Updated: Oct 02, 2025
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Address
3020 Sandy Bluff Pl, Richmond, VA, 23233
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Studio Z Architecture
At Studio Z, it’s about you. We focus our combined experience, creativity, technology, and passion for the practice of architecture on acheiving your goals. We create thoughtful sensible design solutions developed by a team with you as its leader. With you in charge, we are assured that design concepts are born of your dreams, developed with your insight, and launched with your approval.
We have developed a new, more intuitive way of designing. Instead of cryptic plans and blueprints, we use a digital model to generate realistic three dimensional views of your project. These drawings allow you to fully appreciate the look and feel of your project long before construction has begun. This comprehensive and intuitive design process allows you to select the design that provides the best in the way of aesthetic merit, function, and reduced energy cost. This innovative approach provides you with the best possible return on your investment.
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Their BuildZoom score of 157 ranks in the top 1% of 131,387 Virginia licensed contractors.
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Studio Z Architecture Contact Information
Phone Number: (804) 304-2751
Address: 3020 Sandy Bluff Pl, Richmond, VA 23233
Studio Z Architecture Richmond
Quality
157
99th percentile
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Studio Z Architecture has a BuildZoom score of 157, which places them above 99% of 131,387 contractors in Virginia.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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3 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Studio Z Architecture has worked on at least
6.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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2 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $20,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Studio Z Architecture Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
4
reviews
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By Josh M.June 30, 2025Architectural Plans
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By Ellen R.September 23, 2016build a deck$5,40030 days
A pleasure to work with Studio Z. Very Knowledgeable -- on time --took care of permits -- present for inspections. Will hire again.
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AnonymousSeptember 23, 2016
A pleasure to work with Studio Z. Very Knowledgeable -- on time --took care of permits -- present for inspections. Will hire again.
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By Michael M.April 20, 2016Design sunroom addition, blueprints for permit$$100010 days
StudioZ worked closely with me to design a sunroom I could build myself. Very responsive and prompt. Turned out great- beautiful final product. Couldn't be happier.
Building Permits by Studio Z Architecture
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Secrets cocktail garden: interior up-fit for a new restaurant
Valuation:
$276,222
Permit #:
BLDC-143977-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Secrets cocktail garden: -installation of a new fire sprinkler system in and existing 2-story building. no private fire service main (fire line) work conducted under this permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
SPKC-146899-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tu - upfit renovation for office condo into spa setting. new ventilation system for fresh air per code new electrical circuits to fit with new use 6 hand wash sinks in treatment rooms plus water outlets for 2 pedicure chairs washer dryer. fancy nail spa
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
20230911-009
Status:
final
Fee:
$370
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical prmt (commercial) - light alteration or remodel
2025-01-30
Secrets garden cocktail - new electrical service & up fit for restaurant. revision 5/30/25: new circuits were added for the dumbwaiter exhaust fan and relocated gas water heater. additional outlets were incorporated including hand dryer gfci quad receptacles and general outlets based on updated site markups and layout coordination. equipment and panel updates were made: circuit for th... see more
Valuation:
$18,699
Permit #:
ELEC-144301-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
$207
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tu - abandoned - adding kitchen; three compartment sink sanitary sink and stove. adding ada door. 1 vision llc is one of approx. 12 tenants in the building. change of use from b (business) to a-2 (assembly - banquet halls)
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
20220408-023
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$121
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tu - replace ceiling tiles flooring and paint throughout the space. also to include plumbing to install 5 pedicure chairs electrical and mechanical work. unit # 10092 - all about nails beauty lounge. no sprinkler system present or required
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
20210402-015
Status:
final
Fee:
$144
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Killed duplicate permit - secret cocktail garden - install new rtus and efs for restaurant. revision 6/3/2025 - we are switching from fresh air to use a doas system
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MECC-147646-2025
Status:
expired
Fee:
$241
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Secrets cocktail garden - new plumbing for restaurant. revision 6/3/25 - this set reflects gas piping revisions per the updated mechanical unit layout along with plumbing updates related to the water heater relocation. revison approved 6.24.25
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLBC-146250-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
$88
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tu - cut down wall to 7'/install two columns addition 2 feet walls hang/finish sheet rock prime drywall. james foods llc dba quiubo parce restaurant and bakery
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
20221222-038
Status:
final
Fee:
$152
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install gas piping for rtus and kitchen equipment
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
GASC-146251-2025
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
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Secrets cocktail garden: - install new fire alarm system for existing 2-story building
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
FIRC-146986-2025
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant upfit to include: alter sink vanities to allow wheelchair access in both bathrooms lower height of barrier/partitions to comply with required building fire code. t j arreglos event hall. concern # 201910069-076. print co
Valuation:
$1,200
Permit #:
20191118-017
Status:
final
Fee:
$121
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant upfit - includes creating a half wall and ramp between two spaces. addition two rooms and change flooring; remove ceiling grid in one space and addition lighting/ducts. mechanical and electrical are minor in nature. no plumbing. includes change of use from e to a-3 - burn boot camp
Valuation:
$21,400
Permit #:
20180322-007
Status:
final
Fee:
$272
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel of package delivery room (350 sf)
Valuation:
$6,836
Permit #:
BLDC-107073-2022
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Landlord work in preparation for future tenant to include: demolish portions of existing partitions; construct demising partition to divide space; install two new entrance doors; split existing hvac (to accommodate dividing the space); split existing electrical (to accommodate dividing the space); modify the existing fire sprinkler for new demising wall. chesterfield associates buildi... see more
Valuation:
$34,029
Permit #:
20181219-050
Status:
complete
Fee:
$370
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant upfit - install new walls, bathroom fixtures selective demolish of interior walls to include light mep work. code ninjas. print co
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
20181106-019
Status:
final
Fee:
$484
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant upfit. club pilates
Valuation:
$91,000
Permit #:
20191015-016
Status:
final
Fee:
$793
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Place slatwall on two fire rated walls inside a retail unit at chesterfield towne center. as seen on tv unit 670
Valuation:
$1,300
Permit #:
20171220-063
Status:
final
Fee:
$121
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
GASC-049454-2019
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Tenant fitup
Building Type:
N/A
New restaurant. emilios resturant. first time tenant
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
20060313-081
Status:
final
Fee:
$215
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Studio Z Architecture License info
License Not Verified
| License # | 0401012439 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Architect License |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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157
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Biberk |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
20
Permits
- Building permit records show that Studio Z Architecture has worked on 20 permitted projects.
Studio Z Architecture Employees
Donelle Bankston
Designer
Patrick M Zampetti
Architect
PZ
Patrick M. Zampetti
Owner
ZM
Zampetti, Patrick Michael
Owner
This Contractor Endorses
Richmond, VA
Studio Z were excellent to work with. We wanted to put an addition on and extensively renovate of 1950's Cape Cod while staying as true as we could to the architectural style of the home. This posed some challenges, and Patrick and Donelle worked on many iterations of the plans with us. They were timely, and their command of the technology allowed for us to quickly see some changes as we were discussing them. They also made some smart space use recommendations that we did not initially think of. We truly enjoyed working with them and we are so happy with the (near) final product! We would highly recommend working with Studio Z!