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I work on a wide range of projects, both large and small. My interest is in the built environment, whether it’s a room, a house, a block, or a city. In looking through this website, one can see the various scales at which I work. Hand drawn illustrations have always been my specialty, and I use them as both a means of design thinking and communicating multiple ideas in one picture. In virtually all of the projects, these drawings are a big part of the process and imagery.

Client testimonials

Architectural Digest like home living is what I’m currently doing, as a result of a collaboration with Chris. Creation of beauty and functionality (surprisingly, the two can can co-exist), attention to detail, patience and devotion to the project, is what’s undeniably guaranteed here. I’ve been lucky to get paired up with Chris – a recommendation from an interior designer and a furniture dealer. I’m forever grateful for it. Besides an incredible home, I ended up with a friend and an advisor.

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Dr. Kasia Szary, DDS, Boston

We are working with Chris Ritter on a project aimed to re-imagine South Beach’s Ocean Drive – done as a vision for the community. Chris was able to capture and encapsulate in his drawings what we were trying to achieve with his unique mind and incredible creativity. Our deliverables consistently showed the right direction and we continue to evolve the project together with input from various stakeholders – neighbors, landowners, developers, elected officials, and the community as a whole.

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Joshua Wallack, COO Wallack Holdings – Mango’s Tropical Cafe

I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with Chris on many projects over several decades. I don’t know how he designs so well, so fast, but he has always outperformed my high expectations in quickly turning urban design concepts into architectural outcomes that are simultaneously achievable and inspirational.

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Jeff Speck, FAICP FCNU LEED-AP, City planner and Author – Walkable City, TED Talks Lecturer

Chris Ritter worked on a retail interior project for my business and went above and beyond my expectations. His vision, artistic talent and attention to detail is second to none. Aside from my business plan, the design and drawings that Chris prepared were able to attract the attention of multiple investors who were eager to fund the project.
I highly recommend Chris for any project which requires skill and artistry that is world class.

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Elida Wallack, Founder – Fantasy Candles

Engaging the services of Chris Ritter enhanced the quality and features of my projects immensely. He has provided sketches and renderings for single family homes as well as multi-home projects. His attention to detail and ability to envision a final product is an incredible asset for any project. He has worked from the ground up on the design of our high end single family homes, from concept to final construction drawings.

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Eduardo Fernandes, President – Oxford Universal Design & Build, Miami FL

We have offices all around Boston and needed an architect with a vision to build-out a new space in Somerville. Chris took one look at the existing floor plan and knew immediately how to update the space to meet our style and needs. He listened carefully, made helpful recommendations, and worked dynamically with our contractors throughout the process. Chris not only understood the “bones” of the building, but took time to understand the bones of our organization and create a space that uniquely reflects our mission and culture. That’s what separates him from other architects; an appreciation and respect for what we wanted with an ability to elevate our design beyond anything we imagined. We could not be happier with the result.

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Jonathan E. Goldberg, Ph.D. President/CEO, Life Changes Group

Dear Chris,

We cannot tell you how thrilled we are with the “total-outside-gut-renovation” of our yard. We continuously have people stop by and tell us what an amazing transformation of the house and what a thrill it was to watch unfold. Looking back it was not only a great outcome but an incredible process. First, you listened to us – you asked questions and you really listened. We had a vision – a very distant, non-specific vision and then you brought it to life; first on paper then worked with Ari and his crews to bring it to fruition. Second, you were creative but respected our constraints. Third, you helped us make good tradeoffs. Fourth, you helped us envision what else we could do – later.

We spend great time outside now. In the front yard, in the back yard, on any of the three patio areas. It made this house, our home. Thank you again!

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Mark and Carolyn Friedman – Waban, MA

Chris Ritter is an amazing urban designer and renderer. In creating a mood or sense of place, the best I know. Especially as he sustains and upholds the traditional art of drawing, foregoing the icy, often soulless digitally produced image.

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Alex Krieger, FAIA – Principal, NBBJ and Professor of Urban Design, Harvard GSD