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BJAC Announces New Construction Administrator
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Christina Graham has joined the firm as a construction administrator. In this position, Graham will oversee construction documents, lead project... - April 24, 2008 - BJAC
FreemanWhite Completes Design for New Hospice Care Facility
Ned Jennings, principal at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations in the United States, has announced that the firm completed design of a new 9,800 square-foot hospice care facility for University... - April 23, 2008 - FreemanWhite
Robbie Ferris Named Impact Entrepreneur
SFL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz), a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural solutions to educational institutions, has announced that Robbie Ferris, president and CEO, has been named an Impact Entrepreneur by Charlotte Business Leader magazine. Charlotte Business Leader... - April 20, 2008 - SFL + A Architects
The Culture of Place: Architects Discuss America's Regional Landscape
Frank Harmon, FAIA, to address the American Institute of Architect's 2008 National Convention in Boston. - April 19, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
MHAworks Wins Renovation Project with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
MHAworks, a Carolinas-based architecture firm, has been selected to renovate Amay James School, a unit of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System. David Clinton, Education Design Principal for MHAworks, will lead the project team of the $4.3 million renovation. The project will convert the... - April 19, 2008 - MHAworks
MHAworks Chosen for New 4-H Conference Center
MHAworks, a Carolinas-based architecture firm, has been selected to design a new multi-purpose Conference Center for the Eastern 4-H Environmental Education Center. - April 18, 2008 - MHAworks
JDavis Architects’ Employees Participate in AIDSWALK and RIDE
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects (www.jdavisarchitects.com), PLLC, a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the firm will participate in the 2008 AIDSWALK and RIDE on Saturday, May 3 starting at the Halifax mall in downtown Raleigh. - April 18, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
BJAC Announces New Intern Interior Designer
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa, (www.bjac.com) one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Bailey Gatens has joined the firm as an intern interior designer. In this position, Gatens will coordinate interior design issues within architectural... - April 16, 2008 - BJAC
Italian Style… Made in Britain, But on the Web
Innovative architectural rendering provider, ArchRender, is pleased to announce the release of their new online presence. The company’s new online presence makes use of an interesting mix of technologies, provided and integrated by internet services provider Naxtech which is based in the UK... - April 13, 2008 - Naxtech.com
New Worship Center Dedication Marks Church Expansion
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Lutheran Campus Ministry dedicated a new $3 million worship center on Sunday, February 24. David Clinton, Design Principal for MHAworks, a Carolinas-based architecture firm, led the project team in the design of the 12,000-square-foot facility. The Rev. Leonard H. - April 12, 2008 - MHAworks
Carol Belk Building Rededication Highlights ECU’s 101st Birthday Celebration
East Carolina University rededicated the Carol Belk Building on Friday March 28, a day that honored the 101st anniversary of the university’s founding. David Clinton, Design Principal with MHAworks, a Carolinas-based architecture firm, provided design services for the $9 million complete... - April 12, 2008 - MHAworks
GTG Welcomes New Architect Nora Garcia
GTG Consultants, PC today announced that Associate Architect Nora Garcia has joined the architectural and engineering consulting firm's West Coast office in San Francisco. Initially, Garcia will work closely with company founder and principal George Wolodzko, but is expected to quickly assume... - April 11, 2008 - GTG Consultants, PC
JDavis Architects Sponsors Urban Land Institute (ULI) Triangle Program
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, (www.jdavisarchitects.com) a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the firm is a sponsor of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Triangle program “Creating Value through Sustainability: The... - April 11, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Gaylen Herman Joins Local Architectural Design Firm
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Gaylen Herman has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, Herman will be responsible for various tasks including code research and... - April 10, 2008 - BJAC
SFC Engineering Hires New Hampshire's Only ADA Code Review Specialist
SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc., Manchester, NH welcomes Cheryl Killam as Code and Compliance Specialist. - April 05, 2008 - SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc
New Organization Celebrates Preservation Month
In celebration of The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2008 Preservation Month theme, “Place Matters,” the Erie Center for Design & Preservation is hosting a lecture, seminar and walking tour on May 9th and 10th. All three events are free and open to the... - April 04, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Things are Looking Up: Ceiling Domes Define Home Decor Renaissance
