... proud of our groundbreaking design, commitment to sustainability, enduring quality and wholistic approach to the design process.
We're a Forward Thinking Architectural Firm Based in Ambler, PA
About us
KMA is proud of its commitment to sustainability, quality, client care and innovative design. We understand that the design process requires a wholistic approach, fully understanding clients' demands, needs, desires, and challenges.
We were founded in 1977, making us one of the longest established architectural firms in the Philadelphia region.
The design process requires a wholistic approach ...
Okay, so we've won some awards. Lots of awards, actually. Our projects have garnered a variety of awards and received various Green Certificates like LEED certification, Passive House, Energy Star Certification, Net Zero Energy Ready, Green Communities, Green Future - you get the picture.
But, why should you care?
SUSTAINABILITY
Those benefits include
This all adds up to
VALUE.
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN OFFERS
HUGE ECONOMIC BENEFITS
Reduced Operating Costs
Optimized Building Performance
I enjoy being a problem solver.
Renovations to Statue of Liberty
favorite project:
Jeremy has 26 years of experience working in various markets including Custom Residential, Municipal, Federal, Military, Historical Preservation, Adaptive Reuse, Multi-Family Housing, Senior Care, Senior Housing, Civic, Institutional, Health and Wellness, Education and Hospitality.
Registered in multiple states.
experience:
Drexel University Bachelor of Architecture
EDUCATION:
Jeremy D. Philo, AIA
president
meet the team
HELP USA Perry Point. New Construction and Historic Rehab of Cottage-style homes for Homeless Veterans. The site is located on the VA Medical Center Campus at Perry Point, which is right on the Chesapeake Bay, across from Havre de Grace.
favorite project:
18 years at KMA focusing on Affordable Housing.
experience:
Masters and Bachelor of Architecture Savannah College of Art and Design
EDUCATION:
Erika Scharr, RA
Director of housing
Genesis Clinton Avenue, Newark, NJ
favorite project:
Led multiple project types in affordable housing, education and senior living, plus experience in managing complex client projects while navigating various regulating bodies in several states during his 13 years with KMA.
experience:
University of Miami, Bachelors of Architecture, Magna Cum Laude
Registered Architect, Pennsylvania
EDUCATION:
Andrew Reich, RA
director of senior living studio
North Scranton Jr. High School Senior Housing
favorite project:
Trisha has 15 years of experience working in various markets including Municipal, Historical Preservation, Adaptive Reuse, Multi-Family Housing, Senior Care, Senior Housing, Civic, Institutional, Health and Wellness, Education and Hospitality.
experience:
Moore College of Art & Design
EDUCATION:
Trisha McGrann, NCIDQ
director of INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO
Willow Grove YMCA
favorite project:
26 years of experience in Commercial, Educational, Recreational and Residential projects.
experience:
Bachelor of Architecture, Temple University 1998
EDUCATION:
Eric Gehring
director of commercial studio
Willow Grove YMCA
favorite project:
Decades of Office Management, Supervision of Administrative Staff and Human Resources.
experience:
Donna McCauley
Director of human resources
KMA provides product training and education to all team members on a continuous and consistent basis. This ensures that the firm procures the most cost effective and appropriate products for each client and their individual needs.
We've long implemented Total Quality Management and a quality design review process (which includes review and input by senior associates and principles for every project). Drawings are reviewed starting with concept renderings and schematic design through construction documentation.
Our highly trained staff adeptly reduces errors during the design and construction processes to ensure our clients a high-level of satisfaction.
KMA TQM process
