Business Details
Award-Winning Architectural Design Solutions
Northeast Collaborative Architects delivers quality, inspiring designs for diverse project types with over 35 years of experience. Our award-winning solutions address the evolving challenges of the built environment through architectural, planning, and interior design services. We take responsibility for all aspects of the project process, including direction and coordination of engineering disciplines and specialty consultants. Recognized as a national leader in historic preservation qualified per the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's guidelines, we specialize in adaptive reuse, unique retrofits, and sustainable design. Our strength lies in tackling complex projects where true collaboration ensures the best ideas emerge.We utilize traditional and electronic design tools, adopting cutting-edge technologies like computer-aided design, building information modeling (BIM), and cloud-based 3D visualization. Our commitment to sustainability spans educational institutions, municipal buildings, mixed-use developments, and culturally significant spaces. We listen, learn, engage, and collaborate to transform environments into spaces crafted for each client's unique history, present needs, and future sustainability. Our principals oversee continuity and quality while remaining your primary contact throughout every project phase.
Services
Historic Preservation
Sustainable Design
Architectural Planning
Interior Design
BIM Implementation
Code Expertise
Community Engagement
Project Management
Feasibility Studies
LEED Consultation
Highlights and features
- Over 35 years of experience in architectural design and historic preservation
- Recognized national leader in adaptive reuse and sustainable design practices
- LEED Accredited Professionals on staff for high-performance building solutions
- Proprietary cloud-based 3D visualization technology for collaborative design
- Comprehensive project management from feasibility studies to construction closeout
Associations and certifications
- National Park Service
- LEED
Services
Historic Preservation
Our historic preservation services combine deep expertise in National Park Service guidelines with innovative design solutions. We specialize in revitalizing culturally significant structures while maintaining historical integrity. Our team delivers federally qualified preservation projects that incorporate sustainable practices and modern functionality.
Sustainable Design
We integrate sustainable design principles throughout the entire project lifecycle. Our LEED-certified professionals create energy-efficient solutions that reduce environmental impact without compromising aesthetic value. This approach has earned recognition for projects like the first LEED-certified technical high school in Connecticut.
BIM Implementation
We utilize advanced building information modeling technology to enhance project visualization and coordination. Our ArchiCAD/Revit expertise improves design accuracy and client engagement through cloud-based 3D visualization tools that transform concepts into tangible representations for efficient project execution.
Community Engagement
Our collaborative design process involves stakeholders at every stage using traditional and digital tools. This ensures project outcomes align with community needs while maintaining technical excellence. We facilitate communication between clients, engineers, and consultants for holistic solutions.
Project Management
We provide comprehensive project management from concept to completion, overseeing engineering disciplines and specialty consultants. Our approach ensures quality control through principal-led oversight and systematic coordination that has successfully delivered complex institutional and commercial projects.
People
John Scheib
Principal, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
With decades of experience, John Scheib specializes in balancing design excellence with budget constraints. He has led award-winning educational projects like the first LEED-certified technical high school in Connecticut. Active in professional organizations and community mentorship programs, he champions sustainable design.
Andrea T. Baranyk
Principal, AIA, LEED Green Associate
Managing principal Andrea Baranyk brings extensive historic preservation expertise. Qualified by the U.S. Department of the Interior, she expertly handles complex adaptive reuse projects that meet challenging code requirements while preserving historical significance for diverse building types.
Synfoni Bailey-Green
Principal, AIA
With 20+ years of experience, Synfoni Bailey-Green leads Washington DC operations. Specializing in historic building rehabilitation, she combines technical expertise with community-focused design. Her work revitalizes properties while maintaining sensitivity to cultural contexts and community needs.
Sean Donadio
Principal, AIA
Sean Donadio brings comprehensive architectural experience across educational, institutional, and commercial sectors. As an educator and mentor, he emphasizes design excellence while ensuring practical solutions that meet client needs through effective team coordination.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full-service architectural design including historic preservation, sustainable design, BIM implementation, project management, and interior design for diverse sectors.
What areas do you serve?
Our primary service areas include Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Washington, DC with experience in regional building codes and community needs.
Are you LEED-certified professionals?
Yes, we have LEED Accredited Professionals on staff who implement high-performance building solutions and sustainable design practices.
How do you collaborate with clients?
We use traditional and digital tools including cloud-based 3D visualization to ensure client involvement throughout the design and construction process.
What project types do you specialize in?
We excel in historic preservation, adaptive reuse, educational institutions, civic buildings, mixed-use developments, and culturally significant spaces.
