CARL EMBERGER, JR.

PRINCIPAL

AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

Over the last 23 years, Carl Emberger Jr. has honed his craft through a range of project types nationally and internationally including residential, retail, religious, restaurant, university, high-rise, mixed use, healthcare, laboratory, museum, library, office space, libraries, and a transportation pavilion.

Carl studied at Temple University and his studies abroad in Italy and Bosnia were a highlights of his education. After graduating at the head of his class, the Philadelphia region became home to his career working for several prominent firms throughout the City of Philadelphia before embarking on Canary Architecture. CARL FINDS INSPIRATION IN THE NATURAL WORLD AND SAVORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO COLLABORATE WITH OTHERS TO CONJURE ENGAGING DESIGNS FOR NEW AND REIMAGINED STRUCTURES.

Carl leads Canary with Natalie Emberger, his business partner and wife of over 10 years.  They share two bright, adventurous boys, Carter & Ezra, and one silly mutt, Grover. They travel the country in their Casita, build treehouses, Pinewood Derby cars, and digital worlds in Minecraft. 

Carl’s technical skill is unmatched, his knowledge of the industry is deep, and his passion for the art is true. Carl is registered in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia and is a member of the AIA, NCARB, and is a LEED accredited professional.

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CARL EMBERGER, JR.

PRINCIPAL

AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

Over the last 23 years, Carl Emberger Jr. has honed his craft through a range of project types nationally and internationally including residential, retail, religious, restaurant, university, high-rise, mixed use, healthcare, laboratory, museum, library, office space, libraries, and a transportation pavilion.

Carl studied at Temple University and his studies abroad in Italy and Bosnia were a highlights of his education. After graduating at the head of his class, the Philadelphia region became home to his career working for several prominent firms throughout the City of Philadelphia before embarking on Canary Architecture. CARL FINDS INSPIRATION IN THE NATURAL WORLD AND SAVORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO COLLABORATE WITH OTHERS TO CONJURE ENGAGING DESIGNS FOR NEW AND REIMAGINED STRUCTURES.

Carl leads Canary with Natalie Emberger, his business partner and wife of over 10 years.  They share two bright, adventurous boys, Carter & Ezra, and one silly mutt, Grover. They travel the country in their Casita when they can, build treehouses, Pinewood Derby cars, and digital worlds in Minecraft. 

Carl’s technical skill is unmatched, his knowledge of the industry is deep, and his passion for the art is true. Carl is registered in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia and is a member of the AIA, NCARB, and is a LEED accredited professional.

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650 Park Avenue

ICU Japan Dialogue House

One Riverside

UPenn Meyerson Hall

Episcopal Cathedral

The Tidewater

Syracuse ITC

330 Cooper

Broad & Pine

BrüBox

Private Residence

Evo Philly

WVU Student Housing

Railroad Museum of PA

Main Line Reform Temple

LTSP Learning Center

The Columbia

Touraine Penthouse

St. Ann’s Mission Church

Upper Darby Library

ICU Japan Dormitory

CHC Fitness Center

BVBC Church