William Heyer Architect

Expressing beauty through the timeless language of classical & sacred architecture

Est. Columbus, Ohio

The classical language of architecture is a continuous tradition throughout the whole of architectural history. Classical principles, based on time-honored rules set down over two millennia ago, form a living language which invigorates and gives meaning to architecture and reveals beauty in infinite expressions. Our office is dedicated to these principles which educate, refresh and inspire.

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71 commissions across the country

Map of the United States with the office's projects marked, most in Ohio and the Midwest
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William Heyer Architect offers expertise in design with passionate diligence about even the smallest architectural details. This symmetric approach to classicism is why clients retain our services and are immensely satisfied with their new churches, restored or beautified interiors, new additions, new furniture, or even the prospect of future development through our master planning services.

The office of William Heyer Architect on East Main Street, Columbus: a 1927 brick facade with a stone-framed arched entrance and a window box of flowers

The Firm

Our vision and understanding of the meaning of sacred architecture leads and informs all aspects of our design, planning, development and collaboration through construction.

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Our Process

From first sketch to finished building

  1. William Heyer in conversation with a priest at the open doors of a church, the sanctuary visible behind them
    Step 1.

    We bring an expertise in master planning, programming, and design to our clients, and, starting from the earliest phase of design, our time-honored relationships with expert consultants in engineering, the arts & crafts, acoustics, lighting, etc. play a key role in the spectrum of professional collaboration.

  2. Colored-pencil design sketch of a small brick church with a bell tower, arched windows and an entrance porch, set among trees
    Step 2.

    With our leadership, the unified core design team and client work together to carry the sacred architectural vision from the initial planning and design stages through refinement, development, and cost analysis. Beauty and function must be unified with budgetary and time restraints in today's market and we strive to make this a reality.

  3. Construction-document sheet: annotated west elevation of a chapel with bell tower, arched windows and detail callouts
    Step 3.

    Once the design meets the clients' vision, needs and budget, we take great pride in producing detailed and thorough construction documents with our consultants which will indicate the quality we and our clients expect in the final building.

  4. A brick chapel with bell tower and apse under construction, scaffolding along its front with a lift and skid loader in the foreground
    Step 4.

    During construction we are actively involved and remain proactive, constantly providing answers and clarifications for the contractors and clients, thereby helping to reduce potential errors. In the end, our design team and our clients have come away knowing that the collaboration with the contractor and building team was a success through communication and good will to fulfill the sacred architecture vision.

Testimony

  • [Testimonial to come]

    The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, S.T.D.Archbishop of Kansas City

    Video forthcoming

  • [Testimonial to come]

    Rt. Rev. Philip Anderson, O.S.B.Abbot of Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey, Hulbert, Oklahoma

    Video forthcoming

Collaborators in Sacred Architecture

Conrad Schmitt Studios

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Korda / Nemeth Engineering

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Zinkon Creative Studio

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Lynch, Harrison & Brumleve

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Geary Engineering

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Clayton Acoustics Group

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Wallace Design Collective

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EverGreene Architectural Arts

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Froelich Engineers

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Byrne Custom Woodworking

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Fredy Huaman Mallqui

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Contrasts Woodcarving

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Granda Art Workshops

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Pedrini Sculptors

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Daprato Rigali Studios

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Willet Studios

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ALBL Oberammergau

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Eredi Mellini & C.

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NWD

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LaForce

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Muralworks

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Schooley Caldwell

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The Abbey Group

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Roberto Pagliari

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The Italian Marble Company

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Whether you are a priest or bishop, parish or diocesan staff, a building committee or planning group, or a faithful parishioner with a vision — we would be glad to begin the conversation.

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