Builders may inquire for discounts on volume orders for spec built homes or
semi-custom design for pre-build contracts. John Henry Architect has developed
award-winning plans for spec builders that have consistently placed in first and
second categories for Best of Show including recognized Street of Dreams
programs as well as in HBA sponsored events. Show-homes typically have sold in
framing stages or within a few weeks of CO with numerous presales resulting from
show models. We can offer schematic plans and elevations only for projects up to
4,000 SF. For those in luxury categories we can provide a more complete set of
drawings up to Permit Set documents.
Please see our Commercial
Architectural Design Services (two projects illustrated below)
We
work closely with a builder's staff and become an integral part of his or her
marketing efforts. Your standards and details can be part of a new design or we
can offer entirely new ideas for you to incorporate in terms of floor-planning,
exterior style, and interior space sculpting. What is important is that you rise
ahead of your competition through innovation and up to date marketing features.
Our goal is to help insure your development objectives by maintaining the
highest professional and creative efforts in our fields. Each builder on our
client list has achieved acclaim and increased market share, catapulting his or
her business as a result of combined efforts.
John
Henry Architect is a proven leader in residential design. The hot buttons
that we integrate into smaller plans are ideas generated from larger designs. In
the SEBC 1991 regional awards program the Mediterranean style Viscaya model
built by Jones/ Clayton in Orlando, Florida won the Grand Aurora Award. In 1997
the same builder entered Valmoreal (designed with Bernie Johnson, photo below
right), a Gothic two story design in Phillips Landing, which won Best of Show in
that year's Street of Dreams program.
Our
most recent spec home was designed for IBK Construction, a 5,700 SF 'Casa' in
Lake Nona subdivision Orlando. The real estate office was so ecstatic
about the design they said: "This is just super, a perfect design.
We should have no problem pre-selling it for Ira."--- and
"John, I wanted to call and tell you that this plan looks awesome; I
like how the Foyer has privacy from the Living Room which is just the right size
and balances the Family Room. The winding stair should be
spectacular." (Scott Hall and Roddy Owen) In addition the Review
Board admitted that "...the exterior elevations embody a rich character
which will be a source of pride in the Lake Nona Community." This
project has currently been sold in the framing stage. A second spec
sold as well, the third is under construction. Follow another builder's
success and a showcase home under construction here!
Builders are also invited to submit background and marketing information to
be listed on this site. The builder's name and e-mail address will be listed for
free for 3 months if accepted after which a listing fee will apply. Please call
Architect at 407/ 421-6647 for details, or e-mail information to johnhenry@cfl.rr.com
.
Project below: 40,000 visitors inspected Southern Living's 'Home of the 21st
Century' built on speculation in Longwood, Florida by Signature Homes. 3,650 SF.
Go to Custom Plan
Sales.
Project below: 'La Normandie' built on speculation in Maitland, Florida by
Clayton Construction, sold in framing stages. To view front elevation go to Portfolio.
4,200 SF. Plans available for Permit Set. Go to Custom
Plan Sales.
A beautiful design inspired in a Country-French style and located on a
pristine lake in a gated community, this project includes many hot-buttons. The
Custom pre-sale client especially liked the exterior pre-cast concrete trim
(faux-finished) which looks like natural stone. Concrete tile roofing imitates
slate. The hand-worked stucco finish is particularly appealing.
The period architecture with a turret entry is particularly striking. Two
story spaces in the Foyer, Living, Dining, and Family expand the spatial effect
making the home feel larger. An over garage bonus room offers multi-use space. A
‘brain room’ is accessible to all family members.
Special interior details include: Hand painted vault in Foyer, custom
built-in cabinetry in Den, ceramic tile floors, wrought iron rail on grand
stairway, and pecky-cypress wood detailing. A combination of arches and
octagonal geometries enliven interior space. Balconies upstairs and overlooks
make for dynamic interior and exterior views. Although a professional interior
designer was not retained, the builder made excellent cabinetry and
floor-finishing selections, harmonizing the spaces and details throughout.
The southern exposure lets in plenty of light, controlled through decks and
large window areas. A gazebo pergola is the centerpiece of a multi-level pool
overlooking a bluff with views to the lake. A walk-down deck offers a boat dock
for water sports.
This speculatively built home sold in the framing stages, a testament to the
marketing and design savvy of architect and builder.
Custom Plan above for Akers Custom Homes, Isleworth, Orlando
Click here
to order this 7,500 SF plan
