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Your Trusted Partner for Architectural Design Solutions
Metcalfe Architecture & Design is a design firm specializing in architecture, exhibition, and graphic design, dedicated to creating impactful experiences through innovative spatial solutions. With a focus on cultural institutions, healthcare facilities, and educational environments, we combine creativity with functionality to deliver spaces that inspire and engage. Our team has completed notable projects across the United States, including the Buerger Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens master plan.We prioritize client collaboration, ensuring each project reflects the unique values and needs of the communities we serve. Our work has been recognized by industry leaders such as the National Building Museum and the American Institute of Architects. By integrating sustainable practices and cutting-edge design, we strive to shape environments that foster connection, healing, and discovery.
Services
Architecture
Exhibition Design
Graphic Design
Master Planning
Healthcare Design
Cultural Institutions
Residential Projects
Corporate Design
Educational Facilities
Environmental Graphics
Highlights and features
- 15 years of experience in architectural and exhibition design
- Award-winning projects recognized by the National Building Museum
- Client-focused approach with proven collaboration success
- Specialized expertise in healthcare and cultural institution design
- Commitment to sustainable practices through AIA 2030 standards
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
What people say
Stunning work
Simply fantastic
National treasure
Fantastic flexible design
Beautifully matches values
Services
Architecture
Metcalfe Architecture & Design creates innovative architectural solutions for healthcare, cultural, and educational institutions. Our designs prioritize functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic impact while addressing specific client needs. With expertise in complex projects like hospital expansions and school facilities, we deliver spaces that enhance user experiences and community engagement through thoughtful spatial planning and modern materials.
Exhibition Design
We design immersive exhibition spaces that tell compelling stories through environmental graphics and interactive elements. Our work includes museum exhibits like the 'Prisons Today' installation at Eastern State Penitentiary and science galleries at Philadelphia institutions. By combining spatial planning with narrative-driven design, we create memorable visitor experiences that align with institutional missions and educational goals.
Master Planning
Metcalfe Architecture & Design develops comprehensive master plans for campuses and urban spaces, including the Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens in Michigan and Philadelphia school facilities. Our approach integrates long-term visioning with practical implementation strategies, balancing environmental sustainability with functional requirements to create cohesive, future-ready environments that support organizational growth and community needs.
Healthcare Design
Specializing in healthcare environments, we design spaces that promote healing and operational efficiency. Projects include the Buerger Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and pediatric units with interactive play elements. Our designs incorporate evidence-based practices to create patient-centered environments that reduce stress while supporting medical staff workflows and technological advancements in healthcare delivery.
Cultural Institutions
We create dynamic spaces for museums, libraries, and community centers that preserve cultural heritage while fostering engagement. Recent work includes the Frankford Library renovation and exhibits at the National Building Museum. Our designs balance historical context with modern functionality, using light, materials, and spatial relationships to enhance visitor experiences and institutional programming capabilities.
Questions
What types of projects does Metcalfe specialize in?
We focus on architecture for healthcare facilities, cultural institutions, and educational environments, along with exhibition design and master planning for campuses and public spaces.
Can Metcalfe handle international design projects?
Yes, we've completed projects in Colombia and collaborate with local partners to ensure culturally responsive designs that meet international standards while maintaining our signature innovation.
How does Metcalfe approach sustainable design?
As members of the AIA 2030 Commitment, we integrate energy-efficient systems, sustainable materials, and passive design strategies to create environmentally responsible buildings that reduce long-term operational costs.
What is Metcalfe's design process like?
We begin with collaborative workshops to understand client goals, followed by iterative design phases that balance creativity with practical considerations like budget and regulatory requirements.
Reviews (3)
Amy Cohen
Dec 13, 2018
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Not many people get to live in their dream house, but thanks to Alan Metcalfe et. al., I do. Metcalfe Architecture & Design worked with us to bring our somewhat offbeat vision into reality--all while staying on budget and working well within agreed to time-frames.
Steve Carmichael
Jun 22, 2018
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Alan Metcalfe and his excellent staff are highly creative, enthusiastic, collaborative, and responsive. Their design work is graceful, pleasing to look at and live with, and (where appropriate) fun.
Isaac Saposnik
May 16, 2018
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Alan and his team are innovative, creative, detail-oriented, and a pleasure to work with. Their ethos, process, and design were right in line with our values and dreams. They just got it. I cant recommend them highly enough!
