As I reflect upon the individuality of each home I have built, each architect I have worked with has their own uniqueness as well. When I began work on a special Potomac project in 1991, I partnered with Geri Yantis. He and I have been working together since those wonderful houses we designed in Avenel. Geri also accompanied me as I was invited to build in The Reserve in McLean, VA and our own Marwood on the Potomac.
Martin G. Yantis (Geri) is a Principal at Sutton Yantis Associates Architects based in Vienna, Virginia. Geri received his Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University in 1984 and later attended George Washington University where he received his Masters in Business Administration in 1989. He has been practicing Architecture since 1985 and is currently registered in Virginia, Maryland, DC, Delaware, and New Jersey.
Together, we designed many homes in the Eagle Ridge part of Avenel, as well as on many Custom lots. We have designed custom homes in a wide variety of styles such as Traditional (Mandel Residence, Burke Residence, and more), English Tudor (Hekimian Residence), Contemporary (Mittu Residence), Mediterranean (RajPal Residence & Kataria Residence), and one-of-a-kind style, a Celtic Castle (McGeehin Residence). The pleasure of creating a special home for a client is very rewarding. Of all of the homes Geri has designed, the McGeehin Celtic Castle is the one that stands out the most. It is so unique, and the attention to design and detail throughout the exterior and the interior of the house was quite amazing. From the inception when the client asked to have a “Castle” designed for them, to the execution of the last details, the home truly is like no other.
Geri’s creativity has served us both well and adds a special dimension to our partnership. Visnic Homes’ strength of being able to execute a vision was critical when building the castle, and for that matter, any home. I look forward to many more years of working with architects like Geri.
All the best ~ Ted Visnic
