MeadoWeir

To paraphrase a quip — "Architects are advised not to design their own house for the same reason surgeons are discouraged from operating on themselves: the results could be disastrous." For his first project as an independent practitioner, John has chosen to ignore this advice; fortunately the stakes for a single-family residence are lower than they are in medicine. The project is a collaboration with his life partner, and the property's new moniker blends their two surnames.

MeadoWeir is a property from the maternal side of John's family — a single-story home with basement and attic, originally built circa 1950 with various additions and modifications over the years. After 2004–05 improvements, John lived in the house for 20 years. Entering a new phase of life together, John and his partner are renewing and refreshing the residence while maintaining its dignified modesty and honoring its history.

Private Residence — Entertainment Space Enclosure

A long-time commercial client regularly entertains at home, where a "Tiki Bar" beneath the deck is a popular gathering space — but one subject to highly variable weather during his most significant annual event in early spring. Historically the space was enclosed each year with temporary wood framing and clear plastic.

The client engaged PRATI to design a permanent, adaptable solution: an enclosure that opens with insect screens or closes with windows as the weather demands, creating a genuinely functional three-season space.

Retail Pharmacy

The majority of John Meadows' experience since 2015 has been in retail — from large-scale new shopping center construction and renovation, to landlord work for national store brands, to tenant fit-outs for local entrepreneurs. This locally owned and operated pharmacy in a Kennett Square area shopping center is an example of the last category.

Working closely with the landlord, tenant and contractor, PRATI designed and documented an efficient solution for the project's needs.

Consulting Services

PRATI independently contracts for specific support services on other architects' projects. As of Summer 2026, such projects include improvements for an aerospace and defense contractor facility, an early childhood learning center and a 100+ multi-family housing project.