3.12.08 | New York, NY | Ted Moudis Associates promoted Mitchell Ross, Emmanuel Enriquez, and Theresa Donovan. Mitchell Ross, with over 25 years of interior architecture and master planning experience was promoted to Senior Associate. Mr. Enriquez, a LEED Accredited Professional with over 25 years experience, was named Project Director and Theresa Donovan, with over 20 years experience, was promoted to Design Manager.

3.12.08 | Chicago, IL | American Institute of Architects elevated six Chicago architects into its College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who made contributions of national significance to the profession. Those honored are August Battaglia, DanielCinelli, Tod Desmarais, Peter Ellis, David Hansen and Brian Lee. They are among 116 AIA members who will be recognized at the 2008 AIA Convention and Design Expo in Boston, MA, on May 16. 

3.10.08 | London, UK | The Stephen Lawrence Centre was recently damaged by vandals, barely a week after it opened, causing more that £120,000 of damage and is being considered as a racial attack. The centre, built to inspire young people to pursue careers in architecture, was named for Stephen Lawrence who was murdered by the age of 18 in 1993. The centre's curriculum and outreach activities primarily target young people, age 14-25 who are living in poverty. 

3.7.08 | Philadelphia, PA | –Daroff Design Inc + DDI Architects, Philadelphia, PA, was recently awarded two hospitality commissions: Loews Atlanta Hotel and the Revel Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. Loews hotel, located in the heart of Atlanta's cultural district, is designed to feature 414 guest rooms and suites, a fitness center and spa services, a signature restaurant, lobby bar and more than 24,000-square feet of ballroom and meeting space. The first phase of the Revel Casino and Hotel project includes a tower, designed by Arquitectonica, which will be bisected vertically by a shaft of light. The tower will sit on top of the casino and is expected to be the tallest building in Atlantic City. Ranked in the top 10 in the U.S. for market share in hospitality projects by Interior Design magazine, Daroff Design is recognized for its specialty in the design of hospitality, gaming and entertainment facilities. 

3.7.08 | Washington, DC | Nestor Santa-Cruz was named a design director for the Washington, DC office of Gensler. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Santa-Cruz was a partner at SKB Architecture and Design. He has over 20 years of corporate interior architecture and has been featured in Interior Design, Contract Design, Architectural Record, and The Washington Post. www.gensler.com

3.7.08 | Seattle, WA | Mithun plans to open an office in San Francisco, CA, and has hired Sandy Mendler as principal for the new office. Ms. Mendler previously was senior vice president and design principal for HOK and brings more than 20 years of experience.