Maurice E. Weintraub Architect is an architecture, planning and design firm located in the heart of Philadelphia’s suburban Main Line dedicated to providing the highest quality architectural services the profession has to offer. While being creative and innovative, the firm’s designs reflect the needs and the budget requirements of the clients. The firm’s principal, Maurice Weintraub, a native Philadelphian, established the firm in 1992 following 10 years of project management and design experience with an internationally renowned Philadelphia architecture firm.

Maurice E. Weintraub Architect offers a complete range of architectural services from planning and design through construction. Maurice Weintraub is a licensed architect in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and has been a member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Pennsylvania Society of Architects since 1986.

Maurice Weintraub works closely with his clients, personally overseeing each project. His 15 years of project management experience helps to insure that his projects are completed on time and within budget. The firm strives to establish an effective working relationship between the client, the architect and the contractor. Critical to the success of any project is communication. Acting as a representative of the client Maurice works to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and effective communication where all parties work together towards a common goal.

The firm's computer system serves as a valuable asset in the management and production of each project. Taking advantage of the latest software the firm is able to work quicker and more efficiently. In particular, the CAD software reduces drafting time, allowing for more flexibility in the design and production phases of a project.

The firm’s extensive architectural library is another valuable asset serving as an important resource through the design and building process. A collection of over one thousand current and out of print books, covers a broad range of topics including architecture, art, interior design, design, decorative arts, landscape architecture, site planning, building construction, building materials, construction detailing, construction management and building specifications.

Maurice Weintraub received his Master of Architecture in 1982 from the University of Pennsylvania. After receiving his Master's degree, Maurice Weintraub began working at the internationally known firm of Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia. During his 10 year apprenticeship he worked closely with both partners, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown. His involvement ranged from planning and design to construction administration. He worked on many projects ranging in scale from houses and museums to decorative art objects. As a representative of the firm he traveled several times to the Far East marketing their services. His drawings for Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates have been published in numerous magazines and have been in exhibitions in such places as the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia and the National Gallery in London. He became an Associate at the firm in 1991.

While working at Venturi Scott Brown and Associates, Maurice Weintraub carried out several independent projects. The projects ranged from residential additions and interior renovations to commercial interiors. The Silver Addition in Wyckoff, NJ, received an Honorable Mention in Metropolitan Home Magazine's "Home of the Year" competition. This independent work eventually lead to the development of his own firm.