Barbara was formally educated in the classics, history and art – a rich background that has enhanced her enduring passion for design. She approaches the creation of interiors with the knowledge that, one day, these spaces will become part of the fabric of history. With an influential voice in today’s dynamic design community, she has built a national reputation for expertise in the restoration of significant historic structures of the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. She is a sought-after lecturer on classical design, equally respected for her scholarly mastery and boundless enthusiasm for the field. Dedicated to lifelong learning, Barbara has received fellowships with distinguished programs for advanced study in England and Italy. Being an inveterate traveler constantly absorbing the aesthetic richness of the world, Barbara inspires her uniquely gifted staff in producing memorable environments expressed in a wide range of styles, always incorporating advances in materials, design and technology.

Experience

Barbara graduated cum laude from the University of Chicago with a degree in Ancient History and Religion. Rigorous study of classical archaeology and antiquities paved the way for future exploration of the history of decorative arts and architecture. A longtime professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), she is certified by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) and has earned the Certificate of Classical Architecture from the ICAA. She has extensively pursued further studies in the history of architecture and the decorative arts at Harvard University Graduate School of Design, The Attingham Summer School, University of Pennsylvania, The University of the Arts, The Bard Graduate Center, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Winterthur Museum, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, The National Gallery, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art. Her work has been published in such prestigious magazines as Architectural Digest and Period Homes. She has written the foreword to the new edition of Michael Kathrens’ book on the luminary Philadelphia architect Horace Trumbauer, American Splendor. Barbara contributed to David Wren’s definitive history of the fabled Philadelphia estate in his book Ardrossan, and wrote the introduction for a prestigious private collection recently highlighted at Christie’s New York.

Leadership

Barbara has an ongoing commitment to enriching the education of future design professionals. She serves frequently as a guest critic at Moore College of Art & Design, the Art Institute of Philadelphia, Jefferson University and Drexel University. She has appeared on dozens of national television programs and has been a featured designer in multiple local and national publications. Her numerous awards include twenty-six ASID Design Excellence Awards as well as their “Designer of Distinction Award”, fifteen IDA Design Awards and four ICAA Trumbauer Awards for interior design. Barbara received the AIA Award for Historic Preservation, The Preservation Alliance’s Preservation Achievement Award, CCRA’s Historic Preservation Award, the Award for Residential Design from Preservation Pennsylvania, and was recognized for interior design at the Palladio Awards. She is the secretary of the national board of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) and was the long-time President of the College of Chapters representing all Chapters nationwide. She serves on the board of the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia and is active in many advocacy initiatives. Barbara holds leadership roles at The Philadelphia Museum of Art on curatorial, architectural, and development committees, is a contributing member of The Philadelphia Antique Show, The Franklin Institute, and The Union League of Philadelphia. She holds advisory positions with DesignPhiladelphia and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia and was inducted into the Leaders of Design Council. Barbara has served on the jury for the National Palladio Awards and for the graduate program in Architecture at the University of Notre Dame. Barbara has filmed a video on the life and career of Julian Abele. She is currently working on the Design and Architecture section of Coursera’s new program offering, “Creativity”.

Kali’s rigorous work ethic and keen communication skills make her invaluable to the EDC team and the projects she manages. She is skilled in each phase of project development from budgets and presentations to technical drawings, through to final installation.

Kali graduated with honors in Interior Design from the Art Institute of Philadelphia. She has won awards and honorable mentions in various design competitions and sits in a guest judge for student design competitions and presentations. Constantly furthering her education, she regularly attends ICAA events and industry lectures.

Jared brings a diverse professional background to the Eberlein Design Consultants Team. His experience in real estate, marketing, and interior design, gives him a unique perspective that he brings to every project. Jared’s passion for designing and producing beautiful spaces, paired with his strong focus on relationships and client satisfaction make him an invaluable member of the team.

Jared studied at Monroe Community College and the Fashion Institute of Technology, earning degrees in both Advertising and Marketing Communications and Interior Design. His years of living in New York City helped shape his appreciation for historical architecture and understanding of the importance of preservation amidst our ever-changing urban landscapes. He continues to pursue opportunities to expand his knowledge on such topics by attending lectures and touring prominent historically significant homes and institutions on his travels along the east coast.

