For many, the end of the year is traditionally a time of reflection. 2020 has undoubtedly been an extraordinary year as we have all contended with the challenges of a global pandemic, a major U.S. presidential election, and shifts in the culture of how and where we work. At the same time, the end of […]
My wife and I visited 44 West, the recently completed mixed-use building in the heart of the Borough of West Chester that was designed by the Bernardon team. It was a wonderful experience, the building looked fabulous and people were using the plaza as envisioned. Looking back on the many years of dreaming, design, and […]
by Timothy J. Cassidy, PhD, RLA, AICP, ASLA, Assoc AIA | Principal Binge streaming entertainment on Netflix has become a pop culture cliché during the pandemic quarantine experience. And, like all good clichés, there’s a little truth behind it. Okay, I admit it, I’ve already burned through all of my “A List” choices and I’m […]
Over the past three months, senior living communities across the country have weathered unprecedented conditions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As elderly residents are highly susceptible to the coronavirus disease due to age and underlying conditions, these communities must swiftly adapt as they look to the future of providing care in a post-Covid world. As […]
by Paul Andrew Sgroi, Principal, AIA, LEED AP Heroism in the fire and life safety industry is not uncommon. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, we are reminded of the tremendous sacrifices these men and women endure in order to protect and serve. Now, two months into the outbreak in the U.S., industries are looking […]