Children’s Aid Society Werner Early Learning Center Recognized with Award

The Children’s Aid Society Werner Early Learning Center has been recognized with a 2026 Top Projects Award by the Central Penn Business Journal. The award highlights outstanding building projects across Central Pennsylvania, with a focus on design quality, coordination, and overall execution. For CORE, this project represents a purpose-built early learning center delivered through strong […]

CORE Welcomes Andrew Forrester as Senior Architectural Designer

Andrew Forrester Portrait

We’re pleased to welcome Andrew Forrester back to the CORE team as Senior Architectural Designer. Andrew brings a strong technical foundation and growing design experience to a range of CORE projects. In his role, he supports design development, coordinates across disciplines, and implements design decisions in building plans and models.  Andrew holds an Associate Degree […]

58,000-SF Food Processing Facility Construction Underway in York, PA

Forge Partners Site Work Underway

Construction is underway on a new 58,000-SF industrial food processing facility on Commerce Drive in Thomasville, PA. Designed by CORE Design Group for Saisar Properties, LLC, the project is being built by H&H General Excavating Co., with sitework currently in progress. The pre-engineered building will function as a regional ingredient processing hub for large-scale food and […]

A Facility Management Perspective on Hospitality & Service Center

IFMA Tour Group Outside JURA Main Entrance

Last week, members of IFMA Central PA had the chance to walk through JURA’s new Hospitality and Service Center, just as the project approaches completion. The building, designed by CORE, reflects the Swiss company’s emphasis on precision, enjoyment, and durability. When finished, it will bring together offices, a showroom, warehouse, service hub, and a customer […]

Pete Smith Promoted to Design Systems Lead

Pete Smith Portrait

Powering every effective architectural design team is a mixture of creativity, collaboration, and technology. Pioneering the use of technology at CORE Design Group is Pete Smith. Today, we celebrate Pete’s dedication and contributions to CORE as he steps into his new role of Design Systems Lead. Pete has sixteen years’ experience developing software as a […]

CORE Welcomes Ryan Shillenn as Architectural Designer

Ryan Shilling Portrait

CORE Design Group welcomes Ryan Shillenn to the team as an Architectural Designer. Based in our Aberdeen, MD office, Ryan provides production and design support on a range of CORE projects. A dependable team player, he is skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, and other industry-standard design software. Ryan has always admired creative architectural designs, especially in […]

Mixed-Use Rockvale Redevelopment Plan Gains Steam

CORE Design Group is providing design support for the retail component of this significant mixed-use redevelopment project in Lancaster, PA. New Jersey-based Fernmoor Homes’ vision for the 65-acre project includes refreshed commercial retail space, and 13 four-story buildings housing more than 400 market-rate apartments. A clubhouse and pool are also planned for the residential area. […]