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Excited to share a nice piece that Inga Saffron wrote about one of our projects

Inga Saffron Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic Inga Saffron writes about architecture, design and planning issues for Philly.com, The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News.

Had the honor of attending the dedication of the new Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Mosque, which was designed by Olaya Studio. His Holiness, Mirza Masroor Ahmad who is the worldwide spiritual leader of the organization, which follows the creed of Love For All, Hatred For None was here for the dedication. I can’t tell you how rewarding it is for me as an architect, as a resident of this city and as a fellow human to be able to take part in the creation of a building that rebuilds a community, and brings people together from all walks of life to promote peace and love.

The construction fence came down today and we're nearing the finish line. Olayastudio.com ready to go!

Work in progress Olayastudio.com

Happy blooming Friday!

Enjoying brew by brewery while at real estate network reception

http://www.curbed.com/2015/1/16/10001296/julian-abele-black-architect-of-duke-university

Meet the Black Architect Who Designed Duke University 37 Years Before He Could Have Attended It In 1902, when Julian F. Abele graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in architecture, he was the school's first-ever black graduate. The debonair Philadelphia-born architect...

Had a great time at the Zubaida Foundation fundraiser presenting my design for their expansion

Getting close to the finishing this one at 21st and Market. Restored building exterior and new park design with the help of Ground Reconsidered and Skanska. Olayastudio.com

The measure of good architecture

Champagne for breakfast toasting a great charter school CHAD