Mimi Winkler AIA, LEED AP
Founding Principal
Mimi Winkler believes architecture should reinforce community and create memorable spaces. For more than thirty years she has listened, laughed, and brainstormed with the people who live and work in the places she designs. Mimi serves as principal-in-charge for the firm’s educational, residential and senior living projects, overseeing projects from early planning through construction completion. She understands every client’s desire to balance design quality with function. Tireless and resourceful, Mimi actively supports important non-profits ranging from community libraries to elephant reserves in Thailand.
Education:
Yale University, Master of Environmental Design
Washington University, St Louis, Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
Registration:
Pennsylvania
Susan Chisholm AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Managing Principal
Susan enjoys the process of architecture from initial concept to final inspection. Her passion for well scaled volumes and refined detailing originated in her early years in the New York office of Edward Larrabee Barnes. A natural leader, Susan directs CWA’s large scale public and institutional projects as well as serving as Team Captain for the CWA Bike MS City to Shore ride each fall. Collaborative and thorough, she is widely praised for her responsiveness and attention to all aspects of the project. For Susan, beauty is when the built and natural environments are in harmony.
Education:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Bachelor of Architecture
Registration:
Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Virginia
Peter Everett Brown
Peter is a skilled designer whose experience includes K-12, higher education and institutional facilities, fine home renovation projects, and multiple award-winning large-scale hay mazes at the Woodmere Art Museum. His bold conceptual design work and natural sense of detail and proportion are equally well-expressed in hand-rendered sketches and computer modeling. Peter has taught numerous design studios and is a long-standing visiting critic at local architecture schools. In 2016 he designed the Team CWA Bike M.S. jersey which was voted best team jersey.
Education:
Temple University, Bachelor of Architecture
George Buckmann, RA, LEED AP
George Buckmann is an architect with over 25 years of experience working for both non profits and private firms. Having focused on affordable housing projects for the last 6 years, George is especially adept at balancing production, quality control, and community fulfilment. His passion for design and quality construction guides every project and results in superb client satisfaction and above standard project delivery. As site supervisor at Habitat for Humanity he has led multiple teams of volunteers and ensured smooth community build events that have fostered positive neighborhood interactions. As an architect and project manager he has worked on a range of projects from higher education and primary schools to retail store renovations.
Education:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Bachelor of Architecture
Registration:
Pennsylvania, New York
Andrew Budzynski
Nothing fazes Andrew. A professional with the practical skills of a carpenter, he finds Zen in function and performance over the aesthetic. Hands-on experience with building envelopes on construction sites has taught him a great deal about construction administration and solving problems in the field, while extensive travel throughout Asia has broadened his understanding of building and design practices. In addition to managing building envelope projects, Andrew is the office go-to for food, art, music and movie recommendations.
Education:
Philadelphia University, Bachelor of Architecture
Deepannita Ghosh, LEED AP BD+C
Dee believes that architecture should support and enhance the natural environment as well as the cultural landscape. She feels strongly that our built heritage has a direct impact on the health and sustainability of urban communities, and she has worked closely with private institutions, city agencies and their contractors to protect landmark structures, develop preservation strategies and resolve conflicts. An articulate architect and preservation planner, Dee has extensive experience researching and writing reports to aid preservation efforts, in addition to hands-on project work.
Education:
University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, Master of Historic Preservation
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, Bachelor of Architecture
Carly Ichniowski
Carly is a recent graduate from Columbia University, who’s returned to her hometown of Philadelphia to work with CWA. With a keen interest in mathematics and art, the field of architecture fits perfectly with Carly’s passions and skillsets. Before joining the CWA team, Carly worked in Bali helping build unique bamboo structures at a jungle retreat center. Outside of the office, you can find her drawing, taking local art classes, and playing soccer in a recreational league. Carly’s creativity brings a bright and friendly energy to the CWA Office.
Education
Columbia University, Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
Cem Ozdeniz
Education:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Master of Architecture
Yale University, Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Quanniesha Pierre-Louis
Q is currently pursuing a master’s degree in architecture, studying design theories in depth as well as keeping up-to-date with the latest architectural computer programs. As a project administrator and now an intern architect, Q takes on an all-encompassing approach to any task she is given; adding value to projects with her curiosity for design and problem solving abilities. She understands the complexities involved in new construction and renovation projects and is particularly inspired by the architecture of Santiago Calatrava and Louis Kahn.
Education
Jefferson University + Philadelphia University, Master of Architecture ’21
Philadelphia University, Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
Katie Rariden
Education:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Bachelor of Architecture
Kathleen Scanlon, RA, NCARB, LEED AP
Kathleen’s architectural experience focuses on sustainability and resilient design. She views buildings and structures as contributing members of the ecosystem and is committed to providing building users with a sense of comfort and well-being. Kathleen’s draw to architecture stems from her enjoyment of solving problems and spatial puzzles. She has been using Building Information Modeling for over ten years to communicate designs to clients and contractors. Outside of the office Kathleen is an avid cyclist who enjoys mountain biking and long-distance gravel road races. Her cycling team focuses on building an inclusive athletic community for women/trans/femme riders in Philadelphia.
Education:
Roger Williams University, Bachelor of Architecture
Registration:
Pennsylvania
Elin Westrick, RA, NCARB
In nearly two decades of practicing architecture, Elin has traveled from Vermont to Vancouver and from DC to Denmark, including several years in rural West Africa, building structures with villagers. Patient, efficient and resourceful, Elin’s skillful creativity is a critical part of her design work. She manages projects with calm deliberation, effectively communicating with clients, consultants, and contractors. Her competitive experience as an underwater hockey player is a powerful asset in leading well run project teams.
Education:
Cornell University, Bachelor of Architecture
Registration:
Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Nebraska