We believe in captivating the pedestrian, enriching the neighborhood and creating environments that residents are proud to call home

A Full Service Experience

Roland Architecture, established by John Roland Abisch in 2020, stands as a premier full-service architecture firm with licenses spanning NC, SC, GA, TN, VA, and FL. Leveraging over 15 years of expertise, the firm specializes in a wide array of projects, including mixed-use developments, multi-family residences, and purpose-built student housing. From single-story townhomes to 4-story wood framed apartments, as well as concrete and steel high-rise structures, Roland Architecture offers comprehensive architectural solutions tailored to meet diverse client needs, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the field. John’s portfolio boasts the design of over 3,000 units nationwide, showcasing his unique architectural perspective and dedication to client satisfaction.

A Trusted Partner

Our focus is to bring passion, a sense of urgency, clear understanding and communication to the team as a trusted partner, so that the client, design team and general contractor can successfully build a long-lasting relationship founded on honesty and trust.

A Legacy Beyond A Building

We believe we have the responsibility to design projects that captivate the pedestrian, enrich the neighborhood and create an environment that residents are proud to call home.

John offers his clients an architectural perspective unlike his counterparts, providing design strategies with a modernized spin, a timeless intrigue, and an eye for creating spaces people are proud to call home.

Client Quotes

Kyle Dipretoro

DP Development

“John is one of the easiest people to work with in the industry. Hard working, humble, and extremely customer service oriented, John is everything you want in a design professional. His wide range of experience across multiple asset classes in various markets throughout the country adds extreme confidence when thinking about how to approach the process of designing, permitting, and ultimately delivering a new project. He also has a flare for unique design elements while maintaining the stakeholder’s economic objectives. John and his firm have my highest recommendation!”

Zach Spencer

Director of Development at Greystar

“Not only is John Abisch an extremely talented architect, but he’s also a great problem solver. I have worked with John on a number of projects, both large and small, over the years and have always appreciated his ability to quickly and adeptly understand the goal and drive towards a practical solution. John is knowledgeable, personable, and is truly able to apply an owner’s mindset to any project that he’s working on. And as if that weren’t enough, John is also extremely personable and just an all-around great guy. Simply put, I’d highly recommend working with John.”