Felice Silverman

25 Years…. And Counting!

They say “time flies when you’re having fun”, and that’s certainly the case as I marvel at the 25th anniversary of Silverman Trykowski Associates!  It’s hard to believe, but on...

Get to know Bobby Main

What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? I spent 5 incredible summers working at a Boy Scout overnight summer camp where I held a wide variety of odd-jobs...

The Sculpture-Like Art of Braiding

A Short History of Braiding Braids are the oldest form of art that is part of tribal customs. It traces back to 3500 BC in Egypt. Every region and tribe...

Reflections on One Year of COVID

Hello, Gazette readers! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Bobby, an architect and the newest member of the STA team. As we reached the one-year mark of the...

How are Things Better?

In general, I’ve always been a “glass is half full” kind of guy. These COVID-19 times are certainly testing that and I’ve been reflective lately about how the changes of...

The Speed of Change

As we come upon a year of working from home, I’ve been reflecting on what was happening just before that pivotal day of March 17.  That’s the date that I...

Healthy Cooking for A Healthy Lifestyle

We live in a new era where being healthy one everyone’s mind. Being healthy does not just mean wearing a mask and hand washing. Being healthy also includes good nutrition...

Get to Know Imran Khan

What made you decide to become a designer? I am a designer entirely by accident - I did not know I was going to be one until 2 days before...

The Architectural Waste

Architects design, select materials and often are unaware about the processes involved to extract, process, and transport said materials. Designers are especially unaware of what is done with demolition of...

Dining at a Restaurant in a Pandemic

With the ongoing pandemic, people are more hesitant to eat in a restaurant and I was/am one of those people.  I went to a Japanese restaurant on a Monday night...