Cadence Architecture

What Cadence Architecture does

Cadence Architecture, PC is a private professional architecture firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, co-founded by Brian Maslyk (registered architect, AICP Certified Land Planner, LEED Accredited Professional) and Amanda Maslyk (Chief Administrative Officer). The firm provides integrated design services across commercial architecture, custom residential architecture, interior design, land planning, in-house structural engineering, and aging-in-place specialty design, serving developers, municipalities, business owners, religious institutions, and individual homeowners. Its underlying platform is human design expertise augmented by cloud-based project hosting for real-time stakeholder access, structured around a proprietary "Validated Design, from the inside out" methodology and supported by a multi-credentialed in-house team (NCARB, AICP, LEED, CID, CAPS, PE).

The business is a project-based professional services practice generating revenue from fees tied to scope and complexity across schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. Customer acquisition relies on direct enterprise engagement, contractor and developer referrals (e.g., James River Construction, Haley Builders, Deerfield Homes, JEL Construction, Delta Citation), industry events, and a portfolio-driven website; enterprise logos include CarMax, Boone Realty, California Imports, Rio Suarez Foods, and Islamic Center of Virginia. Geographic footprint spans architectural licensure in 9 U.S. states (Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Georgia, Oklahoma, Nevada, Nebraska, Florida, Texas) with Pennsylvania and California licensure in the pipeline, anchored by a new larger Forest Hill Avenue office opened May 2025.

Name

Cadence Architecture

Legal name

Cadence Architecture, PC

Website

https://cadence-architecture.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cadence Architecture, PC is a private Richmond, Virginia-based architecture firm providing commercial, residential, interior design, land planning, structural engineering, and aging-in-place services to developers, municipalities, business owners, religious institutions, and homeowners across 9 U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141), Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC), Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Residential architecture services
• Commercial architecture services
• Interior design services
• Land planning services
• Structural engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Project-based professional fees for architectural design services including schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. Services span residential custom homes, additions, renovations, commercial office buildings, warehouses, retail spaces, religious facilities, and civic buildings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cadence Architecture is a professional architecture firm that designs residential and commercial buildings, including custom homes, additions, renovations, office buildings, warehouses, retail spaces, religious facilities, and civic buildings. Services span the full project lifecycle from schematic design and design development through construction documents and construction administration, with additional capabilities in interior design, land planning, structural engineering, and aging-in-place design. The firm is licensed in 9 states and operates primarily across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Georgia, and surrounding regions.

