Built in 1955, Laurel Plaza in North Hollywood, California, has had quite a history – and is now entering the next phase of its story. The building transitioned from its original May Co. store to a bustling shopping center with Macy’s as its anchor before suffering significant earthquake damage a few years ago.

KAI Enterprises proudly announces that Tim McMinn, AIA has been named Design Principal. McMinn was previously Director of Architecture at KAI. The transition is recognition of McMinn’s passionate drive to create innovative and highly creative solutions for clients.

Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced Jason Dooley has been promoted to Principal in the firm’s Atlanta office. In this role, Dooley is responsible for leading the overall growth and management of the firm’s offices in Atlanta and Miami, as well as other responsibilities encompassing the Southeast region.

M. Grisafe Architect, an established architecture firm in the City of Long Beach, California, announced recently that the company has undergone a rebrand—complete with a new company name, as well as a new visual identity.

Reflecting its global design leadership in tall building design and urban housing solutions, the award-winning architecture and interior design firm CetraRuddy has announced a number of high-profile speaking engagements for its cofounding principal, John Cetra, FAIA. The talks highlight the firm’s work on ARO, a new 62-story high-rise tower in New York City.

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has announced the winners of the 2020 ASID National Awards, the Society’s prestigious professional recognition honoring those who are transforming the world through design and innovation. 

Cambria, the industry leader of American-made natural quartz surfaces is delighted to announce the launch of one of the most significant design introductions in company history. The 20/20/20/20 launch, featuring 20 groundbreaking new designs, coincides with Cambria’s 20th anniversary and 20th design and launched at the beginning of 2020. 

KNAACK announced the new, Field Station 119-02 jobsite box. Equipped with PowerPass and built-in grommet electric cord pass through, the Field Station 119-02 makes it convenient to provide power inside the jobsite box. 

Known for award-winning museum designs and architecture, urbanism, campus planning and environmental design work, the firm Studio Ma has announced the completion of three major museums and a national initiative to promote and design “a new generation of net-zero-energy museums” and cultural institutions worldwide.

SmithGroup, an integrated design firm, has promoted experienced museum architect and exhibition design specialist Jamē Anderson to lead its Cultural Practice.