Peter C. Archer, AIA

Peter C. Archer AIA, a co-founder of the firm in 1996, is involved in the design and coordination of all aspects of residential projects, from design inception through construction administration. He maintains a particular interest in the historic homes of Philadelphia’s Main Line.

Mr. Archer’s more than 25 years of experience has incorporated training and work in London as well as completion of numerous projects in the greater Philadelphia area and the Northeastern region of the United States. Mr. Archer is an active member of the Carpenters Company of the City and County of Philadelphia and lives in Chester County. Currently he is working on the design of new homes, several residential additions and renovations and interior design, in the Philadelphia region as well as Delaware, Maryland, New York, and Florida.

Mr. Archer’s project experience includes the design of over 30 custom new homes, ranging from 2,500 square feet to 11,000 square feet, drawn from a variety of architectural styles and influences. Additionally, he has completed over 200 additions and renovations, winning awards from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Palladio award from Traditional Homes and Period Homes Magazine.

Education:
• University of Pennsylvania, Master of Architecture, 1982
• Pennsylvania State University, B.S., Architecture, 1979

Memberships/Affiliations:

• American Institute of Architects
• AIA Philadelphia Board Vice President
• The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
• The Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia
• Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America
• Lower Merion Conservancy
• National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
• National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia
• Wayne Art Center
• Guest Design Critic:
         Drexel University School of Architecture
         Temple University School of Architecture
  

Awards and Scholarships:

• Student Merit Award in Architecture Pennsylvania State University, 1979
• Carpenters' Company International Fellowship, London, England, 1987
• American Home Award National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1992
• Pyramid Award 1998
• Palladio Design Award Winner 2005, 2007
• Delaware County Heritage Award for Historic Preservation 2008
• Radnor Historical Society Preservation Award 2008
• PA Society of American Registered Architects Design Award 2008, 2009, 2010

Registration:

• Delaware
• Florida
• Maryland
• New Jersey
• New York
• Pennsylvania