Voith & Mactavish Architects, LLP (VMA) has been named an architecture awardee in the 45th annual Arthur Ross Awards, presented by the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA), recognizing excellence in the classical tradition.
Headquartered in Philadelphia, with an expanded presence in New York City and Washington, D.C., the practice draws on enduring principles of tradition, context, innovation, beauty, craft, and sustainability to create architecture that responds thoughtfully to place and people.
VMA’s work spans cultural, academic, and civic institutions, with a particular focus on the renewal of historic buildings as well as new architecture that responds sensitively to its historic and architectural context. The firm’s recent projects include the revitalization of Vail Hall and the transformation of Cresson Hall into a living-learning community at Lincoln University, and the construction of Anthony House, the center for alumni relations and development at Millbrook School.
In New York City and Philadelphia, VMA has also been selected to lead the transformation of two historic Art Deco theaters into vibrant cultural venues. On Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the firm is overseeing the conversion of the Metro Theater into a five-screen cinema and community hub for art-house film and classic screenings. In Philadelphia’s Mt. Airy neighborhood, the 1928 Sedgwick Theater is being renovated and expanded to a 250-seat capacity as the permanent home of the Quintessence Theatre Group.
Across these projects, VMA’s approach to restoration and adaptive reuse balances contemporary performance needs with respect for historic character. Their creative design solutions address modern operational challenges while preserving the architectural identity of each building in relation to its urban and cultural context.
About Voith & Mactavish Architects, LLP
Voith & Mactavish Architects, LLP (VMA) is an architecture, preservation, planning, and interior design firm based in Philadelphia, with expanded presence in New York City and Washington, D.C. Founded in 1988, VMA believes that great architecture stems from innovation within the context of tradition. The global practice draws inspiration from traditional building principles to create architecture that responds to place and people, striving for a depth in understanding of socio-cultural and physical contexts to reflect the client’s aspirations in a wide range of realms including art, academics, athletics, community, living, and wellness. Guided by the core principles of tradition, context, innovation, beauty, craft, and sustainability, VMA buildings consider the long-term impact on the environment and future generations.
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