The beginning of a new year is always a time to reflect on what has been accomplished and establish new goals for the future. We sat down with our principals, Jim Riviello, Drew Romanic, and Dan McCauley, and had them look back at 2021’s triumphs and what they are most
It’s been a tough year for retail. Actually, it’s been a tough couple of decades, especially for big indoor malls. E-tail is often cited as the reason for their decline, but the problem is much older. One reason is that for the last 50 years, malls were built too closely
Architects are often thought of as ivory tower thinkers, designing glass skyscrapers and high end neo-traditional communities. But saving money? Not often.
With proper foresight and attention to the needs and opportunities available, a neighborhood center that has lost its anchor can continue to thrive and serve its community. The ever changing landscape of retail has a mantra of “adapt or die” and is always striving to stay relevant to the consumer.
Revisioning the mall by including new design concepts: A Martin pastime Drew Romanic is associate principal for The Martin Architectural Group, P.C., Philadelphia, Penn. The Martin Architectural Group has been creating public spaces, private residences, and multifamily residential for nearly five decades. During our impressive tenure, we have blended retail,
Re-visioning retail, one center at a time Drew Romanic is a principal at The Martin Architectural Group, PC The world of retail is ever-changing and exceedingly fickle. Neighborhood centers, once the heart of the suburban retail landscape, have been challenged by malls, lifestyle centers, town centers, and power centers, all
