About Us

Architectural Accents is a design build architectural woodworking shop that constructs custom cupolas, belfries and steeples.

In considering proper design and offering the proposal, our main goal is to provide quality structures that are architecturally and functionally correct to fulfill our clients' needs at an equitable cost.

With over one third of a century in the woodworking trade, we feel highly qualified in constructing cupolas, belfries and steeples to meet your needs.

In many instances, we have been specified as the sole supplier for many projects both commercial and residential. Click Here for a partial listing of clients and satisfied customers.

First learning the trade under the tutelage of old-school carpentry craftsmen, our background in the trade spans a wide range.

This includes new and restoration [including National historic landmarks] construction in all phases of residential construction most of which was high-end construction management, commercial construction, finish-carpentry and, finally, furniture making.

Using old school craftsmanship, experience, quality components and commonsense, our cupolas, belfries and steeples are impressive.

Our manner of presentation of cupola designs is laid out to present a small example of a multitude of designs that could be used.

We present these sketches as a suggestion of the creative avenues that one might consider in choosing a cupola.

Drawn by Gwyn Gilliam, A.I.A., of Charlottesville, Va., several designs do show more than a single design possibility as in the choice of windows over louvers or the way these may be used.

As we design and construct custom cupolas, we do not have a standard line of cupolas or mass-produce them with cute names.

Keeping that in mind, we cannot offer any standard pricing for our cupolas.

Our cupolas are individually designed or design suggested, and built one at a time to meet the requirements for each project.

We consider your requirements, offer suggestions and present a design and quote in a timely manner.

Should your needs require it, we will consult with credited architects well suited in assisting with designing to meet your specifications.

Naturally we will offer quotes on your design or that of your architect with haste.

We hope our endeavors in offering this information will assist you in your quest for a custom cupola or belfry that will meet all your requirements.

We would be happy to offer our services in designing and offer a quote to you.

Thank you for your consideration of Architectural Accents.

Sincerely,
Jim Donovan,
Owner,
Architectural Accents