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Michael Bel

Project Experience

Michael R. Bell, AIA

Principal | LEED AP BD+C

Michael joined Breslin Architects in 1994 and became a Principal in 2017. He has been responsible for the planning and design of several award-winning projects for the firm.

As architects, he believes our purpose is to utilize our skills and talents in service to others. With a focus in education, his priority is to partner with clients to create buildings and spaces as vessels to support teaching, learning, and community.

Michael has 17 years of experience as an adjunct professor in the Architecture Program at Northampton Community College where he has taught Architectural Graphics, Advanced Digital Analysis and served as an architectural critic for design studios.

Other involvements include serving as a deacon for Orchard Hills Bible Fellowship Church.

Michael received his Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Jefferson University. He is a LEED® Accredited Professional and a licensed Architect in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

College and University

Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA

  • Nursing and Health Assessment  Labs
  • Dorothy Rider Pool Science Center Renovations
  • Tompkins College Center Conference Facility & Theater Renovations (Adaptive Re-use)

DeSales University, Center Valley, PA

  • Welcome Center
  • Gambet Center for Business and Healthcare
  • Center for Communications Study
  • University Center Expansion
  • University Dining Hall
  • Wills Hall Additions and Renovations
  • McShea Student Center
  • Dorothy Day Student Union Feasibility Study

Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA

  • Sayre Park Village Apartment Renovation
  • Drinker House Residence Hall Renovation
  • Real-Time Renewable Micro-Grid Test Bed Lab Renovation
  • TRAC Writing Fellows Lounge Renovations

Mount Saint Mary’s College, Emmitsburg, MD

  • McGowan Student Center and Dining Hall

The Pennsylvania State University, PA

  • Biology Lab Renovation, Lehigh Valley Campus
  • Natatorium and Fitness Center Addition, Capital Campus
  • Union Building, Capital Campus

K-12 Education

Bethlehem Area School District, Bethlehem, PA

  • Nitschmann Middle School

Central Columbia School District, Bloomsburg, PA

  • Central Columbia High School Additions and Renovations

Chester County Intermediate Unit, Downingtown, PA

  • Downingtown Educational Center

Colonial School District, Plymouth Meeting, PA

  • Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School Addition and Alterations

Council Rock School District, Newtown, PA

  • STAR Center (Sloan Twilight A.C.H.I.E.V.E. at Richboro)
  • Newtown Middle School

Kennett Consolidated School District, PA

  • Kennett Middle School, Kennett Square, PA
  • Kennett High School Additions and Alterations, Kennett Square, PA
  • Greenwood Elementary School, Kennett Square, PA
  • New Garden Elementary School, Toughkenamon, PA

Methacton School District, Norristown, PA

  • Worcester Elementary School
  • Methacton High School

Pocono Mountain School District, Swiftwater, PA

  • Pocono Mountain West High School

North Penn School District, Lansdale, PA

  • North Penn High School Expansion

Souderton Area School District, Souderton, PA

  • Vernfield Elementary School

Southern Lehigh School District, Center Valley, PA

  • Southern Lehigh High School Addition and Alterations

Warrior Run School District, Turbotville, PA

  • Warrior Run Elementary School

Whitehall-Coplay School District, Whitehall, PA

  • New Multi-Purpose Stadium

Wissahickon School District, PA

  • Wissahickon Middle School Natatorium Re-Purposing, Ambler, PA
  • Blue Bell Elementary Additions and Alterations, Blue Bell, PA

Career and Technical Education

Chester County Technical College, PA

  • Brandywine Campus, Downingtown, PA
  • Pennock’s Bridge Campus, Westgrove, PA

Lehigh Career and Technical Institute, Schnecksville, PA

  • Additions to the Lehigh Career and Technical Institute

Hospitality

Blue Ridge Country Club, Palmerton, PA

  • New Clubhouse

Lehigh Country Club, Allentown, PA

  • Country Club Expansion

Aviation

Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority, Allentown, PA

  • Phase I Main Terminal Addition and Renovation
  • Phase II Main Terminal Addition and Renovation

Master Planning Experience

Warrior Run School District, Turbotville, PA

  • K-12 Educational Facility Study

Pennridge School District, Perkasie, PA

  • Building Utilization Study

Mount Saint Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, MD

  • Campus Master Plan, and subsequent update

DeSales University, Center Valley, PA

  • Athletic Facilities Master Plan
  • Campus Master Plan Update

Bucks County Technical High School, PA

  • Feasibility Study
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