Street Talk
Fresh ideas about design
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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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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Strada’s Newest Creative Mind
01.2018
By Street Talk Editor
Last month, we welcomed an extraordinary architectural designer, Timothy “Timo” Ong to our team. Not only has he hit the ground running with projects and proposals, but he does so with a spirited energy, air of positivity, and always with a smile on his face. Timo’s experience and passion for design excellence perfectly complements our ...
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Strada Welcomes a New Marketing Manager, Rhonda L. Bolding, CPSM
10.2017
By Street Talk Editor
Strada is delighted to welcome Rhonda L. Bolding, CPSM to the firm’s talented and innovative team as our new Marketing Manager. Bolding will manage firm-wide marketing and public relations activities to support the strategic goals and vision of Strada, and to enhance their competitive position. Bolding’s focus will include local and regional markets as well ...
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Meet Our 2017 Summer Interns
07.2017
By Street Talk Editor
Every year, Strada welcomes several interns into our offices in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. They use this time as a break from school and a peek into their post-college careers, assisting the full-time project teams with creating exceptional spaces and places. We asked our interns to answer a few questions about their experience at Strada thus ...
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Strada names Sean Beasley as next Principal
01.2017
By Street Talk Editor
As Strada’s projects continue to multiply and flourish, its leadership is expanding and adapting. We are delighted to announce that the firm’s newest partner is Sean Beasley, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, a talented architect with experience on a range of building types. Sean’s expertise covers residential, commercial, educational, and hospitality projects, but he is particularly ...
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Strada trailblazers, moving on
01.2017
By Street Talk Editor
As 2016 draws to a conclusion, Strada bids adieu to three celebrated members of the firm: Principal Robert (Mac) McCauley, Principal Michael Stern, and Associate Ray McCaughey. After more than 45 years of practicing the art and business of architecture and 31 years as a design principal, Robert (Mac) McCauley is retiring. As a Principal ...
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Early encounters with urban design
10.2016
By Street Talk Editor
Last Wednesday, the lunch room in Strada’s Pittsburgh office was alive with the sounds of teenagers negotiating. Not our newest recruits (yet), but participants in the ACE Mentoring Program, working in groups on a hypothetical urban design project. ACE programs are designed to introduce high school students to the range of careers available in architecture, construction, ...
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Turning once-familiar classrooms into places to live
09.2016
By Street Talk Editor
An isosceles triangle in plan, the monumental Schenley High School opened in 1916 at the edge of the Oakland neighborhood. The school functioned for nearly a century until closed down by the public school system. Since 2012, Strada has been working with PMC Property Group to re-envision the historic school’s rooms as apartments and amenity ...
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