Co-Founder And Ceo
CurrentFrancisca and her husband, Antonio Alonso, launched AV Architects in 2001 with a passion for architecture and a vision to provide full architectural services to high-end homeowners in the Washington Metropolitan Area. A year later, she realized that many of the designs were being compromised by third party builders. In 2002, she added a sister company, AV Builders, to control the construction process and provide their high-end clients with a single point of accountability from concept to completion. Her background, professional training, and dedication for her craft has led her to establish a unique design-build approach that is beautifully exhibited in many homes all over the Northern Virginia Area and maximizes the client’s investment budget. Francisca also became a Licensed Realtor in Virgina in 2021.Francisca's work is informed by her diverse background and commitment to creating meaningful, thoughtful spaces that reflect her philosophy of Vacation Style Living™. She thrives to empower people to create their dream home around the idea that a home should make you feel “like you are on vacation all year round.” Francisca is also a published author. In her book, Nesting for Empty Nesters®, she shares her approach to aging in place, a practical guide to using smart design to prepare your home now for a better quality of life in retirement and beyond.
