The studio
Founded in 2001, the Philadelphia-based practice is composed of a core team of design professionals who believe that intelligently organized buildings and social spaces are effective vehicles for informal education and interpersonal engagement. In 2002, Founder & Principal, Alan Metcalfe asked one of his clients, Aaron Goldblatt (then Deputy Director of the Wagner Free Institute of Science) to join the firm.
Recognition
- —2021 IIDA Pennsylvania, New Jersey & Delaware Chapter Best of Healthcare (under 50,000 SF) Design Award
- —2021 Interior Design's Best of Year, Finalist, Healthcare
- —2021 Healthcare Design Magazine, Silver Award Winner, Remodel/Renovation Competition
- —LUXLife Magazine, Most Innovative Architecture & Design Practice 2021, Pennsylvania
- —2020 ABC Keystone (Associated Builders & Contractors) Award of Excellence
- —Finalist, 2020 Architizer A+Awards, Landscape & Planning, Public Parks
- —2020 IIDA Pennsylvania, New Jersey & Delaware Chapter Best of Healthcare (under 50,000 SF) Design Award
- —2020 S.K. Steven's Award (PA Museums) - Revolution Place Discovery Center, The Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia
- —2020 IIDA Healthcare Design Award, Best of Pediatric Hospital Design
- —2020 American Architecture Award (The European Centre & The Chicago Athenaeum)
- —2020 Build Magazine Design & Build Awards, Leaders in Architecture & Design, Pennsylvania
- —2019 Society of American Registered Architects National Design Award of Merit
- —2019 American Institute of Architects, Tri-State Design Award for Architectural Excellence, Bronze
- —2019 American Association for State and Local History, Award of Excellence
- —2019 Pennsylvania Museum’s Institutional Achievement Award
- —2018 Society of American Registered Architects PA Design Award of Excellence
- —2017 Society of American Registered Architects National Design Award of Excellence
- —2017 American Association of Museums, Excellence in Exhibition Design Award
- —2016 City of Philadelphia Commerce Department and the Community Design Collaborative Storefront Challenge, Best Overall Design
- —2015 HGTV Fresh Faces of Design