ABOUT THE STUDIO
Driven by open communication, collaboration and understanding how a client lives, we build a space that supports, welcomes and elevates a home.
THIRD STREET architecture is a full service architectural and interior design firm located in Washington, DC. We believe the design process should be a collaborative effort with the homeowners, where we listen to the clients wishes and add a creative perspective to realize these dreams. We allow our passion for architecture and design to drive an exploratory process and to merge originality and functionality into a solution for any scale of project – from kitchen remodel to full home renovation and addition.
Sarah Snouffer, the principal, is a registered architect in the District with experience working on historic row homes to condos to single family homes. Her education in both interior design and architecture allows her to focus on the big picture while calling attention to the details that elevate a design. Before starting THIRD STREET architecture Sarah worked at Four Brothers Design Build, allowing her to have a unique experience being a project lead during design and construction. She believes in a client-focus approach with an eye on technical details creates the most cohesive spaces made for modern life. When not sketching and drafting she loves to travel with her husband and sons and cheering on the UW Badgers.
KIND WORDS
“Sarah was the lead architect on our full-house renovation. She was wonderful to work with. She helped us bring our vision and ideas to life and also had practical ideas that we had never thought of, but that made our house incredibly livable and modern. I would not hesitate to recommend Sarah for any job - small or big.”
“We had a great experience working with Sarah on the renovation of our entire home. She took the time to understand our different design preferences, recommended ideas that blended the two, and, most importantly, identified solutions that pushed our thinking.”
“My husband and I did a very large renovation of our traditional, brick colonial. For us, the key to the whole first floor was the open kitchen and family area. Sarah solved the most difficult decision about our renovation: what to do about the back of the house. It was one of those areas of marital disagreement. My husband wanted an open porch with no roof so we would get maximum sun. I wanted wanted a roofed, screened-in porch because I get eaten alive by mosquitoes and bees. We were really stuck and told Sarah we could not agree. She listened. And then she worked her magic. Her next set of drawings was thrilling. Sarah had divided the back of the house into three contiguous areas: a 4-season fully air-conditioned and roofed sun room, next to an outdoor roofed area (where we could install mosquito curtains), next to an open porch area (where we could install a retractable awning). We were in awe. Sarah’s solution exceeded our dreams. Now we feel like we live outside!”