Prominent Philadelphia architect joins Acela Architects + Engineers

by arslan_ahmed | April 11, 2023 10:09 am

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John Hubert, AIA, NCARB has recently joined the growing firm, Acela Architects + Engineers (Acela), headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, as principal in the director of architecture role.

Hubert brings 30 years of experience to Acela, both as head of his own practice and in senior management roles for regional firms. His experience spans across multiple market sectors including healthcare, government, education, private, institutional, sports, and recreation facilities. His responsibilities at Acela will include master planning, architectural and design-build programming, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified design, and performance-based projects.

As a registered architect (RA) and member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), his work has been showcased in Progressive Architecture, published by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Hubert holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Temple University and a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn). He is a past winner of the John Stewardson Memorial Fellowship in Architecture and is secretary manager emeritus of the prestigious program, one of longest-serving fellowships for architects in the U.S. He is also an active member of the AIA’s Philadelphia Design Committee.

Previously, Hubert served as assistant professor at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture for five years and as founder and chair of the PSFS Lecture and Exhibition on Modern Architecture. He also served as an adjunct professor for three years at Thomas Jefferson University’s College of Architecture & the Built Environment (CABE).

“As Acela enters this next phase of our development strategy, John’s knowledge and leadership will be valuable to help support the growth trajectory,” says president Daniel Witczak, PE, PMP, noting that Acela has grown from a startup in 2014 to a mid-sized firm of 45 professionals.

“Acela has one of the most innovative AE teams I have experienced in my career,” says Hubert. “I am energized about the opportunity to be a part of their continued growth.”

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