Home Architect: Buffalo, NY

Design that feels like home.

At Mōdish, we design with purpose, bringing new life to existing homes and creating spaces that feel beautifully laid out, balanced, and built around the way you live. Located in Buffalo, NY, we serve homeowners across Western New York looking to reimagine their house with thoughtful design and architectural charm.

Every project starts with listening. Perhaps you’re renovating a historic property, expanding for a growing family, or designing your forever home from the attic to the exterior doors. We help bring your ideas into focus, then make them real.

Built Around Your Life

As a leading home architect in Buffalo, NY, our work is grounded in smart design, technical expertise, and a clear process that helps homeowners move forward with confidence. We help clients rework existing layouts, modernize outdated rooms, and create new additions that blend seamlessly with their original style.

We focus on whole-home transformations, multi-family builds, bathroom and kitchen renovations, and custom home design. Our architecture work respects the character of your property while making room for kids, owners, and everyday living, maintaining the charm, improving the flow, and creating something timeless.

What We Do Best

We shape homes around real life, guided by your needs, your style, and the character of the land you build on. With expertise in new construction and thoughtful renovations, our architects design homes that feel just right for Buffalo living.

Luxury Residential Architectural Design

We design each home to reflect your lifestyle, budget, and vision, starting with the first sketch and moving through to detailed construction drawings. It could be a new addition, a reimagined bathroom, or a full remodel. Our process is clear, collaborative, and focused on what matters most to you.

Adaptive Use + Multi-Family Projects

In Buffalo and across Western New York, we’ve helped homeowners and business owners adapt older structures into efficient, functional spaces. Our work blends modern amenities with lasting materials to support everything from family homes to income-generating multi-family builds.

Complete Project Coordination

We’re with you every step of the way, beginning with a careful study of your site, guiding you through the permitting process, and working closely with builders to bring your vision to life. Our team stays connected and responsive throughout, focusing on quality and clear communication.

Recently Completed Lindal Homes

Browse a few of our favorite projects, including charming attic conversions to large-scale renovations, that completely transformed the image and function of the house.

Elements OM

OM Studio Krios CO

Elements Ash

Custom Silverton VA

Custom Modern Makai House

OM Studio Hestia CA

What People Are Saying

Our clients describe our work as thoughtful, well-organized, and filled with small design touches that reflect their lives. For us, the biggest compliment is when a homeowner says their new space just feels right.

We had the pleasure of working with Chris on our Lindal custom home. His knowledge on every aspect of home building was invaluable and his patience with us asking so many questions and sending countless emails was incredible. He always advised us candidly about the pros and cons of every decision and advocated for us like it was his own home. Our project is on hold for now but when we resume, Chris will be our first call.

Pete VonDerLinn

We worked with Chris on designs for a custom home and he was fantastic at going over all the options of the entire process. He was always very quick to answer all questions and was very knowledgeable on every aspect. Highly recommend!

Nick Hazlett

Chris is very helpful and knowledgeable. I reached out to him after my parents lost their home to a fire to start discussing a rebuild. He was quick and thorough in responses to questions. In the end my parents decided to go a different route for their house, but I have no doubt that he would remain helpful and readily accessible throughout the build process too!

Francis Nasca

We were looking to build a vacation home and Chris was very helpful initiating the process. This is our first time building a new home and Chris was very thorough in explaining the process from start to finish. He looked at our lot, guided us through the process and put together a proposal.

KT KT

I’ve been using Chris for design services for over 20 years. He’s trustworthy, always delivered on what he promised, and is always willing to go above and beyond. I hire him for all the difficult projects I need done.

James Kessler

Super friendly, helpful and responsive!

Brian Derr

Lindal Homes in the News

Explore how Lindal’s post-and-beam style, available through Mōdish, is helping shape homes across Buffalo, NY, Washington, and beyond with sustainability, character, and architectural confidence built in.

FAQs

Do you only work on new homes, or can you help with existing properties?

We do both. As architects, we love working with existing homes—rethinking layout, adding natural light, or mproving exterior flow. Every house has hidden potential, and our job is to help you unlock it.

Can you help us stick to a budget while still getting what we want?

Absolutely. We help you understand what’s possible with your budget and guide your project based on what’s most important, whether it’s style, functionality, or long-term value. We’ll also help you make smart material choices that balance cost and quality.

What kinds of projects do you take on?

We work on everything from single-room updates to full-scale additions and multi-family buildings. That includes bathroom remodels, kitchen upgrades, attic conversions, and architectural design for new homes across Western New York.

How do we get started?

It starts with a conversation. Contact us to schedule a consultation. We’ll talk about your desire for the space, look at your property, and walk you through our process. The sooner we talk, the sooner we can help you avoid expensive surprises and get clarity around your vision.

Do you only work in Buffalo?

While we’re proudly located in Buffalo NY, we regularly work across Western New York and have supported customers in Washington as well. If your land or property is in NY, we’re happy to talk.

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About Mōdish

Mōdish Custom Homes is an independent Lindal Homes representative. We are your guide and advocate throughout the entire design/build process, from concept to completion.