Wolstenholme Associates, LLC

We were referred to John Wolstenholme by our builder to design a single family home for our growing family. We wanted someone with experience but also someone who could design with a modern touch and someone who would involve the client in the design process. John and his team were excellent to work with. They helped us bring our rough ideas into a cohesive plan and ultimately a design we absolutely love. We were faced with a challenging plot design and zoning issues but John and his associate architect Matt supported us every step of the way. We had an initial consultation meeting with John, he took thorough notes and put together a plan for what we wished to be included in our design. We then met on site with some further discussion and were given a few design options. Once we decided which option to cultivate, the process flowed smoothly. John and Matt were excellent listeners, communicate well/promptly, and can articulate your design needs into reality. I cannot say enough about what a pleasure it was to work with this firm. They are true professionals but also just all around nice people which makes the process that much better. Thank you Wolstenholme Associates!

John Wolstenholme Associates, LLC was recommended by my contractor to design and draw plans for a portico over my front entry area. Julia Compton from the Wolstenholme firm was assigned to the project. We found Julia to be warm, friendly and professional. She discussed in detail with my wife and I regarding our vision for the project and provided valuable insights as to what features and details would be appropriate for the portico design. In about 10 days Julia provided us with two design variations for us to select from. She also discussed with our contractor what materials he preferred to use on the project and integrated those into the final plan too. We were very happy working with Wolstenholme Associates and the vision and detail for the project that they provided.

John Wolstenholme and his associates, specifically Casey Thompson (now Bues) and consulting engineer, Steve LaBriola, developed plans for our “adaptive re-use” of an 1820s barn in Bucks County PA into what will be our primary residence. Since it was previously inhabited only by horses and cows, this included all aspects of construction, from plumbing to electrical power, from roof to foundations. WA was responsive to all our habitability and aesthetic requests, and developed very good initial schematics, and then more detailed construction drawings. They were fast, flexible and creative. Equally important, given the many challenges of working with such a unique existing structure, they were quick to help address and solve the many issues that inevitably arise during construction. They’ve made site visits and offered continuing input, and have been an invaluable partner in this adventure! We’re more than happy to endorse both their technical work as architects, and their business practices.

John and his associates were so helpful in the design of changing office space to apartments. They gave us many options to choose from and did so in a very timely manner. It was a pleasure to work with them and I would refer them to anyone needing Architectural designs for there projects. John Ortendahl

We hired Wolstenholme associates to design and renovate a warehouse loft in Philadelphia. Their work was excellent. Their design was perfect for the space. They listened to our needs and came up with an excellent plan. There kept to their timeline and were very responsive. Most important they were available for followup questions from the contractor that kept the project moving. I would recommend this firm to others interested in first class plans.

My wife and I interviewed three architects to design a weekend home on a large piece of raw land. From the moment we met John we knew the fit was right. He listened carefully to what we were trying to achieve and based on that actually provided us three different concepts. One was clearly the closest to our vision, but this approach allowed us to grab ideas ffom the other examples and incorporate them. John also helped us immensely in selecting a builder early in the process. He evaluated the proposals and gave us the information we needed to help our selection. His relationship with the builder has also been invaluable and the three parties work hand in glove to move the project forward and on budget. We also worked extensively with Casey in John's office on design work. She is fantastic. With her help we were able to pick out almost all the finishes prior to the final build contract, eliminating the uncertainty with allowances. Her taste is impeccable. The house is under construction ( about 50% complete) and the design in 3D is stunning, both from an exterior visual sense and the incorporation of the views into the space. We cannot recommend them any more highly. Talented people, good people,value for the cost of their work and a pleasure to work with.

After getting a couple of proposals from other architects, I decided to hire John and his team. They were very experienced and the final design was in line with my budget and expectations. (Some architects like to draw fancy things and pay no attention to what things cost, this was not the case with Wolstenholm & associates.) I would definitely recommend John and his team and will be hiring them again on my next project!

We can't say enough great things about John, Casey and the team at Wolstenholme Associates. We came to them to design our dream home in the country, and they surpassed all of our expectations. They are tremendously talented and creative and designed a beautiful and functional vacation home. They were willing to work with us in all aspects of design -- listening to our "must haves" and helping us to value engineer the extras. They are our "go to" with all questions and advice; they made the entire process enjoyable and fun! We can't thank them enough for making our dream come true.

Deciding to work with John and Casey, the firm's interior design professional, was absolutely the best decision we made regarding our major renovation project. They led us through not only the development of the final plan and specs but, also oversaw the construction phase. They worked with us through the design process at our own pace. They were very accommodating and responsive... very knowledgeable and up-to-date on quality new materials and products available... very patient with us... very timely in their responses to our questions and concerns... very economical in their use of their time and our money.

We have worked with Wolstenholme and associates on over a dozen jobs together over the past several years. We really enjoy working with John and his team as they share our focus on bring the client's vision into reality. Unlike many of the upper echelon residential architects we have worked with, John truly listens and give the client what they want. Not what the architect "thinks they should get". John has a good team with him that enables him to produce work in a timely fashion. He also comes up with creative designs and solutions to problems that arise in the custom building process.

We had a small space and big ideas for an office space for me, a writer. John was undaunted. He listened carefully to my needs and offered a few different options. We made a selection and started working together; he was open to input all through the process. He's the consummate pro in architectural knowledge AND respectful of his client's needs and wants. The office was completed on time and on budget and everyone who sees it loves it. Most importantly, so do I! That makes John our go-to guy for any building projects we may have. Highly recommended!!

When deciding to renovate our home to make existing space more practical, we enlisted the help of Wolstenholme Associates. John and Matt were fabulous throughout the process-great listeners, prompt in follow-up, full of innovative ideas, and well connected within a strong network of local builders and kitchen designers. They were also cognizant of estimated costs associated with various improvements and able to provide guidance as we were going through the design process. We have yet to complete our renovation project but John and team led the way and are continuing to stay in touch and be available to us and builders as we move through the process. We have already recommended Wolstenholme Associates and will continue to do so. They are reputable among builders, honest, fair, great communicators, and excel in their area of expertise!