OUR FIRM
Clites Architects, PC is a full service architecture firm located in historic Middleburg, Virginia. Our primary focus is residential architecture. We approach architecture as an intense collaboration with our clients; whom are the source of our design inspiration. From initial design sketches to the final construction punch list, we are intimately involved in every aspect of the project. Our most rewarding projects meet the client’s expectations with a solution more satisfying than they originally envisioned. We are a small firm, allowing the principal direct involvement in every project.
Current projects include new homes, historic renovations, and large scale additions.
our team
TIMOTHY CLITES, AIA
Tim was born and raised in central Pennsylvania. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from the Boston Architectural Center (BAC), with a commends awards for design. While in Boston, he worked at Catalano Architects and Morehouse, MacDonald Architects. Most recently, Tim was a Senior Associate at Barnes Vanze Architects, Washington DC; where he developed and led their Middleburg, Virginia office. While at BVA, he led a number of award winning projects in the Middleburg area. In 2010, Tim founded Clites Architects to provide a higher level of principal involvement to every project.
Tim, his wife Linda, and their three boys live in Middleburg where they relish the strong sense of community. He has served on the Middleburg Planning Commission and the Board of Directors of the Middleburg Community Center and is currently serving as Chairman of the Historic District Review Committee for the town of Middleburg. Tim enjoys running, the outdoors, and family time.
Timothy clites, aia
LINDA CLITES
Linda grew up in Rochester, Michigan and Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Linda is a graduate of Northeastern University with a degree in accounting. She works as our Business Manager and with Loudoun County Public Schools in the Technical Security Department. An active mom of three boys, Linda organizes the family and business to keep things operating smoothly. Linda enjoys running and family time at the farm or lake. Breaks often include a walk with Lyza (for some quiet girl time).
linda clites
JEREMY SMITH, AIA
Jeremy is a lifelong Loudoun County native. He has spent the last 20 years gaining experience in all types of architectural projects but has remained keenly focused on luxury residential design. He is currently a registered architect in Maryland and is pursuing his NCARB certification. He strives to provide the respect, thoroughness, communication, and guidance that clients need and require for not only a successful project, but an enjoyable one. Jeremy is happily married to his high school sweetheart and enjoys spending time with their two kids, camping, fishing, and enjoying their small hobby farm.
jeremy smith, AIA
CHRIS CASTROGIOVANNI
From Chicago, Illinois, Chris earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Southern Illinois University in 2022, followed by a master’s degree from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. in 2024. As a Junior Designer, Chris brings a fresh and creative approach to our design team with a solid academic foundation and a passion for architectural innovation. He enjoys hiking with his dog and going to Nationals baseball and Capitals hockey games.
Chris Castrogiovanni
BARRY WEST
Barry was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He attended Pennsylvania College of Technology and Howard University, receiving a Bachelor’s of Architecture degree from Howard in 2014. Barry joined Clites Architects shortly after graduation and is currently working to obtain his architectural registration. Barry leads our BIM (Building Information Modeling) program in the office and continues to develop ArchiCAD into a robust communication tool for our staff and clients. Barry enjoys time with friends and family, sports, gaming, and the outdoors.
barry west
DAVID STERN
Dave was born and raised in Winchester, VA. He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University in 1993. Dave has more than 20 years of experience in custom residential and light commercial design working at another small Middleburg architectural firm. Dave started working at Clites Architects in the spring of 2018. Dave leads many of our larger projects with a quiet resourcefulness that clients and colleagues appreciate. Dave enjoys time with family, bass fishing, mountain biking, and music.
david stern
CHRISTIANA MARIE BRIGGS ~ 2024 INTERN
Christiana Marie is a proud native of Northern Virginia--and a bookworm turned architect! Her undergraduate education in Literature culminated in a study of the poetic tradition of the English Country House and the novels of Jane Austen. This inspired her to pursue a masters degree at the Notre Dame School of Architecture, where she recently completed her first year. She is thrilled to be back in her home state, where she loves to sketch old buildings, walk through historic towns, and watch the sun set over the Blue Ridge Mountains.
CHRISTIANA MARIE BRIGGS
MINDY STEWART
Mindy grew up in Arlington, VA and earned a B.A. in History from the University of Richmond. She has over 20 years’ experience in the conference and event industry, and several years working for local non-profits. As Office Manager since 2022, Mindy strives to keep the office running smoothly while providing exceptional client care. She enjoys interiors, floral design, tennis, and spending time in Hunt Country with her husband and family.