To Whom It May Concern:

We are very pleased to write a letter of recommendation for our architect, Michael Klement.

We worked with Michael on a large home remodeling project that included a new kitchen, mudroom, family room, art studio, closets and two bathrooms. We also made changes to the older part of the house such as adding air-conditioning and doorways. Some of the challenges of the project were that our house is on a lot with difficult access, we have three active children with many family and work related responsibilities, we needed to work within our budget, the studio needed to have a particular atmosphere while the home space needed to fit the needs of an active family and we planned to live in the house while the construction was being done.

We feel very fortunate to have found Mr. Klement. After interviewing several architects, we choose Michael and his firm because of his expertise, honesty, experience, reputation, language, sense of aesthetics, delightful personality, integrity and commitment.

Michael helped guide us through the home remodeling process from beginning to end. His combination of intelligence, creativity, spirituality and technical skills allowed for a very complicated project to flourish and grow under his care. He was easy to work with and open to new ideas and suggestions. He was patient with changes we asked for and a good teacher, explaining how and why certain things needed to be modified. He has a tremendous knowledge of architecture and design. His sensitivity to the environment and different family member’s needs and concerns made him a wonderful architect for us. Because he has a family himself, he understood the needs of various age groups, and was able to make suggestions to create both a beautiful and functional house.

Secondly, my specific needs as an artist and the challenge to create a sculpture studio were superbly met by Michael. As a fellow artist it was very comfortable for me to discuss some of my environmental concerns regarding, light, energy and space that other architects found more challenging. My studio is just wonderful with Mexican style doors, skylights and these wonderful metal arches that create the sense of a dome that we were unable to create through expensive plaster work. It’s like a tree house sanctuary in the middle of a busy neighborhood in a house packed with activities and children. When problems came up with previous construction short cuts, the discovery of carpenter ants and various startling or disappointing events, Michael guided us through the waters, always giving us sound advice and looking out for our interests.

Steve and I are happy to recommend Michael Klement and are very thankful to have Michaels’ labor, energy and creation in our home.