--- title: "PhiBa Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/phiba-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1866231212 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1866231212.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "PhiBa Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b7136d1b0f4a41ef_1371-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "609 Hermitage Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128, United States" latitude: 40.0402 longitude: -75.2231 phone: "(267) 251-6340" website: http://Www.phibaarch.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 1 last_updated: 2026-09-26 --- # PhiBa Architecture Original Houzz profile: [PhiBa Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/phiba-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1866231212) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Philadelphia, PA - **Serves:** Philadelphia, Norristown, Radnor, Drexel Hill, Horsham, King of Prussia, Ardmore, East Norriton, Lansdowne, Conshohocken, Maple Glen, Glenolden, Plymouth Meeting, Penn Wynne, Media, Jenkintown, Narberth, Lawrence Park, East Lansdowne, Highland Park, Millbourne, Springfield, Woodbury, Barrington, Bellmawr, Blackwood, Brooklawn, Clarksboro, Collingswood, Deptford, Glendora, Gloucester City, Golden Triangle, Grenloch, Haddon Heights, Magnolia, Mantua, Merchantville, Mount Ephraim, Mount Royal, National Park, Oak Valley, Oaklyn, Pennsauken, Runnemede, Thorofare, Turnersville, Wenonah, Westville, Woodbury Heights - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2021–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 500 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - High-end - Speaks English, Spanish We are PhiBa Architecture, a unique, dynamic and experienced design firm focused in hospitality and residential. Our offices, as our name suggests, are in Philadelphia and Barcelona. We have worked in a diversified portfolio of projects in the US, Europe and South America. With roots in one of the most emblematic cities in Europe, our work it’s a beautiful combination of Barcelona's design with America’s style creating distinctive buildings that become a legacy. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Sustainable Design - 3D Rendering - Space Planning - Project Management ### Areas Served - Philadelphia - Norristown - Radnor - Drexel Hill - Horsham - King of Prussia - Ardmore - East Norriton - Lansdowne - Conshohocken - Maple Glen - Glenolden - Plymouth Meeting - Penn Wynne - Media - Jenkintown - Narberth - Lawrence Park - East Lansdowne - Highland Park - Millbourne - Springfield - Woodbury - Barrington - Bellmawr - Blackwood - Brooklawn - Clarksboro - Collingswood - Deptford - Glendora - Gloucester City - Golden Triangle - Grenloch - Haddon Heights - Magnolia - Mantua - Merchantville - Mount Ephraim - Mount Royal - National Park - Oak Valley - Oaklyn - Pennsauken - Runnemede - Thorofare - Turnersville - Wenonah - Westville - Woodbury Heights ### Typical Job Cost $0 - 3 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | PhiBa Architecture | | Address | 609 Hermitage Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128, United States | | Phone | (267) 251-6340 | | Website | http://Www.phibaarch.com | | License Number | RA408467 | | Followers on Houzz | 1 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/PhiBaArch - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/phibaarch - Blog — www.phibaarch.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [PhiBa Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/phiba-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1866231212) - **Website:** http://Www.phibaarch.com - **Phone:** (267) 251-6340 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2021–2025), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Martilias Farrell, June 2021** > PhiBa did a phenomenal job helping design our new house addition. They understood our ideas and transformed them into a beautiful design that perfectly fits our needs. They helped transform our slightly contemporary home into one that really embraces the elements of contemporary home design that my wife and I have been searching for. **★★★★★ — HU-487227089, June 2021** > Alvar & his firm was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. I'm a very creative thinker but lack the ability at times to put my thoughts and designs together. Alvar was able to take those quirky concepts and knock it out of the park with his experience and conceputal ideas. > > I have worked with numerous "professionals" in the real estate space. Alvar is a master of his craft, knowledgeable, a forward thinker and will make the experience enjoyable. > > Future land projects, home renovations, I will be certainly giving him and his firm a call. **★★★★★ — DCM Architecture & Engineering; LLC, Sept. 2020** > Alvar was a creative force behind all of the projects where he collaborated with DCM. His eye for design combined with his experience and understanding of construction result in beautiful projects. **★★★★★ — Charles Chelotti P.E., Sept. 2020** > PhiBa is awesome and has helped our clients visual their projects needs using innovative