Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Maryland
Lehman Associates, PC has been delivering expert architectural services since 1994, combining over 25 years of experience with a commitment to creativity and client responsiveness. As a licensed full-service studio in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C., we specialize in residential and commercial projects, ranging from small renovations to large estates and corporate offices. Our work extends beyond the mid-Atlantic region to Texas, Florida, and Maine, serving homeowners, contractors, and small businesses. Our founder, John I. Lehman, AIA, brings over 40 years of professional expertise, including award-winning federal projects and custom residential designs.We prioritize client collaboration, ensuring every project reflects individual needs while maintaining structural integrity and aesthetic excellence. Our teams dedication to sustainable design, historic preservation, and client satisfaction has earned us numerous accolades and long-term relationships. We approach each project with a focus on transforming visions into functional, enduring spaces that exceed expectations.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Architecture
Custom Homes
Historic Restoration
Sustainable Design
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in residential and commercial architecture.
- Our founder is a licensed AIA architect with federal project expertise.
- We specialize in historic preservation and sustainable design solutions.
- We offer full-service architectural support from concept to construction.
- Our client-focused approach ensures personalized attention to every project.
What people say
Extremely talented and creative
Pleasure to work with
Exceeded expectations
Detailed and thorough plans
Highly recommend
Services
Residential Architecture
Our residential architecture services focus on creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces tailored to homeowners' needs. We specialize in custom homes, renovations, and additions, ensuring each project reflects personal style while adhering to structural and zoning requirements. Our team collaborates closely with clients to transform visions into reality, from initial concept to final construction oversight.
Commercial Architecture
We provide commercial architecture solutions for tenant build-outs, corporate offices, and retail spaces. Our approach balances practicality with innovative design to enhance business environments. Services include feasibility studies, space planning, and compliance with commercial building codes, ensuring efficient, brand-aligned spaces that meet operational demands.
Historic Restoration
Specializing in historic preservation, we restore architecturally significant buildings while maintaining their original character. Our expertise includes adaptive reuse, compliance with heritage guidelines, and integrating modern functionality. We work with local committees to secure approvals, ensuring historically accurate yet practical renovations for residential and public structures.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design services incorporate eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient systems, and passive solar strategies. Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, we prioritize environmental responsibility without compromising aesthetics. From LEED-certified practices to resource-conscious construction, we create spaces that reduce ecological footprints while enhancing occupant well-being.
Custom Homes
We design bespoke custom homes that align with clients' lifestyles and site-specific conditions. Our process includes site analysis, space planning, and material selection to ensure unique, livable spaces. We manage all phases from concept to construction, ensuring seamless execution of personalized designs that maximize comfort, functionality, and architectural harmony.
People
John I. Lehman
Founding Principal
John I. Lehman, AIA, has over 40 years of architectural experience, including award-winning federal projects and custom residential designs. Licensed in MD, VA, PA, and DC, he specializes in historic preservation and sustainable design. His leadership at Lehman Associates, PC emphasizes client collaboration and technical excellence.
Questions
What architectural services does Lehman Associates offer?
We specialize in residential and commercial architecture, including custom homes, renovations, historic restorations, and sustainable design solutions.
How long has Lehman Associates been in business?
Lehman Associates has provided architectural services since 1994, with the founder having over 40 years of professional experience.
Do you work on projects outside Maryland?
Yes, while based in Maryland, we serve clients in Virginia, Washington D.C., Texas, Florida, and Maine for residential and commercial projects.
Are your designs sustainable?
Yes, we incorporate eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems, with expertise in GREEN Advantage-certified sustainable design practices.
How do you handle historic preservation projects?
We specialize in maintaining historical integrity while integrating modern functionality, working closely with local committees to secure necessary approvals.
Can you assist with the entire design process?
Yes, we offer full-service support from initial concept and planning to construction oversight and final execution.
