Who We Are
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“We like taking a client’s dream and building it into reality. We build with the belief that our homes will be proudly standing 300 years from now!” - Alex McAlister |
In 1992, Alex McAlister left his position as President of GM Development, Inc., Architects and Builders in Chicago. Under the tutelage of his partner, Chicago Architect Gerald Grethen, Alex designed and built luxury custom homes and commercial properties for almost ten years. A former master carpenter and a college graduate with degrees in Environmental Studies and Economics, Alex moved his family to Charlottesville, Virginia and returned to his Old Dominion roots. He is a direct descendant of Carter Braxton, a Virginia Signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Alex McAlister has enjoyed over 40 years of success as a builder, developer, and architectural designer. Alex has hands-on experience with every phase of the design and construction process including his incredible ability to design within a particular budget.
Alex offers eco-friendly engineering and design of the site, interior and exterior sustainable architectural design to fit your budget, hands on supervision, and help in the decision process of which construction materials and techniques are appropriate.


