Allegretti Architects

Specialties

Allegretti Architects is nationally recognized for its designs of socially conscious, affordable and sustainable housing. This philosophy, and the firm’s unwavering devotion to environmentalism, has resulted in the design and construction of an inspiring anthology of what Allegretti calls «organic architecture.» The firm’s work can be found in 27 states, as well as in Europe. It has received some four dozen American Institute of Architects design awards. And it has been featured in a wide array of industry publications including «Architectural Record», «Architecture», «Progressive Architecture», «Residential Architect», «Professional Builder», and Europe’s «American Dream House» magazines. You can also find them on one of many national television broadcasts, including CBS’ The Morning Show, HGTV’s «Before and After,» and «New Spaces.»

«A long time ago I determined that building structures and creating homes and buildings for people was something that was on a higher order, that I enjoyed doing. And I discovered that I liked the challenge of creating things of beauty that were also utilitarian.»

–John Allegretti

History

Established in 1972.

For over 40 years, John Allegretti has been principal architect for over five-​hundred projects across the United States and Internationally. Our practice promotes professional excellence of affordable & sustainable residential designs.

Meet the Business Owner

John A.

Business Owner

John’s work has balanced pragmatic issues of program affordability and responsible community planning without forsaking quality, sustainability or craftsmanship.

Through the personal mentorship of E. Fay Jones, FAIA, and the experience of serving in the Peace Corp for three years in Samoa, John developed his passion for architecture and architecture’s ability to improve quality of life. During the past fifteen years he has designed for Habitat for Humanity, renovated a HUD community center and developed the first private housing in over 40 years for Benton Harbor, Michigan.

His work has been built in 27 states and in Europe. His practice has received 45 design awards by the AIA and AIA juried associations, and has been published in Architectural Record, Architecture, Professional Builder, Builder, Europe’s American Dream House and many other journals. In addition, he directly mentors architectural students and provides them the opportunity for hands-​on learning experience.