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So exciting to see seasonal tickets available for So exciting to see seasonal tickets available for the @BrandywineMuseum of Art NC Wyeth Mural Experience at Point Look Farm in Wilmington, DE! As part of the tour, visitors can view the "Apotheosis of the Family" mural, the largest work ever created by the artist. Measuring 19 feet high and 60 feet long, the mural is displayed in a round barn designed by artist Jamie Wyeth to display his grandfather's epic work. For more information, visit the Brandywine Museum of Art website. Builder: @KingBarns_1978 Structure: @KraftHorseWalker #BrandywineMuseumofArt #NCWyeth #MuralExperience #WilmingtonDE
Originally built around 1720 and expanded in the 1 Originally built around 1720 and expanded in the 1930s by architect Walter K. Durham, Mine Road Farm in Chester County includes a carriage house, spring house, 1820 bank barn, and the main residence. Archer & Buchanan restored and stabilized the historic fieldstone buildings, reconfiguring the third floor of the main house with dormers to add space without altering the footprint. The 9,000-square-foot property, set on 26 acres overlooking a spring-fed pond, received a Design Award of Excellence from the Pennsylvania Society of American Registered Architects and was featured in Period Homes magazine. Builder: @ebmahoneybuilders Landscape: @jala.inc Photography: @tomcrane111 #mineroadfarm #farmgoals #chestercountypa #malvernpa #chesco
We are thrilled to congratulate Laurel Hill Cemete We are thrilled to congratulate Laurel Hill Cemetery (@LaurelHillPhl) and project partners @AegisPropertyGroup, @BBA_Engineers (now IMEG), Herbert E. MacCombie, Jr. PE Consulting Engineers & Surveyors, Inc., @KeastandHood, @Kreilich_Conservation, The Lighting Practice (@TLP_Inc), and @WolfeScottBuilders on receiving a Grand Jury Preservation Award from the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia (@PresAlliancePhl) for the Laurel Hill Gatehouse Rehabilitation. It is an honor to be part of the team responsible for restoring the iconic landmark. Designed in 1836 by John Notman, the Gatehouse is a contributing structure of Laurel Hill Cemetery’s National Historic Landmark status and the last remaining original building in the cemetery. The Gatehouse has come to symbolize Laurel Hill, and its rehabilitation is inextricably linked to the continued preservation of the 78-acre site and the perpetuation of the stories and legacies behind the cemetery’s gravestones, monuments, and landscape. Photo: @JeffreyTotaro #PreservationAlliance #GreaterPhiladelphia #LaurelHillCemetery #HistoricLandmark
As the seasons change and outdoor living returns, As the seasons change and outdoor living returns, the connection between interior spaces and the surrounding landscape becomes even more apparent at the Bucks County Farmhouse. In the main living areas, finished and rustic materials create a rich textural contrast. A bright sitting room with smooth plaster ceilings and painted millwork transitions through a broad stone arch into dining and kitchen spaces where fieldstone, exposed timber, and rafters introduce a sense of historic character. Tucked into the stone wall, a wood-fired pizza oven stands ready for the casual gatherings that come with warmer days ahead. Builder: @PorterConstructionLLC Interiors: @KiddCarrCo Photography: @JeffreyTotaro #BucksCounty #Farmhouse #ModernLayout #ExposedTimber #HistoricCharacter
If you could give your younger self one piece of c If you could give your younger self one piece of career advice… what would it be? As we wrap up Women’s History Month, we celebrate the incredible women of Archer & Buchanan by reflecting on the journeys that shaped them. Project Architect Rachel Birch shares a powerful reminder: You don’t need to have everything figured out. With a career in architecture, there's a flexibility that allows your professional journey to morph with the stages of life. The takeaway? Your career can grow with you, not against you. #WomensHistoryMonth #ArchitectureCareers #WomenInArchitecture
What keeps you going when the work gets tough? Ar What keeps you going when the work gets tough? Architecture isn’t for the faint of heart—and it hasn’t always been an easy path for women in the field. As part of our focus on Women's History Month, we asked the women of Archer & Buchanan what drives them to keep pushing, creating, and growing. Rachel, Alyssa, Michele, and Brenda share what fuels their passion. #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInArchitecture #CareerMotivation #DesignLife
