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SmithGroup Opens Sacramento Office

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Sacramento, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup , one of the nations leading integrated design firms, has opened its latest office in Sacramento .

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  • Sacramento, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup , one of the nations leading integrated design firms, has opened its latest office in Sacramento .
  • Arun Kaiwar joined SmithGroup as a principal to lead the local team and day-to-day operations of the office.
  • After partnering with Sacramento clients for decades, we could not be more thrilled to officially open the doors to our new SmithGroup-designed office space right in the heart of the city, said Joyce Polhamus , director of the firms Sacramento, San Francisco and Portland locations.
  • The opening of the Sacramento office is the latest milestone in a pattern of steady growth for SmithGroup, which recently opened locations in Atlanta, Houston and Portland.

SmithGroup Opens First Southeastern Office in Atlanta

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

Atlanta, July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup, one of the nations leading integrated design firms, has opened its first office in the southeastern United States in Atlanta.

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  • Atlanta, July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup, one of the nations leading integrated design firms, has opened its first office in the southeastern United States in Atlanta.
  • The Atlanta office is led by Robert Bull , who also serves as the director of the firms Washington, DC location.
  • Channing McLeod , a principal specializing in healthcare planning and design based in Atlanta, recently joined SmithGroup to help launch an office in the region.
  • The Atlanta office of SmithGroup is located at 999 Peachtree Street NE.

$4 Million Released to Wisconsin Historical Society for New History Center

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

MADISON, Wis., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wisconsin Historical Society has reached a significant milestone in the plan to build a 21st-century history center based in Madison. On June 22, 2022, the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved the release of $4 million in building trust funds to launch the architectural and experience design phase of the new history center.

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  • The Wisconsin Historical Society has reached a significant milestone in the plan to build a 21st-century history center based in Madison.
  • MADISON, Wis., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wisconsin Historical Society has reached a significant milestone in the plan to build a 21st-century history center based in Madison.
  • "This is an exciting step as we forge ahead in building a best-in-class state and national history center and cultural attraction," said Christian Overland, Ruth and Hartley Barker Director & CEO of the Wisconsin Historical Society.
  • The Wisconsin Historical Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, receives grants and private contributions benefitting the Wisconsin Historical Society and administers the membership program.

View Smart Glass Improves Energy Efficiency and Passenger Experience at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Monday, June 20, 2022

The new concourse, designed by the architecture team of SmithGroup and Corgan to take advantage of the terminals natural light and picturesque view, is enclosed with floor-to-ceiling View Smart Glass.

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  • The new concourse, designed by the architecture team of SmithGroup and Corgan to take advantage of the terminals natural light and picturesque view, is enclosed with floor-to-ceiling View Smart Glass.
  • View Smart Glass plays an integral role in PHXs plans to elevate the passenger experience and achieve LEED Silver certification.
  • PHX is part of a growing list of airports across the country with View Smart Glass, including New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Chicago OHare International Airport (ORD), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Memphis International Airport (MEM), Spokane International Airport (GEG), Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN), and the recently announced installation at Missoula Montana Airport (MSO).
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Americas Friendliest Airport, has an annual economic impact of more than $38 billion.

SmithGroup Expands Presence in Texas by Opening Houston Office

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Houston, June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup , one of the nations leading integrated design firms, has opened an office in Houston , its 17th location worldwide.

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  • Houston, June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup , one of the nations leading integrated design firms, has opened an office in Houston , its 17th location worldwide.
  • The Houston location also expands upon SmithGroups successful relationships with colleges and universities across Texas and more recent growth in the regions healthcare industry.
  • SmithGroups Houston office will be led by Jay Rambo , who also serves as director of the firms Dallas location.
  • The opening of the Houston office is the latest milestone in a pattern of steady growth for SmithGroup.

SmithGroup Selects Dynamics 365 and aec360 to Drive Cloud Transformation

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Monday, April 25, 2022

ATLANTA, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HSO, author of the aec360 business management suite, today announced that SmithGroup, one of the nation's largest integrated design firms, has selected Microsoft Dynamics 365 and aec360 as the firm's new cloud-based business management platform. The organizations will begin working together immediately to deploy an integrated marketing, business development, project management, accounting, and business intelligence platform based on the Microsoft cloud and aec360.

