Celebrating Design Excellence
- Mar 23
- 3 min read
Charlotte Residential Architect Alison Hall Recognized with 2025 Design Awards
2025 was a remarkable year for Alison Hall Architect, an award-winning Charlotte residential architect known for thoughtful renovations and carefully crafted home design. Projects featuring Alison Hall Architect’s work received multiple honors, including several awards in the 2025 Remodeler of the Year program from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry and recognition in the Home of the Year series from Axios Charlotte.
These honors reflect the firm’s approach to residential architecture in Charlotte: clear design concepts, thoughtful space planning, and a sensitivity to the character of local neighborhoods. Each project is designed to feel connected to its surroundings while supporting the way families live today.
NARI Remodeler of the Year 2025: Recognizing Architectural Design
Projects featuring architectural design by Alison Hall Architect were recognized in several categories in the 2025 NARI Remodeler of the Year (RotY) awards. These awards celebrate excellence in residential remodeling and design across the building industry.
Winning categories included:
Best Residential Architectural Design – Design Only Under 500 sq. ft. •
Best Residential Architectural Design – Design Only Over 500 sq. ft. •
Best Residential Architectural Design – Implemented or Built Under 500 sq. ft. •
Best Residential Architectural Design – Implemented or Built Over 500 sq. ft. •
Best Residential Interior Under $100,000 •
Best Residential Addition $250,000 to $500,000
Coverage of the regional winners was featured in SouthPark Magazine.
These recognitions highlight the impact thoughtful architectural design can have on remodeling projects, from smaller additions to larger home transformations.
Axios Charlotte Home of the Year 2025 – Best Before and After
Alison Hall served as the project architect for a home honored in the 2025 Home of the Year series by Axios Charlotte, winning the Best Before and After category.
The renovation transformed a 1969 house to better support modern living while respecting the character of the original structure. Previously, small, disconnected rooms were opened and expanded to improve flow throughout the home.
Key design changes included:
Creating a new kitchen and entertainment area
Converting the original kitchen into a butler’s pantry and wine storage
Enlarging living spaces while maintaining the feeling of separate rooms
The result balances openness and intimacy, preserving the home’s original character while updating it for today’s lifestyle.
Why Thoughtful Residential Architecture Matters
An award-winning architect helps ensure that a home renovation or new build is carefully planned from the beginning. Strong architectural design clarifies what matters most for daily living, improves how spaces connect, and translates creative ideas into functional, buildable plans.
For homeowners planning a new home, addition, or renovation in Charlotte NC, working with a residential architect can help guide decisions from concept through construction.
FAQs
What residential projects does Alison Hall Architect specialize in? New homes, renovations, additions, and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
How does Alison Hall Architect begin a project? Projects begin with an initial conversation to discuss goals, schedule, and budget. From there, schematic design options are developed to explore layout and overall concept.
What is the design process? The process typically includes schematic design, design development, near-final plans for contractor pricing, and stamped construction documents for permitting and construction. Guidance on contractor selection and project timing is provided throughout the process.
Ready to Work with an Award-Winning Charlotte Architect?
If you are planning a new build, addition, or renovation in Charlotte NC and want an architect focused on thoughtful, design-led decisions, Alison Hall Architect can help.
Request a consultation to discuss your goals and how thoughtful residential design can improve the way you live.
