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The Importance of a LEED Certification

February 13, 2024 Watkins' Words

The real estate industry produces nearly 40% of all carbon dioxide emissions. So, it is becoming more vital that existing buildings and future properties are…

Watkins Architect is an architecture business providing affordable and professional designs and rennovations for breweries, wineries, car dealerships, community parks, libraries, corporate branding, commercial buildings, schools, industrial buildings, churches, and residential homes in Oley, Fleetwood, Leesport, Reading, Allentown, and more of BerksC County and the Lehigh Valley PA.

Pastor/Clergy Appreciation Month!

October 15, 2017 Watkins' Words

October is Pastor/Clergy Appreciation Month! To celebrate we would like to honor those ministers, priests, pastors and pastoral families in our communities for all of…

Watkins Architect is an architecture business providing affordable and professional designs and rennovations for breweries, wineries, car dealerships, community parks, libraries, corporate branding, commercial buildings, schools, industrial buildings, churches, and residential homes in Oley, Fleetwood, Leesport, Reading, Allentown, and more of BerksC County and the Lehigh Valley PA.

Fire Prevention Week

October 1, 2017 Watkins' Words

October 8-14 is fire prevention week! As architects, our primary job is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public and we take…

Watkins Architect is an architecture business providing affordable and professional designs and rennovations for breweries, wineries, car dealerships, community parks, libraries, corporate branding, commercial buildings, schools, industrial buildings, churches, and residential homes in Oley, Fleetwood, Leesport, Reading, Allentown, and more of BerksC County and the Lehigh Valley PA.

September is National Recovery Month

September 10, 2017 Watkins' Words

Recovery Month promotes prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental and substance use disorders. It celebrates people in recovery and promotes the message that recovery in…

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Who doesn’t love pizza?

September 4, 2017 Watkins' Words

In honor of National Cheese Pizza Day, we are featuring Vito’s Coal Fired Pizza. Located in St. Clair of Schuylkill County, PA, the restaurant accentuates…

Watkins Architect is an architecture business providing affordable and professional designs and rennovations for breweries, wineries, car dealerships, community parks, libraries, corporate branding, commercial buildings, schools, industrial buildings, churches, and residential homes in Oley, Fleetwood, Leesport, Reading, Allentown, and more of BerksC County and the Lehigh Valley PA.

August is Water Quality Month!

August 1, 2017 Watkins' Words

As a LEED accredited professionals, sustainability and green building is a significant aspect of our lives and jobs. This month focuses on the importance of…

We have had the pleasure of working with Jeff Biehn from Watkins Architecture from 2015 and throughout last year. He has previously worked with our parent company, Knoll, and was… Read more “We will plan to use them again as a project allows in the future.”

Echo MacKenzie

Edelman Leather

John Watkins, Jeff Biehn, and the rest of the Watkins staff, kept their promise and project timelines from the beginning to the end of the project. From our initial meeting… Read more “They were our architects in the past and they will be the company we turn to in the future!”

Robert Franklin, Owner

The Westy Bar & Grill Hamburg, PA

Watkins support staff members were always available and a genuine customer service attitude gave me the feeling like my job was the most important one they were working on. The… Read more “I fully recommend Watkins Architect, LTD to perform your architectural needs…”

Russell J. Anderson

Project Administrator/Facilities Management Berks County Intermediate Unit Reading, PA

From the beginning, Watkins Architect LTD provided common sense guidance through the conceptual and development stages of the high profile building project that incorporates many areas of study into a… Read more “John Watkins commitment to the ‘Art of Architecture’ is demonstrated in his design of our building.”

Mark P. Grisi, Executive Director

Physical Plant Bucks County Community College Newtown, PA

I have worked with Jeff Biehn, and Watkins Architect on at least 100 projects, varying in size from large office renovations to factory expansions to maintenance repairs over a span… Read more “We have worked with Watkins Architect for the past 16 years.”

Paul Nowicki, PE

Knoll, Inc.

Mr. Watkins and his staff exemplify all the qualities of a true professional organization. What impressed me most was the follow-up and attention to the projects during the construction phase.… Read more “Mr. Watkins and his staff exemplify all the qualities of a true professional organization.”

K. Ray Stauffer, Township Manager

Township of Maxatawny Kutztown, PA

HOLLY HUNT (Knoll) has been a client of Watkins | Synergetics Architect since 2015. Our corporate office in Chicago was in need of an extensive renovation in 2016. This could… Read more “Extremely professional and Experienced”

Lisa Esposito

“Twenty years ago when I was looking for an architect, a colleague recommended John Watkins, a young man fresh from college, just starting his practice. The design of our new… Read more “I would find another picturesque parcel of land and ask John to design another spectacular home for me.”

— Arifeen M. Daneshyar

I feel both London and Dallas are well beyond expectations. And, just wanted to say ‘thank you,’ your efforts, diligence and guidance is much appreciated.

Mark Skerik

Edelman Leather

We were pleased with Mr. Watkins educational design capabilities. He demonstrated the ability to take our visions and reduce them into a plan design. We were pleased with his promptness… Read more “We would recommend the employment of Watkins Architect, LTD for your school project.”

Clyde K. Hornberger, Ed.D, Executive Director & Randy Hensinger, Business Administrator

Lehigh Career & Technical Institute Schnecksville, PA

During the time we have worked with John Watkins, as well as his employees, we have found this company to be very professional, courteous, and responsive at all times. Following… Read more “…very professional, courteous, and responsive at all times.”

Jim Laub, Building Committee Chairperson

Zion Union Church Maxatawny, PA

We want to commend Watkins Architect, LTD for the invaluable assistance they have provided to Tilden Township. Specifically, we are appreciative of their professionalism, planning, and execution of architectural design… Read more “We are appreciative of their professionalism, planning, and execution of architectural design work.”

Troy Hatt, Chairman Board of Supervisors

Township of Tilden Hamburg, PA