Armin L. Wessel Architect luxury home, church, commercial design

Our mission is not merely to design a functional structure. We go beyond to provide and nurture a professional relationship that creates a personal environment that not only meets the needs of the client, but also exceeds all expectations and continues to inspire a fulfilling lifestyle.

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Armin L. Wessel, A.I.A.

Armin Wessel Armin is president and director of design of Armin L. Wessel Architect, Inc. with over thirty-five years of experience in residential and commercial award winning designs. Armin holds a degree in Architecture and is currently registered in North Carolina, Florida and Minnesota. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is certified with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.

Richard Wilber

Richard holds two degrees in architecture and is a registered architect in Michigan. He has over thirty-five years experience in residential, commercial and religious facilities. He serves as designer, and project manager with Armin L. Wessel Architect, Inc. with responsibilities including scheduling and production of construction documents

Connie Barnett

Connie, a graduate of Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College with a degree in CAD Systems Management, heads up our CAD Department. She works closely with Armin and Rick to coordinate and produce an accurate and complete set of construction documents.

Tory Stephen

Tory Stephen graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in l996 with a Bachelor of Architecture - Cum Laude. Tory became licensed as an architect in 2002 in California and is currently licensed there and in North Carolina after acquiring National Council of Architectural Registration Boards certification in 2006. He has over 25 years of experience in all phases of design, construction and development management that include residential, commercial, government, library and police facilities projects. In addition, Tory has been a licensed general contractor in California since 1987. Tory enjoys making pottery in his studio at home. He and his wife currently live in Madison County of Western North Carolina on 6 acres overlooking a portion of the Forks of Ivy river valley with their 3 dogs, big garden and growing lavender field.