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CDM Smith Advances Digital Mastery with Strategic Hire and New Digital Hub

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Leading the Digital Hub is our strategic new hire, Andrea Springer, AIA, NCARB, who steps into the role of Vice President of Digital Engineering Solutions.

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  • Leading the Digital Hub is our strategic new hire, Andrea Springer, AIA, NCARB, who steps into the role of Vice President of Digital Engineering Solutions.
  • Her appointment is pivotal, reflecting our strategic emphasis on the Digital Hub's role in shaping our digital future.
  • "Bringing Andrea Springer on board marks a defining moment for CDM Smith's digital journey.
  • Through this initiative, we will continue reinforcing our digital foundations, ensuring CDM Smith remains synonymous with technological advancement in the AEC industry.

MVE + Partners Announces the Opening of Its First Latin America Office in Guadalajara

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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GUADALAJARA, Mexico, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MVE + Partners (MVE), a leading architecture, planning, interior design and urban design firm, today announced the opening of MVE Architects Mexico, its first Latin-America-based office in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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  • GUADALAJARA, Mexico, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MVE + Partners (MVE), a leading architecture, planning, interior design and urban design firm, today announced the opening of MVE Architects Mexico, its first Latin-America-based office in Guadalajara, Mexico.
  • Bernardis’ notable projects include Guadalajara International Airport’s Terminal 2 , Acuarela master plan , and Luna Luxury Residential Tower in San Pedro, Monterrey, as well as diverse projects in Latin America.
  • “I’m inspired by MVE’s body of work and honored to support the establishment of the first hub in Latin America.
  • Opening a Guadalajara location just felt like the natural next step,” said Matthew McLarand, AIA, NCARB, president, MVE.

Imelda Barnhurst Becomes New Owner of Gienapp Architects

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Gienapp Architects , a premiere North Shore-based architecture firm, announced today that Vice President Imelda Barnhurst has become the firm’s new Owner and Principal, while Founder Dale Gienapp will remain involved with the firm.

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  • Gienapp Architects , a premiere North Shore-based architecture firm, announced today that Vice President Imelda Barnhurst has become the firm’s new Owner and Principal, while Founder Dale Gienapp will remain involved with the firm.
  • Imelda Barnhurst, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, MCPPO, NCARB, joined Gienapp Architects as an Architect and Project Manager in 2009 and was promoted to Vice President in 2022.
  • “I am honored to begin this new role as Owner and Principal of Gienapp Architects, one of the premiere architecture firms in the state,” said Imelda Barnhurst.
  • “I will work to grow Gienapp Architects’ presence and influence across Massachusetts and I look forward to continuing to expand upon the legacy that Dale Gienapp has built for nearly 25 years.”
    “I am excited for Gienapp Architects to enter a new era that is fueled by new skills, capabilities, and a fresh vision,” said Dale Gienapp, Founder of Gienapp Architects.

The Architectural Team Names New Principal and Elevates Key Design Architects

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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CHELSEA, Mass., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An influential leader in integrated architecture, planning, and interior design, The Architectural Team (TAT) has announced strategic promotions for four exceptional and longstanding team members. The newly promoted leaders include Thomas Schultz, who has been named a Principal, as well as Elizabeth Peabody, Venket Holi, and Matthew Duggan, all of whom have been named Associates at the 100-person firm founded in 1971.

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  • As part of an ongoing strategic initiative to recognize key talent and expand senior roles within TAT, these new appointments reflect an emphasis on innovation and advancing core practice areas while cultivating a creative and diverse leadership team.
  • In their respective new roles, Schultz, Peabody, Holi, and Duggan will continue their project- based contributions alongside greater operational, business development, design, and mentorship responsibilities.
  • "These well-deserved promotions exemplify TAT's commitment to strategic leadership succession and underscore the firm's continued evolution," notes TAT senior partner and design principal, Michael E. Liu, AIA, NCARB.
  • "A heightened focus on elevating new voices and perspectives will enhance creativity within our multifamily, assisted living, hospitality, and mixed-use design practice.

LEO A DALY Celebrates New Opportunities for Aviation Industry

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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MIAMI, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviation leaders at LEO A DALY, a top integrated design firm with decades of deep aviation expertise, are excited to participate in a wave of new aviation infrastructure projects.

