LEED AP BD+C, Fitwel Ambassador While growing up Cara went through cycles of prioritizing her joy for the arts and focusing on analytical subjects of math and science. From painting, mixed media, and decorative arts to being on the math team, Cara often was pulled in what she thought to be opposite directions by these
Brought to you by: Architect: John Ronan Architects Location: Chicago Completion Date: June 2023 View More Project Info The new Chicago Park District Headquarters, located in Brighton Park, a neighborhood on Chicago’s South side, is an 80,000-square-foot building housing offices for city employees as well as public recreational facilities such as a gym and basketball courts.
With August coming to a close, AN prepares for a busy fall line up for its Facades+ conference series. Beginning with a Minneapolis conference in September, Facades+ will come to five different cities during the remainder of 2023. On September 12, Facades+ will return to Minneapolis for the first time since 2019. The program will
As an Architectural Design Associate with Viracon the past 10 years, Jennifer Highfield assists architects, engineers, developers, and consultants with architectural glass selection. Jennifer focuses on aligning performance demands, the desire for neutral aesthetics and daylighting for appropriate glass solutions. With her background in the construction industry and her extensive glass knowledge, she provides technical
Quaker Windows & Doors has been a recognized leader in the window and door industry since 1949. Now nearly 75 years later, and led by an all-female ownership group, Quaker’s presence in the commercial building sector is stronger than ever. Headquartered in Freeburg, MO, Quaker offers products for every market segment and the diversity of
Richard is attuned to solving for complex system assemblies and material interfaces. He helps guide project development while mentoring young designers throughout design phases. Richard approaches projects with joy and celebrates the process while continuing to push the envelope of built environments. Closely involved in design, coordination, and construction, he appreciates all phases of the
Naseema views design as an investigation into the dynamics of cultural frameworks and a community’s unique connection to its urban and natural environment. She brings over 18 years of experience to her role and is proficient at orchestrating complex interdisciplinary project teams with a focused vision on an end result that supports the aspirations of
On September 12, The Architect’s Newspaper will bring its Facades+ conference series back to Minneapolis. The conference will feature a symposium of eight expert-led panels as well as a Methods & Materials gallery exhibiting the latest products from leading facade manufacturers. Phillip Koski of Miller Dunwiddie will co-chair the event held at the Hilton Minneapolis.
Amin Taha was born in Berlin and has been settled in the UK since 1974. He began an independent studio in 2003 and incorporated Groupwork as an Employee Ownership Trust of which he currently sits as chairman. as well as running the design and detailing or projects Amin has taught, written, and lectured on architecture,
Matthew Aschermann is a Senior Project Manager in JE Dunn’s Rocky Mountain division and a Denver native. He has spent his entire 17-year career with JE Dunn and recently led the completion of the Colorado State University Spur Campus, which included the construction of three adjacent buildings – Vida, Terra, and Hydro. The Spur campus
John Bechtel, AIA is the Architecture Studio Director for ARG’s Los Angeles office. He brings over 30 years’ experience to ARG. In the course of his career, he has been involved in a broad variety of markets, project types and clients in California and the West Coast. He has led design teams in Education, Civic,
Katherine Harvey has over 20 years of experience as a design professional integrating spatial practices with deep design thinking. Her training as both an architect and landscape architect is aligned with the practice’s goal of breaking down boundaries between the design disciplines to create holistic experiences. She has led a range of projects from large
Brought to you by: Architect: AN.ONYMOUS Location: North Richland Hills, Texas Completion Date: January 2022 In North Richland Hills, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth, L.A.-based firm AN.ONYMOUS has been commissioned to design three new buildings across a three-acre medical campus. In January 2022, the firm completed work on the first of these buildings: the
On August 24, The Architect’s Newspaper’s Facades+ conference series returns to Fort Lauderdale. The conference will be co-chaired by Jeffery Huber, principal at Brooks + Scarpa and head of the firm’s South Florida studio. Hosted at Le Meridien Dania Beach, the conference will include a Methods & Materials Gallery, exhibiting the latest products from facade manufacturers,
Daryn is a seasoned construction professional with nearly 20 years of progressive experience in both architecture and construction. Over the course of his career, Daryn has led some of white construction group’s most challenging and visible projects. His portfolio includes large ground-up developments, complex renovations and tenant improvements, and compelling adaptive re-use projects across a
Alex Haecker has over 25 years of professional experience in design, architecture, historic preservation, adaptive reuse and rehabilitation. Alex has worked on a wide array of projects during the course of his career, but has focused on adaptive reuse, historic preservation, urban infill, and workplace environments. Along with his architecture practice he is deeply committed
Fueled by creative exuberance, that’s how Troy approaches every design project. One of the most versatile and dynamic designers practicing, Troy holds deep experience in healthcare. He excels at translating organizational culture into design solutions that excite and engage patients, staff and community. He calls himself a facilitator, always observing, collecting ideas and distilling unique