We were very impressed with this initial design.  It captured everything we asked for in a relatively compact efficient design, albeit still 5000 SF!  The biggest thing we are trying to decide is if we want the living and dining together in one room on the water.  It absolutely achieves Teresa's goal of for an elegant "blow guests away" entrance.   R. McNeight, Melbourne, 11/20/05

I stumbled onto your site while I was doing research on French chateaux, and was taken by the immense beauty of your work.

"it is absolutely magnificent "

"I’ve been impressed by your work in
classical design"

"Got the first set of plans on the Chateau. Very nicely done!!!!!! The
sides came out great. I have a builder for these plans."

You are a miracle worker! We were so happily surprised to get the plans tonight! You were making reference to the noise in your car, but you have no idea the circus in here!

We are SO impressed with how everything looks. We are just thrilled. It is GORGEOUS! Will you shoot us if we opt for changing back to the pretty pillars inside the entry arch? We are worried that you are ready to tar and feather us.... I swear, we are over elevation "input" and will back out at this point. Everything is amazing.

As for floorplans, it looks awesome. We have a couple questions as to your notations, but everything looks great to us. We are definitely wanting to use that back right space for something in the future. Whether or not we  finish it out or not, we don't know, but we love that it is at least an option that we can grow into.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for sacrificing more personal time to give us a truly FANTASTIC front elevation. We are thrilled to pieces.

L. Lawton, Baldwin Park  2005

"I don't care if I sound like an
idiot but you are a genius.  It baffles me how anyone could create
masterpieces like that."

"Your designs are fabulous"

"your work and commissions are spectacular"

"Beautiful homes John... really proud to say I know John Henry"

"I really love the "bones" of this house"

Thanks a lot for stopping by today. Both my wife and I like your very easy-going personality and feel that we should be able to easily work with you on the design of our house.
 

"There should be some type of honorific for Architects.  Did one exist, I would certainly use it when referring to you."

"the homes offered are exceptional.  I admire the detailing effort
and pure thought in all the projects you have created"

Wow! what a design!  Your talent, vision and abilities are extraordinary.   

Jay Robinette, North Carolina 4/22/2004

John,  I'm impressed!

Lee Epp, Apopka 1/12/2004

          Absolute perfection! Thank you so much. It is beautiful!!         Chryssa Kerr, Austin 2/13/2004

You are EXTREMELY talented.  God has truly blessed you. I believe I read somewhere in the literature you sent us, that you gave their project the "wow" effect.  I concur...WOW.  The pastor from the church "Greater Grace" stood and stared at your work for literally 20 minutes or more.  In my opinion, you go far, far beyond the ordinary "form follows function" and introduced art ... which like music, inspires the soul.                                                                

Wiley Karriem Mustaqeem-Graydon, IV     President / Managing Director    ALM Director

John Henry with proud owners at 7,800 SF  house  under construction in Angel Bay, Austin Texas

I know you must have heard lots of praise for your designs in the past and my simple opinion is probably not a big thing.  But, your designs are exactly what I have been trying to find.  It is a rare architect that truly appreciates the beauty of European influenced designed stone.  Most of my past dealings have been with firms simply willing to put a crown up and some stucco bands and move on….  One home looks like a thousand others.  Your designs are stimulating and simply elegant.

"my compliments and admiration for the harmony of architectural style and detail you have created"

"Groovy, groovy, you insomniac!"

"your designs are out of this world"

"I THINK THAT YOU ARE AN ARCHITECTURAL GENIUS"

"Thank you for responding so quickly.  I was amazed."

      N.Hasan Chicago, 2005

"I have not seen an architect working today that offers the gorgeous design and detail that you are."

"Amazing design work"

"The house was fabulous! beautiful! stupendous!  I was very impressed!"

"What talent...and hard work"

I want to tell you that you are a masterful architect and I really enjoy the style of the house you designed us. Once we get it built there will be nothing like it anywhere.
D. Bassetti, Sebring 2005

We just got approval from the "Coastal Commission" and need to put the plans through Building and Safety.   John is a very talented and capable architect.  We are very pleased with his plans.  As you go through the permit process, undoubtedly you will need some changes to your plans.  Any revisions needed are responded to immediately by John and his team.  I've found John to be a good "listener" and incorporated all our wants and wishes for our home.  We still plan to use him for the interior design as well.  Our structural engineer has also commented that the plans were done well.     With all the restrictions and limitations we have to build here in Malibu California, John Henry not only gave us a great design but one that had no problems getting approved by all our regulatory agencies. I would recommend John Henry with no reservations.   Please email me if you have additional questions. Sincerely, Ron Verham, 2005