Product overview

Cadence Architecture, PC is an architecture firm providing integrated design services as a single unified offering rather than a modular software platform. The company's core services include Commercial Architecture (office, retail, civic, religious, and industrial), Residential Architecture (custom homes, barndominiums, additions, renovations), Interior Design, and Land Planning. Additional specialized services include Structural Engineering, Aging-in-Place Design, and comprehensive construction document preparation. With over 30 years of experience and architectural licenses in 9 states (Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Georgia, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, Florida), the firm serves developers, municipalities, business owners, and residential clients across multiple markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Architecture Full-service commercial architecture covering office, retail, civic, religious, and industrial building design with schematic design, design development, interior design, and construction documents. Targeted at developers, business owners, municipalities, and corporate clients across 9 licensed states, leveraging over 30 years of principal-level commercial experience.
• Residential Architecture Custom residential design services including custom homes, barndominiums, additions, renovations, porches, and speculative home design. Built for homeowners and delivered via the firm's 'Validated Design, from the inside out' approach, with high-quality construction documents aimed at reducing construction delays.
• Interior Design Comprehensive interior design services across commercial and residential spaces, including residential interiors, commercial interior design, aging-in-place solutions, space planning and layout optimization, and material and finish selections. Headed by a Certified Interior Designer (CID).
• Land Planning Certified land planning services covering site analysis, creative and strategic planning, zoning and regulatory compliance, public engagement communication, and project coordination. Delivered by AICP Certified Land Planner Brian Maslyk with national experience.
• Structural Engineering In-house structural engineering services for commercial and residential projects led by Roger Sturgill, PE with over 30 years of experience. Allows clients to consolidate structural design with architecture under a single engaged team.
• Aging-in-Place Design Specialized accessible design services creating functional, accessible, and visually inspiring spaces supporting safety, independence, and long-term comfort for aging residents. Delivered by Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) Cheryl Daniel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients report reduced construction costs, fast-tracked permitting, and openings ahead of schedule
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Delta CitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelta Citation is a developer and ongoing client of Cadence Architecture for commercial development projects. They have collaborated on multiple projects including Rio Suarez Food Distribution Center and Virginia Center Commons mixed-use development.
• Haley BuilderscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHaley Builders is a construction firm that has partnered with Cadence Architecture on multiple projects including Rio Suarez Food Distribution Center and Boone Realty office building.
• Deerfield Homes, InccoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDeerfield Homes is a residential builder that partnered with Cadence Architecture on the Wallace Residence custom barndominium project in Goochland, VA.
• JEL Construction, InccoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJEL Construction is a builder that has worked with Cadence Architecture on multiple projects including the Turner Barndominium and Dodson Residence.
• James River ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLong-standing builder partner that has completed multiple projects with Cadence Architecture including the Bowe Porch renovations. Builder representative noted strong working relationship with Cadence's design team.
• Creative Construction & Remodeling of VirginiacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBuilder partner that has worked with Cadence Architecture on multiple projects including Lodge Covered Patio and Amiss Outdoor Living space.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SFCS Architects: SFCS is a Virginia/Carolina-headquartered architecture firm providing residential, commercial, and land-planning services. It mirrors Cadence's blend of custom residential design with developer-led commercial work in the Mid-Atlantic.
• Baskervill: Baskervill is a Richmond, VA-headquartered architecture and interior design firm with comparable service breadth across commercial, civic, healthcare, and workplace projects. Both firms compete for the same Mid-Atlantic developer and institutional clients and operate project-based architectural practices with integrated interior design capabilities.
• Clark Nexsen: Clark Nexsen is a Mid-Atlantic/Southeast architecture and engineering firm with offices across Virginia and the Carolinas. Like Cadence, it provides multi-discipline design services spanning commercial, institutional, and residential work, and pursues similar state licensing to deliver projects across the region.
• Hanbury: Hanbury is a Virginia-based architecture firm with offices in Richmond and Norfolk, providing design services for higher education, civic, commercial, and residential clients. It competes with Cadence for the same Virginia developer, institutional, and custom-residential engagements.
• Moseley Architects: Moseley Architects is a Richmond, VA-headquartered architecture firm serving Virginia and the Carolinas across civic, education, and commercial projects. It directly contests the same state and municipal developer RFPs and developer relationships as Cadence.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: AECOM is a global infrastructure, design, and architecture firm that delivers commercial and institutional building projects worldwide. As a deep-pocketed incumbent, it represents the largest competitive threat to Cadence for enterprise and developer-led commercial mandates.
• EwingCole: EwingCole is a national architecture firm with a presence across the Mid-Atlantic providing design services for civic, cultural, healthcare, and commercial clients. As a larger incumbent, it competes for the institutional and commercial projects that Cadence pursues, though with a broader service portfolio.
• HKS, Inc. HKS is a national architecture firm delivering commercial, healthcare, and civic projects across the US. As a broad incumbent with significantly greater headcount and geographic reach, it competes against Cadence for enterprise and institutional clients expanding into Cadence's licensed states.
• Stantec: Stantec is a global design and engineering firm offering architecture, interior, and land planning services across all 50 states. Its breadth and brand recognition set the ceiling on pricing and scale that small firms like Cadence must compete against for enterprise clients.
• DLR Group: DLR Group is a national architecture, engineering, and planning firm with offices across the US. It overlaps with Cadence in commercial, civic, and developer-driven work, and competes for the multi-state enterprise rollouts Cadence is positioning for.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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