Commercial Conversation #5 is with Amy Stein, AIA, LEED AP, associate, and project manager at MGA Partners Architects, Philadelphia. She has completed masterplanning, design and construction of more than $300 million in significant historical restoration and adaptive-reuse projects for the federal government, private institutions, and independent schools. Amy Stein has directed the development of eight important historical projects, including The Painting Studio and Gallery and the U.S. Institute of Peace Academy for Conflict Management and Peacebuilding. Ms. Stein’s community leadership includes affiliations with local universities and direction of the historic committee for The General George McCall School in Philadelphia. She is a graduate of Kent State University, Kent, OH.
   In this Commercial Conversation podcast, Stein discusses the trends she’s seeing in education-facility design, including the impact of technology, need for flexibility, renovation vs. new construction, building security, and energy conservation. In addition to the podcast, be sure to explore the resources presented below.

Click here to download the podcast mp3 file.

The following photos show some of Amy Stein’s work.

Articles about the Kroc Center and the Haverford School

Philadelphia Inquirer article about the Salvation Army Kroc Center

Architectural Record article about Salvation Arm Kroc Center

Context magazine article about The Haverford School