How design is like quantum physics?
I doubt that architecture and quantum physics have ever been considered in the same sentence, but I’ll argue that they are different perspectives on the same problem. Some background In …
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AIA Pittsburgh Honors Two Strada Projects with Design Awards
Strada was delighted to have two of its projects recognized by AIA Pittsburgh as part of the Design Pittsburgh 2015 Awards competition on October 22, 2015. The Cathedral Campus for …
Lessons from the 2015 AIA Knowledge Summit
“Is knowledge knowable? If so, how do we know that?” —Nicholas Rombus, Carnegie Mellon University Professor, 1972 I spent the last couple of days with some of the smartest people …
Evansdale Crossing—It’s all about connections
You may have criss-crossed your campus hundreds of times, but it often takes a Placemapping® exercise to see a campus with fresh eyes and discover new opportunities. When asked to develop …
Nova Place: Reinventing a defunct mall as a high-tech hub
Every city has them. A large-scale “modern” development that seemed to make sense at the time but almost since its completion hasn’t quite functioned the way it was envisioned. The …
Lines in a Sketchbook: A Creative Catalogue
In the 2009 movie “Up in the Air,” George Clooney’s character states, “Photos are for people who can’t remember.” I don’t entirely agree with this statement. I’m somewhat addicted to …
Market Places—Morocco
Everyone seems to love a good farmers market these days. Goodness knows my wife does – it seemed like she visited every one available in the City of Philadelphia after …
Dazzling Transformations—Obsolete Buildings Become Distinctive New Hotels
Combining our expertise in historic preservation and adaptive reuse with creative place making, Strada is helping to breathe new life into a series of buildings from the first half of …
