our process
Design Workshops
Our firm principals are actively involved through every step of the process facilitating clear and consistent communication while keeping a pulse on your project’s budget, scope, and schedule. Regular design meetings and workshops with your team help us tailor your project to your specific needs.
Cutting-Edge Technology
We utilize cutting edge virtual models to help you visualize your project every step of the way. Throughout design, our model software integrates drawings with the virtual model assisting us in creating 3D floor plans, photorealistic renderings, animations, and 3D-printed models. During the documentation phase, this technology assists us in creating a well-coordinated set of construction documents through coordination, clash detection, and cost estimating capabilities. These capabilities help in obtaining a lower bid and in reducing the amount of change orders during construction.
Quality Control
Our track record of schedule and cost control is excellent. As the testimonial letters that follow attest, our clients enjoy costs that match the budget, and projects completed on time. Each project team has a professional assigned to quality control who is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of project documents.
Sustainability
At Breslin Architects, we believe that every project must incorporate sustainable design principles and promote the health and well-being of occupants. We support the desire of our clients to be proactive and visible in their expression of these concepts to their community. Starting with the Feasibility Study, our team evaluates the opportunity for sustainable features and systems that are achievable, economical and offer the greatest benefit in operating costs and stewardship of resources. The most successful sustainable solutions are those that are integrated early, with input from key stakeholders and with a holistic view rather than simply “applied” in a checklist fashion.
Our firm is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. 58% of our professional staff are LEED® accredited professionals.
All of our schools routinely employ sustainable features such as low flow toilets and fixtures, energy efficient lighting and HVAC systems, passive solar design, maximum daylighting, and recycled content to name a few.The Souderton High School uses extensive daylight harvesting and utilizes a recycled grey water system to flush toilets and to irrigate 70 acres of play-fields. The Octorara Intermediate School has a geothermal HVAC system and pollutant reducing rain gardens.
LEED project experience
Our Commitment
At Breslin Architects, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, and respectful workplace–
one where all individuals are valued, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, background, or disability. We recognize and celebrate the strength that comes from diverse experiences and perspectives.
Our commitment to everyone we work with, including employees, clients, and sub-consultants, is we believe that inclusive practices lead to more thoughtful, responsive design and a built environment that better serves all communities.
Our Focus
To put this commitment into practice, we focus on the following actions across our firm and beyond:
- Continuously evaluate and improve our policies and services to identify and remove inequities.
- Challenge assumptions that may limit inclusive design outcomes.
- Partner with clients to address barriers to universal access in the spaces we create.
- Foster open, honest, and respectful communication at every level.
- Promote cultural competency by investing in meaningful learning opportunities that highlight diverse perspectives in architecture.
- Support programs and pathways that encourage broader participation in the profession, especially through education and mentorship.
- Lead with respect, integrity, and curiosity in every community with which engage.
our history
Robert J. Breslin (1936 – 2023)
Firm Founder
Breslin Architects was founded in 1964 by Robert Breslin.
Breslin Architects was established in 1964 by Robert J. Breslin. With unwavering integrity and a deep commitment to design excellence, Robert built the firm into one of the Lehigh Valley’s most respected and enduring architectural practices.
A visionary architect, Bob was responsible for a rich and diverse portfolio of distinctive, lasting designs across the region and beyond. He was a leader in the profession as well as a mentor to many young architects within the firm and throughout the broader architectural community. His influence continues to shape the values and standards of our practice today.
In addition to his distinguished architectural career, Bob was a gifted athlete. While studying architectural engineering at Penn State, Bob was an accomplished track athlete, in 2000 he was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of his accomplishments.
Bob’s legacy lives on in the work we do and in the team he inspired. We are grateful to have learned from him and proud to carry forward the principles of excellence, collaboration, and integrity he instilled.
Robin Breslin
With more than 45 years of architectural experience, Robin Breslin led the conceptual and design development efforts for many of the firm’s most significant projects. His work reflects a deep commitment to thoughtful design, technical excellence, and contextual sensitivity.
Robin’s personal attention to project details and client needs earned him many longstanding relationships. His steady leadership carried the firm through years of growth as well as the challenges of the great recession and the uncertainty of the global pandemic. Throughout his career, he has contributed to architectural education as a guest design critic at Penn State University, Lehigh University, and Northampton Community College.
He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Architecture from Penn State University. He also studied at the University for Environmental Planning and Technology in Ahmedabad, India, and the Technische Hochschule in Darmstadt, Germany. His extensive travel throughout Asia, Europe, Central America, and the Caribbean has informed his global perspective on design and enriched his approach to architecture.
our process
Design Workshops
Our firm principals are actively involved through every step of the process facilitating clear and consistent communication while keeping a pulse on your project’s budget, scope, and schedule. Regular design meetings and workshops with your team help us tailor your project to your specific needs.
Cutting-Edge Technology
Quality Control
sustainability
Our firm is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. 58% of our professional staff are LEED® accredited professionals.
LEED project experience
Our Commitment
At Breslin Architects, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, and respectful workplace–
one where all individuals are valued, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, background, or disability. We recognize and celebrate the strength that comes from diverse experiences and perspectives.
Our commitment to everyone we work with, including employees, clients, and sub-consultants, is we believe that inclusive practices lead to more thoughtful, responsive design and a built environment that better serves all communities.
Our Focus
To put this commitment into practice, we focus on the following actions across our firm and beyond:
- Continuously evaluate and improve our policies and services to identify and remove inequities.
- Challenge assumptions that may limit inclusive design outcomes.
- Partner with clients to address barriers to universal access in the spaces we create.
- Foster open, honest, and respectful communication at every level.
- Promote cultural competency by investing in meaningful learning opportunities that highlight diverse perspectives in architecture.
- Support programs and pathways that encourage broader participation in the profession, especially through education and mentorship.
- Lead with respect, integrity, and curiosity in every community with which engage.
our history
Breslin Architects was founded in 1964 by Robert Breslin.
Robert J. Breslin (1936 – 2023)
Firm Founder
Breslin Architects was established in 1964 by Robert J. Breslin. With unwavering integrity and a deep commitment to design excellence, Robert built the firm into one of the Lehigh Valley’s most respected and enduring architectural practices.
A visionary architect, Bob was responsible for a rich and diverse portfolio of distinctive, lasting designs across the region and beyond. He was a leader in the profession as well as a mentor to many young architects within the firm and throughout the broader architectural community. His influence continues to shape the values and standards of our practice today.
In addition to his distinguished architectural career, Bob was a gifted athlete. While studying architectural engineering at Penn State, Bob was an accomplished track athlete, in 2000 he was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of his accomplishments.
Bob’s legacy lives on in the work we do and in the team he inspired. We are grateful to have learned from him and proud to carry forward the principles of excellence, collaboration, and integrity he instilled.
Robin Breslin
Robin’s personal attention to project details and client needs earned him many longstanding relationships. His steady leadership carried the firm through years of growth as well as the challenges of the great recession and the uncertainty of the global pandemic. Throughout his career, he has contributed to architectural education as a guest design critic at Penn State University, Lehigh University, and Northampton Community College.
He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Architecture from Penn State University. He also studied at the University for Environmental Planning and Technology in Ahmedabad, India, and the Technische Hochschule in Darmstadt, Germany. His extensive travel throughout Asia, Europe, Central America, and the Caribbean has informed his global perspective on design and enriched his approach to architecture.
legacy projects
