Principal, Lee Trimble, AIA, LEED AP discusses how corporate clients are increasingly making LEED certification a primary goal for interiors projects, and how the design and construction industries are rapidly evolving to meet the growing demand for products and processes that promote sustainable design.
Learn more about how having a clear game plan early in the process allows for flexibility by reading the article here.
Learn more about Christian Giordano's background, career and interests in this weeks Real Estate Weekly profile.
Accomplished Project Designer and Leader Bolsters Team with International Pedigree
Mancini•Duffy, a leading architectural and interiors
practice, in expanding its team with the next generation of professionals, has
named Daniel Rojas to serve as its Architectural Design Director. Mr.
Rojas brings more than a decade of experience to the firm, and a background in
high-profile, mixed-use, corporate, hospitality and cultural projects in the
United States, Asia, South America and Europe. He brings his expertise and
international perspective to complement the expansive architectural, design and
planning experience present within the Mancini•Duffy team.
“Mancini•Duffy is an extremely well-rounded firm with an
impressive history – I’m excited to add my design narrative to its ongoing
story. Working with such talented and established design professionals is a
truly wonderful opportunity, and I’m very pleased at the opportunity to become
part of this established team,” said Mr. Rojas. “There are many intriguing
projects completed and in the works, and it will be wonderful to be part of
this firm’s future.”
Mr. Rojas’ experience is comprehensive, and he has been involved
in projects such as the 63,000-square-foot conversion from commercial to
residential at 15 Union Square West and the 75,000-square-foot James Hotel,
both in New York City. Internationally, he worked on Media Corp’s 808,000-square-foot
commercial development in Singapore and the 540,000-square-foot New Chongquing
library in Chongquing, China, among other works. He received his M. S. in
Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University Graduate School of
Architecture, a B.S in Architecture from Pratt Institute School of
Architecture, and also participated in Pratt’s Rome Program and other Bachelor
of Architecture programs in Chile and Colombia.
Forward-thinking Appointments Solidify the Next Generation of Architecture and Design Professionals
Forward-thinking Appointments Solidify the Next Generation of Architecture and Design Professionals
Mancini•Duffy is pleased to recognize the expertise
and talent it has nurtured on its team with a series of new promotions.
President, Principal and Director of Architecture, Christian Giordano made the
announcement, revealing all the positive changes at the firm. “Keeping with our
innovative approach to architecture and design, and desire to take the firm
into the future, we were pleased to name our promoted employees,” said
Giordano. “We feel that these moves will further boost our strong team, our
collective creativity, and attention to quality within our firm and with every
project we undertake.”
The full list of promotions at the firm’s New York City
office is as follows:
Promoted to Principal:
William Mandara, AIA
William Mandara is a licensed architect with over 20 years of successful
experience in all areas of architecture, from new building design and adaptive
reuse of existing buildings, to interior design for education, corporate, and
retail facilities. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the New York
Institute of Technology.
Promoted to Senior
Associate:
Fran Ferrone
As Director of Workplace Innovation, Fran Ferrone is a skilled facilitator and communicator who helps clients prepare for and manage change. She has over 25 years of experience and received an Associate of Applied Science degree in Interior Design from Parsons The New School for Design, and a Bachelor of Arts in Speech from the Catholic University of America.
Ricardo Nabholz, Associate IIDA, LEED AP
Ricardo Nabholz has nearly ten years of experience in architecture and interior design and his areas of specialty include projects for academic and institutional clients. He is a LEED Accredited Professional and received his Bachelor of Interior Architecture from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Department of Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects.
Promoted to Associate:
Georgi Hubenov, RA
Georgi Hubenov is a licensed architect with over ten years of experience in architecture and interior design. He has a Master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Joacha Sullivan-
Strange, LEED AP, BD + C
Joacha Sullivan-Strange has more than 10 years of experience in architecture and interior design, with a particular focus on office build-outs and consolidations for major corporate clients. She is a LEED Accredited Professional and holds a Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Science and Architectural Studies from Norwich University.
