Artefact, Inc.

05/06/2026

Thank you AIA Eastern PA, and congratulations to all the winners!

🏆 People’s Choice Award

Celebrating National Building renovation by Artefact, Inc.

We celebrate this project for capturing the admiration and excitement of the community. Chosen through public voting, the People’s Choice Award honors a design that reaches beyond the profession — inspiring connection, sparking engagement, and demonstrating the meaningful impact of architecture through creativity and innovation. This award reflects the power of design to shape experiences and bring people together.

📍 Easton, PA
📸 Artefact, Inc.

👏 Congratulations to all of this year’s winners for their outstanding contributions to the built environment.

04/23/2026

Artefact was honored to accept the People's Choice Award for our restoration/adaptive reuse of the National Building in Easton, PA, at last week's 2025 AIA Eastern PA Design Awards ceremony. Many thanks to the organizers and congratulations to all of the winners!

03/04/2026

Thanks so much to Fig Lehigh Valley for helping us spread the word about Artefact's 40th anniversary!

Learn how this Southside Bethlehem business has grown over the last four decades.

01/22/2026

Is there a better reason to renovate your home than to create more room for friends and family?

The owners of this Emmaus home dreamed of hosting larger groups, and our kitchen addition helped them accommodate 40 guests for Thanksgiving dinner!

Extending the existing kitchen to make room for an expansive island, the addition incorporated a new pantry and laundry room and reconfigured the deck to accommodate the new layout. Connecting seamlessly to the existing sunroom and dining room, the addition facilitates a natural flow from one gathering area to another.

What’s your renovation dream? See the full gallery for inspiration!

https://www.artefactarchitecture.com/private-residences/emmaus-addition

An expanded kitchen and full bath, along with improved flow among common areas, helped make this home the perfect spot for entertaining.

12/04/2025

One of the first women-owned architecture firms in Pennsylvania, Artefact has been officially certified as a women-owned small business by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
We are eager to explore the new opportunities this important designation will bring.

11/20/2025

When a site is listed in the US National Register, it is federally recognized as a place of significance in our nation's history.

This recognition can also be used to secure historic tax credits, which help owners rehabilitate buildings for reuse while ensuring the preservation of their historic character.

Artefact's preservation specialists are experienced in preparing National Register nominations as well as federal and state tax credit applications.

Wondering if a property might be eligible for NR nomination? Seeking tax credits for a property that has already been listed?

Reach out at https://www.artefactarchitecture.com/contact-us for a free consultation!

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

Boutique Design never fails to inspire with fresh innovations in hospitality design! This year’s BDNY expo highlights:

🔷 Hot tubs that double as cold plunge pools

🔷 Exercise equipment that transforms into high-end furniture

🔷 Glow-ups of conventional materials (glitter grout!)

It appeared that maximalist interiors continue to reign supreme, featuring jewel-tone paints and fabrics, mixed metal fixtures, and luxe medium-tone woods, while outdoor spaces are trending more subdued and streamlined.

We can’t wait to see what insights next year’s expo brings!

10/30/2025

We're still basking in the glow of the 2025 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Awards ceremony in Pittsburgh, another phenomenal PA steel city! It was such an honor to see the Grist Miller's House restoration at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites recognized alongside remarkable preservation efforts throughout the Commonwealth. Thank you, Preservation Pennsylvania and Rivers of Steel, for a fantastic event!

10/29/2025

When updating historic buildings, we learn to expect the unexpected. And when renovating the National Building in Easton, the unexpected turned out to be phenomenal.

Check out our latest blog post to learn what our project team discovered!

https://www.artefactarchitecture.com/blog/the-national-building-history-beneath-our-feet

Adapting Easton's National Building into a mixed-use residential property opened a window into the building's past