Upon receipt of his Masters Degree from the University of Maryland in 1985, Jeffery Broadhurst continued his practical education and development in the office of his Masters Thesis advisor, Stephen Muse, FAIA, and also profited from his association with Gregory Wiedemann, AIA, during their years of partnership. Mr. Broadhurst served as an associate in the firm and benefited from fourteen years of exceptional experience on a multitude of often published and award winning projects.

The design philosophy of Broadhurst Architects, Inc. is that all work should be thoughtfully considered, and that the projects should be designed so that they are respectful of their surroundings.

Thoughtful consideration includes several aspects. Foremost, an effective architect must be a good listener. Thoughtful design starts with a clear understanding of the client’s concerns, lifestyle, and goals. Successful projects are generated from an open, honest, and collaborative relationship between the owner, the architect, and eventually the contractor. Thoughtful design often means considering various ways that the client’s goals can be achieved. These options are then discussed and the discussions guide the project in the most appropriate direction. Thoughtful design also means careful, realistic consideration of the project relative to the project budget.

Broadhurst Architects, Inc. believes that projects should be respectful of their surroundings and context. For some projects, such as an addition to a fine old home, this might mean that the addition is designed to be respectful to the original residence. Building materials, roof shapes, connections, etc., are thoughtfully considered to achieve an appropriate, integrated, and often seamless whole. Projects should also be respectful of their sites, their adjacent neighbors, and the community. Residential additions and new homes should be thoughtfully designed to respond appropriately to the land on which they sit, and to be good neighbors to those around them.