Architectural Design Pennsylvania
We provide architectural design, CAD drafting, and BIM documentation for residential, commercial, and institutional projects across Pennsylvania - built to a level of detail contractors can bid from and municipalities can approve.
Residential + Commercial
Project Scope
AutoCAD · Revit
Software
Statewide PA
Coverage
Design & documentation for architects, builders & property owners statewide
Designed For
CAD · REVIT · BIM
Philadelphia · Pittsburgh · Statewide
Built for Pennsylvania's Permitting Process
Good architectural design has to survive contact with a plan review desk. We build that in from the start.
Pennsylvania's building stock spans everything from 19th-century rowhomes in Philadelphia to new-construction commercial developments outside Pittsburgh, and every municipality in between has its own zoning ordinance and review process layered on top of the statewide Uniform Construction Code. Architectural drawings that ignore that reality end up stuck in review - the ones that account for it move through approval and into construction without surprises.
We provide the design and drafting layer for architects, builders, contractors, and property owners across the state - architectural floor plans, elevations, sections, construction documents, permit sets, 3D visualization, and full Revit/BIM modeling. Whether you already have an architect of record and need architectural drafting Pennsylvania support, or you're starting from a rough concept, we plug in at whatever stage your project is at - alongside our CAD drafting Pennsylvania workflows.
Serving statewide · drafting services in Pennsylvania
Architectural Services
Available individually or as one coordinated project - depending on the size and stage of your work.
01 · CAD-DOC
Precise 2D floor plans, elevations, sections, and detail drawings - the base documentation every architectural project is built on via architectural CAD drafting.
Deliverables: DWG / PDF / DXF
02 · CD-SET
Full construction document sets - coordinated plans, sections, schedules, and details formatted for contractor bidding and field construction.
Deliverables: Full CD Set
03 · PERMIT
Drawing sets prepared and formatted to meet the specific submission requirements of your local Pennsylvania municipality, helping avoid review delays caused by incomplete documentation through our permit drawing services.
Deliverables: Permit Submission Set
04 · REVIT
Full 3D BIM models built in Revit - parametric walls, schedules, and coordination-ready geometry for larger residential and commercial projects.
Deliverables: RVT / IFC
05 · CLASH
Coordination between architectural, structural, and MEP models to identify conflicts before they reach the job site, supported by our BIM services Pennsylvania team.
Deliverables: Clash Report + Coordinated Model
06 · 3D-VIS
Photorealistic exterior and interior renderings and walkthroughs for design review, client presentation, and marketing via 3D modeling.
Deliverables: Renders / Walkthrough Video
07 · RES-DES
Custom home design, additions, and multifamily/townhouse projects, scaled to homeowner and small-builder budgets, including residential drafting services.
Applies to: Single-family, Multifamily, Additions
08 · COM-DES
Office, retail, restaurant, hospitality, and mixed-use building design and documentation, sized for commercial permitting requirements with commercial drafting when needed.
Applies to: Office, Retail, Hospitality, Mixed-Use
09 · RENO
Demolition plans, new work plans, and addition drawings that clearly separate existing conditions from proposed changes for both contractors and plan reviewers - often starting from 2D drafting production sheets.
Applies to: Additions, Alterations, Adaptive Reuse
10 · AS-BUILT
Accurate as-built documentation from field measurements or scans, giving renovation and addition projects a reliable starting base.
Deliverables: As-Built CAD / BIM Set
11 · SITE
Site layout plans coordinating building placement, access, parking, and setbacks with your architectural design, often alongside landscape design Pennsylvania when site packages connect.
Deliverables: Site Plan Set
12 · SPEC
Sustainable and energy-efficient design, ADA/accessible design, historic renovation, and institutional (educational, government, senior living) architecture with architectural BIM services when coordination sits on the same model.
Applies to: Green Building, ADA, Historic, Institutional
Pennsylvania Codes & Review
Architectural design in Pennsylvania sits under a statewide code framework layered with local zoning and review requirements. We factor both into every drawing set.
