Acela Architects + Engineers, PC

Innovation. Integrated

About the firm

Acela Architects + Engineers, PC is a multi-disciplined architecture and engineering practice based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Established in 2014, it delivers integrated architectural design, civil, structural, MEP, fire protection, and technology engineering services to private, corporate, government, and institutional clients. The practice utilizes advanced spatial technologies, including mobile mapping and terrestrial scanning systems, to support development projects throughout the Northeast.

Established: 2014
Team: Small
Firm type: Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · MEP · Architecture & Engineering · Land Surveying

People

Daniel WitczakPresident

Christopher GearyVice President

William StankPrincipal Architect

Capabilities

Architecture

Comprehensive architectural services covering conceptualization through construction contract administration.

Conceptual and schematic design
Design development
Bidding and negotiating assistance
Construction contract administration

Engineering

Multi-disciplined engineering services integrating civil, structural, MEP, fire protection, and technology specialties.

Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
MEP Engineering
Fire Protection Engineering
Technology Engineering

Construction & Project Management

Targeted management and oversight to help project budgets meet expectations and resolve field challenges early.

Project Management
Construction Inspection
Construction Administration

3D Scanning & Mobile Mapping

High-accuracy three-dimensional spatial data collection and geographical measurement using advanced survey systems.

Mobile Mapping
Terrestrial Scanning

Industries

Residential · Multifamily Residential · Mixed-Use · Justice & Corrections · Healthcare · Industrial · Education · Commercial · Retail · Aerospace · Aviation

Projects

Strategic Facility Planning

Pennsylvania, US · Justice & Corrections · Client: Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

Project details

Comprehensive architecture and engineering services to support strategic facility planning across 24 state correctional facilities.

Alabama Correctional Facilities MassMotion Simulation

Alabama, US · Justice & Corrections · Client: Alabama Department of Corrections

Project details

Utilized MassMotion Simulation to analyze occupant movements and model evacuation scenarios for facility improvements.

Historic Medical Campus EHR Infrastructure Modernization

Massachusetts, US · Healthcare · Client: Department of Veterans Affairs

Project details

Modernized electronic health records (EHR) infrastructure at a sprawling, historic medical campus while ensuring strict historic preservation.

Carbon County Airport Engineering

Carbon County, PA · Aviation · Client: Carbon County Airport Authority

Project details

Served as engineer of record, performing aviation engineering and architectural services including medevac hangar design, runway/taxiway crack sealing, and automatic gate replacement.