PWWG Architects

05/19/2026

Last week, members of the PWWG team presented at AIA Build Pittsburgh on the role of computational design in architectural practice.

Using 120 Cecil as a case study, Jennifer Szczesniak, Louis Suarez, and Miguel Perez explored how parametric workflows helped study façade variation, environmental performance, constructability, and cost efficiency throughout the design process.

The session also highlighted how computational design continues to shape the way we iterate, analyze, and explore design possibilities across projects and scales.

Thank you to and everyone who attended the session and joined the conversation!

03/19/2026

It’s team site visit day at HG1–Lytle! 👷‍♀️

Project Manager, Joseph Roy, led an insightful tour of the site, giving our internal PWWG team a chance to experience the project firsthand. From those deeply involved to team members seeing it for the first time, it was a valuable opportunity to walk the space, understand the progress, and connect with the work in a more tangible way.

These moments help bring everyone onto the same page and reinforce the collaboration behind every project. Excited to see it all continue to come together! 🏗️

03/12/2026

02/12/2026

✨ Memorial Park Church Sanctuary Renovation is Complete! ✨

The sanctuary at Memorial Park Church — originally completed in 1962 — has officially been transformed to better serve both its in-person congregation and growing online community.

The renovation focused on three key goals:
💡 Brighter, more welcoming lighting
👀 Removing visual and physical barriers
🎥 Modernizing and consolidating audio-visual systems

Lighter finishes and thoughtfully designed lighting now create a warm, contemporary worship environment. The reconfigured dais improves accessibility and strengthens the connection between pastors, performers, and the congregation. Behind the scenes, a new raised AV booth and upgraded acoustical treatments enhance sound quality and sightlines for both in-person and live-broadcast services.

Honoring its history while preparing for the future, the renewed sanctuary is ready for the next chapter.

Learn more about the project here >> https://pwwgarchitects.com/work/memorialparkchurch/

📸Ed Massery

02/05/2026

Exciting progress at Hazelwood Green! 🏗️

Lytle Street Apartments is officially starting to rise out of the ground, marking a major milestone for the site’s first residential building. Over the last month and a half, foundations and the second-floor post-tension concrete slab were completed.

The Lytle Street Apartment Building is a new 50-unit development being brought to life in partnership with Speyer and TREK Development Group, located directly across from Plaza Park and offering views of the historic former mill building. This project represents an important step forward for Hazelwood Green, helping transform the site into a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood.

The building’s first floor along Lytle Street will activate the street and serve both residents and the surrounding community, featuring a corner commercial space, community room, fitness room, library, playroom, ample bike storage, and inviting outdoor spaces.

With construction now visibly underway, we’re excited to watch this building take shape and contribute to the continued growth and revitalization of Hazelwood Green.

01/22/2026

🎉 Welcome to the team, Taylor! 🎉

Taylor joins our Cincinnati office as a CO-OP Intern for Spring 2025 while pursuing her Master of Architecture with a Certificate in Historic Preservation at the University of Cincinnati. She earned her Bachelor of Architecture from The Ohio State University and brings experience across civic, hospitality, residential, office, and religious projects.

A strong advocate for historic preservation and adaptive reuse, Taylor is passionate about protecting and reimagining historic buildings. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her wife and friends, dancing, and playing DnD.

We’re thrilled to have you at PWWG! 👏

👉 Learn more about Taylor and the rest of our team: https://pwwgarchitects.com/people/

01/09/2026

🎉 Welcome to the team, Christine! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome Christine Doherty as the newest member of our Pittsburgh team at PWWG!

Christine brings a global perspective to our practice, with experience in architecture in Denver and urban design work in Durban, South Africa. Her project background spans a wide range of sectors, including affordable housing, civic, higher education, hospitality, and master planning.

With both a Master of Architecture and a Master of Urban Design, Christine is passionate about creating work that is deeply contextual, sustainable, and both beautiful and practical. She also strongly believes in the power of community involvement, actively contributing to design- and construction-based organizations such as Habitat for Humanity (Denver), UN-Habitat (Johannesburg), and Building Futures (St. Louis).

We’re thrilled to have her on board—please join us in welcoming Christine! 👏

👉 Learn more about Christine and the rest of our team:
https://pwwgarchitects.com/people/

01/05/2026

A refreshed sanctuary for a vibrant community. ✨

The Memorial Park Church renovation focused on light, accessibility, and connection—bringing new life to a space that has served generations. With updated lighting, improved sightlines, and enhanced audio-visual systems, the sanctuary now supports both in-person worship and online services.

📸 Final photos coming soon!

12/17/2025

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🌟 AIA Pennsylvania's recognizes this year's EPiC Recognition firm winners for their commitment to the professional development of emerging professionals and young architects with an assessment of firm culture and support in four critical areas: licensure, leadership and professional development, career advancement opportunity, and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

These firms have shown their dedication to developing and supporting the careers of architects and we celebrate their efforts. 👏

Congratulations to Phillips & Donovan Architects, LLC, Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates - Architects, GFT, Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects, RLPS Architects, Alloy5, Fancy Parsley Architecture + Design, AE Works Ltd., CannonDesign, DesignGroup, Desmone, DRAW Collective, evolveEA, HDG Architects, IKM Architecture, LGA Partners, PWWG Architects, PVEDI, R3A Architecture, Rothschild Doyno Collaborative, ATKIN OLSHIN SCHADE ARCHITECTS, Ballinger, BRR Architecture, CICADA Architecture/Planning, Inc., CosciaMoos Architecture, Designblendz, DIGSAU, FCA, FIFTEEN, Ian Smith Design Group LLC, JKRP Architects, Lenhardt Rodgers Architecture + Interiors, KCBA Architects, MGA Partners, PJA Architects, Re:Vision Architecture, Stantec, Toner Architects, UNION, and WRT!

12/04/2025

On November 15th, we welcomed our trusted clients, consultants, and building partners to join us in celebrating 50 years of PWWG Architects at one of our treasured projects, Museumlab. This was more than a celebration; it was a reflection of shared accomplishments and the relationships rooted in shaping the built environment where people LIVE, WORK, LEARN, and PLAY that have shaped PWWG Architects over the last half-century. Our success is rooted in the dedication of our people, the trust of our clients, the partnership of our consultants, and the support of everyone we’ve worked with over the years.

We’re honored to share this milestone with you and excited for what’s ahead!