Strada

WVU’s Reynolds Hall exemplifies the power of connectivity. Designed to seamlessly link the river trail, surrounding streets, and the University’s Personal Rapid Transit system, the building embodies integration at every level. Developed in partnership with Gensler, the project represents the next generation of business education at WVU.

Strada congratulates Aaron Bell as a 2026 Philadelphia Business Journal 40 under 40 honoree. Aaron is a thought leader, talented designer, and passionate advocate for our profession. Congrats Aaron!

The 33rd annual NAIOP Awards for Excellence in the Real Estate Industry was a wonderful time, and we're proud to have brought home the award for Best Adaptive Reuse Project for the LiveWell Apartments!

From its inception as The McCreery & Co Department store in 1904, to office building and eventual GNC Headquarters, this historic building is now a 254-unit apartment building with a mix of studios and one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. Strada added 600 new windows and new parking for both cars and bicycles, and preserved the painted art glass mural, “The Puddler”.

Ground has been officially broken at Roman Catholic High School’s new STEM Center expansion!

The vision evolved over the last decade into this exciting advanced space for science, engineering, and robotics. This meaningful connection to Roman Catholic’s Renaissance Hall, designed by Strada architects in 1996, includes a bright and airy atrium, and represents a new phase of this storied Vine Street institution. Strada is proud to be a part of Roman's history, spanning three centuries of construction, from the groundbreaking at 301 North Broad in 1890 to the addition of Renaissance Hall in 1996, and now the STEM Center.

The Cathedral Campus project is an exercise in campus place making, which created a new administrative and religious center for the Diocese of Wheeling/Charleston.

Demolition of the 1930s addition to a historic school created opportunities to connect to a new plaza. Across the street, a garage was rebuilt as the backdrop to the new Marian garden, with vehicular access from the alleyway.

Our Philly studio had fun hosting Drexel's first year Architecture students last week. The group was engaged and eager to see how projects translate into reality.

Last week Strada Philly team members were treated to a wonderful visit to Calder Gardens. We each marveled in the architecture, the landscape design, the graphic identity, and of course the artwork and history of Calder himself. Thank you so much to Amy McGee of Bentley and Nicole Carville of Haworth for organizing such a magical evening for us. We share in your appreciation and promotion of the arts in Philadelphia!

Announcing Murray Kamara, RA! As Strada’s newest Registered Architect, this achievement reflects many years of dedication and hard work. Murray is a key leader within our Chapel Hill studio, having contributed to many of Strada’s projects across higher education, life science, and hospitality sectors. Congratulations, Murray!

The Portal and Experience Center provides connection from the Larimer neighborhood directly into the heart of Bakery Square. What was once a parking lot is now an inviting and lush journey to the ASLA-Award-winning Portal, a pedestrian passageway that is framed by a community art gallery. The Experience Center includes an Igloo immersive workspace for community use.

The renowned Drexel Food Lab finally has a home befitting its reputation as a place where food products are created to be delicious, sustainable, and capable of advancing a more resilient food system. As a small project, Strada’s redesign packs a big punch. Existing spaces have been reimagined to ignite creativity in everyday home cooks and drive new food innovations.