Northeast Collaborative

At Northeast Collaborative Architects (NCA), we are dedicated to shaping the built environment through team-driven design solutions that transform the broader community. For over three decades, our commitment to creative and innovative design has earned us a reputation as a national leader in historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and unique retrofits. We're proud to have received numerous awards for our work, including smart growth awards for our new structures and sustainable design features.

Our Services

As a full-service architectural design firm, we offer a wide range of services that cater to diverse project types, including: Educational Institutions, Municipal Buildings, Multi-Family & Mixed-Use Developments, Workspaces, Museums & Cultural Resources, and Transportation. Our services include Architecture, Master Planning, Preliminary Design & Feasibility Studies, Educational Space Programming, Historic Specification Coordination, Code Expertise, Interior & FF&E Design, Cost Estimating, LEED & High-Performance Building Consultation, Project Development & Management, Design/Build & Integrated Design Process, and Code Expertise.

Our Philosophy

At NCA, we believe that true collaboration is key to delivering exceptional design solutions. We take the time to listen, learn, and engage with our clients to gain a deep understanding of their needs and goals. We believe that architecture is more than just a sum of materials - it's about creating spaces that are crafted with respect for history, the environment, and the human experience.

Our Team

Our team of architects, planners, and designers is passionate about creating innovative and sustainable design solutions. Our principals, John Scheib, Andrea T. Baranyk, Synfoni Bailey-Green, and Sean Donadio, oversee the continuity and quality of design for each of our projects, collaborating with the full team from project inception to completion.

Our Certifications & Awards

We are proud to have received numerous certifications and awards for our work, including smart growth awards, LEED certifications, and design awards. We take great pride in our commitment to sustainability and our dedication to delivering exceptional design solutions.