our team
Mark golfing at a charity event.
Mark Duane, AIA
Principal and President
Education
Kent State University – Bachelor of Science in Architecture
What year did you join the firm?
2003
What is your community involvement?
Peters Township Chamber of Commerce
What is your most notable project?
Peters Township High School
If you could live in any location in the world, where would it be?
Where it is 72 degrees, partly cloudy, and no humidity every day? Where does this exist?
What is your perfect Saturday?
Golf with friends, drinking old fashions, and dinner and movie with my wife, Sandy.
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
Project Architect and Shareholder
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
Kevin and his wife in Budapest, Hungary.
Kevin Hayes, AIA
Principal and Founder
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.
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
Terri with her dog, Riley.
Terri Pistelli
Business Manager
Education
Pennsylvania State University – Bachelor of Science in Accounting
What year did you join the firm?
2022
If you could live in any location in the world, where would it be?
Oregon Coast
What is your perfect Saturday?
Reading a book in front of the fireplace.
Favorite Dessert or Snack?
Ice Cream
Would you rather live in a minimalist and modern home or a cozy and traditional one?
Cozy and traditional
Matt with his fiancé, Anna.
Matt Dawson, AIA, NCARB
Project Architect
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
Juliane’s dog, Fig, smiling for the camera.
Juliane O’Day
Architectural Designer
Education
Carnegie Mellon University – Master of Architecture
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?
WASD Middle School Addition and Renovation, Allegheny County Office Building Sixth Floor Renovation, WBCA Administrative Building and Garage, BCCED B-Hive, CCHS Brothers Residence Alterations and Student Center, North Allegheny Feasibility Study
If you could only eat one cuisine for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Mediterranean cuisine is probably my favorite.
If were to start a new hobby tomorrow, what would it be?
I would be up to try surfing or rock climbing.
Your favorite building in the world?
King’s Cross Railway Station, London
Kristy and her family in Boston.
Kristy Costanzo, RA
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?
Wabtec, Peters Township HS, Chalfant Hall, WBCA New Admin. Building
What is your favorite book?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith and The Nightingale by Kirstin Hannah
What is your favorite example of architecture in the world?
My answer changes every time I travel somewhere new!
What would your dream home look like?
A historic row house or a farm house on acreage.
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.
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?
Waynesburg Central High School Renovations Betler Residence, Lemoyne Community Center Renovations
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?
If you can’t control it or do anything about it, don’t waste one second worrying about it.
What is your favorite aspect of architecture?
The feeling you get when you walk in the front door.
If you could live in any location in the world, where would it be?
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Winnie, exploring New Orleans, LA.
Winnie Ting
Architectural Designer
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 are your hobbies/interests?
Discovering cool architectural spaces around the world, photography, yoga
What is are your favorite examples of architecture in the world?
Taipei Performing Arts Center (Taipei, Taiwan), La Tourette (Lyon, France), Kimbell Art Museum (Texas, USA)
If you could be a superhero, what would your superpower be?
Teleportation (I love traveling, but I hate the process of commuting)
Kristine and her husband vacationing in Savannah, Georgia.
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, Betler Residences, Kane Ross, Kane Scott, Alpha Labs
What are your hobbies/interests?
Hiking, Creating/Building Crafts
If you could live in any location in the world, where would it be?
London
What is your favorite snack?
Popcorn
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?
2022
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
If you were to start a new activity or hobby tomorrow, what would it be?
Furniture Creation/Restoration, which combines many things I already enjoy.
If you could only eat one cuisine for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Cheeseburgers
Ryan and his son on vacation in Ireland.
Ryan Gorscak, AIA, LEED AP
Senior Project Architect
Education
Virginia Tech – Bachelor of Architecture
What year did you join the firm?
2020
What are your most notable projects?
AHN Suburban AlphaLabs, SRU Vincent Science Center Classrooms, ACOB 6th Floor Renovation
Your favorite design or example of architecture in the world?
Pantheon in Rome (old), Kimball Art Museum, Fort Worth Texas Louis Kahn (new)
If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be?
The ability to slow down time.
If you could only eat one cuisine for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Sushi
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’s dogs, Thor and Loki.
Neil Morea
Senior Architectural Designer
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?
It would definitely have a turret with an enclosed circular walkway with lots of windows.
What is your perfect Saturday?
A sunny day on the golf course with friends.
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 your perfect Saturday?
A day at the beach with friends and family.
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
Eric’s dog Titus, awaiting his next meal.
Eric Overmyer
Architectural Designer
Education
North Carolina State University – Master of Architecture
What year did you join the firm?
2024
What are your most notable projects?
New Student Center – North Carolina A&T State University
Deer Hollow Residence – Murrysville, PA
What would your dream home look like?
Modern Scandinavian on a lake in the woods.
What is your perfect Saturday?
Spending time with my family.
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?
We are all born with three things, a mind, a body and a lifetime. How you use the first two determines the third.
