Drexel Main Building Roof and skylight and Great Hall Ceiling
2022 Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Award
St Vincent de Paul Roofing and Interior
2022 Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Award
Historic Lazaretto
2020 Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Award
Girard College Founder’s Hall Doors Restoration
2016 Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Award
Philadelphia City Hall Portal Gates
2016 Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Award
Duke Farms
2015 New Jersey State Historic Preservation Office
Historic Preservation Award to VITETTA Architects and Engineers
Duke Farms
2014 AIA New Jersey Historic Preservation Award
Rodin Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Exterior/Interior Renovation & Restoration Philadelphia, PA
2013 - Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Award
Duke Farms – Renovation
2013 ACEC Engineering Honor Award- Langan
2013 Honor Award for Excellence in architecture – Built- Historic Preservation Category, AIA NJ
Duke Farms, Hillsborough, NJ LEED Improvements, reuse and Renovation Project
2012 USGBC- New Jersey, Community Award
Cleveland Museum of Art, OH – Expansion and Renovation
2012 - AIA Ohio
Honor Award for Newly Completed Addition, Rafael Vinoly Architects, Design Architect and Architect of Record, VITETTA, Historic Preservation Architect
DC War World I Memorial
2013 American society of Landscape Architect’s President’s Award.
Philadelphia Museum of Art, PA – Exterior Envelope Restoration
2012 – A Tale of Two Metals selected for publication in APTI Bulletin, Vol. XLIII, No. 1, pp. 15-23.
Philadelphia City Hall, PA – Exterior Restoration
2012 - Building Stone Institute, Tucker Design Award for Architectural Excellence
Historic Smithville Park, NJ – 8 & 9 Park Avenue and 34 Maple Avenue
2012 - Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Award for the historic restoration of three townhouses in an intact Victorian-era industrial village
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul – Exterior Restoration
2012 - Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Award for the historic restoration of the brownstone exterior
Philadelphia City Hall, PA – Exterior Restoration
2010 - Preservation Pennsylvania in partnership with Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Public & Institutional Construction Award for the complete and thorough restoration of a significant historic landmark within the Commonwealth
Avenue of the Arts, PA – Façade Lighting
2009 - Architectural Lighting Magazine, Special Citation for Public/Private Partnership for the unique architectural lighting project of 13 historic buildings within a historic district (Client: Center City District; Lighting Designer: The Lighting Practice; Preservation Architects, Structural and Electrical Engineers: VITETTA)
Avenue of the Arts, PA – Façade Lighting
2009 - Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, Merit Award for Lighting for the compatible architectural lighting of 13 historic buildings with either LED or metal halide fixtures (Client: Center City District; Lighting Designer: The Lighting Practice; Preservation Architects, Structural and Electrical Engineers: VITETTA)
Philadelphia City Hall, PA – Exterior Restoration
2009 - Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Award for restoration of the massive masonry exterior
Philadelphia City Hall, PA – Exterior Restoration
2009 - The Victorian Society in America, Award for the complete and thorough restoration over a 10 year period (Client: The City of Philadelphia Department of Public Property, Architect: VITETTA)
Philadelphia Museum of Art, PA – Exterior Envelope Restoration
2009 - Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Award for restoration of the exterior walls and its vibrant ornamentation
Historic Smithville Park, NJ – Streetscape Renovation Project
2009 - The Victorian Society in America, Award for the beautiful streetscape restoration respecting the Victorian Industrial heritage (Client: Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Architect: VITETTA)
Historic Smithville Park, NJ – Historic Smithville, Multiple Projects
2009 - Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Award for ongoing preservation of an intact Victorian-era industrial village
Philadelphia Museum of Art, PA – Scaffold Installation
2009 - General Building Contractor’s Association, Philadelphia Chapter, 13th Annual Building Excellence Award Program
Best Specialty Contractor Scaffold Installation (Architect: VITETTA, Contractor: Thyssen Krupp Safway)
U.S. Capitol Perimeter Security Project, DC
2007 - Design Build Institute of America, Mid-Atlantic Chapter
(Architect: VITETTA, Design/Build Contractor: William V. Walsh Construction Company, Inc.)
