September 28-29, 2024: Team CWA had three riders in this year’s Bike MS City to Shore ride raising almost $4K for the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research, treatment, and support. Captain Susan Chisholm (center) and George Buckmann (right) rode both days, logging a 150-mile round-trip in good time; rookie-rider Peter DiCarlo had a weary but spirited finish at 100 miles. The tie-dyed jersey they wore sports Virgil-the-office-spaniel’s doggy visage on the back. City to Shore – roughly, Philadelphia to READ MORE

September, 2024 -- A few CWA employees were up bright and early this past Saturday to participate in the 2024 PHL 5K Run/Walk, the Runway event hosted by the Philadelphia International Airport. The annual run/walk supports initiatives like the March of Dimes, Eastwick Friends & Neighbors Coalition, and Eastwick United CDC that CWA was proud to sponsor. While no medals were won this year, the experience of walking on an actual runway and viewing aircrafts take off and land up close, was READ MORE

June, 2024 -- Several of us at CWA went on a field trip to the Glen-Gery Mid-Atlantic Brick Plant in Reading, Pennsylvania, to get a behind-the-scenes look into the process of brick manufacturing, from start to finish. The tour started at the Brickworks Center in Philadelphia where we viewed the latest innovations in brick design and proceeded to the factory, where we viewed the various stages involved in producing bricks. By the end of the day, we were left with a greater appreciation for the READ MORE

June, 2024 -- CWA is excited to welcome Lena Guo as a summer intern. Lena is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. Lena completed her undergrad degree at the Academy of Fine Arts in Xi'an,  China, where she majored in Environmental Design. She has a keen interest in the construction side of architecture as well as digital renderings. In her spare time, she enjoys sketching, calligraphy and traveling. We look forward to the fresh ideas and READ MORE

Jan, 2024 -- In 2023, CWA was thrilled to welcome three new employees: Jessica Frago, Office Manager. Viren Patel, Project Designer. Peter Orybkiewicz, Senior Architectural Staff READ MORE

July, 2022 -- Converse Winkler Architecture, a WBE-certified design firm, is pleased to announce that its renovation of SEPTA’s 5th Street / Independence Hall Station has been named the Best Masonry Construction Project of 2021 by the General Building Contractors Association of Philadelphia. READ MORE

August, 2021 -- Converse Winkler Architecture is excited to announce our new team member, Peter DiCarlo, RA! DiCarlo is a registered Architect with the state of Pennsylvania and has over 25+ years of experience in the architecture field. With expertise ranging from structural engineering to project management, DiCarlo has established a reputation for his design services for the repair and rehabilitation of historic and non-historic structures. READ MORE

July, 2021 -- Converse Winkler Architecture would like to celebrate the accomplishments of one of our team members. Deepannita Ghosh has successfully passed the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) and is now a Registered Architect in Pennsylvania! With a Bachelor of Architecture from the Indian Institute of Technology and a Masters in Historic Preservation from the University of Georgia, Dee has over 10 years of experience in areas of conditions assessments, architectural restoration and READ MORE

White Haven, PA March 2021 - The new Visitor Center and Park Office at Hickory Run State Park was awarded LEED Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for sustainable site development and design of this 13,000 square foot building. Features include rain gardens, geothermal heat exchange, dark sky compliant light fixtures, recycled materials, high functioning thermal envelope, solar reflective roof, and energy efficient LED lighting. READ MORE

Bala Cynwyd, PA June 2020 -- At CWA, we deeply value diversity and the benefits it brings to our community and the profession. Black Lives Matter. READ MORE

Carbon County, PA October 2018 - October 23rd marked the ground breaking for the new Hickory Run State Park Visitor’s Center. CWA had the opportunity to join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Dunn, and other stakeholders, in celebrating this milestone. Construction is scheduled for completion in 2020. READ MORE

Philadelphia, PA October 2018 - This past October CWA had the opportunity to exhibit our services at Leading Age’s 2018 Annual Meeting and Expo, America’s largest annual event for the non-profit aging services sector. With over 6,000 members and partners, Leading Age seeks to provide a dependable voice for the nation’s aging population through advocacy, leadership, and educational initiatives at a national level. READ MORE

Philadelphia, PA July 2018 - The Community Design Collaborative, in partnership with Partners for Sacred Places, hosted an exhibition of best practices in the design of under-utilized historic religious properties as community hubs.  CWA's work with Overbrook Presbyterian Church was one of a few selected as a precedent project to be exhibited at the Center for Architecture. READ MORE

Seoul, South Korea, December 2017 - The demand for nursing homes has been steadily increasing due to the rapid increase in the elderly population and the increase in dementia patients. This design competition aimed to build a public nursing home facility to provide quality care service for the elderly people suffering from geriatric illnesses. READ MORE

Philadelphia, PA November 2017 –  For the past seven years, the Woodmere Art Museum has drawn capacity crowds on the day that the Straw Maze appears, overnight, on the grounds in front of the historic building. READ MORE

Republic of Guinea, West Africa – In 2008, led by Elin Westrick RA, the Environment and Communities team at the base camp of Rio Tinto’s iron ore mine broke ground on a demonstration building project featuring the use of local materials and local skilled labor. READ MORE

Bala Cynwyd, May 2017—When 7000 cyclists descend on Ocean City, NJ in September, Team CWA will stand out in the crowd.  Not only has the eight-member band of cycling architects raised over $15,000 to find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis, they will be defending their 2016 title for Best Team Jersey. READ MORE