40 Years of Acheson Doyle Partners Architects
Past. Present. Future.
Deeply rooted in the historic fabric of New York City, yet gracing cultural milieus around the world, we honor timeless building traditions while breathing new life into the regional and global communities we serve.
ADP Architects believes exceptional architectural design takes collaborative learning and doing. Our office takes a hands-on approach to architecture, planning and preservation, working across different mediums and scales to achieve the highest level of elegance and craftsmanship.
We take pride in our long-term client relationships:
FIRM HISTORY
Throughout our firm’s 40-year history, we have been recognized nationally and globally for our attention to detail, eye for design and exceptional client service.
ADP Architects was founded in 1985 by David C. Acheson, AIA, and Michael F. Doyle, FAIA, two architects who met at the Harvard Graduate School of Design.
Their partnership has since evolved into a full-service, 25-person practice with professional capabilities in architectural design, planning and historic preservation. ADP Architects has deep experience delivering on all phases of the design and construction process for clients spanning the sectors of hospitality, residential, education, sacred sites and cultural institutions.
40 Years: An ADP Timeline
Past. Present. Future.
1980s - Rooted in Craft and Precision
In 1986, after meeting at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, David C. Acheson, AIA, and Michael F. Doyle, FAIA founded Acheson Doyle Partners Architects in New York, NY.
The firm’s earliest work established the principles that continue to define ADP today: meticulous detailing, collaborative design, and enduring client relationships.
1990s
Projects during this decade reflected an increasing ability to work across styles, building typologies, and scales, always with the same commitment to craftsmanship and thoughtful stewardship.
2000s
The 2000s marked a period of increasingly complex restoration and preservation work. ADP became trusted with architecturally significant landmarks requiring extraordinary technical precision and craftmanship.
From the restoration of St. Bartholomew’s iconic dome to work at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and New York’s leading hospitality destinations, the decade reinforced the firm’s reputation as a steward of historic architecture.
2010s
During the 2010s, ADP’s work became increasingly visible across New York City’s cultural and institutional landscape. The firm contributed to landmark destinations, hospitality spaces, healthcare environments, universities, and public-facing cultural projects while balancing preservation expertise with contemporary architectural interventions.
2020s
Today, ADP continues to evolve while remaining grounded in the values that shaped the firm over the past 40 years.
Adaptive reuse, luxury residential design, hospitality, and institutional work reflect a practice focused on transformation, longevity, and thoughtful modernization. Long-standing client relationships remain central to the firm’s identity.
Future of ADP
Adaptive reuse, luxury residential design, hospitality, and institutional work reflect a practice focused on transformation, longevity, and thoughtful modernization. Long-standing client relationships remain central to the firm’s identity.