U.S. Capitol Perimeter Security Project, DC
2007 - Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Perimeter Security (Architect: VITETTA; General Contractor: William V. Walsh Construction Company, Inc.)
U.S. Capitol Perimeter Security Project, DC
2007 - Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Exterior Stone Deconstruction, Salvage, and Reconstruction Around New Security Elements (Architect: VITETTA; General Contractor: William V. Walsh Construction Company, Inc.; Masonry Sub-contractors: Lorton Contracting Company, Inc.)
Pennsylvania State Capitol, PA
2007 - The Victorian Society in America, Award for the complete and painstaking restoration over a 25 year period (Client: The Capitol Preservation Commission, Architect: VITETTA)
Joseph W. Sorrentino, RA
2007 - Pennsylvania Capitol Preservation Commission
Appreciation Award for Mr. Sorrentino Whose Highly-Esteemed Architectural Talents and Project Administration for the Past 25 Years Contributed to the Restoration of Pennsylvania’s Magnificent Capitol Building
VITETTA Historic Preservation Program
2007 - Feature story in Traditional Building, August issue
Memorial Reception Building, Arlington National Cemetery, VA
2007 - Cover story in Construction Today, May issue
Philadelphia Museum of Art, PA – Integrated Master Plan
2007 - Presentation of a Paper on the project at the Traditional Building Conference, March 2007
Memorial Reception Building, Arlington National Cemetery, VA
2006 - AIA Philadelphia Chapter, Honor Award
Philadelphia Museum of Art, PA – Integrated Master Plan
2006 - AIA Philadelphia Chapter, Honor Award, Unbuilt Category
Memorial Reception Building, Arlington National Cemetery, VA
2006 - Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Plaster Restoration (Architect: VITETTA; General Contractor: William V. Walsh Construction Company, Inc.; Plaster Subcontractor: John H. Hampshire, Inc.)
Memorial Reception Building, Arlington National Cemetery, VA
2006 - Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Roof Restoration (Architect: VITETTA; General Contractor: William V. Walsh Construction Company, Inc.; Sub-contractor: The Conway Corporation)
Smithville Historic Park, NJ
2006 - New Jersey State Historic Preservation Office
Historic Preservation Award to VITETTA Architects and Engineers for Outstanding Stewardship
Temple University, 1801 Liacouras Walk, PA
2006 General Building Contractors Association
GBCA Construction Excellence Award
National Gallery of Art, DC – Work Area #2
2005 - Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Special Construction Category: Water Mist System (Architect: Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern, Inc. and VITETTA; General Contractor: Forrester Construction Company; Engineer: Hughes Associates, Inc.; Sub-contractor: National Fire Protection, Inc.)
Philadelphia City Hall Restoration, PA
2004 – Philadelphia Magazine, “Best Makeover for a Non-Person”
Academy of Music Restoration/Rehabilitation, PA
2004 - Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Grand Jury Project Award
Academy of Music, PA
2004 - Preservation Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Award
North Arcade Building, Glen Echo Park, MD
2004 - AIA Philadelphia Chapter, Recognition Award for Preservation Category
Reconstruction of the North Arcade Building, Glen Echo Park
Glen Echo Park, MD
2004 - Maryland Historic Trust, 2004 Preservation Project Award
Renovation and Restoration of Spanish Ballroom and the North Arcade Building
The Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, MD
2004 - Montgomery County Award for Historic Preservation
Renovation and Restoration Award for the Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park
North Arcade Building, Glen Echo Park, MD
2004 - Montgomery County Award for Historic Preservation
Honorable Mention for Preservation of the North Arcade Building on its Site (with no Reconstruction Category, the Judges Felt the Reconstruction was Commendable and Retained the Presence of the Original Building)
Silver Spring Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station, MD
2004 - Montgomery County Award for Historic Preservation
