PZS Architects

Mario and Julian from PZS were in attendance for the ribbon-cutting of most recent project for The Pathway School- the renovation of the Anthony Wayne and Valley Forge buildings. These buildings look great and we appreciate the opportunity to improve the experience for the students, teachers, and staff at this exceptional school.

Our partnership with The Pathway School is very important to us. We have been working with them for many years on various projects, from master planning to renovations of all different sizes.

The ribbon-cutting for our important new project at 8th & Berks- Camino de Oro was a great event!

Mayor Jim Kenney, Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke, Philadelphia City Council Member Jim Harrity, and numerous other dignitaries were on hand to celebrate with PZS Architects, APM, PACDC, and Elon Affordable Housing.

Camino De Oro is a 44-unit Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) affordable Senior Housing Facility that will link all ages through intergenerational activities. The community room will host workshops and events for the residents and members of the community. A partnership with the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, Temple University School of Medicine, and the Senior Center will offer exercise programs, nutrition workshops, gardening, and other activities.

We are proud of this project and its utilization of innovative green practices which led the building to be certified as a Passive Senior Housing. Camino De Oro continues the legacy of Paseo Verde, APM’s LEED Platinum mixed-use development.

Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations - PACDC Mayor Jim Kenney Darrell L. Clarke Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha - APM Councilmember Jim Harrity

Huge thanks to the Corbett Experience Center and Esperanza's Jeana Davis, Jelissa Gonzalez, and Alicia Mojica for a great tour today! We’re collaborating with Esperanza Academy Elementary Charter School to create flexible learning spaces with mobile furniture that students and teachers can reconfigure throughout the day. We were given a tour today (in-person!) and were able to see all the different options- furniture for active learning scenarios, comfy lounge furniture for small-group learning, meeting room configurations, and everything else you can think of.

PZS congratulates our friend Chris Díaz! Mr. Díaz was chosen by President Biden to serve as acting chief of staff, White House liaison, Office of the Secretary. He has sat on numerous boards in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, helping to shape the future of the region. For leading these efforts, Mr. Díaz has received national recognition earning the SXSW Community Service Award, Aspen Ideas Fellowship and prestigious Pat Tillman scholarship.

Chris Diaz is founder and former executive director of the Veteran-led non-profit, Action Tank, whose mission tackles the toughest challenges facing the community. Diaz is an entrepreneur whose company, Performa, supported clients focused on implementing positive lifestyle changes, increasing their capacity for self-awareness and actualization.

CONGRATULATIONS!

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PZS Architects is pleased to announce that Shawn Plum; AIA, LEED AP has joined our team as a Project Manager. With over 23 years of experience, Shawn combines creative talent and in-depth practical experience to seamlessly bridge all project phases and provide leadership on some of our emerging opportunities. Shawn has worked with higher education institutions from small liberal arts colleges to large universities and has managed teams through the programming, planning, interior design, and construction of a wide range of project types. With her strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, technical expertise, and her commitment to design excellence, Shawn will be a valuable asset to PZS Architects.

After graduating from The Pennsylvania State University, Shawn started her architectural career in New York City, designing corporate and retail spaces for L’Oreal USA. Since moving to Philadelphia in 2007, she has focused on higher education work-- designing student-centered facilities for higher ed clients all over the country.