our team
Mark holding his first grandchild.
Mark Duane, AIA
Principal & President
Education
Kent State University – Bachelor of Science in Architecture
What year did you join the firm?
2003
What’s a project that you’re especially proud of?
The new Peters Township High School – My Alma Mater!
If you could live in any location in the world, where would it be?
Berchtesgaden, Germany or Zermatt, Switzerland – nature at its best!
What is your favorite space to just sit and contemplate?
Palazzo alla Sapienza
What is your perfect Saturday?
Golf with friends, drinking old fashions, and dinner and a movie with my wife, Sandy.
What’s something people might be surprised to learn about you?
I was on the pole vault team in high school.
Andrew coaching his son’s soccer team.
Andrew Campanaro, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Principal
Education
Arizona State University – Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Planning & Urban Geography
What year did you join the firm?
2010
What is your community involvement?
Volunteer youth soccer & baseball coach (recreation and travel), Mt. Lebanon Board of Appeals
What is your most notable project?
It would be the first project I ever worked on, from conception until completion, an Intergenerational Day Care Center in Surprise, Arizona, which mixed an elderly population with a pre-school aged population in a daycare center where the participants could help each other thrive.
What is your favorite example of architecture in the world?
Joseph Eichler’s style of homes he designed in California. He took modern architecture and incorporate it into the master planned developer-built communities.
What are your hobbies/interests?
Spending time with my family, board and card games, sports (playing, watching, and coaching), and baking
Rob and his wife on vacation in Cape Cod.
Rob Rensi, AIA, LEED AP
Principal
Education
Kent State University – Bachelor of Science in Architecture
What year did you join the firm?
2011
What are your most notable projects?
West Allegheny Middle School, Carmichaels Area Junior-Senior High School, Peters Township High School, Wabtec Corporate HQ
What is your perfect Saturday?
Relaxing on my backyard hammock on a fall afternoon with a good book and a local IPA (or 2)
If you could only eat one cuisine for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Italian, without a doubt.
What are your hobbies/interests?
Running, Camping, Biking, Cooking
Mike with his wife and daughters.
Mike Smith, AIA
Partner
Education
Virginia Tech – Bachelor of Architecture
What year did you join the firm?
2015
What are your most notable projects?
Peters Township High School, Wabtec New Corporate Headquarters
Your favorite example of architecture in the world?
Always changing, but I have been always fascinated by the work of Calatrava
What is your favorite dessert?
Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie with Ice Cream
If you could live in any location in the world, where would it be?
Siesta Key
Kristy and her family in Maine.
Kristy Costanzo, AIA
Project Architect
Education
Kent State University – Master of Architecture and Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Architecture
What year did you join the firm?
2011
What are your most notable projects?
CCAC Chalfant Hall and WBCA New Admin. Building. They are wildly different project types, but they each challenged me in so many ways. I learned so much from both!
What is your favorite book?
I read and listen to audiobooks a lot, so the list of favorites is long. Two that I have read or would read again and again are A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith and The Women by Kirstin Hannah.
What inspired you to pursue a career in architecture/design?
My dad had a book about underground homes when I was growing up (I still have it!). I loved looking at the plans and it just sparked an interest. Then I bought a book about architecture from the Scholastic Book Fair in the third grade. It stuck with me and I’ve never wanted to do anything else since.
What would your dream home look like?
A historic row house or a farm house on acreage. I like old things, but oscillate between wanting to be a city or country dweller. Bonus points if either are a tiny bit haunted (or look like they could be).
Matt with his wife, Anna.
Matt Dawson, AIA, NCARB
Partner
Education
Carnegie Mellon University – Bachelor of Architecture
What year did you join the firm?
2015
What are your most notable projects?
Peters Township High School, West Allegheny Middle School, Rolling Hills Park, Robinson Township Police Station, CCBC-BVI Shared Aviation Facility
What are your hobbies/interests?
Taking weekend daytrips on my motorcycle, shooting sporting clays, hiking with my dog
If you were to start a new activity or hobby tomorrow, what would it be?
I’d learn to play an instrument.
If you could live in any location in the world, where would it be?
The Great Smokey Mountains
Calli, learning how to dog sled in Finland.
Calli Baker, RA, NCARB
Project Architect
Education
Pennsylvania State University – Bachelor of Architecture
What year did you join firm?
2023
What is your community involvement?
Since 2011, I’ve been volunteering weekly as a dog walker/dog coach at Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh.
What is your favorite book?
A Man called Ove
Your favorite building design/example of architecture in the world?
Temppeliaukio Church (Helsinki, Finland), Art Institute of Chicago (Chicago, Illinois), Mont-Saint-Michel (Normandy, France)
What are your hobbies/interests?
DIY home renovations, road trips, and photography
Heather and family at Rangos Cinema.