Renovation and Restoration Award for the Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station
Pennsylvania State Capitol, PA
2004 - Associated Buildings and Contractors, Inc., Keystone Chapter
Merit Award for Outstanding Contributions in Historic Renovation, Main Capitol Building, Entresol Floor North Wing, General Contractor Renovation, Over $1 Million (Architect: VITETTA; General Contractor: Wohlsen Construction Company)
Academy of Music, 21st Century Project, PA
2003 - General Building Contractor’s Association, Philadelphia Chapter, 7th Annual Building Excellence Award Program
Best Historic Restoration (Architect: VITETTA, General Contractor: L.F. Driscoll)
Academy of Music, 21st Century Project, PA
2003 - General Building Contractor’s Association, Philadelphia Chapter, 7th Annual Building Excellence Award Program
Specialty Contractor Finalist: Safway Steel Products, Inc. (Architect: VITETTA, General Contractor: L.F. Driscoll)
Silver Spring Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station, MD
2003 - Maryland Historical Trust
Preservation Award for “Skilled Craftsmanship to Rehabilitate the Station and Return it to Community Use" and “Raises the Standard for the Preservation of the Architectural Integrity of the Entire Community”
Curtis Hall Restoration/Rehabilitation, PA
2003 - General Building Contractor’s Association, Philadelphia Chapter, 7th Annual Building Excellence Award Program
Best Historic Restoration - Honorable Mention (General Contractor: Haverstick-Borthwick Company)
Cleveland Museum of Art, OH
2003 - Marble Institute of America, Special Pinnacle Award for Restoration of interior and exterior stone restoration work (Contractor: Scot Stone, Inc., Architect: VITETTA)
Cleveland Museum of Art, OH
2003 - Northern Ohio Live, Award of Achievement
Cleveland Museum of Art, OH
2003 - Cuyahoga County Commissioners, Technical Achievement in Preservation
Cleveland Museum of Art, OH
2003 - AIA Cleveland Chapter
Recognition of Exceptional Accomplishment in Preservation, Restoration, Adaptive Reuse and Maintenance of an Architecturally Significant Building
Cleveland Museum of Art, OH
2003 - Cleveland Restoration Society and Preservation Resource Center, Technical Achievement in Preservation Award
Cleveland Museum of Art: Phase I and Phase II (Exterior Restoration and Terrace Design), OH
2003 - The International Masonry Institute Golden Trowel Award, In Recognition of Outstanding Achievements in Masonry Design and Construction for "Significant Achievement Preservation/Conservation over 5 Million Dollars"
Grey Towers National Historic Landmark, PA
2001 - The Pinchot Institute for Conservation, Recognition Award for Contributing to the Restoration of Grey Towers National Historic Landmark
Pennsylvania State Capitol, PA
2001 - Associated Buildings and Contractors, Inc., Keystone Chapter
Award of Excellence for Outstanding Contributions in Serving as Design Professional for Fire Safety Code Improvements, Main Capitol Building, 4th Floor North Wing & Hyphen Renovation, Over $1 Million
Pennsylvania State Capitol, PA
2001 - Associated Buildings and Contractors, Inc., Keystone Chapter
Award of Excellence for Outstanding Contributions in Serving as Design Professional for Fire Safety Code Improvements, Main Capitol Building, 1st Floor North Wing & Hyphen Renovation, Woodworking Project
Pennsylvania Convention Center, PA
2000 - AIA Honor Award for Regional and Urban Design for Excellence in Urban Design
Speaker Matthew J. Ryan Legislative Office Building, PA
2000 - The Victorian Society in America, Commendation for the Outstanding Restoration and Adaptive Use of the Oldest (1893) Surviving State Building on Capitol Hill
Academy of Music, PA
1999 - AIA Philadelphia Chapter
Award of Recognition for Achievement of Excellence in Architectural Design and Restoration
Academy of Music, PA
1999 - The Victorian Society in America
Award for Outstanding Preservation and Meticulous Restoration to its Victorian Splendor
Trenton War Memorial, NJ
1999 - City of Trenton, Landmarks Commission Preservation Awards, Special Recognition Award
Trenton War Memorial, NJ
1999 - Downtown New Jersey, Inc., Excellence in Downtown Development Award
