What's new at 179 architecture firms | Building Design+Construction
The 2024 Architecture Giants were asked to submit their single-biggest firm innovation or business move during the past 12 months. Here’s a roundup of the most-compelling submissions:
45 ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS
Implemented Entrepreneur Operating System to instill accountability and results-driven performance.
AE WORKS
Acquired WTW Architects, Pittsburgh.
AE7
Using AI in conceptual design. New office: Milan, Italy.
AHL
Used Joan Workplace Management app to reconfigure HQ office for hybrid work schedule.
ÁLVAREZ-DIAZ & VILLALÓN
Launched maker lab and meta lab with AR/VR tools.
ARCADIS
Updated its ClimateScout, which connects operational carbon in buildings with design strategies. Named Pablo La Roche Global Sustainable Design Leader. New offices: Dallas, Miami.
ARC/ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCES CAMBRIDGE
Implemented mentoring and continuing education for “early career” staff.
ARCDESIGN
Completed the 95,000-sf Eskenazi Health Center Grande, its largest healthcare project. 25th anniversary.
ARCHITECTURE, INCORPORATED
New Senior Design Managers: Justin Smith, Amy Smyth.
ARRAY ARCHITECTS
Acquired DCC Design Group (Wilmington, Del.)
ARROWSTREET
Used its Mobility Oriented Development tool to survey (with ULI Boston) 15 Boston-area towns for optimal housing opportunities.
AXIS ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN
Hired adaptive reuse expert Roberto Vazquez.
AYERS SAINT GROSS
Integrated Twin Motion with Rhino and other visualization software to deliver immersive animations to clients.
BAILEY EDWARD
Robin Whitehurst elevated to AIA College of Fellows.
BARTON MALOW
Used LIFTbuild “Vertical Manufacturing” to complete 16-story, 175-unit multifamily tower in Detroit.
BASE4
Destinations by BASE4 division moving into Caribbean hospitality sector.
BECKER MORGAN GROUP
Increased diversity hiring; offering continuing education/accreditation for all staff. New office: Charlotte, N.C.
BENCHMARK GROUP
New division: BG Quality Consulting, offering 3D scanning, commissioning, energy services, permitting. New office: Houston.
BLDD ARCHITECTS
Acquired Dickinson Hussman Architects, St. Louis.
BWBR
Applying “No Wrong Door” approach to design of a pediatric behavioral health facility in Grand Rapids, Mich.
CAMBRIDGESEVEN
Used parametric analysis software to design the façade of Northeastern University’s Roux Institute, Portland, Maine.
CANNONDESIGN
Acquired SRG Partnership, with offices in Seattle and Portland, Ore.