Women’s History Month is about more than looking b Women’s History Month is about more than looking back—it’s about lifting up the next generation. For anyone considering a path in architectural design, guidance can make all the difference. From first steps after graduation to career changes later in life, the women of Archer & Buchanan are sharing some insight they’ve gained along the way. Big thanks to Laura, Michele, Brenda, and Alyssa for passing the knowledge forward. #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInArchitecture #CareerAdvice #Mentorship
What first sparked your career path? As we contin What first sparked your career path? As we continue celebrating Women’s History Month, we asked the women of Archer & Buchanan what first drew them to architecture. The answers? A love of storytelling. A knack for puzzles and problem-solving. …and for some, being far more interested in Barbie’s house than her outfit. Sometimes the signs are there earlier than we think. Thank you to Brenda, Alyssa, and Cheri for sharing your stories! #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInArchitecture #CareerJourneys #DesignThinking
With longer days and the first hints of spring, sp With longer days and the first hints of spring, spaces designed for gathering and everyday family life feel especially inviting. At the Bucks County Farmhouse, open living, dining, and kitchen areas anchor the center of the home, supporting the rhythms of daily life while creating places for family to come together. While the exterior draws on the familiar language of the traditional farmhouse, the interior layout is distinctly modern. By orienting the stair parallel to the front façade, the plan opens to create visual continuity between rooms and a natural flow throughout the home. Builder: @PorterConstructionLLC Interiors: @KiddCarrCo Photography: @JeffreyTotaro #BucksCounty #Farmhouse #ModernLayout #ExposedTimber #HistoricCharacter
As the landscape begins to shift toward spring, th As the landscape begins to shift toward spring, the approach to the Bucks County Farmhouse becomes part of the experience. Set back from the road on a seven-acre property, the home is reached by a driveway that meanders through meadow and trees before revealing the house. What was once an awkwardly positioned tract home has been reimagined as a retreat for everyday family living. Existing features on the property were carefully incorporated into the design, including a barn ruin that now houses a sport court and connects to the pool terrace by a spiral stair built into the former silo. Stay tuned for more about this project later this week! Builder: @PorterConstructionLLC Landscaping: Cotswold Gardens Photography: @JeffreyTotaro #BucksCounty #Farmhouse #ModernLayout #ExposedTimber #HistoricCharacter
"Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds "Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn." — Lewis Grizzard Photo: @TomCrane111 #FirstDayofSpring #SpringTime #Spring
It was both an honor and a joy to take part in the It was both an honor and a joy to take part in the barn raising at Willowdale Events. Alongside B&D Builders, Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group & Catering, and an incredible community, we carried forward the spirit of teamwork that made this milestone possible. Can't wait to watch it all come together—congrats to everyone involved! Before photos: @JanaBannanPhotography Builder: @_BD_Builders Hospitality: @JAMHospitality Landscape Architecture: @JALA.inc Rafter Manufacturing: Rigidply Rafters #WeddingVenue #Willowdale #KennettSquarePA #KSQ #ChesterCountyWeddings
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we’re celebrating t In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we’re celebrating the many ways green finds its way into our projects. From painted millwork and cabinetry to tile, stone, and landscape views beyond the windows, green has a way of bringing warmth and life to a space. Sometimes bold, sometimes subtle, it connects the home to the landscape and adds a sense of richness that feels timeless. A look at a few favorite moments where green takes center stage. Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Photography: Barry Halkin, @JeffreyTotaro, @TomCrane111 #GreenInteriors #GreenDesign #StPatricksDay #GreenLandscape