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  • "SmithGroup has a long track record of delivering innovative solutions that help our clients solve their most complex challenges," explained Derek White, Chief Information Officer for SmithGroup.
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 and aec360 stood out from the crowd, offering not only a best-in-class cloud technology platform, but a business solution that was purpose built for our industry."
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 is Microsoft's next-generation business application suite, built to leverage the power of the Microsoft cloud, Office 365 (now Microsoft 365), the Power Platform, and Microsoft's advanced intelligence tools.
  • "Their selection of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and aec360 reinforces the unique value that our solution provides AEC firms and speaks to the continued migration of AEC firms to the Microsoft cloud.

SmithGroup Elevates Mark Adams to Lead Workplace Practice

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

PHOENIX, Feb. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup , one of the nations largest integrated design firms, has promoted office design and interiors expert Mark Adams to lead strategy and operations for its firmwide Workplace Practice.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup , one of the nations largest integrated design firms, has promoted office design and interiors expert Mark Adams to lead strategy and operations for its firmwide Workplace Practice.
  • Adams succeeds Lise Newman , who will be retiring from practice in the Spring of 2022.
  • Adams will focus on expanding the practices portfolio of major headquarters, mixed-use/urban development and workplace-centered strategy and design projects.
  • Adams was elevated from Workplace Studio Leader at the firms Phoenix office.

Workplace Strategist Amy Clark Joins SmithGroup’s Denver Office

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

DENVER, Nov. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup , one of the nations leading integrated design firms, has hired Amy Clark to serve as a workplace strategist based at the companys Denver office.

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  • DENVER, Nov. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup , one of the nations leading integrated design firms, has hired Amy Clark to serve as a workplace strategist based at the companys Denver office.
  • She will draw upon her expertise to further expand SmithGroups network of clients seeking highly specialized and customized workplace strategy services .
  • Clark comes to SmithGroup from worldwide commercial real estate magnate Cushman & Wakefield, where she served as a workplace strategist and was among a group of select employees honored with the firms 2021 Excellence Award.
  • Amy possesses a unique blend of expertise and training which enables her to understand the challenges impacting businesses across the country, says Lise Newman, AIA , director of SmithGroups Workplace Practice .

SmithGroup Promotes Jennifer Miller to Expand Midwest Business Development Team

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup , one of the nation's largest integrated design firms, has promoted Jennifer Miller , CPSM to serve as director of business development based at its Ann Arbor office.

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  • Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup , one of the nation's largest integrated design firms, has promoted Jennifer Miller , CPSM to serve as director of business development based at its Ann Arbor office.
  • The move supports strategic initiatives to broaden the companys network of clients and expand its service offerings in targeted markets across the Midwest and beyond.
  • Miller possesses 14 years of industry experience and transitions into this position from her previously held post as manager of marketing for the office.
  • SmithGroup creates exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces.

European architecture studio Lecoc, nominated for a World Architecture News Award for the design of Oran's cancer hospital

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

MADRID, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- European architecture studio Lecoc Arquitectura has been nominated for an international World Architecture News Award for the groundbreaking design of Oran's cancer hospital, known as Oncopole L'espoir , in Algeria, North Africa.

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  • MADRID, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- European architecture studio Lecoc Arquitectura has been nominated for an international World Architecture News Award for the groundbreaking design of Oran's cancer hospital, known as Oncopole L'espoir , in Algeria, North Africa.
  • The hospital, which already won a prestigious IF Design Award last May, competes in the Healthcare Architecture category, which acknowledgesthe most outstanding hospitals, clinics, and healthcare spaces.
  • In the distinct category of Healthcare Architecture, Lecoc is joined byother firms such as White Arkitekter, Kaunitz Yeung Architecture, Gensler, SmithGroup with Mark Cavagnero Associates, and Perkins&Will have been nominated.
  • Medrano adds: "In the future world of healthcare architecture, everything must be focused on patient comfort, improving their health and well-being.