Claire Donato

Biografía: Claire is President of Mark B. Thompson Associates, PC, an architecture and planning firm in Philadelphia, specializing in programming, facility assessment, site planning, historic preservation, historic rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and new architecture for individuals, institutions, and non-profits requiring professional services. For over 50 years, MBTA has focused on supporting the missions of venerable institutions, creating spaces that foster deeper community, and preserving the architecture and character of significant buildings and landscapes. Claire attended the University of Pennsylvania from 1982-1986 and from 1986-1989, where she received her undergraduate degree and Master of Architecture and solidified her lifelong connection to the city of Philadelphia and its rich architectural history. She is a registered architect and LEED™ accredited professional and is a member of the American Institute of Architects and The Carpenter’s Company of the City and County of Philadelphia. Claire has demonstrated expertise with projects requiring rigorous technical solutions through the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of existing structures, including historic and National Historic Landmark properties. She has been privileged to be involved with planning and architectural projects for some of Philadelphia’s and our nation’s most significant cultural resources and historic settings, including the Fairmount Water Works; the Schuylkill River villas and historic houses of Philadelphia (The Woodlands, Belmont Mansion, Woodford, Strawberry Mansion, and Lemon Hill); Eastern State Penitentiary; Wyck Historic House, Garden, and Farm; Abolition Hall; and West Point U.S. Military Academy.