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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.

Project Experience

College and University

  • Tompkins College Center Conference Center & Theater Renovations
    Cedar Crest College
    Allentown, PA
  • HBB Building Nursing Simulation Labs
    Cedar Crest College
    Allentown, PA
  • Dorothy Rider Pool Science Center Lab Renovations
    Cedar Crest College
    Allentown, PA
  • Real-Time Renewable Micro-Grid Test Bed Lab Renovation
    Lehigh University
    Bethlehem, PA
  • Drinker House Residence Hall Renovations
    Lehigh University
    Bethlehem, PA
  • Athletic Facilities Master Plan
    DeSales University
    Center Valley, PA
  • Additions and Renovations to Wills Hall
    DeSales University
    Center Valley, PA
  • Campus Master Plan
    Mount Saint Mary’s University
    Emmitsburg, MD
  • Chester County Technical College / High School
    Chester County, PA
  • McShea Student Center
    DeSales University
    Center Valley, PA
  • Gambet Center for Business and Healthcare
    DeSales University
    Center Valley, PA
  • Center for Communication Studies
    DeSales University
    Center Valley, PA
  • Conference Center
    DeSales University
    Center Valley, PA
  • McGowan Student Center
    Mount Saint Mary’s University
    Emmitsburg, MD
  • Campus Dining Center
    DeSales University
    Center Valley, PA
  • Natatorium
    The Pennsylvania State University
    State College, PA

Educational K-12

  • Wissahickon Middle School Natatorium Re-Purposing
    Wissahickon School District
    Ambler, Pennsylvania
  • Warrior Run Elementary School
    Warrior Run School District
    Turbotville, Pennsylvania
  • Council Rock STAR Center
    Council Rock School District
    Richboro, Pennsylvania
  • Nitschmann Middle School
    Bethlehem Area School District
    Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
  • Downingtown Educational Center
    Chester County Intermediate Unit
    Downingtown, Pennsylvania
  • New Multi-Purpose Stadium
    Whitehall-Coplay School District
    Whitehall, Pennsylvania
  • Kennett High School
    Kennett Consolidated School District
    Kennett Square, PA
  • Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    Schnecksville, PA
  • Vernfield Elementary School
    Souderton Area School District
    Souderton, PA
  • Kennett Middle School
    Kennett Consolidated School District
    Kennett Square, PA
  • Pocono Mountain West High School
    Pocono Mountain School District
    Swiftwater, PA
  • Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School Addition and Alterations
    Colonial School District
    Plymouth Meeting, PA
  • Worcestor Elementary School
    Methacton School District
    Norristown, PA
  • Methacton High School
    Methacton School District
    Norristown, PA

Corporate / Institutional

  • Chester County Technical College,
    Brandywine Campus
    Downingtown, PA
  • Chester County Technical College,
    Pennock’s Bridge Campus
    West Grove, PA
  • Addition to Lehigh Career and Technical Institute
    Schnecksville, PA

Career and Technical Institute

  • New Clubhouse
    Blue Ridge Country Club
    Palmerton, PA
  • Lehigh Country Club Expansion
    Allentown, PA

Aviation

  • Phase I Main Terminal Addition and Renovation
    Lehigh Valley International Airport – Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority
    Suburban Allentown, PA
  • Phase II Main Terminal Addition and Renovation
    Lehigh Valley International Airport – Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority
    Suburban Allentown, PA

Natatorium

  • Natatorium
    The Pennsylvania State University
    Harrisburg, PA