Rusafova Markulis Architects is an Asheville-based studio founded in 2017 by Maria Rusafova and Jakub Markulis. Specializing in modern residential, multi-family, commercial, and interior design, the practice focuses on a curated selection of projects—large or small—ensuring the highest level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. By partnering closely with each client, the firm delivers site-sensitive solutions that balance clean lines with functional longevity, resulting in spaces that both perform well and mature gracefully.
Honesty and simplicity guide the studio’s design ethos, with emphasis on revealing each project’s essential qualities. Sustainable strategies—such as green roofs, natural ventilation, solar power, rainwater harvesting, recycled materials, and passive solar orientation—are thoughtfully integrated to create responsible, environmentally conscious architecture. Throughout every phase, from concept through construction, Rusafova Markulis Architects collaborates transparently with owners, consultants, and builders to achieve unique, livable buildings that inspire and delight.
LOCATION:Asheville, North Carolina, United States
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When this young family—two parents and their two children—approached Rusafova-Markulis Architects, they envisioned a home that balanced cozy daily routines with vibrant shared moments. Consequently, the design team crafted the Norfolk Residence around natural materials, pastel hues,…
Pavilion House was commissioned by a single client seeking an age-in-place home in Asheville, NC. Situated on a triangular parcel—half meadow, half forest—the site was once part of a larger farm characterized by open pastures, scattered mature…
Located 3,100 feet above sea level in the Appalachian foothills of Asheville, North Carolina, Knoll House is a modern home that blends bold architecture with deep respect for the surrounding landscape. The home was commissioned by a…
Tucked away in the serene landscape of East Asheville, North Carolina, Firelight Cabins at Shope Creek offer a peaceful retreat designed to harmonize with the rhythms of nature. Set on a 22-acre private, wooded property beside a…
Casa Negra is a striking example of urban infill architecture, nestled on a wooded lot in West Asheville. Initially, we embarked on this project as an accessory dwelling to our home, and today it houses our design…
