Designed Around Your Lifestyle.
Built Around Your Vision.

Luxury Custom Home Builder in McLean, Vienna & Northern Virginia

For more than 35 years, AR Design Group has built luxury custom homes across McLean, Vienna, and Northern Virginia — designed around how you live, not around a template. One team. One process. Zero guesswork.

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Your build, step by step

At AR Design Group, we manage every phase of your project under one roof — from design and material selection to permitting, construction, and final walkthrough. This integrated approach eliminates the friction of separate architects and contractors, giving you a single point of accountability.

01

Initial Consultation

We listen before we draw. We learn your vision, priorities, and budget before a single plan takes shape.

02

Lot Review & Site Evaluation

We assess zoning, soil, setbacks, and utilities so there are no costly surprises after you’ve signed.

03

Custom Design Development

Your floor plan, exterior, and interior selections are built around your lifestyle, not a template.

04

Pricing, Scope & Contract

A detailed, transparent proposal before we break ground. No vague estimates, hidden costs, or surprises.

05

Permits & Approvals

We handle local filings, inspection schedules, and municipality coordination on your behalf.

06

Construction

Dedicated project managers, daily oversight, and clear communication keep your project moving forward.

07

Final Walkthrough & Move-In

A thorough inspection, punch-list completion, and key handover bring your custom home to life.

From First Sketch to Final Key

Our team stays with you through every phase, so your vision never gets lost between design, planning, and construction.

Thinking about buying a lot? Read this first.

The right lot makes everything easier. The wrong one can add tens of thousands to your budget — or limit what you can build. With 35+ years of land acquisition experience in McLean and Vienna, we can walk your lot before you commit.

  • What zoning rules apply — and do they cap your home’s size or style?
  • Is the lot connected to public sewer, water, and gas, or will you fund those connections?
  • If public sewer isn’t available, does the soil support a septic system?
  • Are there easements that restrict how portions of the land can be used?
  • What are the setback requirements — and how much of the lot is actually buildable?
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RECENT PROJECTS

As one of the leading custom home builders in Northern Virginia, we specialize in delivering luxury living experiences in McLean and Vienna. Explore a selection of our recently completed homes below.

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Danielle Rolfes
6 months ago
We had a very complex building project that nearly two years to complete, and I liked my builder the entire time. Isn't that amazing? I completely trust Ali.
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Walter Wood
2 years ago
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Ashkan Honarkhah
4 years ago
Had a great experience with AR design.
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George Mrad
5 years ago
Incredible Builder with attention to detail
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Aisha Ahmad
5 years ago
They don't respond to emails or messages 😕
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Cesar Santamaria
14 years ago
I just wanted to let you know how happy I am with the service provided by A. R. Design Group, INC. handling the construction of my house from beginning to end. Your service from start to finish was exemplary and on a professional, knowledgeable, yet friendly level that far exceeds all other companies I had contacted during my search of a residential contractor. Nothing ever seemed to be too much trouble to you, never feeling that I was just one of many clients that you and your company had to deal with each day.

It has been a pleasure to have you build my house and I would recommend you to build many more.

Kind regards,
Cesar C. Santamaria

Alexandria,VA