Vivianna brings a research-driven approach to design, grounded in the belief that the best interiors tell a layered story. She is drawn to spaces that honor the past while embracing new materials, function, and style, an ethos she sees echoed throughout Philadelphia’s historic architecture. Her senior thesis, a hospitality concept exploring narrative and immersive environments, earned Drexel’s Faculty Prize for Best Senior Project for its integration of research into design, recognition that reflects the same balance of creativity and rigor she brings to her work at EDC, from hands-on fabrication to technical drawings and specifications.

Vivianna graduated summa cum laude from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and a minor in Design and Merchandising. She continues building connections in Philadelphia’s design community through her NEWH membership and attending ASID and IIDA young professional events.

In over a decade at Eberlein Design Consultants Ltd., Fred has developed systems to streamline project documentation, client financial reporting and project budgets which are critical to efficiency in this industry. Charged with the hiring and training staff, organizing marketing activities, serving as the IT expert, coordinating all pro-bono commitments and managing client accounts, Fred is the critical link between the aesthetic production and the practical execution of the firm’s work, ensuring the professional delivery of our creative services.

Fred graduated from LaSalle University with a combined degree in English and Management and actively pursues training in new programs and technologies that advance the production of our work.

With an extensive background in planning, purchasing, and project management, Kima brings essential technical skills to Eberlein Design Consultants for efficient design implementation. Her keen operational approach, attention to detail, and innovative nature combined with her expertise in project accounting and budgeting enable her to implement procedures to execute project efficiency. Kima continually researches and pursues new systems to ensure EDC processes are streamlined and remain on the cutting edge of technology.

Kima has a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising and Management from Philadelphia University. In her spare time, Kima searches for exquisite antique furniture and treasures deserving of attention and gives them a new life.

Caroline built her marketing career at Anthropologie and Nordstrom, developing compelling narratives around key brand priorities across multiple channels. At EDC, she puts that same instinct to work curating what matters most about the firm’s projects and amplifying them to a broader audience, pairing an eye for the hook with the operational discipline to see a project through to the finish line. Her goal is simple: to bring the firm’s spectacularly beautiful, deeply-researched interiors to audiences who appreciate their artistry.

Caroline graduated cum laude from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science in Design & Merchandising.

Andrew brings to Eberlein Design Consultants a natural blend of academic and practical knowledge of historic interiors, material culture, and decorative arts. Grider came as a graduate student in Historic Preservation at the University of Pennsylvania. As Scholar in Residence, he combs the documentation and archival records of each project the firm undertakes, tracing the built and social histories of these significant properties to illuminate the evolution of the built environment.

Grider entered interiors through the workroom, with a career as a traditional upholsterer, and was sought out by textile houses such as Scalamandré, Stout Textiles, and Jim Thompson for his craftsmanship in creating bespoke pieces for their lifestyle imagery with new collections, as well as designers like Charlotte Moss for the Southern Living Idea House. After retiring from the Navy, he enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of the Arts, graduating with a 3.894 GPA and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design, with a minor in Craft and Material Studies and a concentration in textiles and woodworking. During his undergrad, he was awarded 5 research grants that allowed him to pursue niche interests such as house museum furnishings, interpretation, and object care, which took him to over 50 museums along the Atlantic coastline and in the Southern states, as well as 18th-century textiles, with studies, archive visits, and textile and passementerie mills in Paris and Lyon. Outside of his current graduate studies, he still finds time for upholstery work and weaving. He is also a member of the American Society of Interior Designers, the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art, the Decorative Arts Trust, the Furniture Society, and the Society of Architectural Historians’ Historic Interiors Group’s Emerging Scholars Committee, and serves on the board of the Civic League of Historic Port Norfolk and chairs the Historic Holiday Homes Tour.

Susan brings a wealth of experience to our firm having worked for many years supporting design and architecture project management teams. She organizes complex specifications manuals and coordinates project documents to ensure maximum efficiency and accuracy. Susan works with the design team to ensure code compliance and technical applicability of the materials we utilize in our work. Supporting the design team throughout the process from concept to execution, Susan effectively integrates aesthetics and production. Additionally, Susan curates our extensive resource library and is constantly researching new products and processes.

Susan was educated at Moore College of Art and at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art. As a prolific practicing artist, she continues to generate unique art work in a variety of media and enjoys great commercial success.