Ceiling design was once an important facet of home decorating but over the years has fallen by the wayside due to changing tastes and high costs. New production methods have resulted in a recent ceiling decor renaissance and a wealth of new options for designers and home owners. - April 03, 2008 - InvitingHome.com
Proposed Medical Clinic on the North Shore of Lake Travis
Waterscape Villas, located on the north shore of Lake Travis, is in discussions with St. David’s Round Rock Hospital for a 10,000 square foot medical clinic to be located within the community. The clinic would service the community, the Jonestown and Lago Vista areas, as well as the immediate medical needs of Lake Travis boaters and pedestrians. Proposed services include internal medicine, family practice, and plastic surgery. - April 03, 2008 - Waterscape Villas
BJAC Announces New Intern Architect
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Heidi Charron has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, Charron will join the architectural staff on projects for education,... - April 02, 2008 - BJAC
If the Cows Could See This Home Now
An historic Port Murray, NJ post & beam bank barn conversion was recently listed for sale through A Home For Sale Realty of Hackettstown, NJ. We are seeking a new owner to appreciate its civil war era history said Richard Rosenblum, the exclusive real estate broker handling the marketing of... - March 31, 2008 - A Home For Sale Realty
ASI’s Extreme Loading® Technology Allays Implosion Concerns
Extreme Loading® Technology was used to predict the collapse of St. Francis Hospital scheduled for demolition in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania last weekend. The building’s demise was historic to that locale, but for Applied Science International (ASI), the hallmark event is about the technology that showed the public what would happen beforehand – a new structural analysis technology now available to practicing engineers internationally. - March 27, 2008 - Applied Science International, LLC
Judy and Frank Harmon to Discuss "What I Learned Doing My Own House" During Boston Design and Construction Convention
Award-winning landscape architect Judy Harmon, ASAL, and her husband, architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, will participate in a panel discussion entitled “What I Learned Doing My Own House” during Residential Design & Construction (RDC), a two-day convention and trade show for design and... - March 27, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Architectura Launches New Website, www.architectura.tv
Architectural firm creates new online destination to showcase 100+ properties. - March 27, 2008 - Architectura
Makrolon® 15 Polycarbonate Sheet Now Available from Professional Plastics and Bayer Sheffield
Makrolon® 15 Polycarbonate Sheet - The First Glazing Replacement Option with a 15 Year Performance Warranty, Offers Long-Term Weatherability and is backed by a 15 Year Performance Warranty. - March 26, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
First Gala Night at Chicago's Legendary Blackstone Hotel April 4, 2008
Following a lavish $128 million dollar renovation, Chicago's legendary Blackstone Hotel, newly restored to its original glory, is being celebrated with a roaring gala honoring philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus on Friday evening, April 4, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails, dinner, music, dancing, a... - March 25, 2008 - The Benjamin Marshall Society
BJAC Wins Business Leader Magazine’s Business Champions Award
Lou Jurkowski, founder and chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced that the firm has won the Business Champions award presented by Business Leader Magazine and Wake Technical Community College. The... - March 25, 2008 - BJAC
JDavis Architects Designed Development Recognized by Downtown Raleigh Alliance
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects (www.jdavisarchitects.com), PLLC, a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Carlton Place, a mixed-use, mixed-income development in downtown Raleigh, has been selected to receive the prestigious... - March 24, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Green Architect Creates Blog (http://timberframeblog.blogspot.com/) Focusing on Post and Beam, Timber Frame Homes, Structural Insulated Panels, and Sustainable Design Solutions
Architectural firm creates new timber frame blog on timber framing, structural insulated panels and sustainable living, as well as how to incorporate green design practices with alternative energy systems & energy efficient materials to achieve sustainability within budget. - March 22, 2008 - Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC
FreemanWhite Designs Mechanical Improvements for Roanoke-Chowan Hospital
Ned Jennings, principal at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations in the United States, has announced that the firm completed design of mechanical improvements for Roanoke-Chowan Hospital in... - March 21, 2008 - FreemanWhite
Susan Jablon Mosaics.com Introduces "ORGANiKS" - 100% Certified Recycled Mosaic Glass Tile
International attention has been gained with the introduction by Susan Jablon Mosaics of "ORGANiKS" — 100% Certified Recycled Mosaic Glass Tile. This introduction has also brought jobs to the local economy. - March 21, 2008 - Susan Jablon Mosaics.com
Austin-Based Design Professionals Complete LEED Accreditation for Commercial Interiors
IDR Studio to Provide Independent Consulting for LEED Certification. - March 20, 2008 - IDR Studio, Inc.
