
ABOUT US
Martina Bacarella Architect
Martina Bacarella Architect is a boutique architecture practice focused on adaptive reuse, historic preservation, and strategic redevelopment. Grounded in New York City design experience and deeply invested in the future of Northeastern Pennsylvania, we view architecture as a catalyst for community renewal and long-term value creation. Our portfolio ranges from transformative redevelopment projects to highly tailored private residences, each shaped by context, craft, and strategic clarity. We operate at the intersection of preservation and progress — honoring history while positioning buildings and neighborhoods for their next chapter. Every project is approached with the conviction that thoughtful design strengthens both individual lives and the broader community.
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We are an agile firm recognized for our ability to adapt quickly and deliver creative, forward-thinking design solutions. Our team brings extensive experience in design, detailing, and historic preservation, offering comprehensive services for projects using the latest construction technology and architectural design software technology. We prioritize collaboration, actively listening to our clients’ values and concerns to assist them in fulfilling commitments to stakeholders and communities.
Philosophy
Our work begins with what already exists. We approach each project as both a design opportunity and a strategic repositioning. Clarity precedes creativity. We prioritize regulatory analysis, building investigation, and feasibility before form-making, allowing our design work to be confident and enduring.
Practice
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New Construction
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Adaptive reuse and change-of-occupancy projects
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Historic preservation and tax credit compliance
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Existing building investigation coordination
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Institutional and community-based architecture
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Pre-development strategy and feasibility studies
Leadership
Martina Bacarella, RA, AIA, NCARB
Founder & Principal Architect