Peter Zimmerman Architects, Inc.

828 Old Lancaster Road Berwyn, PA 19312
Phone: (610) 647-6970
Fax: (610) 993-9080
E-mail: design@PZArchitects.com
Web: http://www.PZArchitects.com

About the Firm

Founded in 1982, Peter Zimmerman Architects is devoted to comprehensive residential architectural design and site landscape planning services. PZA's design philosophy is deeply rooted in the historic traditions of architecture. Our focus is on the integration of the built and natural environment, remaining faithful to historic roots and sensitive to the surrounding cultural context.


Types of Work
20% Historic Preservation/Restoration
70% Housing (Single Family)
10% Housing (Small Projects/Additions)

Special Services

Sustainable Design


Firm Personnel
  • 18 Total Staff This Office
  • 8 Architects (Registered)
  • 8 Interns / Draftspeople
  • 2 Administration

Examples of Projects

Custom Homes: 15,000 square foot house in Gladwyne, PA. 6,200 square foot house in Southport, CT. 4,500 square foot house in Elkton,MD. 13,000 square foot house in Gladwyne,PA. 8,000 square foot house in Palm Beach,FL. 5,500 square foot house in Poconos, PA. 22,000 square foot house in Blue Bell, PA. 5,500 square foot house in Nantucket,MA. 6,000 square foot house in Eugene, OR. 5,000 square foot house in Jackson Hole, WY. 3,500 square foot house in Castine, ME. Historic Renovations and Additions: Bryn Mawr, PA. Westport, CT. Solomon Island, MD. Westport, CT. Peter Zimmerman Architects has also designed: barns, pool houses, carriage houses, guest houses and garages.


Recognition / Awards

2011:Merit Construction Awards of Excellence: Best Residential Project: New House - Lackawaxen, PA. 2011: Custom Homes Design Grand Award:Sweetwater Farm Winery- Glen Mills, PA. 2010: HOBI Award:Best New House in the 5-6,000 square foot category- Southport, CT. 2008, 2007, 2006:Lower Merion Township Historic Preservation Award and Senatorial Citation. 2006, 2004, 2003: Palladio Award. 2006, 2004, 2003(2),2002: Grand Award, National Home Builders' Renaissance Design Competition. 2003, 1997, 1995, 1992: Pyramid Award. 2001, 1998(2), 1997, 1995:Design Merit Award, Custom Home Magazine. 1998, 1997, 1989: Design Merit Award, AIA Pennsylvania. 1998(2), 1997, 1995: Paragon Award.


Contacts
Principals
Peter H. Zimmerman, AIA
design@PZArchitects.com

Consultant
Peter H. Zimmerman, AIA

Supplier
Eliza Montgomery

Primary
Peter H. Zimmerman, AIA
design@PZArchitects.com

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