rebecca costanzo, aia
Hello! I am licensed architect, helping people create a complete design of their homes, from architecture, to interior design, and exterior design.
Having grown up in Richmond with an undergraduate degree from William & Mary, I appreciate the unique beauty and history of our area. My graduate education in New York at Columbia, and time living in Mexico City, Chicago, and DC infuses my aesthetic.
Each project and each family is so unique, and I love getting to know people to tailor a home to their unique values and priorities.
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture, Columbia University, 2013
Bachelor of Arts, The College of William & Mary, 2001
EXPERIENCE
Align Design, 2020-present
Home Masons, 2025-2026
Consultant, RHI Places, 2021-2022
Waterstreet Studio, 2019-2020
RNL Design, 2017-2019
Freelance, 2014-2016
Blaze Makoid Architecture, NY, 2013-2014
COMMUNITY
Designing Women, Co-Founder
Habitat for Humanity, Design Volunteer
(Past)
Storefront for Community Design, Advisory Board
Better Housing Coalition, Junior Board
AIA NoVA Women in Architecture
Women@Stantec, Co-founder
Neighborhood Design Center
“Low-Rise, High-Density Housing” NY, Asst. Curator
MoMA, Rehousing the American Dream, NY, Event Assistant
testimonials
“Before my "design time" comes to an end with Rebecca, I want you to know how incredible she's been during this entire process. There is no way in the world we could be where we are on this project if not for her partnership, responsiveness, knowledge, "eye", attention to detail and her kind (and much needed) hand-holding whenever I started to get overwhelmed. Rick is so happy because Rebecca has made his life pleasant because I'm not fretting. Not to mention she makes what could be a really stressful situation into something fun! I have so thoroughly enjoyed working with her on every aspect of this bathroom renovation.” Jenny B., Westover Hills
“It gives me great pleasure to write this note of recommendation for the wonderful service provided by Rebecca. She has served as our design consultant for several multi-unit developments in the North East corridor of Washington, DC. She consistently demonstrates a wealth of knowledge, thoroughness and creative talent that produces impressive exterior architectural design work packaged into a thoughtful and easily communicable document that can be dispersed among every level of our team. Rebecca’s warm demeanor and high quality work make her truly a pleasure to work with and an essential component of our real estate development projects.” - Amy M., V.P. of Design, Dilan Investments, LLC