We believe community is vital.
Since our establishment in 2006, we have focused our energy on the creation of quality, sustainable, multi-family housing communities. Our firm has grown from an office of 2 to a group of 17 dedicated professionals who share a common focus.
Donovan Architects is a full-service architectural firm. Design initiatives are centered on pragmatic, occupant focused, artistically meaningful, contextual, and sustainable built environments.
Donovan Architects was established as an architectural practice specializing in sustainable multi-family housing design. To date, we have completed designs for over 100 multi-family housing properties, and over 6,600 sustainable units.
Awards & Recognition
2023 Keystone Awards: Overall Excellence –
Willows at Landisville
Presented by: Pennsylvania Apartment Association (PAA)
2023 FAME Awards –
Cornerstone at Branchburg
Presented by: Shore Builder’s Association of Central Jersey
2022 Leading Innovative Economic Development Award –
Retail Diversity Business Incubator in Camden
Presented by: The New Jersey Housing Conference
2022 Excellence in Construction Award –
Rafael Porrata-Doria Place
Presented by: Associated Builders and Contractors
2022 Montgomery Award –
The Willows at East Greenville
Presented by: Montgomery County, NJ
2021 Outstanding Business and Beautification Awards:
Outstanding Civic, Community, Non-Profit Organization –
Speitel Commons
Presented by: Ocean City Chamber of Commerce
2021 Best of Apartment Living Awards: Platinum, Gold, and Silver –
Carriage Works, Willow Run, and Reliance Crossing (respectively)
Presented by: Pennsylvania Apartment Association (PAA)
2021 RESNET Award –
Willows at Whitehouse Station
Presented by: The Residential Energy Services Network
2018 Preservation Achievement Awards: Grand Jury Award –
Maple Mount Vernon
Presented by: Philadelphia Preservation Alliance
2011 NJ Future Smart Growth Award –
Bailey Corner
Presented by: New Jersey Future
2010 AIA Philadelphia Honor Award: Built Category –
Pentecostal Square
Presented by: The AIA Philadelphia
2008 NJCDC Award of Excellence –
Creekside
Presented by: The New Jersey Community Development Corporation
2008 NAHRO Award of Excellence –
Speakman Place
Presented by: The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
