Services
JL Architects is a full-service architecture firm serving clients since 1988. Our architecture, design, and engineering teams specialize in commercial, retail, entertainment, food and beverage/restaurant, industrial, manufacturing, multi-family housing, healthcare and sustainable design/, and green building certification services across the United States.
We take pride in our clients’ success, working hard to understand and provide the best services suited for their project. Leveraging our years of experience and industry expertise, we bring a goal-oriented process to each project, distilling the project’s challenges, vision, and objectives leading to the greatest outcome. We believe the true measure of our success is our longstanding client relationships, as well as the number of clients that have come to us through direct referrals. Our ultimate goal is for all parties to maximize every project, every situation, and every relationship.
Based in Suburban Philadelphia, PA, and licensed nationwide, JL Architects has been involved in a variety of project types and service offerings to fit all your needs. We have successfully navigated the entitlement process in thousands of cities across the USA.
Industries We Serve
We have you covered Coast to Coast, Border to Border
JL Architects is a full-service architecture firm serving clients since 1988. We offer a goal-oriented approach to each project, bringing together architecture and engineering teams to tackle unique challenges in commercial real estate, retail and restaurants, industrial/manufacturing, multifamily, education, healthcare, and sustainable design.
Our ultimate goal is for all stakeholders to maximize success on every project, situation, and relationship.
Comprehensive Architect Services

Architecture
- Programming and Feasibility
- Site Selection
- As-Builts
- Code Review
- Schematic Design
- Design Development
- Construction Documentation
- Construction Administration

Master Planning
- Site Analysis and Recommendation
- Zoning Investigation
- Site Schematic Design

Sustainability
- Green Globes Professionals
- LEED Accredited Professionals
- WELL
- Renewable Energy Studies
- Passive Solar Design
- Energy Modeling
- Return on Investment Studies

Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing/Fire
- Protection Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Critical Systems

Construction Administration
- Permit Expediting
- Construction Bid Package Preparation
- Contractor Bid Review and Comparison
- Prepare and Manage Contracts
- Review Applications for Payment and Change Orders
- Submittal and Shop Drawing Review
- Construction Progress Observation

Interior Architecture
- Planning and Design
- Material and Finish Selection
- Furniture Design and Selection
- Artwork Coordination
- Lighting Design
- Building Systems

Concept Development
- Planning
- Kitchen Design
- Interior Design
- Material and Finish Selection
- Furniture Design and Selection
- Artwork Coordination
- Lighting Design
- Building Systems

Presentation
- Virtual Reality
- Computer Generated Renderings
- Animations and Fly-Throughs
- Computer Generated 3D Models