Sophie Piesse Architect, PA, founded in 2006, is a residential architecture firm based in Carrboro, NC. Specializing in residential projects, the firm takes a collaborative approach to create exceptional, enduring homes that delight owners while meeting their needs for ergonomics, universal design, and sustainability. With a focus on inspiring creativity, dampening anxiety, and empowering informed decisions, Sophie Piesse Architect, PA aims to offer a positive experience to clients throughout the design and construction process.
The firm’s philosophy emphasizes the importance of creating a master plan for design and construction, ensuring that all stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and subcontractors, are fully coordinated. By helping clients balance scope, budget, aesthetics, and function, Sophie Piesse Architect, PA strives to deliver projects that adhere to aesthetic, technical, and logistical needs. With over 300 completed home projects in various areas, including Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh, the principal architect, Sophie Piesse, and her team are dedicated to bringing sensitivity to the unique needs and personalities of each client, as well as the environmental impact of their work.
Led by principal architect Sophie Piesse and architect Luisa Pedrosa, the firm combines expertise in sustainable residential design with a passion for art, design, and nature. With a history of completing projects ranging from small house remodels to large total house renovations, Sophie Piesse Architect, PA aims to transform clients’ ideas and dreams into tangible, enjoyable living spaces. Rooted in Carrboro since 1996, the firm values community, diversity, and design sensitivity, striving to benefit from the environment while giving back as much as possible through their architectural work.