Mark Shermeyer founded SAA Architects, an architectural, planning and interior design firm, in 1996. To a great extent, the success SAA has achieved through the years can be credited to the collaborative methodology in which projects are collectively defined, evaluated and developed. The care and concern that goes into each project has allowed SAA to build a reputation for an unusually high level of partner/ client interaction. This commitment to availability has created an atmosphere of responsiveness throughout the firm.
We collaborate with external consulting engineers on all projects, believing that we can build the best team for a project by matching its requirements with the best-demonstrated engineering experience and skill. Through the relationships that have been built with our engineering partners, we ensure that the spaces we create are not only aesthetically pleasing, but perform extraordinarily as well.
As the firm has grown, our interest in environmentally sensible building practices has continued to evolve. As a member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), we strive to educate ourselves and collaborate with our engineering partners on ways that we can work together towards environmental responsibility.
Mark D. Shermeyer, AIA, NCARB, LEED® GA
President
Since founding the firm in 1996, Mr. Shermeyer has designed and directed projects of every size and program type including the highly acclaimed ”Sanctuary” residence, the Farquhar Park Bandstand Restoration and the Lower Swatera Municipal Building. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, Mr. Shermeyer has been a licensed architect for 20 years.
Danika R.S. Dallam, RA, NCARB, LEED® GA
Vice President of Design
Danika Dallam, Vice President of Design, joined SAA in 2002. As a licensed architect and interior designer, Ms. Dallam’s local work includes the DreamWrights Theater. A graduate of Morgan State Univeristy, Lebanon Valley College and the Pennsylvania School of Art and Design, Ms. Dallam leads the efforts of SAA’s design team. She has received numerous professional awards and recognitions throughout the span of her career, she has been directly responsible for projects totaling over $175 million in construction costs.
Joe Mulá, RA, NCARB
Project Architect
Mr. Mulá possesses experience in project management and design, ranging from designs of food, beverage, and retail space at Philadelphia International Airport to major mall expansions totaling 1.5 million square feet. A graduate and previous adjunct Professor of Architecture of Philadelphia University with a Bachelor of Architecture degree, Mr. Mulá has worked on a wide variety of assignments in more than a dozen states.
Paul E. McNamee, PE
Senior Consultant
Kristy M. Spahr
Drafting & Design
As the Senior Draftsperson at SAAarchitects, Kristy Spahr is known for her efficiency in preparing accurate technical drawings including floor plans, elevations, details, building sections and schedules. She is responsible for the management of client meetings, preparation and coordination of all bidding and permitting drawing sets and applications, as well as assisting with interior design services for our clients. Ms. Spahr has an extensive background in custom residential and commercial architecture spanning 10 years. Additionally, Ms. Spahr specializes in self storage industry architecture, having completed over 30 new construction and conversion self storage projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Throughout the span of her career, Kristy has been responsible for projects totaling over $75 million in construction costs.
Courtney Parfitt
Drafting & Design
Courtney Parfitt graduated from Philadelphia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design. In addition to her education in Philadelphia, she studied architecture throughout Europe while enrolled in classes at the New Academy of Fine Arts in Milan, Italy. Courtney interned with a local interior designer in 2009, working with both residential and commercial clients ranging from private homes to convention hotels.
Rebecca L. N. Addington
Drafting & Design
Rebecca joins SAA with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications/Public Relations from Susquehanna University, and an Associate of Specialized Technology degree in Interior Design from The Art Institute of York-Pennsylvania. She has interned with the marketing department of such organizations as: the American Cancer Society, Alter Communications, and a local architectural design firm. She has also held the position of Advertising Consultant for the Baltimore and Chesapeake region’s top lifestyle magazines, Baltimore Style and Chesapeake Life, where she assisted in several promotion and event efforts, as well as managing a long client list.
Danielle M. Hoet, LEED AP: BD+C
Drafting & Design
Danielle is a LEED Accredited Professional with a specialty in Building Design & Construction. She is a graduate of Northeastern University’s School of Architecture in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2007, she studied Architecture & Preservation in Rome, Italy. While achieving her bachelor’s degree, Danielle interned with several architectural and landscape design firms in York and Philadelphia, designing and producing construction documents for projects ranging from residential to multi-million dollar zoological projects. Along with her experience and efficiency, Danielle brings a fresh enthusiasm to the SAA team for environmental sustainability and city revitalization.
