Always by Design Architecture

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The studio

Always by Design is a residential architectural firm based in Philadelphia, PA, specializing in contemporary and modern home design. Led by architect Ed Barnhart, the firm focuses on creating custom homes that promote well-being and personal expression through its unique Wholeness Dwelling method. Their work emphasizes sustainable practices and thoughtful details to help clients flourish in their living spaces.

Recognition

—Best of 2025 Philadelphia Architect Award as certified by BusinessRate
—2020 Best of Houzz for service professionalism
—2015 Best of Design Award from Houzz.com
—2014 Merit Award from the New Jersey Chapter of American Institute of Architects (AIA-NJ)
—2013 Honor Award from the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA)
—2008 Merit Award from Pennsylvania Chapter of American Institute of Architects (AIA-PA)
—2007 Honor Award from Philadelphia Chapter of American Institute of Architects (AIA-Phila)
—Honor Award; Society of American Registered Architects (SARA), Pennsylvania Chapter — Prospect House
—Merit Award; New Jersey Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA-NJ) — Prospect House
—National Finalist; Fine Homebuilding Readers' Choice Awards house competition — Prospect House

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