Testimonials

 

 

 

 

 

 

I would like to personally thank you for your tireless efforts in guiding us through the first major hurdle of obtaining approvals for the land development plan... You are an angel for CPL and are very much appreciated. 

Janet Cooper

Thanks for all your help - don't know where we'd be without you as part of the team. The Kennel for CPL is the best dang dog house ever built... Your critical thinking, creativity and thoroughness made it possible for our dream to become a reality. 

Robert Hlavacek

Prior to recent retirement I served as Director of Real Estate ad a prominent Philadelphia bank. In that capacity I had, over a period of twelve years, the pleasure and good fortune of working with Jerry Childers, Architect on many construction projects, ranging from moderate corporate office renovations to the construction of fifteen new bank buildings. In every instance Mr, Childers provided tremendous value from comprehensive preliminary project planning right through very well detailed construction specifications that always facilitated the contractors' understanding of every aspect of the planned improvements. 

Mr. Childers worked closely and effectively with the engineering firms he recommended to the bank and the bank's attorneys in successfully presenting site plans and building evaluation to county and township boards for land development approvals. In addition to the architect's responsibilities, in most instances, Jerry also served as the designer; choosing finishes (full gamut - interior and exterior); recommending colors; assessing and recommending furniture and accessories; coordinating with sign vendors for the most effective presentation.

Jerry also acted in a project management role on most of those jobs and he consistently kept a close eye on contractors' progress and the quality of the work performed. When warranted, he tactfully highlighted points of concern and effectively worked with the owner and contractor to accomplish resolution without protracted conflict. 

The appearance, functionality and sustained durability of the resulting buildings clearly show the value that Mr. Childers delivered for this very satisfied client. 

Joseph F. Coyle

We wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our new home that you designed. We have so many compliments from neighbors about how beautiful the house is. 

One of the best features is the ease of entertaining. We have had many family gatherings over the years and everyone can move freely between the kitchen and the dining/family room because of the open floor plan. Our daughter was just commenting on how well the kitchen work for several people to help prepare a meal. There is room to to prep food on the island and counter and when it's time to clean up there is room for people to help. We also love the brightness of the dining area/family room in the mornings. 

Thank you for designing a wonderful house for us. 

Jim & Linda McElroy

Jerry designed a wonderful contemporary home for us that was located on a heavily forested site in rural North Carolina. The planning concepts that used an open floor plan were perfect for us and were very innovative when the house was built. The flow of spaced, the use of sunlight and the views from every room were wonderful. Jerry was always well prepared and easy to work with. He has a wonderful sense of design and was able to translate our aspirations into a beautiful and functional house. He worked with the contractor seamlessly to minimize the potential for stress that friends have experienced with their projects. We were very lucky to have had Jerry as an architect as well as a friend. 

Dr. Peter & Paula Berger

Mr, Jerry has a remarkable ability to work through difficult issues even across cultural and language barriers. His abilities an architect are superb. When he presented the design for my villa, I asked him how he knew what I wanted, he replied, "I simply pretended I was you and tried to develop an understanding of what would be important to you."

During the construction, the contractor went bankrupt. Mr. Jerry assembled a team to complete the project. Some of the beautiful elements of the original design had been deleted by the original contractor. Jerry was able to have the custom elements manufactured. In addition, Mr. Jerry selected the furniture and fabrics from the premier French manufacturers. We would not have been able to complete the project without his skill, knowledge, attention to detail and negotiating savvy. 

Sheik Abdurrahman Fakieh

Mr. Childers has a wonderful ability to communicate and to determine what we needed to do to achieve our objectives. The project involved the renovation and expansion of a daycare center for children. He was able to clearly explain how the planning and design process works and how to establish priorities. I learned more from him on the first day that we met than the entire time we worked with another architect on another project. 

David Brown

Mr. Childers is the most thorough architect that I have ever worked with

Keith Beidel, PE

 

 

 

 

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Malvern, PA 19335

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