Street Talk
Fresh ideas about design
Interior Design: Transformer of Space, or Mindset?
07.2019
By Jo Berchielli
At Strada, we “Design with People in Mind®,” as we recently gave name to a practice we continually partake in. It emphasizes how the people we design for are the backbone of our creations; they are the faces and the stories responsible for the transformation.
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Our Street: Favorite Interactions in the New Philadelphia Office
07.2019
By Murray S. Kamara, Jr.
I was 7 or 8 when I realized I remembered my home address. I was proud thinking, “man, this grown up thing isn’t too bad, bring on more addresses!” I can honestly say, out of the many addresses I have remembered, I never thought there would be a new work address… ...
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Cross-Office Collaboration
05.2019
By Aaron Bell, RA
Although we work out of two separate offices, we are one team.
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STRADA WELCOMES ARCHITECT JESSE H. POINTON
05.2019
By Street Talk Editor
“I have wanted to be an Architect since I was thirteen,” Jesse noted. “Having my dream job is something I never take for granted. My expertise lies in the craft of Architecture, and that has been my focus since I was a student. I've always been passionate about detail, and I think ahead on how to make intricate details a reality from the initial concept.”
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Don’t Waste… DONATE!
08.2018
By Chelsey Atkins, LEED Green Associate
Collectively, the design and construction industry has risen to the challenge and we’re diligently doing our part in reducing the amount of waste generated, however statistics don’t lie… We still have a long way to go!
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Office Culture
07.2018
By Lawrence J. Fabbroni, AIA
For our team, successes are sweet, but the anticipation of the next challenge is what drives us the most.
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Strada Welcomes Terrie Brightman, Landscape Architect
06.2018
By Street Talk Editor
“Terrie brings exceptional landscape design and delivery to Strada’s team of professionals,” said Alan Cuteri, Founding Principal and Higher Education Principal. “The talent and experience that she brings will be a huge asset to our clients.”
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The Integrated Design Practice
04.2018
By Claudia Saladin, ASLA, LEED AP
"The more complex the ecosystem and the greater the diversity of its parts, the more successfully it can resist and recover quickly from stress. "
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Strada Elevates Abby Mountain to Senior Associate
02.2018
By Street Talk Editor
Strada, an industry leader in cross-disciplinary design, is excited to announce the elevation of Abby Mountain to Senior Associate. “Abby has been instrumental to Strada’s growth and success since 2002, and we are thrilled to advance her to this important position,” said Al Cuteri, firm principal and human resources leader. Abby joined Strada nearly 16 ...
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The Craft of Story Building
02.2018
By Mason Radkoff, CSI/CCCA, LEED AP BD+C
A story’s form should be organic— the moves it makes, the shape it takes. Initial visions of setting, theme, voice, and plot emerge as the writer intuits what the story needs without the anchor of minutia holding things back. Art is made.
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