Trenton War Memorial, NJ
1999 - New Jersey State Historic Preservation Office, Historic Preservation Award for Outstanding Restoration
Alexandria Union Station, VA
1998 - Northern Virginia AIA Chapter, Honorable Mention for Adaptive Reuse Award
Alexandria Union Station, VA
1998 - Historic Alexandria Foundation, Preservation Award for Commercial Restoration
Alexandria Union Station, VA
1998 - Victorian Society in America, Commendation for the Outstanding Sensitive Restoration of the 1905 Federal Revival Structure Still in us for its Original Purpose
Alexandria Union Station, VA
1997 - Washington, DC AIA Chapter, Merit Award in Historic Resources
Alexandria Union Station, VA
1997 - Community Appearance Alliance of Northern Virginia
Honor Award for Distinguished Contribution to Community Appearance for Revitalization and Restoration
Pennsylvania Convention Center - The Reading Terminal Train Shed, PA
1997 - The Urban League, Best Building of the Year
Philadelphia City Hall - Marble Cleaning Study, PA
1997 - The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
Research and Technical Studies Specialty Subgroup Certificate
Dorrance H. Hamilton Fernery of the Morris Arboretum, PA
1997 - General Building Contractors Association, Excellence in Craftsmanship Award to VITETTA - Architects, and Unkefer Brothers Construction Co. - General Contractors
Master Plan for Smithville Park, Burlington County, NJ
1997 - Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Preservation Achievement Award
AIA Historic Resource Facilities 1997 Review
1996 - VITETTA had six projects selected by jury for inclusion in the premier edition of the AIA's Historic Resource Facilities book, published May 1997
• Gloucester County Courthouse
• Greyhound Building (Bus Terminal Conversion)
• National Gallery of Art - West Building
• Pennsylvania State Capitol
• Philadelphia City Hall
• Reading Terminal Train Shed
Dorrance H. Hamilton Fernery of the Morris Arboretum, PA
1996 - Victorian Society in America, Commendation for Outstanding Preservation and Restoration
Dorrance H. Hamilton Fernery of the Morris Arboretum, PA
1995 - Victorian Society in America, Philadelphia Chapter - Preservation Achievement Award
Pennsylvania State Capitol, PA
1995 - National Trust for Historic Preservation
Preservation Honor Award to the Pennsylvania Capitol Preservation Committee for the Capitol’s Restoration
The Reading Terminal Train Shed, PA
1995 - Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission,
Historic Preservation Commendation for Outstanding Rehabilitation Achievement
The Reading Terminal Train Shed, PA
1995 - Preservation Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Preservation Achievement Award
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Reading Terminal Train Shed, PA
1994 - National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association, Honor Award
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit Hall, PA
1994 - American Concrete Institute, Delaware Valley Chapter, Grand Prize Award for Cast-in Place Frame Construction
The Greyhound Bus Terminal, DC
1993 - Washington, DC AIA Chapter, Merit Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Historic Resources, VITETTA - Restoration Architects; Florance Eichbaum Esocoff King Architects - Prime Architect
William Conner House, IN
1993 - Associated Builders & Contractors of Indiana, Award of Excellence for Demonstrated Excellence in Construction
The Greyhound Bus Terminal, DC
1992 - National Association of Industrial & Office Parks
Award for Excellence for the Best Commercial Building Renovation/Restoration
The Greyhound Bus Terminal, DC
1991 - D.C. Preservation League, Second Annual Preservation Award
The Bellevue, PA
1990 - Monitor, The Shopping Center Industry Magazine, Centers and Stores of Excellence, Honorable Mention
The Bellevue, PA
1990 - Center City Residents’ Association
1st Annual Building Design Awards Program, 1st Prize for Best Commercial Project
National Gallery of Art, 19th Century Galleries, West Building, DC
1989 - The Architectural Woodwork Institute, Award of Excellence
The Bellevue, PA
1989 - Philadelphia Magazine, “The Best of Philly,” Best Rehab of the Decade
