Updated: May 21, 2026
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310 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
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Szostak Design Architect
Szostak Design is an award-winning architectural design and planning firm based in Chapel Hill, NC. Led by Principal Philip Szostak, FAIA, we are known for our unyielding commitment to design in a variety of project types. Founded in 1980, our firm is structured to provide hands-on principal involvement in every project we undertake, from conception to completion.
We offer a full range of professional design services including strategic planning, feasibility studies, master planning, architectural design, and construction management. In addition, our firm has extensive experience with design-build and real estate development partnerships. Our sister firm, Szostak Group, is a licensed General Contractor responsible for many of our residential design-build projects. In addition to providing Architect-of-Record and design services for the Durham Performing Arts Center, Phil Szostak was the co-developer and took a lead role in engaging project stakeholders to fund the project.
From BuildZoom: Szostak Design, 310 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC (Owned by: Philip Louis Szostak) holds a Building license and 3 other licenses according to the North Carolina license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 103 ranks in the top 10% of 101,103 North Carolina licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Szostak Design, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
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Szostak Design Contact Information
Phone Number: (919) 302-0034
Address: 310 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Szostak Design Chapel Hill
Quality
103
90th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Szostak Design has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 101,103 contractors in North Carolina.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Szostak Design has worked on at least
5.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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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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1 project
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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Addition- addition to consist of the first floor kitchen expansion and a new living room. existing screened porch to be enclosed to created a conditioned bar and office. second floor addition to consist of a new primary bedroom primary bathroom and closet. . alteration- alterations to be completed to turn the existing kitchen into a mudroom. new electrical mechanical and plumbing to b... see more
Valuation:
$213,458
Permit #:
BLDR-004586-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tanks pm design tank abandonment and caiiib+ fees - property bought and owners removed the mobile home. as far as i know the current septic system is operable. it is not currently hooked up to any structures (there are no structures on the property). we intend to building a new house on the lot which will be lower than the existing tank. i would prefer to replace the tanks with pump t... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
CA24-0469
Status:
applied
Fee:
$577
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrade of existing system from 3-br capacity to 5-br capacity; removal and replacement of existing septic tanks; connect to and no further change proposed to existing drain field
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
GW-143528-2025
Status:
triage
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrade of existing system from 3-br capacity to 5-br capacity; removal and replacement of existing septic tanks; connect to and no further change proposed to existing drain field
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
WRP-143387-2025
Status:
triage
Fee:
$400
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Existing septic system/well authorization (system not malfunctioning)
2024-12-03
Confirm well setback - property bought and owners removed the mobile home. as far as i know the current septic system is operable. it is not currently hooked up to any structures (there are no structures on the property). we intend to building a new house on the lot which will be lower than the existing tank. i would prefer to replace the tanks with pump tanks and move them as shown o... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
XS24-0369
Status:
applied
Fee:
$206
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of an existing 2 story frame house including new foundation slab on grade mechanical reconfiguration and new mechanical ductwork and unit(s) electrical reconfiguration and new electrical wiring plumbing reconfiguration and new piping and fixtures. conversion of existing unconditioned garage into conditioned interior space. addition and reconfiguration of kitchen in... see more
Valuation:
$850,000
Permit #:
R-21-1388
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family 2-story 4 bedrooms 6 bathrooms media room library covered patio attached garage
Valuation:
$696,505
Permit #:
CB19-2988
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,987
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New construction of a ~6400 heated sf single-family residence with accessory structure. 6 bedrooms. 7 bathrooms. 1 kitchen. 1 dwelling unit
Valuation:
$2,300,000
Permit #:
R-22-123
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing driveway & apron within current footprint from asphalt to concrete
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ROW-006725-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing driveway & apron within current footprint from asphalt to concrete
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ZONE-005901-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2 story accessory unit/garage (bpme) 565sqft new 2 story accessory structure with a garage & heated area with 1 half bathroom. trellis over concrete pathway from existing home to structure. paving existing gravel driveway. addition of brick patio with fire pit. reconfiguring of floor area ratio from existing basement to crawlspace
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
R-20-1862
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Recyclable materials permit - rmoc review approval
2023-12-28
Interior renovation of kitchen and living room. renovation to include an update to a half bathroom and laundry room. new windows and doors installed. addition to deck totaling 350 sq ft
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RM23-2879
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of kitchen and living room. renovation to include an update to a half bathroom and laundry room. new windows and doors installed. addition to deck totaling 350 sq ft
Valuation:
$39,848
Permit #:
CB23-2813
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,203
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family dwelling
Valuation:
$759,378
Permit #:
CB19-0368
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,640
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence (do not delete) intensive inspections required please check with assigned field inspector on length of time required to perfom inspection **no co until zoning violation has been resolved**
Valuation:
$1,400,000
Permit #:
R-18-2165
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel (bpme- 3300sqft) atf
Valuation:
$220,000
Permit #:
R-18-2112
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Pool storage building & outdoor shower w electrical
Valuation:
$6,493
Permit #:
CB20-0717
Status:
complete
Fee:
$354
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 4br/4-full/2-half ba home with attached 3-car garage and covered front/rear/side porches
Valuation:
$671,728
Permit #:
CB14-01837
Status:
complete
Fee:
$15,757
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Deck canopy and masonry bread oven
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
C-21-355
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Funny girl farm - electrical plumbing & hvac work for farm structure w/bathroom lounge & workshop
Valuation:
$429,706
Permit #:
CB14-00532
Status:
complete
Fee:
$921
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 74704 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Building |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 3433 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Architect |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 51679 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Architect |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of January 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | 68254 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Building |
- According to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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103
BuildZoom Score
28
Permits
- Building permit records show that Szostak Design has worked on 28 permitted projects.
Szostak Design Employees
DJ
Davis A. Andrews, Jr.
KC
Kenneth Neil Corcoran
PS
Philip L. Szostak
PS
Philip Louis Szostak
Owner