During the early 20th century Horace Trumbauer was one of the most sought after and prodigious architects in the country. Throughout his life, and to accommodate the huge demand for his services, Horace Trumbauer staffed his offices with the best designers, engineers, and builders available at the time. His insistence on quality, style, and perfection made him a legend around the world.
Utilizing proven design and build techniques combined with the most current technologies available, the Office of Horace Trumbauer provides its discriminating customers with the highest quality residential building services available today.
William Edward Frank (sitting), William Ott Frank
In 1908 William Ott Frank joined the Horace Trumbauer team as their chief engineer and draftsman. His son, William Edward, joined the firm in 1937 after being discharged from the Army Corps of Engineers following World War ll. Three generations of his family have overseen the Horace Trumbauer legacy of creating masterpieces ever since. For over 100 years the Office of Horace Trumbauer has designed, built, solutioned, and restored hundreds of homes across the United States, and is a recognized leader in representing the highest standards of excellence in the housing industry.
Describing the Trumbauer legacy in the preface to Michael C. Katherens’ book, American Splendor: The Residential Architecture of Horace Trumbauer, H. H. Reed states, “No American builder in the first three decades of the 20th century could equal his output in the sheer number and splendor of his commissions.”
Christopher Edward Frank
Today, the Office of Horace Trumbauer not only continues its tradition of excellence, quality, integrity, and style, but it continues to evolve and respond to changes in the industry by employing contemporary building methods and materials, and offering the latest in Building Science and cutting edge technologies such as geothermal heating, solar, radiant floor heat, and energy efficient building envelope construction. Recently, the youngest Frank completed a Quad certified, Net Zero home in Pennsylvania. LEED Platinum, NAHB Emerald, Builders Challenge, and Energy Star certifications offered this client the highest level of each organization’s respective programs awarded for one project.
Building a home is one of the biggest decisions of your life. It is part of the American Dream. You want someone who will work alongside of you to fulfill your specific dream; someone who listens and provides solutions to your concerns; someone who you can trust; someone who will be with you every step of the way, someone who is fiscally responsible (i.e., cost conscious) and transparent. The Office of Horace Trumbauer offers you all this and more.
Before you decide about your next home purchase or renovation, you owe it to yourself to discuss your needs and ideas with a company that can offer over a century of proven experience, excellence, expertise, and a proven track record of delivering on its promises. The Office of Horace Trumbauer has been, and is that company.
