Jon Van Benthem
AIA, LEED AP
Architect
Services: We are a full-service architectural firm specializing in religious architecture and design, as well as commercial, residential, and a variety of other product types. We offer a broad bandwidth of design services including, but not limited to, the following:
Master Planning
Entitlement Services
Cost Segregation Reports
Architectural and Design Services
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Photorealistic Computer Simulations
Professional Architectural Renderings
Owner’s Representation Services
Real Estate Development
Our clients include churches, business owners, home owners, developers, builders, and even architects. We enjoy the opportunity to team with other professionals in the industry. There is always something to be learned from every project and every partner.
BIO: Jon Van Benthem is one of the founding members of abe Designworks, LLC, and has been its Managing Principal since its inception in 2002. Jon manages both the Westminster and Longmont locations. He has been a licensed architect in the State of Colorado and a member of the American Institute of Architects since 2000 and a LEED Accredited Professional since 2007.
Jon was appointed to serve on the Longmont Planning Commission in 2002 as an alternate commissioner. He was appointed as a full commissioner the following year and to a five year term in 2005. In 2006, he was nominated Chairman and has served in that capacity since. He has always strived for a balance among sound planning principles, quality architectural design, and common sense.
Jon represents his personal business and the City of Longmont in several professional organizations, such as:
-
American Institute of Architects
-
Urban Land Institute
-
Executive Real Estate Roundtable
-
Longmont Rotary
-
Longmont Downtown Development Authority
-
Fellowship of Companies for Christ International