Georgetown Park, DC
1989 - The Masonry Institute, Certificate of Merit (VITETTA was involved in restoration of the Historic Farmer’s Market as part of Phase II)
Georgetown Park, DC
1989 - International Council of Shopping Centers, Certificate of Merit (VITETTA was involved in restoration of the Historic Farmer’s Market as part of Phase II)
Academy of Music, PA
1988 - Interiors Magazine Award for Design Excellence, Honorable Mention
National Gallery of Art – Oculus, DC
1986 - Building Stone Institute, Tucker Design Award for Architectural Excellence
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Tile Floor, PA
1986 - Preservation Techniques, The John McArthur, Jr. Award for Excellence in Museum Quality Restoration
State Theatre, PA
1985 - Historic Easton, Inc., Outstanding Restoration Project, Special Award Presented to the Friends of the State Theatre for the Restoration of the Facade and Reconstruction of the 1926 Marquee (VITETTA completed the Restoration Feasibility Study and were the Restoration Consultants for the Facade and Marquee)
Academy of Music, PA
1985 - Restore Philadelphia, The John McArthur Award for Museum Quality Restoration in Historic Preservation
The Kennedy - Supplee Mansion, PA
1984 - Restoration/Reuse Award, First Prize
Baltimore’s Pennsylvania Station, MD
1984 - Presidential Design Award for Federal Design Achievement, Hyman Myers - Preservation Architect, Skidmore Owings and Merrill - Prime Architects
Baltimore’s Pennsylvania Station, MD
1984 - Washington DC AIA Chapter, Merit Award for “Achievement of Excellence in Historic Preservation Architecture,” Hyman Myers - Historic Consulting Architect, Skidmore Owings and Merrill - Prime Architects
Baltimore’s Pennsylvania Station, MD
1984 - Interior Design Magazine and Institute of Business Designers, Honorable Mention for Adaptive Reuse in Interior Design, Hyman Myers - Historic Consulting Architect, Skidmore Owings and Merrill - Prime Architects
Baltimore’s Pennsylvania Station, MD
1984 - Baltimore Heritage, Inc. in Recognition of Outstanding Efforts of the Preservation and Restoration of Baltimore’s Architectural Heritage, VITETTA - Preservation Architects, Skidmore Owings and Merrill - Prime Architects
The Jayne House, PA
1984 - Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Certificate of Merit, Hyman Myers, Restoration Architect
The Jayne House, PA
1984 - Old Philadelphia Development Corporation, Award for Excellence in Restoration, Hyman Myers, Restoration Architect
Philadelphia City Hall - Conversation Hall and North Portal, PA
1983 - Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Certificate of Merit
Philadelphia City Hall - Conversation Hall, PA
1983 - The Foundation for Architecture, Civic Environmental Award for the Outstanding Efforts to Restore Conversation Hall
U.S. Naval Home Reuse Study, PA
1983 - Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Certificate of Merit (VITETTA - Restoration Architects, Wallace, Roberts & Todd - Planners)
Burholme (Ryerss) Mansion, PA
1982 - Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Historic Preservation Commendation for Outstanding Achievement
Philadelphia City Hall - Conversation Hall and North Portal, PA
1982 - Friends of Conversation Hall
Appreciation Award for the Restoration of Conversation Hall and the North Portal of City Hall
U.S. Naval Home Reuse Study, PA
1982 - American Planning Association, Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter, Merit Award (Wallace, Roberts & Todd - Planners, VITETTA - Restoration Architects)
Bellevue-Stratford Hotel, PA
1980 - Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Historic Preservation Commendation for Outstanding Achievement
Fairmont Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
1980 - Old Philadelphia Development Corporation, Award for Excellence in Restoration
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, PA
1980 - Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Historic Preservation Commendation for Outstanding Achievement
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, PA
1977 - National Trust for Historic Preservation, David E. Finley Award