Duffy-Magas + Associates

Name

Duffy-Magas + Associates

Legal name

Duffy-Magas + Associates

Website

https://duffy-magas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Architecture Services

NAICS

Other Specialized Design Services (54149), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Residential architecture services
• Custom home design
• Home renovation design
• Residential interior design
• Construction document services

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Project-based architectural fees for residential design services, structured through a tier system (Tier 1 to Tier 3) that determines the level of architect involvement and associated costs across five project phases: Concept/Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding & Negotiation, and Project Administration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Duffy-Magas + Associates is a residential architecture and interior design firm providing custom home design, renovations, and remodeling services to individual homeowners across the Carolinas, Virginia, and West Virginia. The firm delivers its services through a structured five-phase project process (Concept/Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding & Negotiation, and Project Administration) and offers a flexible three-tier service system (Tier 1-3) that lets clients customize the level of architect involvement. In-house interior design is provided by Donna Livingston, distinguishing the firm from competitors that outsource this function.

Product overview

Duffy-Magas + Associates is a residential architecture and interior design firm offering a comprehensive suite of services for home construction and renovation. The firm provides architecture services (new construction and renovations) and in-house interior design through Donna Livingston. Their project process is structured into five phases—Concept/Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding & Negotiation, and Project Administration—delivered through a flexible three-tier service model (Tier 1-3) that allows clients to choose their desired level of architect involvement. The firm's portfolio includes new construction projects (custom homes, mountain homes, lake homes, beachfront properties) and renovation/remodeling projects, spanning locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Architecture Services
• Interior Design Services
• Construction Document Preparation
• Bidding & Negotiation Services
• Project Administration Services

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kaleel Builders, Inc.minorOthersContractor partner for Traditional Remodel project in Charlotte, NC. Represents one of the builder collaborations on Duffy-Magas residential projects.
• Goodwin Classic HomesminorOthersContractor partner for Stone Remodel project. Worked with Duffy-Magas and in-house interior designer Donna Livingston on residential renovation.
• Donna Livingston InteriorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior designer now serving as exclusive in-house interior designer for Duffy-Magas + Associates. Provides full-service interior design to clients and supports clients already working with other designers. Previously operated independent firm in Charleston Design District before joining the firm.
• Whitlock BuildersminorOthersContractor partner for Traditional Inspiration lake house project. Collaboration with photographer Cal Mitchner on project documentation.
• TaylorbuiltminorOthersContractor partner for Lake Farm House project at Uwharrie Point, NC. Long-term relationship builder on residential projects.
• Philip Thomas ConstructionminorOthersContractor partner for Beachfront project on Bald Head Island, NC. Specialized coastal construction expertise.
• Spivey ConstructionminorOthersContractor partner for Mountainside Oasis project in Cashiers, NC. Mountain home construction specialist.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Historical Concepts: Larger Atlanta-based firm with a strong custom residential and traditional architecture portfolio across the Southeast. Comparable service offering and geographic footprint, but operates at greater scale and broader project scope than Duffy-Magas.
• Ken Fulk Design: Nationally recognized integrated design firm offering architecture, interior design, and full-service residential project delivery. Directly comparable in combining architecture with interior design under one brand, but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Donald Lococo Architects: DC-area luxury residential architecture firm with a portfolio of custom single-family homes and historic renovations. Similar boutique scale, custom residential focus, and reliance on principal-led client relationships.
• T.S. Adams Studio: Southeast-based residential architecture studio designing custom homes in traditional and vernacular styles. Comparable boutique scale, regional focus, and custom single-family residential portfolio.
• Cornerstone Architects: Charleston, SC-based firm with deep portfolio in custom Lowcountry residential architecture and historic renovations. Comparable Carolinas geography, coastal/resort home market overlap, and similar residential-focused service model.
• Suzanne Lovell Inc. Boutique architecture and interior design firm serving affluent residential clients with an integrated design approach. Comparable in bundling architecture and interiors, and in targeting high-end single-family residential clients.
• Beau Clowney Architects: Cashiers, NC-based residential architecture firm focused on mountain homes and luxury retreats in the same Western Carolina market Duffy-Magas serves. Same niche, same clientele, same regional style aesthetic.
• Pursley Dixon Architecture: Charlotte-area residential architecture firm specializing in custom homes, mountain retreats, and lakeside residences across the Carolinas. Highly comparable geography, project type, and luxury residential client base.
• RWA Architects: Carolinas-based architecture firm with a portfolio of custom residential homes, renovations, and select commercial work. Comparable regional focus and residential project mix.
• Mangan Group Architects: Regional residential and commercial architecture firm serving the Carolinas. Comparable size, geography, and mix of custom residential and select commercial projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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