Firm Profile | Mission + Vision | People | EDJI | Clients
CICADA is a multicultural, diverse, collaborative firm of like-minded people who love urbanism, are committed to reducing waste and our carbon footprint, and work to improve the lives of urban dwellers through design. We deliver professional architecture, planning, and interior design services, from initial program development through construction administration and occupancy. Each of our projects is led by a principal of the firm, backed by a dedicated and talented group of in-house staff architects and designers, and partnered with like-minded engineering and specialist sub-consultants.
At CICADA, we seek to integrate an awareness of context into the design of every project. Through our work we seek to enhance our cultural heritage as represented by our built environment; design projects that are responsive to the immediate needs of our clients; design durable buildings that are flexible enough to respond to inevitably changing needs and users over time; use environmentally responsible materials, systems, and concepts; and develop built environments which are economically responsible in both the short and long term.
CICADA’s Equity, Diversity, Justice and Inclusion (EDJI) Statement
Acknowledging that the architecture profession has historically contributed to gross inequities in the built environment, we are striving to create a more just place for humanity.
CICADA'S mission is to change the world for the better. We believe positive change happens through the collaboration of diverse voices and perspectives.
Therefore, we are committed to fostering inclusivity and belonging within the work that we do, the design culture we create, and the communities we serve.
Our ideal is an equitable built environment where everyone has dignity and agency.
Arts + Culture
Abington Presbyterian Church
Asian Arts Initiative
Cambodian Association
Chanticleer
Diversified Community Services
Ebenezer Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Greene St. Artist Coop
ICA, Institute of Contemporary Art
Korean Community Development Services Center
New Freedom Theater
Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corp.
PA Guild of Craftsmen
Painted Bride Art Center
Philadelphia Art Alliance
Village of Arts & Humanities
William Jeanes Memorial Library
Early Childhood Education
Bright Side Academy
Chinatown Learning Center
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Kinder Academy
Master St. Day Care
Montgomery Early Learning Center
K- 12 Education
Benchmark School
Colonial School District
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Freire Charter Schools
Friends’ Central School
Germantown Charter School
Glen Ridge Middle School
Haverford School
Independence Charter School
Moravian Academy
Moravian Middle School
Mosaica Academy Charter Schools
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education (SCEE)
St. James School
St. Joseph's Prep
Wissahickon Charter School
Higher Education
Community College of Philadelphia
Haverford College
Lehigh University
Swarthmore College
University of Pennsylvania
Villanova University
Widener University
Housing + Community Development
Allegheny West Foundation
Beech Interplex
Building Hope
Cambodian Association
Caring People Alliance
Chanticleer
Community of Compassion CDC
City-Suburban Development
Depaul USA
Diversified Community Services
Frankford CDC
Habitat for Humanity
HACE
Korean Community Development Services Center
Mt. Airy USA
New Courtland Elder Services
New Kensington CDC
Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corp.
Parkside Business & Community in Partnership
Parkside Business & Community in Partnership
Partnership CDC
Peoples Emergency Center
Philadelphia Committee to End Homelessness
Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA)
PIDC
Project H.O.M.E.
Rebuilding Together Philadelphia (RTP)
Resources for Human Development
The Enterprise Center
Women's Community Revitalization Project (WCRP)
Women Against Abuse
Yorktown CDC
YWCA of Germantown
Municipal
Cheltenham Township
City of Philadelphia Department of Public Property
City of Philadelphia Department of Recreation
Rebuild Philadelphia
Fairmount Park Commission
Ivyland Borough
Pennsylvania Department of General Services
Phoenixville Area Economic Development Corporation