Artefact, Inc.

Name: Artefact, Inc.
Address: 26-28 E 3rd Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Telephone: (610) 861-0235
Rating: 4.9

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Artefact, an architectural practice located in South Bethlehem, PA, was founded in 1986 by Christine Ussler. Artefact has established a reputation for excellent design, creative detailing, and extensive expertise in historic architecture and green design. It is certified as a Women's Business Enterprise. Artefact has twin interests in historic preservation and green design, with a focus on Adaptive Reuse. This design strategy is fundamentally green because of the way it saves the energy embodied in the existing building. Reusing existing buildings saves materials and strengthens communities.

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Business Details

Business Name

Artefact, Inc.

Phone Number

(610) 861-0235

Website

www.artefactarchitecture.com/

Address

26-28 E 3rd Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015

Followers

25 Followers

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Services Provided

Architectural Design

Building Design

Home Remodeling

Architectural Drawings

Custom Homes

House Plans

New Home Construction

Home Additions

Home Extensions

Kitchen Design

Kitchen Remodeling

Sustainable Design

Energy-Efficient Homes

Floor Plans

3D Rendering

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Green Building

Bathroom Design

Space Planning

Guesthouse Design & Construction

Multigenerational Homes

Universal Design

Pool House Design & Construction

Home Restoration

Drafting

Historic Building Conservation

Project Management

Handicap-Accessible Design

Outdoor Kitchen Design

Barn Design & Construction

Basement Remodeling

Mudroom Design

Basement Design

Attic Conversion

Tiny House Construction

Staircase Design

Deck Design

Garage Design

Laundry Room Design

Modular Home Additions

Passive Solar Heating & Cooling

Home Gym Design & Construction

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Areas Served

Lehigh Valley

Allentown

Bethlehem

Whitehall

Easton

Whitehall Township

Fullerton

Emmaus

Hanover Township

Wilson

Wescosville

Catasauqua

Hellertown

Nazareth

Dorneyville

Fountain Hill

Palmer Heights

Coplay

Macungie

Hokendauqua

North Catasauqua

Freemansburg

Bath

Egypt

Coopersburg

Old Orchard

Raubsville

Cementon

West Easton

Richlandtown

Stiles

Tatamy

Laurys Station

Riegelsville

Glendon

Northampton

Middletown

Ackermanville

Center Valley

East Texas

Flicksville

Kintnersville

Old Zionsville

Phillipsburg

Treichlers

Zionsville

____Hanover Township

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9 Reviews for Artefact, Inc.

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Peter Bennett

We have worked with Christine Ussler, founder of Artefact, Inc., on five major projects, including an extensive renovation to a historic home in northern Bucks County. PA and a renovation of an apartment in Manhattan. We are obviously very pleased with her work since we have continually gone to her for architectural work for many years. Chris is thoroughly professional and extremely creative while never losing sight of the budget for the project. She is easy to work with, highly respected by contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors and imaginative when it comes to solving the inevitable problems the crop up along the way. We recommend Chris and Artefact without reservation.

September 25, 2017

Comment from Artefact, Inc.:

Thank you Peter! We very much enjoyed working with you on all of your beautiful and interesting projects.
Christine and the entire Artefact staff

Seth Moglen

The Artefact team did a superb job assisting us in designing and building an addition to our house -- a home office/studio. Christine Ussler is a highly experienced architect and provided outstanding advice about how to conceptualize the addition. She and her assistant, Lucienne Di Biase Dooley, were a delight to work with at every stage. They listened carefully to our needs; they thought with sensitivity about the aesthetic of our home (and surrounding houses); they honored the limits of our budget; and they came up with a design that met all our needs -- and that we could afford to build. They recommended an excellent local builder to construct the addition -- and were available at every stage of the construction process to consult and to resolve issues that came up. The studio addition has dramatically enhanced our pleasure in our home -- and the value of the house. An outstanding architecture firm: small, sophisticated, sensitive, realistic, and committed to providing the kind of personal service you need when considering a major project of this kind. I give them my highest recommendation. You will be delighted with their work.

July 25, 2017

Amanda Cowan

When we moved into our house in Bethlehem's historic district, we hired Artefact to handle an extensive remodeling of our kitchen. This was essentially a 'down to the studs' renovation, which involved moving the entry to a load-bearing wall. Everything about the work Chris Ussler did on the project was top notch, and though we have since moved on to a larger, more expensive house, we still look back fondly on that kitchen--it was the best space to cook in I've ever had. Ten years later, when we were ready to re-do our bathrooms, there was no question who we would call. The things Chris designed in our house were the hardest things to leave when we had to move!

July 24, 2017

Karen Woods

I have worked on projects with Christine Ussler for 25 years. My specialty is interior design and development of color schemes. It has always been a pleasure to work on projects where Christine is the architect. She is very skilled and innovative and pays great attention to detail. Christine is always very cooperative and has good relationships with clients and other professionals. On her projects, the results are always visually appealing and functional.

June 18, 2017

Joseph Frantz

Knowledgeable, competent, listens for understanding and uses these skills to deliver a pleasing end result. Very personable and facilitating. Linked us with a terrific firm for construction. Fantastic design with superb eye and curb appeal. Strongly recommended for your project

June 13, 2017

Beall Fowler

Excellent professional quality, responsive and interactive. I would not hesitate to hire this firm again (other family members have used this firm with similar excellent results).

June 13, 2017

Deb Diller

Christine helped me maximize the living space in my 1950 cottage and restore it to its natural beauty. She is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and fun to work with! She listened, shared creative solutions, and worked very closely with me to make my dream a reality. Not only did we remove walls to make a larger kitchen and dining room area; but she helped to bring back this home's historic charm. I highly recommend Artefact. Wish I had another home to redesign!

June 8, 2017Last modified:June 8, 2017

A DeNardo

We used Christine to help us re-imagine our lower level renovation. She and her team were easy to work with, very personable and warm and very responsive. I would certainly recommend them.

June 8, 2017

ellenfj

Christine Ussler of Artefact has worked with me on three projects, including two major remodeling/reconstructions and the design of a vacation home in Canada. She is a gifted designer who is a dream to work with, has wonderful ideas and is always attuned to the needs and wishes of the client. I can't imagine a better working relationship.

March 13, 2015

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