Business Details
28 Years
experience
Commercial Architectural Services in Wake Forest, NC
Gontram Architecture, established in 1998, specializes in delivering flexible architectural solutions with a focus on cost control, contract administration, and design excellence. The firm excels in new commercial construction, renovations, and design-build project delivery, serving diverse sectors such as office, retail, healthcare, and education. With expertise in sustainable design and LEED-certified professionals, the company prioritizes client collaboration, ensuring projects align with budgets, schedules, and regulatory requirements.Its team combines decades of experience in traditional and green building practices, offering tailored services supported by advanced software tools. Gontram Architecture's NCARB-certified licenses enable multi-state project execution, reinforcing its reputation for reliable, high-quality architectural outcomes.
Services
Commercial Architecture
Design-Build
Renovations
Sustainable Design
New Construction
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 34 years of experience in architectural design and project delivery.
- Our team includes a LEED Accredited Professional committed to sustainable practices.
- We offer tailored project delivery approaches, including architect-led design-build.
- Our NCARB-certified licenses enable seamless multi-state project execution.
- We maintain rigorous cost control with detailed construction estimates at every phase.
Associations and certifications
- LEED Accredited Professional
- NCARB
What people say
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Professional team
Services
Commercial Architecture
Gontram Architecture provides full-service commercial architectural solutions for new construction, renovations, and design-build projects. Their expertise spans office buildings, retail spaces, and healthcare facilities. The firm emphasizes client collaboration, regulatory compliance, and budget adherence while delivering functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces.
Design-Build
The firm specializes in architect-led design-build delivery, streamlining construction processes through unified design and contracting responsibilities. This approach reduces project timelines, enhances cost control, and ensures cohesive implementation of client objectives from concept to completion.
Sustainable Design
Gontram Architecture integrates LEED-certified practices and sustainable design elements into traditional projects. The firm educates clients on eco-friendly construction benefits while implementing strategies to reduce environmental impact and operational costs through energy-efficient materials and systems.
Renovations
The firm offers comprehensive renovation services for commercial spaces, including office upgrades, retail store remodels, and healthcare facility adaptations. Projects incorporate existing building analyses, code compliance assessments, and functional design improvements while preserving structural integrity.
New Construction
Gontram Architecture handles greenfield site development for new commercial buildings, including zoning analysis, site planning, and construction documentation. Services cover churches, schools, industrial facilities, and restaurants, ensuring projects meet regulatory standards and client-specific operational needs.
People
Edmund J. Gontram III
Principal Architect
Eddie Gontram, AIA and LEED AP, has 34 years of architectural experience. He holds licenses in six states and operates as a NC-licensed general contractor. He graduated from NC State University with architecture degrees and focuses on integrated design solutions.
Pete Almasy
Project Manager
Pete Almasy brings 30 years of project management experience, specializing in construction administration and BIM. He graduated from NC State University in 1988 and has extensive background in commercial, government, and hospitality projects.
Caroline Towns
Project Architect
Caroline Towns, a graduate of NC State University's iPAL program, specializes in historic renovations and residential design. She combines academic excellence with practical experience in commercial, educational, and office projects.
Pam Gontram
Administrative Director
Pam Gontram manages administrative operations, including bookkeeping and HR. With an interior design background from East Carolina University, she ensures smooth office management and client communication processes.
Reagan Bray
Intern Architect
Reagan Bray, currently pursuing a Master of Architecture at NC State University, contributes to design projects while gaining hands-on experience in architectural practice and client collaboration.
Questions
What architectural services does Gontram Architecture offer?
We provide full-service architectural solutions including commercial design, renovations, design-build delivery, sustainable design, and new construction projects across multiple states.
What is architect-led design-build?
Our design-build approach combines architectural design and construction under one entity, streamlining project timelines, reducing costs, and ensuring cohesive implementation of client objectives.
Do you handle sustainable design projects?
Yes, we integrate LEED-certified practices and eco-friendly solutions in commercial and residential projects, focusing on energy efficiency and environmental impact reduction.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia, with NCARB-certified licenses enabling multi-state project execution.
How do you control project costs?
We develop detailed cost estimates at each design phase, maintain rigorous construction budget tracking, and suggest alternatives to keep projects within financial constraints.
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