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From the Firms – August 28, 2020

August 26, 2020

Post Category | From The Firms

Member & Partner Updates 

 

Matthew Dawson, AIA, Architect at Hayes Design Group Architects, recently obtained his professional architect’s license and is now licensed to practice architecture in Pennsylvania.  Matt is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelors of Architecture.

 

Allen & Shariff Engineering, LLC is pleased to announce that Alexander Radkoff, PE has joined the Pittsburgh Office, as a Mechanical Engineer.

Allen & Shariff Engineering, LLC is a mechanical/electrical/plumbing/fire protection engineering and commissioning services company, with its headquarters in Columbia, MD and offices in Pittsburgh, PA, Zelienople, PA, and Salisbury, MD.

 

Allen & Shariff Engineering, LLC is pleased to announce that Sean Daugherty has joined the Pittsburgh Office, as an Electrical Designer.

Allen & Shariff Engineering, LLC is a mechanical/electrical/plumbing/fire protection engineering and commissioning services company, with its headquarters in Columbia, MD and offices in Pittsburgh, PA, Zelienople, PA, and Salisbury, MD.

 

Yanet Kaplanski, AIA, LEED AP recently joined DRS Architects as a senior architect. Yanet brings over 20 years of experience designing and managing an assortment of projects for colleges and universities, healthcare, residential, and corporate clients.

DLA+ is happy to announce the advancement of Jeff Light, AIA to the role of Associate. His experience covers all phases of design and construction, including field experience and construction administration. He is an expert in BIM and Construction Project Management software, and he is a certified ABAA field auditor and member of the AIA/MBA Joint Committee. Jeff brings his extensive knowledge to commercial, hospitality, healthcare, sports, and higher education projects.

 

Happy work anniversary to Project Manager Andrew Campanaro, AIA, LEED AP BD+C for celebrating 10 years at Hayes Design Group!

Andrew has a Masters of Architecture and Bachelors of Science, Architecture, Planning & Urban Geography from Arizona State University. Recent projects he’s worked on include several projects at the Community College of Allegheny County, Presley’s Place at Pittsburgh International Airport, Minadeo Elementary School Renovations, and the West View Water Authority’s Beaver County Water Treatment Plant and Intake Building. Learn more about Andrew here.

 

Firms on the Move!

Global architecture and design firm Perkins Eastman has signed a lease to relocate its Pittsburgh studio of more than 70 people to the 25 th floor of the iconic mid-century modern tower, 525 William Penn Place, in downtown Pittsburgh.

Perkins Eastman, founded in 1981 and headquartered in New York City, established the Pittsburgh studio as its first branch office in 1994. The Pittsburgh studio has occupied space on the ground floor of the historic Pennsylvanian building for more than 25 years, steadily growing in size to become the region’s largest architecture firm. Read the full press release here.

 

On September 1, 2020, DLA+ Architecture & Interior Design will be relocating its Pittsburgh office to Foster Plaza 10, Suite 500, 680 Andersen Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 . This location is just down the road from their current location.

The new office space investment enables them to maintain their goals of continual improvement while staying on track with the growth trajectory of the firm. As their team continues to work remotely, DLA+ will have the opportunity to renovate the new office space to incorporate leading workplace trends and post COVID-19 provisions. The new, contemporary space will feature enhanced collaboration areas, state of the art conferencing facilities, and wellness components for employees.

 

Projects

WTW Designing Strip District Apartment Building – Read the press release here.

DesignGroup leads the transformation of Washington Hospital’s Obstetrics Unit – Read the press release here. 

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