custom homes, designed with purpose

Conceived from a life-long passion for design and a vision for custom homes, 501 Design is a small residential studio focused on creating thoughtful, site‑specific homes rooted in simplicity, craft, and everyday living.

A rustic house illuminated from within at sunset, featuring stone and dark siding exterior, surrounded by grass and bushes.

Design that responds to people and place

Every project grows from understanding your vision, your needs, your site, and the rhythms of daily life.

Architectural elevation plan of a residential building showing roof, windows, brick and siding details, and construction measurements.
A watercolor illustration of two side-by-side garage buildings with wooden doors, white siding, stone bases, a brown shingle roof, and two small cupolas with weather vanes on top, set against a cloudy sky.
View of a living room and kitchen in a home, featuring a large potted plant, kitchen island with two laundry bins, warm lighting fixtures, and dining area with chairs and a fruit bowl.

A process built on collaboration

Each project is developed carefully, exploring ideas, resolving details, and producing drawings that give builders the clarity they need to construct your vision.

custom designs with lasting impact

Clear documents guide the collaboration with your builder, resulting in homes that continue to reveal their value over time.