--- title: "Jan Gleysteen Architects, Inc — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jan-gleysteen-architects-inc-pfvwus-pf~662737140 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~662737140.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Jan Gleysteen Architects, Inc" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/cc83cb080fda55ad_6916-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "37 Walnut Street, Suite 10, Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481, United States" latitude: 42.3106 longitude: -71.2747 phone: "(781) 431-0080" website: http://www.jangleysteeninc.com rating: 3 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 11 followers: 2114 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Jan Gleysteen Architects, Inc Original Houzz profile: [Jan Gleysteen Architects, Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jan-gleysteen-architects-inc-pfvwus-pf~662737140) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Wellesley, MA - **Serves:** Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Framingham, Framingham Center, Waltham, Brookline, Medford, Arlington, Natick, Andover, Lexington, Watertown, Needham, Norwood, Wellesley, Milton, Belmont, Walpole, Burlington, Dedham, Hingham, Winchester, Sudbury, Hopkinton, Concord, Westwood, Wayland, Medfield, Weston, Southborough, Cohasset, Cochituate, Lincoln, Dover, Carlisle, Sherborn, Brighton, Milton Village, Needham Heights, Newton Center, Newton Highlands, Newton Upper Falls, Newtonville, Nonantum, Soutborough, Waban, Wellesley Hills, West Newton - **Houzz rating:** 3.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2013–2025), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 1,000,000 Ideabook Saves At Jan Gleysteen Architects we focus on creating elegant, timeless, and livable homes. Our award-winning designs draw inspiration from the range of New England architecture spanning traditional to contemporary. Sophisticated architectural details and extensive experience allow us to deliver one-of-a-kind new construction homes, timeless additions, and thoughtful renovations. We are committed to an architecture that is both elegant in design and responsive to our clients needs. As a small firm we provide personal attention tailored to each client. Our team has years of experience with custom homes and additions. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Floor Plans - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Drafting - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Laundry Room Design - Addition/Renovation - Construction Administration - Construction Documents - Custom Home - Master Planning - New Construction - Schematic Design ### Areas Served - Boston - Cambridge - Newton - Framingham - Framingham Center - Waltham - Brookline - Medford - Arlington - Natick - Andover - Lexington - Watertown - Needham - Norwood - Wellesley - Milton - Belmont - Walpole - Burlington - Dedham - Hingham - Winchester - Sudbury - Hopkinton - Concord - Westwood - Wayland - Medfield - Weston - Southborough - Cohasset - Cochituate - Lincoln - Dover - Carlisle - Sherborn - Brighton - Milton Village - Needham Heights - Newton Center - Newton Highlands - Newton Upper Falls - Newtonville - Nonantum - Soutborough - Waban - Wellesley Hills - West Newton ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Jan Gleysteen Architects, Inc | | Address | 37 Walnut Street, Suite 10, Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481, United States | | Phone | (781) 431-0080 | | Website | http://www.jangleysteeninc.com | | Followers on Houzz | 2114 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/jan-gleysteen-architects-inc/415694878481956 - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/company/2891299 - Blog — www.jangleysteeninc.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Jan Gleysteen Architects, Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jan-gleysteen-architects-inc-pfvwus-pf~662737140) - **Website:** http://www.jangleysteeninc.com - **Phone:** (781) 431-0080 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - \*Best of Boston 2018 - \*Best of Boston Home 2018 - \*Home of the Year (Boston Globe) - \*Bulfinch Award - \*Best in American Living Awards - \*PRISM Awards - \*Remodeling Design Awards - \*Dream Home Awards - \*American Residential Design Awards - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2013–2025), for Design. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) - [The Boston Society of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-boston-society-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1888823119) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 10.0 - Communication: 10.0 - Value: 10.0 ### All 4 reviews **★ — namaste99, Dec. 2022** > Super talented architect and works closely with one builder for many years. The experience with both was excruciatingly painful. Would not recommend. Once you sign on with them, you lose all control. I wish we knew these things before embarking upon one of the most significant projects of our lifetime. Feel free to reach out with questions. **★ — HU-701025373, Sept. 2021** > We had a bad experience. We are the harbor view project. Feel free to contact me for specifics. **★★★★★ — Architectural Kitchens Inc., Dec. 2013** > I have worked on numerous projects with Jan Gleysteen for the past 14 years. His eye for detail and artistic ability is above and beyond what you might expect from an architect. I find his projects to be meticulously managed and well designed. I enjoy working on his projects, being part of his team is always rewarding. I would highly recommend Jan Gleysteen to anyone with a luxury building/remodeling project. **★★★★★ — Back Bay Shutter Co., Inc., Jan. 2013** > Jan Gleysteen is one incredible Architect. We have worked in dozens of his custom designed homes over the years and always find them amazing. Jan has the ability to design many different styles of home. His designs always fresh and inviting. His choice of windows allow optimum light and are often incredible shapes. Its almost a shame we are asked to cover them. > > > > Back Bay Shutter Co., Inc. ## Selected projects - [Brick Story](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brick-story-pj-vj~6877677) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - [Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~6794653) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Modern Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-colonial-pj-vj~6794670) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Twin Harmony](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/twin-harmony-pj-vj~6578106) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - [Striking Transition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/striking-transition-pj-vj~6056646) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: Photography by Sheryl Kalis - [Modern Heritage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-heritage-pj-vj~2885916) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Modern Tradition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-tradition-pj-vj~1172370) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Graceful Gables](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/graceful-gables-pj-vj~1508873) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Suburban Shingle](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/suburban-shingle-pj-vj~127715) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Timeless Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/timeless-traditional-pj-vj~538904) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - Description: Photography by Richard Mandelkorn - [Colonial Revival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colonial-revival-pj-vj~92455) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: The decision to renovate this modest 1938 center-entrance colonial was heavily influenced by the neighborhood and regional context. Located along a quiet boulevard style street, a renovation could maintain the eclectic character of the New England neighborhood. The renovation provides the convenience of a modern lifestyle without overwhelming the character of the original house. The result is a dramatic new interior for modern family living that maintains the scale and character of the existing… - [Classical Shingle](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classical-shingle-pj-vj~80580) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 - Description: This Classical Shingle Style residence subtly combines traditional New England styles to create a striking, functional, and distinctive residence. The dynamic sculptural quality of the Shingle style with its dropped eaves keeps the roofline low and pulls in the surrounding landscape. The massing, in turn, is tempered by classical Palladian proportioning to subtly lend balance and scale. At the front entry portico classical columns and arches evoke the Palladian ideal with its secular temple form… - [Classic Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-elegance-pj-vj~575088) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Graceful Gambrel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/graceful-gambrel-pj-vj~80575) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: This bright and airy gambrel thoughtfully combines the grace of a larger home with the coziness of a smaller one. Meticulous detailing and careful proportions bring a sculptural quality to the overall massing with a touch of added drama at the front entry. Gentle curves impart a quiet elegance to the airy interiors where particular attention is given to human scale and movement through carefully proportioned spaces. Custom detailing is both refined and restrained in order to create an inviting a… - [Colonial Charm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colonial-charm-pj-vj~1250904) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Seaside Refresher](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seaside-refresher-pj-vj~219470) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Colonial Comfort](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colonial-comfort-pj-vj~255747) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 30 - [Urban Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-elegance-pj-vj~85904) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [Arts & Crafts Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arts-and-crafts-bungalow-pj-vj~329098) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Colonial Touch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colonial-touch-pj-vj~432022) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 [See all 38 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jan-gleysteen-architects-inc-pfvwus-pf~662737140) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*