Michael Ryan Architects

Year Established: 1989

Michael Ryan established his architectural practice in 1989, in Loveladies, New Jersey. Taking the position that Architecture is an art, the firm offers a comprehensive approach to design, viewing Architecture and Interior Design as interdependent disciplines. The firm’s reputation has broadened its’ geographic base beyond the Loveladies office location, to include work in Philadelphia, Maryland, Delaware and New York City. A studio atmosphere pervades the office, encouraging all to participate and share in the design process. In keeping with the office philosophy, much of the furniture for the projects is designed by the firm, working closely with craftsman with whom there is a long standing relationship. Transcending the temporal qualities of style and taste, the work is focused on imparting a timeless quality consistent with the permanent nature of Architecture.

Types of Work

• Housing (Multi-Unit): 5%
• Housing (Single Family): 90%
• Institutional Facilities: 5%
• Office Buildings/Commercial: 5%
• Retail/Shopping: 5%

Projects 

The Paper Mill, Residential + Retail Complex, Downingtown, PA; Manna of Philadelphia, Philadephia, PA; HiFi House, Wilmington, DE; Sczechuan Gourmet, Ship Bottom, NJ; Shecter Residence, Longport, NJ; Stratton Residence, Franklin Lakes, NJ; Sisters of Charity Conference Center and Chapel, Harvey Cedars, NJ; Jaffe Residence, Loveladies, NJ; Fisher Apartment, Philadelphia, PA Schnieder Apartment, Pahiladelphia, PA

Awards 

"Norcross Residence" Award of Excellence, 2003 NJ AIA Gold Medal; "Kaplan Residence" Award of Excellence, 2003 NJ AIA Bronze Medal; "Berkowitz Residence" Award of Excellence, 2003 NJ AIA Bronze Medal; "Barnegat Light Residence" Award of Excellence, 2002 NJ AIA Bronze; AIA Northern Virginia Design Awards Juror, 2000; Exhibition of Work at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1998 Blacksburg, Virginia; “Sheaff Lane Residence� Building Excellence Award, 1998 Philadelphia Business Journal; “Sheaff Lane Residence� Award of Excellence, 1998 NJ Society of Architects; “Beach House� Award of Excellence, 1998 NJ AIA, a collaboration with Brian Healy Architect; “Beach House� Award of Excellence, 1998 New England Society of Architects, with Brian Healy; “Sheaff Lane Residence� National Award of Merit, 1997 Associated Building Contractors; “The Finkelstein Residence� Award of Excellence, 1997 Bucks County AIA; “The Deixler Residence� Award of Excellence, 1996 NJ AIA, a collaboration with Brian Healy Architects; “The Deixler Residence� Honor Award for Design Excellence, 1996 BSA, a collaboration with Brian Healy Architects

Principals 

Michael Ryan

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