About Us
Our Approach
BLT Architects – a Perkins Eastman Studio is an integrated architecture and interior design firm with expertise in mixed-use, multi–family residential, hospitality, office, resort, gaming, office, higher education and transit-based projects.
- We create environments that satisfy the diverse needs of clients and users: functional and financial, aesthetic and emotional, immediate and strategic.
- We respond to context. We work with what exists to create a greater whole, through similarity or contrast.
- We advance the goals of a socially, economically and technologically sustainable world.

Our Story
Our People
We have a diverse staff of talented professionals, who have come to us from around the world, are led by the following leadership team.
Awards
AIA Pennsylvania 2022 EPiC Firms
BLT Architects was recognized for its dedication to fostering emerging professionals during 2022
2021 AIA Philadelphia Young Architect Award
Awarded to BLTa Associate Nate Sunderhaus, RA
Casino Player Awards
Live! Philadelphia
Building Design + Construction Silver Reconstruction Award
Stephen Girard Building | Canopy by Hilton
Preservation Alliance Achievement Award
Grand Jury Award Winners
Stephen Girard Building | Canopy by Hilton
One City | 1401 Arch Street
The Bourse | Food Hall
AIA Philadelphia
Stephen Girard Building | Canopy by Hilton
One City | 1401 Arch Street
Hospitality Design
Best Hotel Openings of 2020
Stephen Girard Building | Canopy by Hilton
GBCA: Best Historic Preservation Project
One City | 1401 Arch Street
Hospitality Awards in Metal Construction News
Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia
Building Design + Construction Top 155 Architecture Firms
BLTa placed 108 out of 155
Retrofit Metamorphosis Awards
The Bourse - Honorable Mention, Outstanding work in retrofitting commercial, industrial, industrial and institutional buildings
AIA Philadelphia 2020 Design Awards
Awarded by AIA Philadelphia for the excellence in the architectural design of The Bourse
AIA Pennsylvania 2020 EPiC Firms
BLT Architects was recognized for its dedication to fostering emerging professionals during 2020
AIA Philadelphia Honor Award Built Category
Awarded by AIA Philadelphia for the excellence in the architectural design of FMC Tower at Cira Centre South
2019 50 Year Timeless Award
Awarded by AIA Pennsylvania for the PSFS Building, "Which has endured the test of time and still resonates with the design community and the public."
Silver Medal for Architectural Excellence
Awarded by AIA Pennsylvania for the historic preservation of The Bourse
MHN The Excellence Awards
Multi-Housing News awarded Lincoln Square the Bronze Award in Best Development & Design: Mixed Use
PA Emerging Professionals Award
Awarded by AIA Pennsylvania as one of the 2018 PA EPiC Firms
ICAA Trumbauer Award
Awarded by ICAA for the Lincoln Ballroom at the Union League for Interior Design of a Single Room
Philly's Best New Building of 2018
Awarded by popular vote via Curbed Philadelphia for Lincoln Square
Best Architecture, Urban Design, and Public Art of 2018
Awarded by Hidden City Philadelphia for East Market with Best New Urban Space
Willard G. “Bill” Rouse III Awards for Excellence Winner
Awarded by ULI Philadelphia for the FMC Tower at Cira Centre South
Philament Award
Awarded by the Illuminating Engineering Society's Philadelphia Section for The Logan Hotel
PNC Opportunity for All Award
Awarded by 10 Thousand Friends of Pennsylvania for The Dana and David Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships
Community Transportation Excellence Award
Awarded by 10 Thousand Friends of Pennsylvania for multiple transportation projects including 15th Street Station
Top Deals of 2016
Awarded by Philadelphia Business Journal for The Founders Collection
IDP Outstanding Firm Award
Awarded by the NCARB/AIA Internship Advisory Committee
Willard G. “Bill” Rouse III Award for Excellence 2016
Awarded by ULI Philadelphia for 3737 Chestnut
