Andrew Willett was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. His interest in the built environment began in high school; taking woodshop, drafting classes, and watching his dad build the first of many architect designed homes. Andrew attended Virginia Tech and graduated in 1993. Experiences in college included design work on residential houses, institutional facilities, summer work as a woodworker, as well as study abroad program in 1992. During this program he visited most of Western Europe. This proved to be a pivotal time. Experiencing other cultures and the truly timelessness potential of Architecture moved him deeply.

After graduation from college, Andrew worked as a carpenter for two years in Asheville, NC. Experiences during this period include: foundation work, rough carpentry, roofing, exterior finishes, electrical, plumbing, painting, and finished cabinetry. As he moved forward in his life, these real life experiences in the field became invaluable as he applied them to design. In 1995 Andrew moved to Atlanta, Georgia working for a large production builder as well as Stephen Fuller of Design Integrations. This time showed how to build quick and cheap to meet the demands of a competitive market. However, the quality of the work, particularly the architecture was unsatisfying, and failed to meet his expectations of how an architect can serve his clients and community

In 1997, Andrew was offered a position with a local firm, Bill Ashe Architect, which he gladly accepted. Over the next eight years Andrew worked on 50 houses with Bill. Responsibilities started as drafting and grew to designer and then project manager. Andrew received his Architectural license in 2002. The years with Bill Ashe were truly fabulous. Bill is one of Asheville’s premier residential architects with a high-end client base that brought the potential for architectural exploration in many different styles.

Andrew started his own firm in December 2005. He brings his solid education, excellent professional experience, and a desire to offer high quality design with a value of service one would expect from a new firm. His energy, positive vision, and devotion to his clients are his promise.
Since 2005 we have been busy. We have worked on 10 additions, 17 new houses, an outdoor kitchen, a Community Lodge and Entry Gate, and we are currently working on a group home for autistic children. We bring our enthusiasm to all of the work and we are having great fun creating beautiful things. We additionally pride ourselves on the variety of styles found in our work. We do not feel bound by any one style. In 2008 we entered a home in the Asheville Parade of homes, and we where most pleased to have won our category along with “Best in Show”. Our hope is to continue to grow and to bring beautiful functionality to our world.


Bradford Hutchinson - Intern
Brad lived in New England most of his early childhood but went to high school and “came of age” in Richmond, Va. Brad has Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and two years towards a Master of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. His work experience is diverse and includes equal time spent in the design and construction professions as well as a six-year stint as a professional musician. Brad continues to play and record music in his spare time.