Aria Design + Build is passionate about creating spaces that reflect the personalities and lifestyles of their owners with the utmost integrity and transparency.
Curious about what integrity and transparency means to our founder?
We build for one reason:
To Make Life Better.
With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence, we create spaces that inspire, elevate, and make life better for those who inhabit them.
At Aria Design + Build, our process revolves around one simple truth: your home should reflect and embrace the way you live.
We don’t build spec homes because we believe each home should be as unique as the people who live in it.
Instead, we focus on custom build-to-suit homes, collaborating closely with you to create a space that truly makes life better.
To us, building is more than a transaction—it’s a partnership. We take the time to get to know you personally, to understand what’s important to you and your family.
Will your kids grow up in this home? Are grandparents part of your everyday life? Is this a place where you’ll host holidays and birthday celebrations or entertain for work?
By understanding your lifestyle and dreams, we can design a home that supports and enriches them.
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Meet our team
Our comprehensive suite of professionals caters to a diverse team, ranging from seasoned architects to renowned engineers.
Francesca Piovani
Founder, CEO & Architect
Rhye Moore
Engineering Manager
Helga Steiner
Architect
Ivan Lawrence
Project Manager
We’ve worked with some of the best companies.
FAQs
What your experience building homes similar to what I envision?
Our team specializes in crafting luxury single-family residences with meticulous attention to detail and quality. In addition to residential projects, we’ve also completed several commercial builds, which has enhanced our expertise, particularly with complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. This added experience has made us a stronger, more versatile builder. We particularly love working on homes that reflect Mediterranean, transitional modern, and modern design styles, creating spaces that are both beautiful and functional.
What is your process for communicating progress, timelines, and any potential changes?
At Aria, communication is one of our highest priorities. Throughout the build process, you can expect regular updates from our team, with at least weekly check-ins to keep you fully informed. We’ve refined our approach over the years to include detailed timelines, design schedules, critical meetings, and processes that make the journey of building your home as enjoyable and rewarding as possible. When changes or challenges arise, we’ll ensure you’re informed in real time—and often even ahead of time—because you are an essential part of every step in the process.
How do you handle budgeting and unexpected costs?
At Aria, we create a detailed line-item budget with over 900 entries, giving you complete transparency into where every dollar is allocated. This approach lets you prioritize spending on the aspects of the build that mean the most to you. For foundational elements—such as concrete, framing, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical—we establish a fixed-cost budget to keep expenses predictable. For design-related choices, like fixtures, lighting, cabinetry, and countertops, we use allowance budgets, allowing you to adjust up or down based on your final selections. During preconstruction, we take the time to thoroughly understand your needs, so these allowances are typically very close to your desired outcome. Additionally, we recommend setting aside 5-10% of the total build cost within the budget to cover any unforeseen expenses, providing an extra layer of security and peace of mind as we bring your vision to life.
What warranties and post-construction support do you offer?
Aria Design + Build provides a comprehensive 1-2-10 warranty to give you peace of mind in your new home. This warranty includes:
- 1 year on workmanship and materials, covering areas like siding, stucco, doors, trim, drywall, and paint.
- 2 years on mechanical systems, including windows, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
- 10 years on major structural components, such as the foundation, roof framing, and load-bearing walls.
We’re able to confidently offer these warranties because of the engineering and rigorous inspections we perform throughout the building process. At Aria, we’re committed to ensuring that each detail is built to design specifications, with no shortcuts. We want our clients to feel secure and fully supported long after the build is complete.
Learn More about Aria’s Build Processes.
- Timelines.
- Budgets.
- Design Selections.
