Paul Rosenblatt
Architect/Planner

Paul Rosenblatt, Founding Principal

Paul Rosenblatt, Founding Principal

 
 

Paul Rosenblatt AIA (Yale University B.A. / M.Arch.), is the Founding Principal of Springboard Design, full-service architectural planners whose work has evolved from a focus on museums and cultural facilities to a broader more proactive approach to public interest design. Design Corps recently recognized Springboard Design as a SEED Certified Consulting Firm, one of the first three firms to be recognized nationally for its public interest design practice. Mr. Rosenblatt’s current notable projects are Creator Square, a Living Artisan Studio + Museum in Johnstown, PA, and the Dyke Residence, an off-grid house in Confluence, PA.

In addition to leading the practice, Mr. Rosenblatt AIA teaches in Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Architecture and Center for the Arts in Society and works as an exhibiting artist. Mr. Rosenblatt’s work includes The Maridon Museum, National Aviary, Tartans Pavilion at Carnegie Mellon University, and the Loft/House, featured on HGTV. The firm has also completed many projects for the Carnegie Museum of Art and The Warhol including consulting on the recent reinstallation of both of their permanent collections. Their Smoke Restaurant in Lawrenceville is part of the Pittsburgh’s culinary rebirth and one of Pittsburgh Magazine’s top 30 restaurants. He is currently working on a book about the firm’s approach to makerspace design. Earlier research has been included in publications for ACSA Annual Meeting, CAAD Futures, the Yale School of Architecture journal, Perspecta, which Mr. Rosenblatt edited, and the London Futures Conference, among others.

 

Ryan Mitchell
Consultant/Creative

Ryan Mitchell, Founding Principal

Ryan Mitchell, Founding Principal

 
 

Ryan Mitchell is a full service IT and Front-End Web Design Consultant dedicated to helping individuals, Small Businesses, Educational Institutions and Not-for-Profit Organizations build capacity and become more technologically savvy. Mr. Mitchell specializes in Apple/Android devices, Mac OS/Chrome OS, Google Suite, Squarespace and a handful of other quality sustainable products and solutions. Education, training and administrative support are also at the forefront of Mr. Mitchell's private practice, having assisted in multiple pilot programs to educate community members and bridge the ever growing digital divide.