News & Updates

Please join us in welcoming Stephanie Voulamandis as our newest Construction Administrator! Stephanie brings a wealth of knowledge to DRAW Collective with more than 17 years of experience in the construction industry including cost estimating, project coordination, and construction management. Her well-rounded expertise and collaborative approach will be instrumental in supporting the successful delivery of...
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The last steel beam at the new Steel Valley Elementary School has been officially placed, marking a major milestone for the District and the Steel Valley community. The District held a Topping Off Ceremony where District members, DRAW staff, our construction partners, Rycon Construction and Eckles Construction Services, and the community gathered to celebrate the...
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DRAW Collective is honored to be voted the Best Architecture Firm in Pittsburgh Magazine’s Best of the ‘Burgh in the Home & Design category! Since 1945, our firm has provided thoughtful architecture and design for educational, health + wellness, and community places in the Pittsburgh region and beyond. Thank you to all those who voted...
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DRAW Collective Principal and K-12 Design Studio Leader Cassandra Renninger met with the Quaker Valley School District Board last month to present the team’s assessment of the District’s current facilities. After conducting interviews with principals and staffers and walking through the current facilities, the DRAW team proposed various capital improvements such as HVAC and safety...
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DRAW attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 712 Union Hall in Beaver, PA. The new building features a large union hall for meetings and events, offices, conference rooms, and an outdoor patio. The design emphasizes exposed infrastructure elements to help trainees see the building construction firsthand. A...
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DRAW Collective is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. This milestone marks eight decades of building relationships, providing high-quality work and most importantly – designing places that matter, together. From humble beginnings founded in 1945 by Norman B. Kuhn and C. Edgar Newcomer, the company grew into Valentour English Bodnar & Howell, respectfully known as...
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The new Bethel Park School District Elementary School has officially celebrated its Topping Off Ceremony – when the final beam is put up and marks a pivotal milestone in the construction’s progress. A big shoutout to all those involved in this project along the way for your dedication. We are thrilled to be involved with...
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DRAW Collective is honored to be ranked among the top ten Largest Architecture Firms in Pittsburgh by the Pittsburgh Business Times! This achievement reflects the dedication and talent of our incredible team, whose hard work drives our success and growth. To read the whole list, visit https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/subscriber-only/2025/03/28/here-are-pittsburghs-57-largest-architectural-firms.html
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We’re excited to see the incredible work of our DRAW team go out for bid! The Carlynton School District’s Carnegie Elementary School project is one we can’t wait to see come to life and make a lasting, positive impact on the community. The new design for the Carnegie Elementary School includes adding classroom spaces, a...
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DRAW Collective celebrates International Women’s Day 2025 and the women that have inspired them. Since 1911, International Women’s Day has been about celebrating women and raising awareness towards women’s issues. This year, we asked the women of DRAW Collective a few questions on how they empower the women around them, what career advice they would...
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Congratulations to Knoch School District on the Grand Opening of their brand-new commons area!  Last week, our team attended the ribbon cutting and unveiling of the new cafeteria and student commons addition at Knoch High School. Additional phased renovations to the high school are on-going and include repurposing the former cafeteria space into a wellness...
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What was once home to the Beaver Falls News-Tribune is now being transformed into a multi-functional play space museum. The 18,000-square-foot building will be transformed to offer summer camps, after-school programs, and hands-on activities to expose children to the arts and sciences.DRAW Collective has collaborated with the project stakeholders to create the design for Neighborhood North’s Museum of Play to...
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DRAW Collective is thrilled to announce Shane Brown as the firm’s newest Digital Designer! Shane has over 15 years of experience in Computer-Aided Drafting experience in the AEC industry and is a graduate of Pittsburgh Technical Institute.  Shane has a strong background in digital design with previous roles ranging from Architectural Designer to Mechanical Designer....
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DRAW Collective is excited to announce Michael Petrantoni as one of the firm’s newest Digital Designers! Michael joins DRAW with 10 years of experience in 3D modeling, drafting, architectural drawings, and construction documentation within the A/E/C industry. Michael received his Associate of Science in Computer Aided Drafting from the Pittsburgh Technical Institute. Welcome to DRAW,...
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Construction has officially begun on PennWest University – California’s New Science Building! We’re excited to see the innovative vision for this building come to life after significant planning and collaboration efforts between the University and DRAW Collective’s design team! To celebrate this significant milestone, PennWest University board members, DRAW’s Jennifer Skripac and Adria Zawicki, and...
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DRAW Collective is pleased to announce its newest Principals, Jacklyn M. Cowan, RA and Elizabeth Cronin, AIA, LEED AP! We’re proud of the contributions that Jackie and Beth have made to the firm’s success and their outstanding service to each and every client and project, fulfilling our firm’s mission of designing places that matter, together....
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The Master Builders’ Association has announced Waynesburg University’s eHIVE Flexible Classroom and Makerspace as a finalist for the MBA Building Excellence Awards in the Renovation Under $4 Million Category! DRAW Collective worked closely with the University and Mosites Construction Company to bring this innovative project to life. The eHIVE helps business students at Waynesburg University...
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We’re excited to announce that DRAW Collective has been ranked on Building Design + Construction’s prestigious Giants 400 list for K-12 (#72), University (#89), and Healthcare Architecture (#115)! This honor highlights our firm’s continued growth and dedication to designing places that matter, together.   At DRAW, our talented team of architects, interior designers, and project managers...
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We are excited to welcome Lily Frye to DRAW Collective as a Marketing & Proposal Coordinator! Lily received her Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from West Virginia University and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in writing, proposal coordination, and digital design. Her marketing expertise will greatly amplify our Marketing team.
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Patrick Othites has accepted the role of Architectural Designer at DRAW Collective! Patrick worked as one of DRAW’s summer interns in 2023 while attending Kent State University and we’re excited to welcome him back to the team to begin his architectural career.
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