Reimagining Significant Places – Part I
We are a team of visionaries and space shifters and oftentimes find ourselves thinking about and discussing ways to elevate the appearance (or functionality) of our surrounding neighborhoods. We recently …
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Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy fresh ideas about design, a sneak peek into our culture, thought-provoking inspiration, and an occasional brag about the successes of our people.
Breaking Down Common Misconceptions of Design
The design field’s subjectivity is what Megan Conceicao likes most about it. How wonderful is it that there is never ONE RIGHT answer or ONE PERFECT solution, but many …
Most Memorable Projects: 2000-2020
The Year 2000 was the beginning of an amazing journey to build a collaborative and creative culture in spite of the end of the world buzz! For the past 20 …
Strada Elevates Three Stradistas!
Strada is celebrating 20 Years of Designing with People in Mind®. As the firm’s projects continue to multiply and flourish, its leadership is expanding and adapting. We are delighted to …
Why Community Engagement is vital to designing cities of the future
People naturally gravitate towards safe and familiar environments, but history proves to us that the most groundbreaking ideas and impactful changes are born when we step out of our …
Interior Design: Transformer of Space, or Mindset?
The short answer is both. Interior Design is a multi-faceted practice, part rooted in physicality, part deeply psychological. In order to evoke broad scale shifts, designers must put themselves …
Our Street: Favorite Interactions in the New Philadelphia Office
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!” …
Cross-Office Collaboration
Cross-Office Collaboration: Establishing trust and creating a collaborative culture across the miles Establishing trust and building collaborative relationships is an essential part of architectural practice and is sometimes a challenging …
Don’t Waste – Donate!
Conversations about sustainability and environmental stewardship in relation to architecture, design, and construction typically lead to the hot topic of waste management and the nearly 500 million tons of Construction …
Office Culture at Strada
Culture is a constant conversation around our office, and if you ask a Stradista what makes our firm special, you’re likely to hear some iteration of “firm culture” spill out …
