Rill Architects

09/03/2026

Some of our favorite architectural details start with a very practical problem. A view that deserves to be seen. A stair that needs to arrive somewhere differently. A roofline that needs resolving. The solution becomes part of what gives the house its character.

The things that look inevitable when a home is finished often required the most thought to get there. 🖤

Architecture | Rill Architects HAB studio
Photos | Nova Soul Imagery - Sarah Pitterle Maldonado

09/01/2026

One on One with Jim Rill, AIA.

Our Principal, , is featured in the fall issue of HOME & DESIGN Magazine, sharing a little about what first drew him to architecture, his approach to renovation and what makes a house feel like home.

Pick up the Fall issue of Home & Design to read the full Q&A or visit link in bio. 🔗

08/28/2026

At Rill Architects we believe that every season should have a place in your home. A porch for late summer evenings. A fireplace for winter mornings. Windows that celebrate spring. A shady terrace that makes August feel a little cooler. The best homes aren’t designed for one month of the year. ☀️ 🍃

Architecture | Rill Architects
Photos | James Ray Spahn Photographer

08/27/2026

Best of Bethesda voting is open! 🗳️ We’d be grateful for your vote for Rill Architects in two categories:

Best Architect for Custom Homes
Best Architect for Home Renovations

Voting is open through September 7 at Bethesda Magazine | Bethesda Today - https://bethesdamagazine.com/best-of-bethesda/

Thank you to our clients, collaborators and community for your continued support. We’re fortunate to do work we love, in a community we’re proud to be part of. ✨
https://bethesdamagazine.com/best-of-bethesda/

08/25/2026

It’s amazing what one window can do. 🪟 It can make a room feel twice as large. Turn an ordinary view into a focal point. Change throughout the day as the light shifts. Sometimes one thoughtful opening changes everything.

Architecture | Rill Architects
Photos | Stacy Goldberg
Interiors | Laurie McParland Design
Contractor- Thorsen Construction

08/23/2026

Progress check on this glorious modern barn!

08/20/2026

The oldest tree on the property usually gets our attention first. Not because everything has to revolve around it but because mature landscapes have a way of telling you where the house wants to be. Sometimes the site already has the best ideas. 🌳

Architecture | Rill Architects
Photos | Allen Russ Photography - Landscape | Architecture
Contractor | Dave Clark

08/20/2026

08/18/2026

The rooms people remember aren’t always the biggest. Sometimes it’s the breakfast nook where the morning light lands just right. The cozy changing room with its exposed beams. The loft playroom tucked beneath the peaked ceiling. The most memorable spaces are often the ones designed for everyday moments, not special occasions. ✨

Architecture | Rill Architects
Photos | Allen Russ Photography - Landscape | Architecture Stacy Goldberg