UCC
Pennsylvania applies a statewide Uniform Construction Code based on the International Building Code and International Residential Code, which sets the baseline structural, life-safety, and building requirements our drawings are designed to meet.
Zoning
On top of the UCC, each township, borough, and city sets its own zoning ordinance - covering setbacks, height limits, lot coverage, and use restrictions - which we confirm against your specific property before finalizing a design.
Permits
Municipalities vary in what they require for permit review - from basic residential permit sets to full commercial plan review packages. We format drawings to match your jurisdiction's submission checklist.
ADA
Commercial, multifamily, and institutional projects are designed with accessible routes, clearances, and fixture placement addressed from the first floor plan, not added after a review comment.
Energy
Pennsylvania's adopted energy provisions influence envelope, insulation, and glazing decisions - we account for these early so mechanical and energy compliance documentation lines up with the architectural design.
Historic
Projects within designated historic districts - common across older Pennsylvania boroughs and city neighborhoods - often require additional design review. We flag this early when a property falls within a historic overlay.
Floodplain
Properties near waterways may be subject to floodplain construction requirements. We identify these constraints during the site planning phase, before design work is finalized.
Life Safety
Egress, fire separation, and occupancy classification requirements are built into commercial and multifamily layouts from the earliest design stage, not retrofitted later.
Code and zoning requirements vary by county and municipality across Pennsylvania. We confirm the specific requirements for your project's jurisdiction as part of the design process - this section is a general overview, not a substitute for official code review or a licensed architect's stamp where one is legally required.
Sectors We Design For
We scope every project around what that sector actually needs.
Custom homes, additions, and multifamily housing.
Offices, storefronts, and mixed-use buildings.
Hotels, restaurants, and boutique lodging - often paired with 3D rendering Pennsylvania for client and stakeholder review.
Medical offices and outpatient facilities.
Warehouses and light-industrial buildings - and shop drawings Pennsylvania when fabrication detailing is also in scope.
Schools and campus facility buildings.
Public and municipal buildings.
Accessible, code-compliant residential care design.
Why Firms & Property Owners Work With Us
Every drawing set is developed with Pennsylvania's UCC framework and local zoning realities in mind, reducing back-and-forth during plan review.
Architect, builder, or property owner - we integrate into your existing process and deliver in the CAD or BIM format your team already uses.
Drawings built to a level contractors can actually price and build from, not conceptual sketches dressed up as construction documents.
From early concept plans through full construction document sets, permit drawings, and as-builts - one coordinated process end to end. See the full range of our services.
A single-family addition and a multi-tenant commercial building are scoped and priced according to their actual complexity, not a flat rate.
We support projects across every region of Pennsylvania, with the same attention to local code and zoning detail on each one. Reach the team anytime through contact us.
Our Process
A clear path from consultation to permit-ready construction documents - scoped to your site and municipality.
We review your project goals, site, and any known zoning or code constraints.
Initial floor plans and layout options for your review and feedback.
Refined plans, elevations, and 3D visuals as the design is finalized.
Full permit-ready and construction-ready drawing sets prepared.
Final files delivered, with support through permitting and construction.
Cities & Areas We Serve
Cities: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Reading, Scranton, Bethlehem, Lancaster, Harrisburg, York, State College, and Wilkes-Barre. Regions: Eastern, Western, Central, Southeast, and Northeast Pennsylvania. Browse our portfolio, architectural design California, or architectural design Florida when comparing state markets.
Philadelphia
Philadelphia County
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Allentown
Lehigh County
Erie
Erie County
Reading
Berks County
Scranton
Lackawanna County
Bethlehem
Northampton County
Lancaster
Lancaster County
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
York
York County
State College
Centre County
Wilkes-Barre
Luzerne County
Regions
Frequently Asked Questions
We provide architectural design and drafting services. Where a licensed architect's stamp is legally required for your project and jurisdiction, we coordinate with a licensed architect of record as needed.
Get Started
Share your site, your goals, and any drawings you already have - we'll scope a clear plan for your Pennsylvania architectural project.