technology and amazing design insights! The team great to work with and makes the project deadlines easy to meet and/or exceed! ## Selected projects - [Resort in Isla Mujeres](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/resort-in-isla-mujeres-pj-vj~7252814) - Location: Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo - Photos: 21 - Description: The renovation of this hotel located in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, has sought to update the interiors, while preserving the essence of the place and addressing structural issues such as accessibility and the general functionality of the hotel. On the entrance façade, the project focused on the recovery of the building's original aesthetics and the improvement of the guest's sense of arrival. Over the years the façade had become cluttered with necessary but poorly placed elements. The current sequence… - [Guzman Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guzman-residence-pj-vj~6355852) - Location: Haddonfield, NJ - Photos: 23 - Description: Some suburban home additions are designed first for curb appeal. But for this Mexico City-born Architect/builder and his family, what mattered foremost for their Haddonfield, New Jersey early-20th century Sear's catalogue home renovation and addition was how the home feels under foot. Particularly during the long Winter months. The Guzmans decided to commission the project to Eduardo's own firm with the assistance of Barcelona natives Alvar Cortada and Alex Borras with the goal to turn the ancie… - [Corporate Flight Operations Center](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/corporate-flight-operations-center-pj-vj~7090015) - Location: Ewing, NJ - Photos: 29 - Description: This Corporate Flight Operations Center is managed and operated by a US-based Fortune 500 corporation with operations in over 60 countries. The project responds to the client's need to increase the parking and maintenance facilities for its growing aircraft fleet. It includes the design and construction of a new 40,000 SF hangar, a new fuel farm, a 16,000 SF training facility, a new access/lobby and an executive business center. Due to strict Federal and local airport regulations; the projects's… - [National Park House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/national-park-house-pj-vj~6410189) - Location: National Park, NJ - Photos: 6 - Description: This is a 2,000 SF house renovation. The existing house was structurally damaged during a fire, the intention is to demolish the whole house above the ground and reuse the basement and foundations. The new house will consist of 2 stories, with an open floor including the kitchen, dining and living room, in the first level, and 3 bedrooms in the 2nd. The project also includes a Tiny House in the corner of the property. - [Haddonfield Historical Society Archive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/haddonfield-historical-society-archive-pj-vj~6369627) - Location: Haddonfield, NJ - Photos: 12 - Description: The town of Haddonfield in Camden County played an important role in the history of the United States. It was here, in the late 18th century, that the State of New Jersey was created as an entity independent of the British Crown. The documents that bear witness to this landmark event are safeguarded by the Historical Society of Haddonfield, which is also responsible for preserving Camden County’s historic archives. The old building these files were kept in dated from 1760 and had water filtratio… - [Shore House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shore-house-pj-vj~6355775) - Location: Ocean City, NJ - Photos: 20 - Description: Many summer homes in Ocean City, New Jersey, were badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2013. One couple tried fixing theirs up, but later opted to buy a plot of land next door and build a new one. We were asked to develop the architecture and engineering design, as well as sustainability consulting. The interior design was performed in conjunction with the interior design studio J9 Design. The house has an orthogonal floor plan and is comprised of three volumes, each of which is rotated with the… - [Ventnor House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ventnor-house-pj-vj~6594128) - Location: Ventnor City, NJ - Photos: 10 - [West Chester Home addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-chester-home-addition-pj-vj~6594101) - Location: West Chester, PA - Photos: 8 - Description: Respecting the original architectural language, the design of the extension was based on a deep understanding of the existing home. The aim was to maintain aesthetic coherence and visual integration so that the extension doesn't appear as a forced addition, but rather a natural evolution of the residence. To achieve this, materials and colors were chosen to correspond with existing elements, respecting the palette of neutral tones, the use of wood, and clean lines. The glazed gallery stands out… - [Formentera Villa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/formentera-villa-pj-vj~6355816) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Barn Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barn-office-pj-vj~6410267) - Location: