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MKSD Architects, Silvia Hoffman, Founding Partner
LVB Staff//December 1, 2025//
Listen to this articleAllentown-based MKSD Architects specializes in custom architecture and architectural design across educational, municipal, commercial and healthcare industries. The firm’s team of over 20 architects have worked on projects for the likes of Lehigh Valley Health Network, American Red Cross, Moravian College, Kutztown University, American University, the School District of Philadelphia, among others.
As a certified women-owned business, two of three partners are female, in addition to a female associate partner. Silvia Hoffman, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB is a founding partner at MKSD Architects, bringing over two decades of experience to the firm, with expertise in healthcare and higher education design, campus master planning, building and interior design, among other skills.
“Silvia is a fearless, forward-thinking leader, with a consistently positive outlook,” Hoffman’s bio states on the company website. “She is focused on continuous improvement and growth for herself and our staff. She strives for innovative ways to move the firm forward through design.”
As partner, Jill Hewes, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB manages business operations within the MKSD office.
“Highly organized and efficient, Jill’s perseverance is crucial in coordinating and implementing action plans in collaboration with the firm’s partners,” Hewes’ bio states on the company website. “Jill also selflessly performs financial and human resources management tasks.” Hewes’ areas of expertise include higher education design, comprehensive planning, project scheduling, existing building renovations and modernization, among other skills.
