Business Details
30 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architecture & Urban Design Solutions
Founded in 1996, Pfaffmann + Associates, PC is a Pittsburgh-based architecture firm dedicated to delivering thoughtful, client-focused solutions in architecture, workplace design, urban design, and historic preservation. Our practice integrates distinguished design with collaborative problem-solving to address complex social, economic, and civic factors inherent in planning projects. We prioritize sustainability and contextual sensitivity, consistently achieving design excellence within budget constraints. Recognized with two AIA Pittsburgh Silver Medals and Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Awards, our LEED-certified team brings expertise in project feasibility, code compliance, and life cycle maintenance.With deep experience serving institutions, nonprofits, and corporate clients, we combine architectural innovation with owner perspective insights gained from managing over 375,000 square feet of office space projects. Our community-driven approach has shaped master plans for Pittsburgh neighborhoods while maintaining rigorous attention to detail throughout every project phase.
Services
Architecture
Workplace Design
Urban Design
Preservation
Sustainability Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 28+ years of architectural expertise since 1996
- LEED-certified professionals on staff
- Proven success with complex institutional projects
- Recipient of AIA Silver Medal recognition
- Comprehensive project management from feasibility to completion
Associations and certifications
- LEED
Services
Architecture
Our architectural practice creates functional, aesthetically compelling spaces tailored to client needs. We deliver comprehensive design solutions from concept through construction, emphasizing contextual sensitivity and budget efficiency. Our portfolio includes corporate offices, cultural institutions, and mixed-use developments.
Urban Design
We shape vibrant urban environments through master planning and public space design. Our approach integrates community input with technical expertise to create walkable, sustainable neighborhoods. Recent projects include Pittsburgh's Bakery Row revitalization and multiple district master plans.
Preservation
Specializing in historic preservation, we protect architectural heritage while adapting spaces for modern use. Our work maintains structural integrity while incorporating contemporary functionality, demonstrated through award-winning projects at the Heinz History Center and Carnegie Library branches.
Workplace Design
We create productive, flexible work environments that support organizational goals. Our designs optimize space efficiency while enhancing employee well-being, as evidenced by corporate projects for Alcoa, NOVA Chemicals, and Trammell Crow Development.
Sustainability Consulting
Our sustainability experts guide projects toward environmentally responsible solutions. We incorporate energy-efficient systems and materials selection while maintaining design excellence, demonstrated through multiple LEED-certified projects including the Point State Park Cafe.
People
Rob Pfaffmann
Founder & Principal
Architect and urban designer with 25+ years of experience, known for award-winning projects like Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Carnegie Mellon's Software Engineering Institute. LEED-certified expert in historic preservation and sustainable design.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in architecture, workplace design, urban design, and historic preservation with a focus on sustainable solutions.
How long have you been in business?
Pfaffmann + Associates, PC has been delivering architectural solutions since our founding in 1996.
What makes your firm unique?
Our dual perspective as both architects and former project owners enables practical yet innovative design solutions.
Do you work with institutional clients?
Yes, we serve universities, museums, libraries, and nonprofits with specialized facility planning expertise.
Are your projects LEED-certified?
Our team includes LEED-certified professionals who have completed multiple sustainable building projects.
What Pittsburgh neighborhoods have you worked in?
We've developed master plans for Lawrenceville, Millvale, Northside, Oakland, and Penn Avenue's Bakery Row.
