Blending a conservator’s skills with an architect’s passion to revitalize existing buildings
Historic Preservation Planning
From historical research, condition assessments and preservation recommendations, KCA is uniquely qualified to provide all of the architectural services required to produce planning documents such as Historic Preservation Plans and Feasibility Studies.
Restoration & Adaptive Reuse
KCA works exclusively on existing buildings. This is based on Kate’s belief that existing buildings are less damaging to the environment and contribute to a sense of community. Also because this is what inspires her creativity.
Residential Architecture
Understanding that every person interacts differently with their home, KCA uses design to specially adapt a building to each client.
Featured Projects
Byberry Friends Meeting House Complex
Byberry, a very early Quaker Meeting, was established in 1683, and received the first acre of the current site as a gift in 1694. The…
Wissahickon Trails Headquarters
As part of a collaboration between Daedalus Design Build and Kate Cowing Architect, LLC, Kate was the lead designer for the adaptive reuse of this…
Zion Baptist Church
Kate Cowing has worked together with Zion Baptist Church of Philadelphia since before the start of the firm. She was first introduced to Zion through an…
About Kate Cowing, AIA, APT-RP
An architectural conservator and registered architect, Kate has over 30 years of experience in preservation architecture. Holding degrees in architecture, preservation and psychology, Kate's creativity and passion for the field shines through her work.