Business Details
13 Years
experience
Trusted Architectural Design & Project Management Services in Akron, OH
Established in 2013, Wheeler Boltz Architects is built on a shared vision of architectural excellence and client-centric design. Our firm specializes in creating tailored solutions through collaborative engagement, with over two decades of combined experience in diverse project types including K-12 education, higher education, corporate facilities, and multi-family residential developments. As LEED-accredited professionals, we prioritize sustainable design principles while maintaining a strong commitment to adaptive reuse and community impact. Our office, located in Akron's historic Merriman Farmhouse, reflects our dedication to preserving architectural heritage while integrating modern functionality.We approach each project by deeply understanding client needs, budgets, and aesthetic values, ensuring solutions that are both innovative and contextually appropriate. Our portfolio demonstrates expertise in balancing technical complexity with elegant design across educational institutions, religious spaces, retail environments, and residential projects. Through long-term client relationships and a focus on listening, we deliver architecture that transcends mere buildings to become meaningful spaces that enhance lives.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Project Management
Sustainable Design
Custom Millwork
Master Planning
Property Restoration
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in educational and corporate architecture
- Our team includes LEED-accredited professionals with proven sustainability expertise
- We implement a collaborative design process focused on client needs
- Our historic preservation work maintains architectural integrity while modernizing spaces
- We provide comprehensive services from concept through project completion
Associations and certifications
- LEED BD+C
- LEED
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services combine creative vision with technical expertise to deliver functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces. We specialize in educational facilities, corporate offices, and multi-family residential projects. Our LEED-certified architects ensure sustainable design solutions that meet modern building standards while respecting historical contexts.
Interior Design
We create interior environments that balance form and function through thoughtful space planning and material selection. Our designs enhance user experience while maintaining alignment with architectural integrity. Services include FF&E specification and custom millwork solutions for commercial and residential applications.
Project Management
Our comprehensive project management ensures seamless execution from concept to completion. We coordinate all aspects of design and construction, maintaining budget control and schedule adherence. This service includes feasibility studies, permitting, and contractor coordination for diverse project types.
Sustainable Design
We integrate environmentally responsible practices through LEED-certified design strategies. Our approach includes energy-efficient systems, material selection analysis, and adaptive reuse solutions. This service helps clients achieve sustainability goals while maintaining economic viability and design excellence.
Custom Millwork
Our custom millwork services create unique architectural elements tailored to specific project needs. We design and oversee fabrication of built-in cabinetry, trim details, and specialty wood features that enhance interior spaces while maintaining functional requirements and aesthetic continuity.
People
John Wheeler
Architect
With over 20 years of experience, John specializes in building design and construction. He is LEED BD+C accredited and has led diverse projects including K-12 schools, corporate facilities, and higher education buildings across the country.
Jason Boltz
Registered Architect
Jason brings two decades of commercial architectural experience, holding NCARB certification and LEED accreditation. He has designed projects ranging from educational facilities to religious spaces, emphasizing client-specific solutions and sustainable practices.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in educational facilities, corporate offices, multi-family residential projects, and religious spaces, offering full-service architecture, interior design, and project management.
Are you experienced with sustainable design?
Yes, both principals are LEED-accredited professionals with extensive experience implementing sustainable design strategies in diverse project types.
Do you handle historic building renovations?
Yes, we have significant experience with adaptive reuse projects, including our own office renovation in Akron's historic Merriman Farmhouse.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Akron, Ohio, we serve clients throughout Northeast Ohio and have completed projects in Florida, North Carolina, and other locations.
How do you approach client collaboration?
We prioritize active listening and maintain open communication throughout the design process to ensure solutions that perfectly match client needs and vision.
