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HOK Partners With RSC Architects

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

11.20.08 | New York, NY and Cliffside Park, NJ | HOK New York and RSC Architects, Cliffside Park, NJ, teamed up to design the Union City Demonstration High School. Located on the site of the former Roosevelt Stadium, the design includes a promenade near the school's entrance to emphasize the stadium's history. The high school will contain classrooms, small-group instruction spaces, science labs, home economic labs, and a new media center.

Kornberg Associates Architects Opens Tokyo Office

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

11.20.08 | Menlo Park, CA | Kornberg Associates Architects opened a Tokyo office. The company also was retained by the Okinawa Institute for Science and Technology(OIST) to help design a new government funded scientific research campus and graduate university. Kornberg is collaborating on the 2,500,000 sq. ft. OIST campus design with Nikken Sekkei, Japan's largest architectural/engineering company, and Kuniken, Okinawa's largest architecture firm.

Wilson Associates Named Finalist In Gold Key Awards

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

11.13.08 | Dallas, TX | Wilson Associates were finalists in the Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design. The Westin Hotel Guangzhou in China was a Finalist for Best Guest Room and the St. Regis Singapore was named a Finalist for Best Suite. The winning designs are published in the October issue of Interior Design and the November issue of Hotels.

Thornton Tomasetti Opens Two Middle East Offices

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

11.3.08 | New York, NY | Thornton Tomasetti opened two offices in the United Arab Emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. In Abu Dhabi, the company is leading the structural engineering of the zero-energy Masdar Headquarters building, the Tameer Towers and a resort at Al Raha Beach and in Dubai, the firm is assisting Turner International withroof construction at the Dubai Mall, developing schematic design forthe Meraas Tower, and assisting withstructural design of the Jumeira Road and Al Wasl Road bridges. Kyle Krall, a principal of Thornton Tomasetti, will relocate to the region in January to operate the Abu Dhabi and Dubai offices.

Calvin Tsao And Eric Chan Featured At Asia Society

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

10.31.08 | New York, NY | Calvin Tsao and Eric Chan led a panel discussion at the Asia Society in New York on October 16, 2008. Entitled An Asian Arts and Culture - A New Vision: Chinese Spirit, Global Design, Mr. Tsao, and Mr. Chan discussed design in a global environment and how Chinese heritage inspires modern design in new, unexpected ways. The event was organized in conjunction with the New York Celebrates Hong Kong 2008 Festival

Grant Design Collaborative Launches New Web Site

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

10.31.08 | Canton, GA | Grant Design Collaborative launched a web site with an in depth portfolio of the company's work. The new site offers an expansive look at the firm's design work, both past and present. A drop down menu makes viewing the portfolio an easy task. The web site also includes a detailed overview of the company's services, history, and clients. A news section contains recent and archived press releases. www.grantcollaborative.com

Moody•Nolan Opens Cleveland Office

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

10.31.08 | Columbus, OH | Moody•Nolan, Columbus, OH, opened a regional office in Cleveland. The architectural, civil engineering and interior design firm has worked in the Cleveland area for nearly half a decade, having built a regional portfolio with collegiate, library, health care and K-12 projects.

Perkins Eastman Opens Boston Office

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

10.30.08 | New York, NY | Perkins Eastman opened its newest office in Boston, MA. The new office will be led by Principal John R.A. Pears and Associate Principal Jana G. Silsby. Both join Perkins Eastman from the Boston-based architecture firm of Steffian Bradley Architects. During Mr. Pears' 20 years of service at SBA, he participated in its international expansion into both the Chinese and European markets. Ms. Silsby was the founding Principal-In-Charge of Sustainable SBA.