About Us
- For over thirty years, Gemma de la Fuente and Scott Paden have been dedicated to the preservation of historic structures and sites which define the past, serving as vessels of our collective memory. The cultural patrimony in which we live, work, and play is an irreplaceable resource that provides our future generations with the unique opportunity to understand the present through the reading of the past.
- Unlike other cultural objects, buildings must continue to serve their occupants, even as the surrounding world changes, putting more demands upon them. The challenge as preservation architects is then twofold; to maintain usefulness while protecting the fabric and characteristics that define them as historic artifacts.
- Citadel accomplishes this via thorough research and examination, an understanding of technology, past and present, and acceptance of the reality that a building unoccupied is a building at risk. From museum quality restorations and reconstructions to rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, we provide our clients with fiscally responsible solutions that abide by the Secretary of Interior's Standards.
Scott Paden
Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to a teacher and an industrial designer, Scott became interested in design at an early age. In 1975 he began his studies at Tulane University. Upon graduation in 1981, he went to work in Italy for Ignazio Gardella and Aldo Rossi, eventually returning to New Orleans and then Pennsylvania. Scott's interest in how buildings are assembled and the craft of architecture is rooted in the Amish culture that surrounded him as a child. He is known for his ability to assemble collaborative teams for challenging preservation efforts and his regular presence on-site during construction. His public service as a trustee for cultural institutions has instilled in him a greater understanding of the challenges clients face when managing the stewardship of their historic properties. He is a founding member of Washington's Docomomo Chapter and a member of the Tulane School of Architecture Advisory Board.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture. Tulane University, New Orleans
Master of Architecture, Tulane University, New Orleans
Significant Projects
- US Trade Representative, First Impressions Lobby, Washington, DC
- USDA People's Garden Master Plan, Washington, DC
- Lancaster Symphony Hall, Master Plan, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- IRS Building, Balcony Conservation & Repairs, Washington, DC
- Department of the Treasury, Liberty Loan Building, First Impressions Lobby, Washington, DC
- Teatro Carlo Felice, Restoration, Genoa, Italy
- Manilva Resort, Master Plan, Cadiz, Spain
- Sr. Elizaberhs, Program Development Study, Washington, DC
- Brooklyn Navy Yard, Facade Restoration, Building No. 22, Brooklyn, New York
- EEOB, Historic Spaces Conservation Plan, Washington, DC
- President's Guest House, Earthquake Stabilization & Facade Restoration, Washington, DC
- PA Supreme Court, Program Development Study, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Selected Awards
- USDA Design Award, People's Garden Master Plan, 2015
- 1724 F St. NW, GSA Project Award,2013
- Lancaster County Planning Association Environ Award, Lancaster Central Market, HSR, 2013
- C. Emlen Urban Preservation Award, Homefields Farm, 2009
Ana Gemma de la Fuente
Born in Santander in northern Spain, Gemma's father moved the family to Madrid when she was five. At 17, Gemma enrolled at CEU and, a year later, at the Escuela Tecnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid. In 1980, she moved to the United States to attend Tulane University School of Architecture in New Orleans and eventually graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Her passion for protecting historic sites has earned her numerous awards. At home on the job site, her keen ability to identify problems before they occur has earned her the respect of the craftsmen she directs. An accomplished draughtsman and watercolorist, she is a member of the Association of Preservation Technology, the Society of Architectural Historians, and the Preservation Roundtable.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Design of the Environment, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Master of Architecture, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Master of Science in Design: Historic Preservation, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Significant Projects
- Lancaster Central Market, Historic Structure Report, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Reiber Haus, Museum & Educational Center, Creswell, Pennsylvania
- Lancaster Campus of History, Master Plan, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- R. C. Weaver Building (HUD), First Impressions Lobby, Washington, DC
- Old Post Office, Historic Structure Report & Preservation Oversight, Washington, DC
- Casa Buchbinder, Bonaire, Netherland Antilles
- Valle del Rosario, Master Plan, Malaga, Spain
- Eco-Resort, Master Plan, Limon, Costa Rica
- Secretary's Suite, Department of the Interior, Washington, DC
- Clara Barton Office of Missing Soldiers Museum, Washington, DC
- President's Guest House, Historic Structure Report, Washington, DC
Selected Awards
- DC Preservation Award, Clara Barton Museum, 2015
- American Planning Association, Excellence in Urban Planning, Central Market, 2013
- C. Emlen Urban Preservation Award, Reiber Haus Museum, 2011
- C. Emlen Urban Preservation Award, Abraham Herr Haus Restoration, 2006, 2008