Berwyn, PA - Photos: 21 - Description: Renovation of an old barn into a personal office space. This project, located on a 37-acre family farm in Pennsylvania, arose from the need for a personal workspace away from the hustle and bustle of the main house. An old barn used for gardening storage provided the ideal opportunity to convert it into a personal workspace. The small 1250 s.f. building consists of a main work and meeting area as well as the addition of a kitchen and a bathroom with sauna. The architects decided to preserve and… - [Villanova house exterior renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/villanova-house-exterior-renovation-pj-vj~6410905) - Location: Villanova, PA - Photos: 16 - [Rittenhouse Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rittenhouse-condo-pj-vj~6355788) - Location: Philadelphia, PA - Photos: 8 - Description: Located in an upscale Philadelphia neighborhood, this spacious apartment makes the most of its elongated floor plan with floor to ceiling views of Rittenhouse Square, considered one of Philadelphia’s finest public spaces. The success of this stunning interior renovation was thanks to the engineers who had to resolve the chaotic installation of ductwork, piping, and cables to recover space. “Green” and energy efficient measures include sophisticated programmable lighting and temperature home cont… - [Meadows](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meadows-pj-vj~6355857) - Location: Nantucket, MA - Photos: 10 - Description: Priton is the manufacturer and distributor of a proprietary panelized wall system and patented, specially-engineered cement. The vertically-integrated company developed this quick-build, prefabricated construction system with the goal of creating high-quality, affordable housing around the globe. Using the concept of a “house in a box,” Priton panels can be shipped anywhere in the world within 24 hours, with electrical and plumbing already worked directly into the panels. Typical construction wi… - [DCM office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dcm-office-pj-vj~6369610) - Location: Camden, NJ - Photos: 11 - Description: In 2017, DCM opened their new headquarters in what was once Camden’s Fire Station No. 6. Dating from 1909, the building functioned as a firehouse for decades until its company relocated in 1978. Our firm fell in love with the original character of the space, with the exposed brick interior walls, hardwood floors, a three-story hose tower and stunning views of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and Philadelphia skyline. Our team constructed the fit-out using recycled and re-purposed materials. Daylight… - [Malvern Apartments](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/malvern-apartments-pj-vj~6355864) - Location: Malvern, PA - Photos: 6 - Description: This project consisted of renovating a 3-story building with 3 apartments, 1 per story, with an addition of 5 new apartments. The approach consisted in mirroring the existing building volume and doing the same to the back, but only on the 2 top stories since parking area was required in the first floor. The old building had an interior stair connecting all the stories. The new design created an exterior stair, and elevator, at the center of the building, to give access to all the apartments. Tha… - [Cecil's Cube](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cecil-s-cube-pj-vj~6355885) - Location: Philadelphia, PA - Photos: 4 - Description: In 2013, a young property developer approached us with plans to build on a small plot of land in North Philadelphia. As it turned out, he wanted to incorporate the firm’s experience in sustainability and energy efficiency into his project. This was the first independent housing project we had worked on in Philadelphia. It consisted of four apartment units, one on each floor of the building and another in the basement, plus a terrace on the roof. The apartments have two bedrooms, a kitchen and a… - [Visitors office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/visitors-office-pj-vj~6369633) - Location: Philadelphia, PA - Photos: 5 - Description: Wissahickon Valley Park contains 2,042 acres (8.26 km2) of parkland in Northwest Philadelphia, including the Wissahickon Creek from its confluence with the Schuylkill River to the northwestern boundary of the city with eastern Montgomery County. Visitors travel by foot, bicycle and horse along Forbidden Drive where motor vehicles are not allowed. Side trails off Forbidden Drive lead up into the wooded gorge above the creek along a total of 50 mi (80 km) of trails. It is the second largest part o… - [Resort Playa Granada](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/resort-playa-granada-pj-vj~7647260) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [Ecoresort in Spain](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ecoresort-in-spain-pj-vj~7458926) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 [See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/phiba-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1866231212) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-26.*