BJAC Releases Podcast on Design Trends
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa, (www.bjac.com) one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced the release of a podcast on architectural design trends. In this podcast, Mark Sealy, design leader and manager of the firm’s Charlotte... - March 17, 2008 - BJAC
Weathered Stone Featured on ABC’s Extreme Makeover
Unique Solution Found in Weathered Stone™. - March 14, 2008 - Weathered Stone
Austin-Based Design Firm Completes Challenging Downtown Office Expansion; IDR Studio Creates Innovative Interior for Springbox’s Congress Avenue Offices
IDR Studio, an Austin-based design firm, recently completed a challenging office expansion project for interactive marketer Springbox’s Congress Avenue location. The challenge was both architectural and conceptual – bridging interiors of the two 19th century downtown buildings Springbox occupies with the web-design company’s fast-paced, creative environment. - March 14, 2008 - IDR Studio, Inc.
KEO International Consultants Accepts MIPIM AR Award at Ceremony Held in Cannes, France
South of Shamkha Master Plan Receives Commended Award in the ‘Regeneration and Master Planning’ Category at the 2008 MIPIM AR Future Project Awards. - March 13, 2008 - KEO International Consultants
JDavis Architects Named to List of Top Triangle Architects
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), has announced that the firm has been ranked fourth among the top architects in the Triangle by the Triangle Business Journal. Rankings for the list were based on the number of registered architects working in the Triangle,... - March 13, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
North Carolina Parks & Recreation Department Set to Break Ground on First "Green" Visitor Center at Merchants Mill Pond State Park
On Saturday, March 15, the North Carolina Department of Parks & Recreation will hold its groundbreaking ceremony to start construction of the LEED® Gold rated Merchants Mill Pond State Park Visitors Center in Gatesville, NC, the department’s first LEED®-rated building and a model... - March 13, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
SFL+a Architects Announces New Employee
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL+a Architects (www.sfla-architects.com), has announced that Kerryn House has joined the firm as an accountant. In this position, House will be responsible for personnel management, purchasing, auditing and bookkeeping. House has more than 25 years of... - March 12, 2008 - SFL + A Architects
BJAC, P.A. Named a Top Triangle Architect Firm
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced that the firm has been named to the Triangle Business Journal’s list of top Triangle architects. The Triangle Business Journal ranked... - March 10, 2008 - BJAC
Frank Harmon to Join Discussion at UNC-Greensboro's Design, Arts & Technology Symposium
Award-winning "green" architect will join a panel discussion during "Between The Lines: Innovation In Art, Architecture and Design" event. - March 08, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Strahan Associates, PC Announces Merger with Centrepoint Architecture, PA
The architecture and engineering design partnership was announced today. Jonathan Wolk, AIA, one of Centrepoint Architecture’s Principals stated as of March 2008 Strahan Associates, PC will merge with Centrepoint Architecture, PA. The new organization will retain Centrepoint... - March 05, 2008 - Centrepoint Architecture
BJAC Announces New Project Architect
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Adam Grabiec, RA, LEED AP, has joined the firm as a project architect. In this position, Grabiec will produce construction documents, perform code... - March 04, 2008 - BJAC
FreemanWhite Project Manager Earns General Contractors License
Ned Jennings, principal at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), has announced that Michael Brantley, a project manager at the firm, has earned his general contractors license. The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors grants licenses to qualified contractors based on state... - March 03, 2008 - FreemanWhite
JDavis Architects Announces New Project Manager
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Sarah Yu-tung Alexander, RLA, ASLA, has joined the firm as a project manager. In this position, Alexander will draft... - February 29, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
SFL+a Architects Announces New Intern Architect
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL+a Architects (www.sfla-architects.com), has announced that Patricia Brezny has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, Brezny will be responsible for a large range of duties, including managing project progress, coordinating with... - February 28, 2008 - SFL + A Architects
BJAC Releases Podcast on Firm’s Building Expansion
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC (www.bjac.com), P.A., one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced the release of a podcast on BJAC’s expansion of its offices. In this podcast, Jota Samper, designer at BJAC, discusses the philosophy... - February 26, 2008 - BJAC
JDavis Architects Announces New Associate
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Carmen C. Dunn, office manager and human resources administrator, has been named an associate with the firm. Dunn has more... - February 21, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Artists Web Site Has New Work and Video
Artist Ron Teachworth has added new work and a video interview to his new web site. www.ronteachworth.com - February 18, 2008 - Ron Teachworth
Architect Frank Harmon Discusses Lessons Learned from Vernacular Structures on "The Story" with Dick Gordon
"Farmers had an instinctive way of building," Harmon explains. "They listened to the land." - February 17, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
JDavis Architects Announces Newly Licensed Architect
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Joleen Lockhart, AIA, an architect in the Raleigh office, has passed the Architectural Registration Examination (ARE). The... - February 11, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC