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# J.B. Nicholson Architecture

Original Houzz profile: [J.B. Nicholson Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/j-b-nicholson-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1921335002)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Lansdowne, PA
- **Serves:** Tinicum Township, Norristown, Radnor, Chester, Drexel Hill, King of Prussia, Ardmore, Yeadon, Lansdowne, Broomall, Darby, Woodlyn, Conshohocken, Audubon, Bala Cynwyd, Collingdale, Folsom, Glenside, Glenolden, Plymouth Meeting, Penn Wynne, Media, Wyndmoor, Bryn Mawr, Boothwyn, Chesterbrook, Jenkintown, Flourtown, Narberth, Aldan, Tinicum, Lawrence Park, Berwyn, Upland, Linwood, Colwyn, East Lansdowne, Eddystone, Marcus Hook, Lima, Parkside, Millbourne, Rose Valley, Springfield, Glendora, Mount Ephraim, Oaklyn
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

J.B. Nicholson Architecture, LLC is a general architectural design practice in South Eastern PA for design, depiction, and construction document preparation for residential, commercial, and landscape projects.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Sustainable Design
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Floor Plans
- 3D Rendering
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Green Building
- Bathroom Design
- Space Planning
- Multigenerational Homes
- Home Restoration
- Drafting
- Historic Building Conservation
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Structural Engineering
- Basement Remodeling
- Mudroom Design
- Basement Design
- Attic Conversion
- Staircase Design
- Deck Design
- Garage Design
- Landscape Plans
- Laundry Room Design
- Passive Solar Heating & Cooling
- Dock Design & Construction
- Construction Drawings
- Custom Home

### Areas Served

- Tinicum Township
- Norristown
- Radnor
- Chester
- Drexel Hill
- King of Prussia
- Ardmore
- Yeadon
- Lansdowne
- Broomall
- Darby
- Woodlyn
- Conshohocken
- Audubon
- Bala Cynwyd
- Collingdale
- Folsom
- Glenside
- Glenolden
- Plymouth Meeting
- Penn Wynne
- Media
- Wyndmoor
- Bryn Mawr
- Boothwyn
- Chesterbrook
- Jenkintown
- Flourtown
- Narberth
- Aldan
- Tinicum
- Lawrence Park
- Berwyn
- Upland
- Linwood
- Colwyn
- East Lansdowne
- Eddystone
- Marcus Hook
- Lima
- Parkside
- Millbourne
- Rose Valley
- Springfield
- Glendora
- Mount Ephraim
- Oaklyn

### Typical Job Cost

$50,000 - 300,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | J.B. Nicholson Architecture |
| Address | 5 Herford Place, Lansdowne, Pennsylvania 19050, United States |
| Phone | (610) 745-1981 |
| Website | http://www.jbnicholson.com |
| License Number | PA RA405207 |
| Followers on Houzz | 21 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [J.B. Nicholson Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/j-b-nicholson-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1921335002)
- **Website:** http://www.jbnicholson.com
- **Phone:** (610) 745-1981

## Credentials

**Affiliations**
- [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315)

## Selected projects

- [New Side Porch, Family Entrance, & Bar Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-side-porch-family-entrance-and-bar-addition-pj-vj~6272636)
  - Location: Ardmore, PA
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Side porch and family entrance/laundry/bar addition to an early 20th century arts and crafts period home.
- [Residential Garage and Storage Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/residential-garage-and-storage-loft-pj-vj~6272507)
  - Location: Blooming Grove, PA
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: This is a new garage designed to complement a beautiful early 20th century farmhouse in the Pocono mountains of PA. Some of the special features of this garage are its roof lantern / cupola over its storage loft, its Greek-Revival inspired corner pilasters, true slate roof, entrance pergola, and side patio with access to built-in firewood and refuse storage.
- [Lakeside Cabin Addition and Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-cabin-addition-and-renovation-pj-vj~6272431)
  - Location: Canadensis, PA
  - Photos: 23
  - Description: A major addition and renovation to a 1930s lakeside single family home featuring: 1) New lake-facing open plan concept kitchen. 2) Corner octagonal tower library & reading spaces 3) New master suite + guest bedroom 4) Sun porch 5) New traditional Dining room 6) New family entrance, pantry, & laundry suite & 7) New additional stair between all levels and 8) Last but not least is the teen & guest suite in the walk-out ground floor featuring rec room, 2 bunk room, and multi-user bathroom.
- [New 2nd Floor Addition. Conv. of a MCM Ranch to Arts & Crafts 2 Story Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-2nd-floor-addition-conv-of-a-mcm-ranch-to-arts-and-crafts-2-story-home-pj-vj~6272528)
  - Location: Havertown, PA
  - Photos: 19
  - Description: This is a major renovation house remodeling project with a total change of appearance. Initially, this house was a single story mid century modern ranch. We planned a total house renovation with a new kitchen and dining room plus the addition of an entirely new second floor with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and attic storage & mechanical space. A new stair hall addition connects to the newly constructed second floor.
- [Victorian Style Kitchen Remodeling](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/victorian-style-kitchen-remodeling-pj-vj~6273722)
  - Location: Philadelphia, PA
  - Photos: 8
- [Lake Paupac Cabin Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-paupac-cabin-remodel-pj-vj~840960)
  - Location: Greentown, PA
  - Photos: 9
- [Lake House Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-house-addition-pj-vj~840163)
  - Location: Greentown, PA
  - Photos: 13
- [Overbrook Farms Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/overbrook-farms-home-remodel-pj-vj~845750)
  - Location: Philadelphia, PA
  - Photos: 10
- [Ardmore kitchen remodel, breakfast room addition, & garden design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ardmore-kitchen-remodel-breakfast-room-addition-and-garden-design-pj-vj~839932)
  - Location: Ardmore, PA
  - Photos: 21
- [Lake House Remodel 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-house-remodel-2-pj-vj~842691)
  - Location: Greentown, PA
  - Photos: 20
- [Traditional Hall Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-hall-bath-pj-vj~1335858)
  - Location: Ardmore, PA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: The hall bath in this circa 1900 colonial home was in need of updating. While the space was only changed slightly to allow for a larger soaking tub and to add recessed shelving in the tub/shower area, much attention was paid to the tile design and plumbing fixture selections. A Kohler soaking tub was selected in part for the recessed rectangular panel front design which blended well with the original square-edged 5 panel door and its trim. Kohler Margaux fixtures were selected for their balanced…

[See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/j-b-nicholson-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1921335002)

## Ideabooks

- [Patel Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74502465/list/patel-residence) — 4 ideas
- [VPR Residence Walkways & Patios](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19804498/list/vpr-residence-walkways-patios) — 7 ideas

[See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/ben-nicholson)

## Community Q&A

**Q: What about the pattern tile beneath the borders?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Under the sweet bluette there is a pattern tile - can you possibly tell me what that is?

A: Its a 1x1 Carrara marble grid with porcelain 1x1s interspersed. I believe it was named or made by a Chelsea Art Stone tile works.

**Q: What is the tile?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Love the blue tile borders - can you tell me who makes them?

A: Hello and thank you for your interest. The blue tiles are from the Vermeere Ceramics collection and the color is "Sweet Bluette". Vermeere Ceramics \| Moldings & Liners (completetile.com)

**Q: We have a stone house in the area** *(in Photo Questions)*

I hadn't thought of trying to get a match because it didn't work too well 15 years ago. Mason told us it was "atglen" stone and that the quarry was closes what he got was nearby and worked okay because the wall was offset. Some of the stones seemed rather soft though..serpentine-like. 

Need to accentuate a stone arch over the breezewy and wanted to add a gable over it. Matching a nearby stone gable in pitch but adding height and turning the breezeway into a main entry..

A: Most of the stone homes in/around Philadelphia are built with a dark granite / mica schist mixture. Try Rolling Rock Building Stone Inc. http://www.rollrock.com/ ; they have a very close match.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*