Ware Malcomb promotes Breda to director, architecture in Newark office

Ware Malcomb, an international design firm, Thursday said Claudio Breda was promoted to director, architecture, in the firm’s Newark office. Breda will lead the architecture team, while also providing support to the interiors group.

Breda has more than 23 years of industry experience that includes healthcare, hospitality, workplace, industrial, office, institutional, technology and manufacturing projects. Ware Malcomb said he has been instrumental in expanding the reach of Ware Malcomb’s architecture studio particularly to the healthcare industry. This is his second promotion since joining the firm’s Newark team in 2021.

“With licensure in 11 states and a collaborative, hands-on leadership style, Claudio has built trust with clients and teammates alike,” said Jon Anderson, regional director, architecture. “He has been a steady mentor and leader, driving quality and growth across the region.” 

Breda is a licensed architect in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Virginia. He has earned professional certificates and designations from The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, American Institute of Architects, and US Green Building Council.