Wolstenholme Associates, LLC

John is a consummate professional - he and his team worked with us over a period of several months to crystallize our vision for a home addition that not only resolved several unique challenges, but introduced several ideas that will materially enhance our comfort and enjoyment of the new spaces. John and Casey also continued to work through one of the most difficult periods of time the U.S. has faced since WWII, continuing to deliver on their commitment to our project. The finished architectural product is exacting - we could not have asked for a better result.

We used this company to design our new outdoor covered patio (with fireplace, outdoor kitchen, etc). They were very thorough, easy to work with and collaborative. They came to our house many times to meet with us, responded to my emails within minutes (literally!!) and were flexible to accommodate our changing plans! We love everything about our new outdoor living space, particularly the way it connects with our house so it feels cohesive, not like an add-on project. Also, the functionality and flow of the space is perfect for our family. We love it! We really enjoyed working with Wolstenholme Associates and would highly recommend them!

By choosing Wostenholme & Assoc., my wife and I were able to realize all of our design goals for the new house, then successfully work through revisions to stay within our budget. Our lead architect Matt met all deadlines and all changes have been handled professionally and promptly. Ultimately, we achieved a unique and beautiful design that is sited perfectly on our property. The only hiccup we encountered was in preparing the construction documents, several small decisions were made without consulting us, so we had to make a few updates.

Wolstenholme & Associates went above and beyond to create the home I had envisioned on my unusually oriented property lot with several challenges. They brought together a great team of builders and the dream is to be realized in 2020.

They provided schematic services thru construction documents for a 6000 sq ft lake front home. Throughout the process they were fully attentive to our needs and helped bring our vision of our dream home to reality.

What started as an addition to add proper stairs to a 260 year old house turned into a spectacular addition with master suite, full basement, family room and more. So happy we selected wolstenholme from a group of very talented local architects. The projected kept the style we loved while adding modern building materials for a forever house that exactly met out hopes.

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.