Heather Dice, NCIDQ
Interior Designer
Education
La Roche College – Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
What year did you join the firm?
2026
What are your most notable projects?
Federal Galley (prior firm)
School of Social Work for UOP (prior firm)
Western PA School for the Deaf Donor Wall (prior firm)
What are your hobbies outside of work?
I really enjoy cooking and baking.
If you could live in any location in the world, where would it be?
Hilton Head – I love the beach!
What is your favorite dessert?
Peach Pie
Leslie and her son on vacation in Atlanta, GA.
Leslie Gonzalez, LEED GA, Assoc AIA
Architectural Designer
Education
Fairmont State University – Master of Architecture
Instituto Politecnico Nacional – Postgrad studies in Mexican Historical Landmarks and Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering
What year did you join the firm?
2022
What is your most notable project?
Plum Boro Facilities Assessment
What are your hobbies/interests?
Walking/Hiking with my dog. True Crime Reading.
If you could travel back in time to any historical period, where and when would you go?
Ancient Egypt, Greece or Pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica.
If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be?
To be super-fast, like Flash!
Neil holding a follow-through.
Neil Morea, AIA
Project Architect
Education
Kent State University – Master of Architecture and Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Architecture
What year did you join the firm?
2024
What are your most notable projects?
Allegheny General Hospital Imaging Institute (prior firm)
St. Peter’s Church HVAC System Renovations (prior firm)
What is your favorite example of architecture in the world?
St. Peter’s Basilica – Vatican City
What would your dream home look like?
Stone on the exterior with inlaid hardwood floors and a nice, cozy home theater.
What is your perfect Saturday?
A sunny day on the golf course with friends.
Winnie, exploring New Orleans, LA.
Winnie Ting, AIA, NCARB
Architect
Education
Carnegie Mellon University – Master of Science in Architecture-Engineering-Construction Management
Syracuse University – Bachelor of Architecture
What year did you join the firm?
2024
What are your most notable projects?
Taipei Twin Towers (prior firm)
Fubon Xinyi A25 Tower (prior firm)
What space (real or fictional) would you love to redesign?
My grandmom’s house, where all family gatherings and memories take place.
What is are your favorite examples of architecture in the world?
Taipei Performing Arts Center (Taipei, Taiwan), La Tourette (Lyon, France), Expansion of Morgan Library (NYC, USA)
If you could be a superhero, what would your superpower be?
Teleportation – I love traveling, but I hate the process of commuting.
Randy and his wife on vacation in Italy.
Randy Hunter, RA, AIA
Project Architect
Education
Kent State University – Master of Architecture and Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Architecture
What year did you join the firm?
2016
What are your most notable projects?
O’Block Elementary School Addition and Alterations, Waynesburg Central High School Renovations, Betler Residence, Lemoyne Community Center Renovations
Early bird or night owl?
Early bird gets the worm, right? Just no conversations for the first two hours of the day!
What inspired you to pursue a career in architecture/design?
I’ve been sketching and drawing since the day I picked up a pencil. I knew I wanted to have a career where I could continue being creative.
What’s a place that’s always on your travel list?
Florence, Italy. History, art, culture… and the FOOD! Did I mention wine?
Juliane’s dog, Fig, smiling for the camera.
Juliane O’Day
Architectural Designer
Education
Carnegie Mellon University – Master of Architecture (MArch)
University of Pittsburgh – Bachelor of Architectural Studies
CCAC – Associate of Science
What year did you join the firm?
2021
What are your most notable projects?
Duquesne University – Bayer Hall Pharmacy Student Lounge, WBCA Administrative Building and Garage, Plum Borough O’Block Elementary School
If you could only eat one cuisine for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Mediterranean cuisine – give me hummus, tabbouleh, and dolma and I’ll be happy!
If you could live in any location in the world, where would it be?
While Croatia is one of my favorite places I’ve visited for its diverse landscapes and climates, I’ve always felt especially at home in the UK – particularly in York, where the blend of history, walkability, and atmosphere feels almost like living inside a story.
Your favorite building in the world?
King’s Cross Railway Station in London – I’m drawn to the juxtaposition of old and new, where historic architecture and modern design come together in a way that feels both dynamic and timeless.
Kristine and her husband on a hiking trip in West Virginia.
Kristine Luther, LEED GA, CPHC
Architectural Designer
Education
Pennsylvania State University – Master of Architecture
Pennsylvania College of Technology – Bachelor of Science in Building Science and Sustainable Design and Associate of Science in Architecture Technology
What year did you join the firm?
2021
What are your most notable projects?
West Allegheny Middle School – My first project completed with HDG!
What are your hobbies/interests?
Crocheting and Hiking
If you could live in any location in the world, where would it be?