Thirty years of Archer & Buchanan Architecture. I Thirty years of Archer & Buchanan Architecture. It’s a milestone worth celebrating—and reflecting on. What does three decades of design, collaboration, and creativity look like? We thought we’d take a look… by the numbers. Thank you to the incredible clients and colleagues who have made the journey not just possible, but a joy. Here’s to the next chapter! #30thAnniversary #CompanyAnniversary #ThirtyYears #MilestoneYear
A little warmth, a turn of the clocks, and the fir A little warmth, a turn of the clocks, and the first hints of spring have us thinking about time spent outdoors again. Spaces like this are designed to blur the line between indoors and out, bringing natural light, fresh air, and views of the landscape into everyday life. Even in the colder months, they offer a connection to the garden, the greenery, and the earth beyond the walls. A reminder that with thoughtful design, a sense of the outdoors can be enjoyed year round. Photography: @JeffreyTotaro Styling (second photo): @Anthony_Amiano Builders (first photo, second photo): @PorterConstructionLLC, @ECTBuilders #Spring #IndoorOutdoor #Sunroom #Solarium #PorchGoals
Happy International Women’s Day! Throughout Women Happy International Women’s Day! Throughout Women’s History Month, we’re proud to spotlight the talented women designers of Archer & Buchanan. Meet Alyssa, Brenda, Cheri, Laura, Mary, Michele, and Rachel as they share what drew them to architecture, what inspires them every day, and their advice for women considering the profession. Stay tuned for more stories throughout the month as we celebrate the women shaping our firm and our industry. #InternationalWomensDay #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInArchitecture
With all the rain we’ve been having lately, mudroo With all the rain we’ve been having lately, mudrooms are earning their keep. Designed as a hardworking transition space, a well-planned mudroom helps manage the realities of everyday life. Wet boots, muddy paws, umbrellas, and coats all have a place to land before the rest of the house. Thoughtful storage, durable materials, and plenty of room to pause make these spaces just as practical as they are beautiful, especially during a stretch of rainy days like this. Photography: @JimGrahamPhotography, @AngleEyePhotography, @VarneyPhoto #RainyDays #Mudroom #MudroomGoals #RainyWeather
Rooted in a mission to be open and welcoming to al Rooted in a mission to be open and welcoming to all, the Church of the Holy Trinity project was shaped by care for community, connection, and belonging. From accessible entrances and gathering spaces to expanded areas for worship, education, music, and outreach, every design decision supported the church’s growing ministries and the people they serve. Along the way, hidden stained glass was uncovered and thoughtfully reintroduced, honoring the past while building for the future. As we close out February, the month of love, this project stands as a reminder that architecture can be an expression of compassion, inclusivity, and shared purpose. #ChurchoftheHolyTrinity #MonthofLove #February #Community #WestChesterPA
A warm, transitional interior refresh for a c. 193 A warm, transitional interior refresh for a c. 1930 Bryn Mawr residence, created in collaboration with interior designer Jennifer Fuller. The project introduced a home office and library just off the entry hall, along with a thoughtfully scaled addition for family living spaces adjacent to the kitchen. Pops of pink bring a subtle softness to the interiors, perfectly suited for February, while the exterior addition reflects the home’s existing architecture through a carefully considered balance of symmetry and variation. Builder: @EBMahoneyBuilders Interiors: @FullerInteriors Photography: @TomCrane111 #MonthofLove #PopofPink #BrynMawrPA #InteriorDesign #TransitionalInterior
Take one visionary client, add an incredibly talen Take one visionary client, add an incredibly talented interior designer and a super skilled builder, then stir. The result? An outstanding project outcome like that attained at this restoration and renovation project in Gladwyne. The “secret sauce” to any successful project is the strength of our partnerships. It was a privilege to speak with Andrea Krill (Andrea Krill Interiors) and Project Manager Morgan Stear (Ernst Brothers Builders) about their experience in helping to write the next chapter for this historic property. The icing on this cake? The seamless collaboration that made it all possible. So grateful for our partners; we’re already looking forward to the next one! Interiors: @AndreaKrillInteriors Builder: @ErnstBrothers #GreekRevival #HistoricHome #HistoricDesign #GladwynePA #ForeverHome
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