Holzheimer Bolek Architects has a twenty-one year national architectural practice specializing in the design of public and academic libraries. Over the last five years we have provided architectural design services on 9 library projects totaling over 40 million dollars in construction. Over the last twenty years we have provided services on over 70 library projects. In addition to public and academic libraries, our clients include, private and public schools, colleges, universities, churches and municipalities. The firm is made up of highly creative architects and design professionals and is fully integrated with computer and graphic reproduction systems.

Experience

We understand the process of successfully managing projects from planning studies through completion. Through constant communication, research and follow up, we make certain that our buildings fit the needs of our clients and their community.

We are experienced in complex renovations of occupied historic projects including over a dozen Carnegie Libraries.

Each facility we create is unique and special to the community in which it is located. Our buildings and furnishings are bright, comfortable, clearly organized and flexible to accommodate change. Our interior renovations are dynamic yet compatible with the original architecture.

Our interiors are comfortable, inviting and filled with natural light. The spaces and furnishings encourage the synergy of people working together.

The results are designs that the Staff, Board and especially the Community are proud of. Our firm consistently receives design recognition for our work.

Our buildings are designed to function smoothly with operational and energy efficiency as well as with safety and security in mind.

Commitment

We approach each project as the beginning or continuation of a long-term client relationship. Our clients are repeat clients. For example, we have provided services on five separate projects for the Portage County District Library, eight for the Geauga County Public Library System, five for the Willoughby-Eastlake Library System, and dozens, large and small, for Gilmour Academy.

Cost and Schedule Control
Cost control begins with a clear statement of goals, involves a detailed building program and requires constant monitoring through precise material quantity surveys. This process keeps our projects on target.