome. Eric is a natural at solving problems, not to mention improving on existing designs. When design questions come up, he’s always there with multiple solutions, and reasons as to how each solution can improve the design or practicality-factor. Always a pleasure to bring one of his designs to life! Great people. Great designs.
I am an interior designer in Hillsborough, CA and am working on multiple projects with Eric Nyhus. The first thing I hear from the clients when they hire me is that they love working with him. They are comfortable communicating with him, appreciate the home he creates for them and are always happy to refer his services to their friends. Eric is team-oriented; he thinks and moves forward in the process collaboratively. He listens to the clients’ needs and desires and puts them at ease with the process. He is thoughtful, professional and extremely nice to work with Eric stays supportive and involved with the project till the very end.
Rossi Knapp