10.8.08 | Phoenix, AZ | Burt Hill opened an office in Phoenix, AZ. It is the 11th for the design firm and first in the region. The Phoenix office is working with Education Management Corporation (EDMC), a client from the Company's Pittsburgh office. The team will be led by Annette M. Zacherson, AIA, and senior interior designer and project manager Timothy Benson, NCIDQ Certified.
10.7.08 | Seattle, WA | David Kutsunai was honored at the inaugural Leaders Breakfast in Seattle, WA by the IIDA Northern Pacific Chapter. Mr. Kutsunai is a Principal and Director of Design at the Seattle office of IA Interior Architects. He was recognized for his professional accomplishments and contributions to the Seattle business and design communities.
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10.7.08| Washington, DC | Perkins+Will was one of the winners of the 2008 American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) BEST Award. Established in 1993, the awards recognize organizations that have demonstrated enterprise-wide success as a result of employee learning and development. All winners are recognized in a special section of the October 2008 issue of Training + Development (T+D), ASTD's monthly magazine.
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10.7.08 | Louisville, CO | Citron Work Spaces moved into its new facility at 197 S. 104th Street, Louisville, CO. The facility is being evaluated for LEED certification for commercial interiors. The showroom displays environmentally friendly features including fluorsecent lights, recycled street lamps from New Orleans, water conserving fixtures, large windows and non-toxic paint.
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10.87.08 | Edmonton, Canada | Kasian was selected to lead the design of the Federal Building and Centennial Plaza project in Edmonton, Canada. The existing landmark building, unoccupied since 1989, will undergo a contemporary transformation to give it new purpose and reconnect it with the city. The design will focus on preservation and sustainability. The project is scheduled for completion at the end of 2011. www.kasian.com
10.7.08 | Navasota, TX | ErgoGenesis, introduced the 2600 Series chair for ergonomic comfort. Known for the BodyBilt chair, the company's newest series offers a mesh back with
the contoured BodyBilt seatpan. All of the ergonomic advantages have been retained,
yet allows for ample shoulder room and elbow movement that is lacking in other
mesh back chairs. The hand constructed seat is made with soy-based BioFoam and
the seatpan may be upholstered in any fabric.
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10.7.08| Toronto, ON | Teknion Corporation became a sponsor for the Applied Brilliance Conference on October 14-16 at the Sagamore Hotel, 110 Sagamore Rd, Bolton Landing, NY. To develop young industry talent, Teknion is offering Junior Fellows Sponsorships to bring architects and designers under the age of 35 to the conference.
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10.7.08 | Cincinnati, OH | Hope Roadcap was hired as Vice President of Business Development for WorkPlace Furnishings. Ms.Roadcap comes to WPF from The Phillips Group, Middletown, PA, where she served most recently as Director of Sales and Design.
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10.7.08 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group subsidiary, Welsbach Electric will install the electrical systems at the Newtown Creek Water Treatment Plant, Brooklyn, NY. Welsbach Electric is responsible for the demolition and electrical installation, including power, lighting and sub systems, associated with re-construction of the South Battery Grit, Aeration and Settlement tanks at the Treatment Plant, which is currently in the midst of a 10 year, $2.5 billion dollar, capital upgrade.
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10.6.08 | Houston, TX | IFMA announced the 2008 class of IFMA Fellows. The new class will be honored during the association's Awards of Excellence banquet on October 17 at World Workplace 2008 Conference & Expo in Dallas, TX. Being named an IFMA Fellow is the highest honor the association can
bestow on a member. To date, 75 other facility professionals have
received the distinction. The newest members are:
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10.6.08 | Dallas, TX | G. Frank Mills joined Ellerbe Becket in its Dallas, TX office. He will serve as Senior Project Manager. Previously he worked as Director of Operations for an architectural practice in Arlington, TX where he worked primarily in the medical and higher education field. Mr. Mills also served as a staff architect with Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas and was national director of design & construction for American Healthcare Management, Inc.
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