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  • MIAMI, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviation leaders at LEO A DALY, a top integrated design firm with decades of deep aviation expertise, are excited to participate in a wave of new aviation infrastructure projects.
  • "Airports will be able to make upgrades to improve passenger experience, promote sustainability strategies and make travel more efficient," said Giovanni Cortes Caro, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, the aviation market sector leader for LEO A DALY.
  • LEO A DALY has touched airports across the country with its design, engineering, planning and interior design work.
  • LEO A DALY's past aviation work includes projects with:
    The firm also has extensive expertise in Air Traffic Control Tower design with more than 300 control tower projects to date.

Paul Sabal Joins HFA as Principal and Healthcare Practice Leader

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HFA Architecture + Engineering has expanded its healthcare design team with the addition of Principal and Healthcare Practice Leader Paul Sabal (AIA, ACHA, NCARB, LEED AP). 

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  • BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HFA Architecture + Engineering has expanded its healthcare design team with the addition of Principal and Healthcare Practice Leader Paul Sabal (AIA, ACHA, NCARB, LEED AP).
  • Sabal is a registered architect and interior designer with more than four decades of experience in healthcare design and construction.
  • "HFA is uniquely positioned to provide innovative healthcare clients with project design and delivery strategies that lower costs, improve quality, automate processes and increase speed to market," Sabal said.
  • Sabal has cultivated an innovative and strategic approach to healthcare facility planning and design services for the in-patient and ambulatory healthcare markets.

Lisa Hess Joins HFA Architecture + Engineering as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HFA Architecture + Engineering recently announced that veteran financial leader Lisa Hess (CMA, CSCA) has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HFA Architecture + Engineering recently announced that veteran financial leader Lisa Hess (CMA, CSCA) has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Her areas of expertise include transforming financial workflows through tools and systems based on automation, analytics, and data visualization.
  • "Lisa boasts extraordinary management, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, and she is passionate about embracing change and positioning for the future," said HFA President & CEO Dave Wilgus (AIA, NCARB).
  • Hess joins HFA from her prior role as CFO of Mackie Wolf Zientz & Mann, P.C., a mortgage banking law firm operating throughout Texas, Arkansas and Tennessee.

CPL's Michelle Trott Named President of the American Institute of Architects Academy of Architecture for Health

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture  for Health (AAH) has appointed CPL's Michelle Trott , AIA, NCARB, ACHA, vice president, to the role of 2024 board president.

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  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture  for Health (AAH) has appointed CPL's Michelle Trott , AIA, NCARB, ACHA, vice president, to the role of 2024 board president.
  • Trott will preside over more than 9,000 volunteer members to advance the practice of architecture while upholding the AAH values of diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.
  • "We are excited to support Michelle as she also shares her passion and expertise with her colleagues through her role with the American Institute of Architects Academy of Architecture for Health."
  • The organization provides a platform for architects to share their knowledge and competencies, while supporting research through the Academy.

Retailers Should ID Their 'Core Shoplifters,' Advises HFA Architect

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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BENTONVILLE, Ark., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In addition to imagining how shoppers might use a space, it is time to think harder about how guests or employees could steal from it, too, advises a veteran store designer from HFA Architecture + Engineering.

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  • "Good store designers know to put themselves in their customer's shoes," writes James Owens (AIA, NCARB) in a column for RetailTouchPoints .
  • But today's growing problem of shrink "calls for a sharper focus on the 'journey' of another group entirely—retail criminals."
  • What are the most customer-friendly ways to protect high-value items from smash-and-grabs?
  • How can we better integrate the latest anti-theft technologies and loss-prevention research into our store designs from the outset?

Lowney Architecture Expands to Los Angeles with New Office Opening and Four Additions

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lowney Architecture (Lowney), a multidisciplinary architecture and master planning firm, announces the opening of a new Los Angeles office and expansion of its team.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lowney Architecture (Lowney), a multidisciplinary architecture and master planning firm, announces the opening of a new Los Angeles office and expansion of its team.
  • Located in the famed Bradbury Building downtown, Lowney’s Los Angeles office is the firm’s third location and home to recent additions Alexandria Hoevel, Dale Furman, Xuan Guo and Emily LoVerde.
  • “This milestone deepens the breadth and reach of our team, and our ability to help California pull out of this housing crisis.
  • Approaching its 20th anniversary, Lowney has firmly established itself as a prominent player in the multifamily industry.