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ARCHITETRA from design construction by Rachel Goldberg
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Architetra prides itself on its “clientcentered approach,� and its projects reflect the goals of their clients without adhering to a particular architectural style. Founded in 1998 in Paoli, Pa., they are a full-service architectural firm with a broad range of projects including commercial and residential design. Principals Joseph Lombardi and Todd Kentzel, along with Senior Associate Joseph Catelli, have over 75 years of combined experience in the field and are personally involved in every stage of project development, from design to construction. The firm’s approach is based on the recognition that each project comes with a unique set of needs and conditions. Architetra offers a variety of services to support the client throughout the planning stage, including site analysis, space planning, and 3D visualization. Past projects have included automotive dealerships, corporate offices, educational buildings, gaming complexes, manufacturing facilities, medical suites, municipal complexes, restaurants, retail and residential housing. Architetra has extensive experience in all elements of architectural design, and their working strategy is defined by a complex series of steps towards creating a final product. They begin by gathering information in order to create a schematic design, taking into consideration numerous factors like climate, topography, accessibility, and zoning. This information is then synthesized in order to establish the conceptual design and scope of the project in the form of thumbnail sketches and CAD drawings. Understanding the site is a crucial part of developing a master plan, a layout that includes the other elements of a building site such as parking and landscaping. In addition to master 1. Mercedes Benz of Cherry Hill. Joseph Catelli Architect. Photo by Matt Wargo. Summer 2010 5
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a space custom tailored to a client & their workers to create a healthy, warm & productive environment in which to work or live planning, Architetra offers space planning to provide alternative layouts to an existing space or project the design of a new space. On their website, www. architetra.com, Architetra says that their goal is to “design a space customtailored to a client and their workers to create a healthy, warm and productive environment in which to work or live.” The initial design is refined and polished in order to create a comprehensive solution that addresses the functional, aesthetic and budgetary concerns of the project. Architetra’s final task is to document and communicate a detailed plan to the owner and contractors. Threedimensional visualizations are used to allow the client to see and understand the program in a more realistic context. A service that distinguishes Architetra from other architectural firms is its supportive consulting for other architectural and design firms who have a temporary need for increased support staff. Some of their planning projects are the result of joint ventures with contractors, such as Delaware-based interior design firm Contract Environments. This spirit of collaboration has been a part of the company since its founding; Architetra co-owner Joseph Lombardi started out with independent consulting before forming the firm. He says the company hopes to expand into the engineering market in the future. CLT 2. Favorites at Vineland. Joseph Lombardi Architect. Photo by Matt Wargo. 3. Springfield Country Club. Joseph Lombardi Architect. Photo by Matt Wargo. 4. Corporate office Lobby. Joseph Lombardi Architect and Todd Kentzel Architect. Photo by Matt Wargo. 5. Private residence. Todd Kentzel Architect. Photo by Matt Wargo. Summer 2010 7
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