Nov 04, 2020

Metrix Engineers

Nordlund

Herrin

Renton-based mechanical engineering design and consulting firm Metrix Engineers promoted Melinda Herrin and Eric Nordlund to principal. As part of its leadership team for the past seven years, Nordlund and Herrin have been integral to the firm's steady growth. In addition to mentoring the new staff, they each exemplify Metrix's inclusive and enjoyable culture. Herrin has over 15 years of HVAC design and construction administration experience, specializing in the K-12 market. In addition to her consulting and design engineering responsibilities, she oversees the firm's Building Information Modeling management and staff hiring processes. Nordlund has over 14 years of experience, specializing in the K-12 and commercial office markets. In addition to his consulting and design engineering responsibilities, he oversees the firm's building energy analysis simulations, life cycle cost estimating and quality assurance activities.

Bassetti Architects

Denning

Gomez

In Seattle, Bassetti Architects promoted Audrey Gomez and Brittney Denning to associate. Gomez has used strong technical and leadership skills to navigate design teams through large complex projects in her four years with the firm. Most recently, she completed construction documents for the Issaquah School District design build for a new high school and elementary school. She will continue to work on K-12 projects and be a technical resource for the office. Denning led the exterior restoration for Everett High School (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) and was integral in the restoration of Lincoln High School, a Seattle landmark. She is also involved in student mentorship. Bassetti provides architecture, interior design and experiential graphic design services.

ALSC Architects

Phelps

Bishop

Johansen

ALSC Architects of Spokane promoted Tina Johansen, Troy Bishop and Kim Phelps to associate principal. Johansen is an interior designer specializing in municipal and hospitality markets. Projects she has worked on include Northern Quest Resort & Casino expansion in Airway Heights, the STA Plaza renovation in Spokane and the Yakima Convention Center expansion. Bishop is the firm's director of design. He has worked on the Northern Quest expansion, Whitworth University Athletics Leadership Center in Spokane and the expansion of Southridge High School in Kennewick. Phelps is ALSC's director of technical design. Projects she has worked on include Ridgeline High School (Central Valley School District) in Spokane Valley, the Walla Walla Community College Science & Technology Building and the Spokane Convention Center expansion. ALSC provides planning and design services.

Oct 28, 2020

Mithun

Wilcox

JoAnn Hindmarsh Wilcox joined Mithun as a principal and education practice leader. She is a specialist in the design and planning of learning environments and has over 20 years of experience working with public and independent clients in the Northwest on projects that include early childhood development centers, K-12 schools and higher education campuses. Her prior experience includes Tacoma Public Schools' Arlington Elementary (which won a 2019 AIA Institute Award of Honor) and over 76 projects for clients that include Seattle Girls' School, Seattle Public Schools, Portland Public Schools, the University of Washington and Western Washington University. Her work will focus on fusing education innovation with high performance building and landscape design strategies. She works in the Seattle office. Mithun provides architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, urban design and planning.

The Riley Group, Inc.

Teng

Robert Teng was hired as a staff engineer on the geotechnical services team at The Riley Group, Inc., a Bothell-based environmental consulting and geotechnical firm. He is supporting the department by doing field inspections and laboratory analyses and helping prepare project deliverables. He was a geotechnical summer intern this year at the firm.

Olson Kundig

Vela

Seattle-based Olson Kundig hired Enrique Vela as director of interiors. Vela will lead the interior design studio, collaborating with interior designers, architects, clients and partners on projects. As the firm continues to grow its interior design work in the hospitality and commercial sectors – supported by ongoing projects with brands including One&Only, Miraval, Hyatt and Six Senses, Vela will work with design principals and Claudia Maggiani, senior project manager for hospitality, to target new projects in those markets and support high-end residential design work. Vela has over 15 years of design and project management experience on corporate, hospitality and residential projects. He has worked for Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, ICRAVE Design in New York, Wilson Associates in Los Angeles and most recently as principal and design director for Rottet Studio in Los Angeles. Vela was on Boutique Design magazine's ‘Boutique 18' list in 2014, which recognizes rising stars in the hospitality industry. Olson Kundig provides architecture, landscape architecture and interior design.

SRG Partnership

Duquette

Epler Hout

In Seattle, architecture design firm SRG Partnership hired Lori Epler Hout as a senior associate and medical planner and Aimee Duquette as a senior associate. Epler Hout has over 20 years of experience delivering strategic master plans and built projects for healthcare clients, including Banner Health, Swedish Medical Center and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Duquette has 13 years of design experience and has managed a variety of projects — from higher education to civic buildings. Project highlights include the Sustainability Pavilion, Expo 2020 in Dubai and Duke University's Brodhead Center for Campus Life.

Dykeman Architects

MacDonald

Everett-based Dykeman Architects hired Aaron MacDonald as a project architect. MacDonald has 25 years of architectural experience, with a background in school, multifamily, commercial, custom home and historic preservation projects. He will manage school and other projects, develop design solutions and mentor. He has an accumulative 10 years of experience in K-12. Prior to Dykeman, he worked on schools, multifamily and custom homes in the Puget Sound area and Alaska.

Bernardo|Wills Architects

Spicer

Spokane-based Bernardo|Wills Architects hired Kenneth Spicer as the office manager. He provides general administrative support to the office, including managing front-office activities and supporting the firm's operation, including financial, marketing, architectural project and staffing. He was the office manager at The Arc of Spokane. Bernardo|Wills provides architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and master planning.