EnrichingCommunity Life
Enriching
Community
Life
Thoughtful design that inspires connection, enriches lives, and creates opportunity across the communities we serve.
About
Aeterna Group
Aeterna Group™ is a collective of architecture and engineering brands united by a shared purpose; to design spaces that define communities while protecting resources, advocating for our clients, and enhancing quality of life.
At Aeterna Group, we believe our buildings shape how people gather, heal, learn, and grow. This belief unites our architects, engineers and designers as a team that shares decades of experience across diverse communities and project types to better serve the people and places we work alongside.
Aeterna Group partners with community leaders to create spaces that meet real needs, reflect local identity, and create lasting value in the daily lives of the people who use them. We provide the clarity, creativity, and leadership needed to navigate complex building decisions with confidence. We believe our responsibility does not end when doors open, it continues in the daily lives of the people who use them and the communities who rely on them.
Vision
We exist to lead communities by designing spaces that inspire connection, enrich lives, and create opportunity.
Mission
Our mission is to partner with clients and empower our team to lead with clarity, build trusted relationships, simplify complexity, and create design solutions that enhance communities.
Enriching Community Life
Enriching Community Life
Enriching Community Life
Enriching Community Life
Values
Clear
We simplify complexity and make the path forward easy to understand.
COLLABORATIVE
We create shared clarity from day one with roles, goals, and decisions.
TENACIOUS
We resist the easy answer and do the hard work to get it right.
Creative
We design spaces that reflect the character and needs of the community, then deliver them responsibly within budget, timeline, and real-world constraints.
Responsive
We respond promptly, communicate clearly, and we're available when our clients need us.
Brand Promise
Successful projects only move forward under thoughtful pressure from the right leaders. We understand your timelines are critical, your budgets are public, and your community expects results. Aeterna Group leads through these expectations with a clear path, practical solutions, and steady partnership. This is how we deliver work that can be built, exceeds your expectations, and is designed to endure.
We make it real.
You have one shot. The timeline is real, and your budget belongs to your community. We understand that design only works if it can be built within your parameters. We prioritize feasibility before we earn the right to make your space beautiful.
We find a way.
When challenges arise and the path feels unclear, we bring experience, foresight, and creative problem-solving to walk you through those moments. We are proactive problem solvers who confidently keep your project moving without sacrificing quality.
We are with you when it matters.
All projects require the same 3 elements: trust, accountability, and presence. Our team remains with you each step of the way, provides stability and guidance, and will continue to be a resource far beyond the completion of a project.
Services and markets
Aeterna Group partners with community caretakers to design spaces that define communities. Our collaborative team guides projects from early planning through construction, simplifying complexity and delivering solutions that enhance communities and create lasting value.
Architecture
We design spaces that reflect the unique identity, values, and aspirations of the communities they serve. Our approach is centered on creating environments that foster connection, engagement, and a sense of belonging...
Architecture
We design spaces that reflect the unique identity, values, and aspirations of the communities they serve. Our approach is centered on creating environments that foster connection, engagement, and a sense of belonging.
By listening closely to stakeholders and understanding local needs, we create thoughtful solutions that are functional, enhance user experience, and provide you with long-term value. The result is meaningful places that support everyday life, strengthen communities, and inspire people to gather, learn, work, and thrive.
By listening closely to stakeholders and understanding local needs, we create thoughtful solutions that are functional, enhance user experience, and provide you with long-term value. The result is meaningful places that support everyday life, strengthen communities, and inspire people to gather, learn, work, and thrive.
Engineering
We have deep technical expertise and a commitment to delivering high-performing solutions. We design systems that are practical, efficient, and feasible to construct and operate...
Engineering
We have deep technical expertise and a commitment to delivering high-performing solutions. We design systems that are practical, efficient, and feasible to construct and operate.
By focusing on reliability and long-term performance, we help clients maximize value throughout the life of their facilities and infrastructure. Our team puts in the work to ensure engineering solutions are tailored to your project goals while meeting the highest standards of quality and resilience.
By focusing on reliability and long-term performance, we help clients maximize value throughout the life of their facilities and infrastructure. Our team puts in the work to ensure engineering solutions are tailored to your project goals while meeting the highest standards of quality and resilience.
interior design
We create environments that enhance comfort, improve functionality, and consider the user experience. We achieve this by integrating thoughtful aesthetics, thoroughly thinking through your space needs, and recommending material choices that support you and your community...
interior design
We create environments that enhance comfort, improve functionality, and consider the user experience. We achieve this by integrating thoughtful aesthetics, thoroughly thinking through your space needs, and recommending material choices that support you and your community.
By taking this approach, we create welcoming and productive environments. The result is interiors that promote your well-being, reflect your facility’s purpose, and enrich your daily experiences.
By taking this approach, we create welcoming and productive environments. The result is interiors that promote your well-being, reflect your facility’s purpose, and enrich your daily experiences.
Education
Federal,
State & Local Government
State & Local Government
Multifamily Housing
Healthcare
Community
& Recreation
& Recreation
Transportation
Science
& Technology
& Technology
Commercial
& Industrial
& Industrial
The Aeterna Group Brands
Specialized firms connected through thoughtful, community-focused design.
Leadership
Guiding complex projects with thoughtful direction, strong community partnerships, and a commitment to lasting impact. Together, the team brings broad expertise, steady guidance, and a collaborative approach to evolving community needs.
Adam Krason
AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, ALEP
President
20+ years leading ZMM, driving growth and award-winning multisector projects
Daniel Stern
CISSP, CCSP
CISO/CTO
20+ years delivering secure, scalable IT and cybersecurity for high-growth organizations
Zack Malison
PE
Senior VP of Operations
Proven leader in driving growth and operational excellence with nearly two decades of experience at CSArch
Laura Renauer
MBA
Senior Director, Business Systems
Nearly two decades of A/E experience in accounting, systems administration, and operations
Rachel Whelan
MA
Senior Director, Marketing & BD
A decade of expertise in financial strategy and growth initiatives from her leadership at Kluber
Daniel Cesarz
AIA, NCARB
Senior Director, Technology & Innovation
20+ years driving digital transformation and strategy through innovation, automation, and AI
Projects
Woody Williams Center
K-12 project in Barboursville, WV
The Leggett and SSRAC
Multifamily Housing project in Silver Spring, MD
ICAN and Utica Children’s Museum
Community project in Utica, NY
Fairmont Fire Department Station No. 2
Local Government project in Fairmont, WV
Aurora Public Works Facility
Transportation project in Aurora, IL
Charleston Convention Center
Community project in Charleston, WV
University at Albany
Higher Education project in Albany, NY
WVU Athletic Performance Center
Higher Education project in Morgantown, WV
IDA Headquarters
Science & Tech project in Alexandria, VA
Meadows Elementary
K-12 project in Huntington, WV
1000 F Street NW Spec Suites
Commercial project in Washington, DC
South Elgin Public Safety Center
Local Government project in South Elgin, IL
Mon Power Regional Headquarters
Industrial project in Fairmont, WV
KIPP Capital High School
K-12 project in Albany, NY
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Healthcare project in Glen Ellyn, IL
Our Offices
Illinois
Aurora
Bloomington
Massachusetts
Boston
New York
Albany
Newburgh
Utica
Ohio
Marietta
Virginia
Arlington
Blacksburg
West Virginia
Charleston
Fairmont
Martinsburg
Washington DC
Washington
ZMM Martinsburg Office
5550 Winchester Avenue, Berkeley Business Park, Suite 5, Martinsburg, WV 25405
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