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dpolatnick@pzsarchitects.com
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mario@pzsarchitects.com
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mskolnick@pzsarchitects.com
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msilberman@pzsarchitects.com
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splum@pzsarchitects.com
Shawn’s architectural education and design experience inform her placemaking strategies. She approaches each project with an understanding of the impact of design on user experience. Shawn even applies her placemaking strategies when working on her 1905 Manayunk twin-home -- her friends describe it as a “cozy, antiquarian paradise”. When she is not in the office, Shawn enjoys hunting for treasures at flea markets, spending time in the garden with her husband, and planning for new travel adventures.
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rwong@pzsarchitects.com
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stang@pzsarchitects.com
Stan is a skilled and knowledgeable architect with broad experience in all aspects of professional design practice. Attending both undergraduate college and graduate architecture school at the University of Pennsylvania, he has since worked for Philadelphia architectural firms his entire career. In that time, he has held a wide range of roles and positions from Principal to Project Manager, Project Designer, and Project Architect. As such his responsibilities have included a full spectrum of practice activities encompassing project feasibility and planning, design and documentation, technical detailing and specifications, QA review and constructability assessment, as well as extensive construction administration.
When not at the office Stan, along with his wife, is busy raising and launching four children and engaging in never-ending renovation of his homestead which was formerly a church. Otherwise, he enjoys classical music, reading history, and a simple meal.
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khahn@pzsarchitects.com
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vashodian@pzsarchitects.com
Vahe worked at PZS Architects a decade ago and rejoined the firm in 2023. He is a Temple University Bachelor of Architecture School Graduate and has continued his studies in the arts with classes at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts and The University of the Arts. Vahe's 25+ years of experience with several Philly architectural and engineering firms reaffirmed a niche for him between art and architecture. Vahe has skills in technical detailing CD’s and always strives to bring art back to architecture. His color palette borrows both from the rich architectural history of Philadelphia where he has lived since 1979, to his culture and heritage in the Middle East and Armenia. Vahe has a love for classical music, painting, and graphic design, and never tires of exploring the mixed cultural fabric of the city of Philadelphia.
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sjacovic@pzsarchitects.com
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jmorganstein@pzsarchitects.com
Jed comes from a comprehensive background in the fields of art, design, and architecture. Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, he returned to the city a few years ago after living and working in first New York and then Chicago. When he isn’t in the office, he can usually be found drawing, painting, or seeking out classic pinball tables around the city.
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cnapoli@pzsarchitects.com
Cristina obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from Universita’ degli Studi di Napoli in Naples, Italy. Upon graduating, she started her career in Italy focusing on residential interior renovations and adaptive reuse. In 2017, Cristina moved to Philadelphia where she earned her Master’s Degree in Architecture from Temple University. When she’s not in the office, Cristina enjoys playing tennis, spending time with her dog, and taking long walks exploring the city.
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jespina@pzsarchitects.com
Julian grew up in the suburbs but has made a home for himself in Philadelphia. He worked at PZS while completing his studies in Drexel University’s 2+4 Architecture program and is now a full-time Architectural Designer. Julian’s schedule keeps him busy, but in those precious moments of free time he enjoys experiencing live music with friends, as well as exploring the city in search of a new and interesting places to eat. His food adventures have taken him to an ever-growing list of interesting neighborhoods throughout the great city of Philadelphia and he looks forward to finding that next great little spot.
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ggiddings@pzsarchitects.com
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czaborowski@pzsarchitects.com