Born from the DNA of some of the nation’s most innovative design firms to artfully integrate nature and the built environment.

Born from the DNA of some of the nation’s most innovative design firms to artfully integrate nature and the built environment.

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 Phenotype Architects is a residential and hospitality architecture firm led by Michael Bianchi AIA. Operating out of Philadelphia’s Main Line and serving Greater Philadelphia, the New Jersey Shore, the Hamptons, and beyond, we bring over twenty years of design expertise to new construction homes, additions, renovations, and hospitality spaces — unified by a single sensibility: that exceptional design begins with understanding how people truly live.

Follow our projects in progress across Philadelphia, the Main Line, and beyond — or explore our full portfolio.

Intended as a dual family vacation residence, this Hilton Head Island home is our modern take on a classic Low Country home. What is this classic facade hiding on the other side? . . #phenotypearchitects #lowcountrymodern #design #hiltonheadisland #
The sitting room in our Upper West Side townhouse is a masterclass in preservation. The original plaster ceiling, oak paneling, and oak mantle were preserved and restored to near perfection by @ig_improvements. Around them, new flooring, new finishes
Central staircase in our Upper West Side townhouse. . . Builder: @ig_improvements Interiors: @studio_friedman
Ready for the weekend? . . Interiors: @studio_friedman Builder: @pinemar Photo: @seanlitchfield
A few iPhone pics from our Hamptons renovation. Looking forward to getting some summer shots. I guess we’ll have to wait out this weekend’s storm… Stay safe, everyone. . Builder: @ronaldwebbbuilder Interiors: @studio_friedman .
Stairs are often considered to be the sculptural centerpiece of the home. Our Hilton Head vacation home uses thick treads that transition to a bench on the last tread, emphasizing the cascading effect from the top down. . Architect: @phenotypearchit
Some hump day motivation for you. I can’t think of a more suitable place for a holiday gathering than our Rittenhouse apartment. #weekendgoals #apartmentdecor #interiordesign #philadelphiarealestate #homebar
There's nothing quite like seeing families unite in the spaces we've designed for them. This stunning lakefront home was the perfect setting for a joyful reunion this fall. #lakehouse #vacationhome
Designed to address the uphill hillside and downhill views to the lake, this lake house is nestled into the hillside and provides a comfortable spot to enjoy one’s days upstate. . #lakehouse #vacationhome #hudsonvalley
Looking for a place to stash the Halloween candy? The hidden pantry in our Rittenhouse apartment offers an out of the way space that kitchen clutter. . #kitchendesıgn #pantryorganization #pantry #interiordesign
Nearly done at the lake house!
Check out our feature today on the front page of the Real Estate section of Philly Inquirer! Featured is our Rittenhouse Apartment and our wonderful clients! https://tinyurl.com/Rittenhouse-Apartment #rittenhousesquare #philadelphiainquirer #phill
Framing well under way at our Wayne carriage house renovation. In addition to a full gut renovation, we designed a new entry that links the north and south ends of what was a carriage house and garage/storage with a new connector that allows our cl
Interiors are moving along nicely at our Putnam Valley Lake House. The fireplace adds a warm element to the uphill side of the house. The windows to either side of the fireplace and the butterfly roof open up what is essentially a green wall as the
Our take on classic Lowcountry architecture in Hilton Head Island, SC coming into shape. Raised well above the flood plane and characterized by beautiful wrap-around porchs, shed dormers and large windows the Lowcountry design elements provide shad
An evening under the canopy of our Berkshires Pool House with close friends seems like a wonderful retreat from the noise of daily life.
Ongoing progress at the Hudson Valley Lake House and a novel approach to siding. Located on a very steep site, the roof form allows for views up the hill and expanded views out to the lake and that afternoon sunset! #Architecture #Design #Modernlak
Our Berkshires pool house is on the boards. . Situated in the shade of an adjacent willow and in the middle of a rolling field, this minimalist retreat offers clear views to Bald Mountain, Fountain Pond State Park and East Mountain State Park in the
Hilton Head project underway in Palmetto Dunes! Construction: @twelveoaksgroup #beachhouse #palmettodunes #lowcountry #lowcountryhome