Joacha Sullivan-Strange has more than 10 years of experience in architecture and interior design, with a particular focus on office build-outs and consolidations for major corporate clients. She is a LEED Accredited Professional and holds a Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Science and Architectural Studies from Norwich University.
Layla Safiani,
Associate AIA, LEED AP BD + C
Layla Safiani has nearly five years of professional experience in
architecture and interior design, bringing an integrated approach to the design
process. She is a LEED Accredited Professional and received a Bachelor of
Architecture degree from the Syracuse University School of Architecture.
Nicole Morgenthaler,
AIA
Nicole Morgenthaler, a registered architect, has nearly ten years of professional experience in architecture and business consulting. She holds both Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Architecture degrees from Tulane University.
Nicole Morgenthaler, a registered architect, has nearly ten years of professional experience in architecture and business consulting. She holds both Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Architecture degrees from Tulane University.
Nora Alhasan,
Associate AIA, LEED AP BD + C
Nora Alhasan offers a unique client-side perspective, having served for a year as an operations intern in Morgan Stanley’s International Securities Lending Division. She is a LEED Accredited Professional and holds a Master of Architecture degree from Parsons The New School for Design, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Wagner College.
Nora Alhasan offers a unique client-side perspective, having served for a year as an operations intern in Morgan Stanley’s International Securities Lending Division. She is a LEED Accredited Professional and holds a Master of Architecture degree from Parsons The New School for Design, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Wagner College.
Mary DeLaurentis,
Associate AIA
Mary DeLaurentis has been with Mancini•Duffy since 2012, and has gained experience in multiple fields, such as interior design and base building architecture. She received a Bachelor of Architecture from the Syracuse University School of Architecture.
Mary DeLaurentis has been with Mancini•Duffy since 2012, and has gained experience in multiple fields, such as interior design and base building architecture. She received a Bachelor of Architecture from the Syracuse University School of Architecture.
President, Christian Giordano will be speaking at Bisnow's 5th Annual NYC Construction and Development Summit on December 4th at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. Register here.
Mancini Duffy Designs an Unbeatable Headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut
Mancini•Duffy's design for NBC Sports Group's Headquarters is the first home outside Manhattan in its 60-year history. The transformation encompassed two buildings: a two-story administration building that was completely renovated into 60,000 square feet of executive office space, and the former Clairol factory that was converted into a broadcast center housing six on air studios, a technical core that includes 6 control rooms, 50 graphics suites, over 50 edit rooms and over 1,000 miles of broadcast cabling, and office support space for over 300 producers.
To learn more about the transformation, view the article spread here or online. Courtesy of Interior Design.
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Survey Also Points to Generational Differences in Where Employees Work Within the Office
Mancini•Duffy, a leading architectural and interiors firm, has released
preliminary findings from The Coordinate, its survey on workplace trends. The most
recent survey indicates that less than one-quarter of the work performed in a
single day requires a face-to-face interaction. With the rise of technology,
much of the workday – even the most productive morning hours – is spent
corresponding via email or conference call.
“Employees want flexibility and choice,” said Fran Ferrone, Mancini•Duffy’s
Director of Workplace Innovation. “The survey results show that being able to
work at times that are most productive for workers and being able to have a
choice of places to work is not a case of either/or, but of both/and.”
Additional findings highlight:
- Gen X and Y’s biggest dissatisfaction is “lack of stimulating atmosphere.
- While concentration is a problem for all, it is less so for Boomers and Traditionalists who occupy the majority of private offices.
- Despite the trend toward collaboration, all generations say “information overheard” is over-performing.
These findings are the second in a series of surveys being conducted by
Mancini•Duffy
this year to test the hypothesis of “the dissolution of the traditional
workweek.” The next survey, addressing
“sources of inspiration and motivation,” will round out the series. Complete
results (and their implications) will be published in early 2015. To
participate in the Coordinate survey, visit: http://www.cvent.com/d/d4q2kp. Contact
CWI@manciniduffy.com for additional
information or questions about The Coordinate.
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