MONTGOMERY COUNTY MODERN RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
RT Studio designs custom modern homes, additions, and renovations throughout Montgomery County. We create light-filled, functional residences for families in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Rockville, and surrounding Maryland communities.
Your Montgomery County Design Partner
For over 12 years, we’ve transformed properties across MoCo—from Bethesda mid-century moderns to Takoma Park bungalows and Potomac custom builds. We have a deep understanding of Montgomery County zoning codes, DPS permitting requirements, and the unique character of our local neighborhoods.
Our Modern Vision Assessment provides budget clarity from day one, eliminating the stress and surprises that often accompany large-scale residential projects in Maryland.
Featured Montgomery County Projects
The Barkston Addition | Bethesda
The Tilden Line Addition and Renovation I North Bethesda
Design Services Throughout Montgomery County
Custom Modern Homes – New construction designed for how your family lives.
Modern Additions – Transform your existing home with seamless, light-filled spaces.
Whole-Home Renovations – Complete architectural reimagining for traditional Maryland homes.
Strategic Consulting – Zoning reviews, permit coordination, and design feasibility.
Why Montgomery County Families Trust RT Studio
Financial Certainty – Budget alignment via our $1,500 Modern Vision Assessment.
Principal-Led Attention – Direct collaboration with the lead designer on every project phase.
Permit Navigation – Expert handling of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS).
Communities We Serve
Bethesda | North Bethesda | Chevy Chase | Potomac | Rockville | Takoma Park | Silver Spring | Kensington | Gaithersburg | Glen Echo
What to expect
We focus on comprehensive residential transformations with construction investments starting at $250,000.
The Modern Vision Assessment: $1,500 (Fully credited toward your design fees).
Timeline: Design 3–4 months | Permitting 2–4 months | Construction 6–12+ months.
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Description tMontgomery County uses the Department of Permitting Services (DPS) for all residential construction permits. The review process can take anywhere from 6 to 16 weeks depending on project complexity and current DPS workload. We manage the full submission, respond quickly to any reviewer comments, and track your application so nothing sits idle waiting for a response.ext goes here
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Yes — we serve homeowners throughout Montgomery County including Bethesda, North Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Rockville, Takoma Park, Silver Spring, Kensington, and Gaithersburg. Each area has its own neighborhood character and sometimes its own overlay zoning — we know the nuances of each.
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They can be — but it's our specialty. The post-and-beam construction common in North Bethesda and the flat-roof ranches throughout Bethesda require a designer who understands the original structural logic of the home before touching it. We've worked on dozens of these projects and know exactly how to extend them without losing what made them special.
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The Modern Vision Assessment is designed to answer exactly that question. In 10–14 business days we'll review your site, your zoning, and your budget — and give you an honest picture of what's possible. If we're the right fit, we'll move forward together. If not, you'll still walk away with a clearer understanding of your project than you had before.
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es — and it's one of our favorite challenges. Montgomery County is full of suburban homes from the 60s, 70s, and 80s that have great bones but feel dated. We've transformed several of these into homes with a genuine mid-century modern sensibility — clean lines, open layouts, natural light, and honest materials — without making them feel like a costume. The result is a home that feels authentically modern rather than just decorated that way.