Building Team Awards 2016 Honorable Mention
Awarded by Building Design and Construction for 3737 Chestnut
Philadelphia Business Journal Book of Lists #6
Awarded by the Philadelphia Business Journal
Best Real Estate Deals of 2015 Finalist
Awarded by the Philadelphia Business Journal for 3737 Chestnut, FMC Tower at Cira Centre South and Marketplace Design Center at 34 S 11th Street
NEWH Top ID Hospitality Firm
Awarded by NEWH
Number 213 - Top Architectural Firms
Awarded by Architectural Record
IDP Outstanding Firm Award
Awarded by the NCARB/AIA Internship Advisory Committee
The Dana and David Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships Grand Jury Award
Awarded by the Preservation Alliance for a Greater Philadelphia
The Dana and David Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Awards, Construction Award - Residential
Awarded by Preservation Pennsylvania
IDP Outstanding Firm Award
Awarded by the NCARB/AIA Internship Advisory Committee
IDP Outstanding Firm Award
Awarded by the NCARB/AIA Internship Advisory Committee
Number 223, Design Intelligence Top 333
Awarded by Building Design + Construction
Lincoln Ballroom at the Union League - Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Award
Awarded by the Preservation Alliance for a Greater Philadelphia
Lincoln Ballroom at the Union League - Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Awards, Construction Award - Commercial
Awarded by Preservation Pennsylvania
Lincoln Ballroom at the Union League - 2014 Honor Award
Awarded by AIA Pennsylvania
Lincoln Ballroom at the Union League - 2014 Merit Award - Built Category
Awarded by AIA Philadelphia
Hamilton Garden at the Kimmel Center - 2014 Excellence in Structural Engineering Award
Awarded by The National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA)
Number 194, Top 300 Architectural Firms
Awarded by Architectural Record Magazine.
Number 67, Giants 300
Awarded by Design and Construction Magazine
Design Intelligence Top 333 Design and Architecture Firms
Awarded by the Almanac of Architecture and Design 2013.
IDP Firm Award
Awarded by The Intern Development Program Advisory Committee (IDPAC).
IDP Firm Award
Awarded by The Intern Development Program Advisory Committee (IDPAC).
Project Excellence Award
For The Latham Hotel. Awarded by the Atlantic City/Philadelphia Chapter of NEWH The Hospitality Industry Network.
No. 150, Top 250 Architecture Firms
Awarded by Architectural Record Magazine.
Top Classic Hotel in the Northeast
For The Latham Hotel. Awarded by Arrive Magazine.
Top 50 in Business
Awarded by Architect Magazine.
Award of Excellence for Parking Technology & Equipment
For Revel. Awarded by the Pennsylvania Parking Association.
Grand Award in Concrete
For Revel. Awarded by the New Jersey Concrete Awards Committee.
No. 1 US Spa
For Revel. Awarded by the American Spa Professionals Choice Awards.
Best Architectural Design Over $250 Million for a Casino or Casino Resort
For Revel. Awarded by G2E Casino Design Awards.
Best Overall Interior Design for a Casino or Casino Resort
For Revel. Awarded by G2E Casino Design Awards.
Interior Design for a Casino or Casino Resort excluding a Restaurant or Nightclub
For Revel. Awarded by G2E Casino Design Awards.
Best Landscape Design for a Casino or Casino Resort
For Revel. Awarded by G2E Casino Design Awards.
Best Overall Construction Project for a Casino or Casino Resort Over $250 Million
For Revel. Awarded by G2E Casino Design Awards.
IDP Firm Award
Awarded by The Intern Development Program Advisory Committee (IDPAC).
Our Companies
BLT Architects – a Perkins Eastman Studio is wholly owned by Perkins Eastman Architects DPC. BLTa-branded projects are concentrated in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Our collaborations with Perkins Eastman’s world-wide studio system allows us to offer professional services on a national and international basis, where our clients may be considering the pursuit of exciting design projects.