London
What is your favorite snack?
Cheese and Crackers
Trent skiing in the Swiss Alps.
Trent Krzysiak
Architectural Designer
Education
Kent State University – Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Science in Architecture
What year did you join the firm?
2021
What are your most notable projects?
Bethel Park Independence Middle School, West Allegheny Middle School, Central Greene Waynesburg Central High School, Allegheny County Shuman Center
If you could live in any location in the world, where would it be?
Interlaken, Switzerland
What’s something creative you enjoy outside of work?
I love working on my house. I greatly enjoy working with my hands and coming up with design solutions that are both high quality but cost effective.
Favorite local spot to grab Food or a drink?
Angelia’s Italian Grille. Their Chicken Bacon Ranch Sicilian style pizza is next level and the pepperoni rolls are the best I have ever had.
Lydia photographing architecture around Italy.
Lydia Shaw
Architectural Designer
Education
Jefferson University – Bachelor of Architecture, Minor in Management
What year did you join the firm?
2025
What are your hobbies/interests?
Traveling, Running, Trying new recipes, Photography
If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be?
Teleportation – so I can travel the world freely, see family and friends instantly, and never get stuck in traffic.
If you could only eat one cuisine for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Mediterranean for sure!
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?
Design is a conversation shaped by experience and inspired by people. It’s important to approach every interaction as a chance to listen, learn, and create something more meaningful.
Ella playing ultimate frisbee for Incline, a Pittsburgh women’s club team
Ella Maxwell
Architectural Designer
Education
Carnegie Mellon University – Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), Additional Major in Hispanic Studies
What year did you join the firm?
2025
What are your hobbies/interests?
Ultimate Frisbee, Songwriting & Music, Biking, Backpacking, Crocheting
If you could live in any location in the world, where would it be?
Costa Rica! I love being surrounded by nature, especially birds
Favorite Dessert or Snack?
Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?
Progress isn’t linear- setbacks are only part of the journey!
Sam exploring Venice, Italy.
Sam DeBlase
Architectural Designer
Education
Pennsylvania State University – Bachelor of Architecture, Minor in Architectural History
What year did you join the firm?
2024
What is your favorite example of architecture in the world?
Temppeliaukio Church – Helsinki, Finland
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Quesadillas
If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be?
Teleportation, so I could travel for free!
What is something creative you enjoy outside of work?
Cheffing up food, personal favorites and new recipes!
Kim and husband at a Pitt football game.
Kimberly Mitnick
Business Manager
Education
University of Pittsburgh – Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Management
What year did you join the firm?
2025
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?
The biggest mistake you can make in life is thinking you have more time.
If you were to start a new activity or hobby tomorrow, what would it be?
I would love to learn how the play the fiddle.
Favorite Dessert or Snack?
Cake. I love cake.
Would you rather live in a minimalist and modern home or a cozy and traditional one?
Minimalist and Modern.
Christine’s newest family member, Shadow!
Christine Falbo
Administrative Assistant
Education
Ursuline College – Bachelor of Arts
What year did you join the firm?
2021
If you could live in any location in the world, where would it be?
I would stay in Pennsylvania because it is the most welcoming state in the US!
What would your dream home look like?
I large front porch and landscaped Patio with lots of native plants and flowers.
What is your perfect Saturday?
A trip to the Farmers Market, a walk in the park, a cook out and a campfire.
What is your favorite dessert?
Carmel Praline Ice Cream or Butter Pecan
Andrea on 40-mile Bike Tour in NYC.
Andrea Dulick
Marketing Manager
Education
Robert Morris University – Bachelor of Science in Marketing
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Associate of Science in Photography
What year did you join firm?
2022
What would your dream home look like?
A large cabin right on a lake with a lot of natural light, a fireplace, and a large plot of land where my dog can run.
What are your hobbies/interests?
I really enjoy photography, anything outdoors, listening to True Crime podcasts and spending time with my family.
If you could live in any location in the world, where would it be?
Somewhere warm with no humidity!
What is your perfect Saturday?
My perfect Saturday morning would be sleeping in, drinking iced coffee, reading books to my kids on the porch, and a huge stack of pancakes.
Kevin and his wife in Budapest, Hungary.
Kevin Hayes, AIA
Founder Emeritus
Education
University of Notre Dame – Bachelor of Architecture
What year did you join the firm?
1992
What is your community involvement?
Chair, Board of Directors, Catholics for Change in Our Church/ rd of Advisors, Notre Dame Club of Pittsburgh
What are your most notable projects?
Bethel Park High School, Peters Twp High School, St. Paul Cathedral Addition and Alterations
What would your dream home look like?
I live in it! My wife and I put on a substantial addition 20 years ago to make our home what we wanted it to be.
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?
When starting your business, make choices to keep your overhead low.
