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Spokane, WA · 2005.0602
The 2005 grand prize in the National Sustainable Design Competition, sponsored by the International Interior Design Association, was awarded to Nicole Kelln. Kelln graduated this spring from Washington State University with a bachelor’s degree in interior design. The award includes an all-expense paid trip to the Greenbuild 2005 National Conference in Atlanta, a cash prize of $750 from the IIDA Foundation, and a year's membership in IIDA. The prize-winning work will be published in the IIDA magazine, Custom, and displayed on the IIDA web site.

Kenya · 2005.0606
The architecture firm of Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum, Inc. (HOK) is funding the construction upgrades, outfitting, staffing, and launch of a solar-powered diagnostic and treatment center in southeastern rural Kenya, in recognition of the firm’s 50th anniversary. Located at the 24-building Mbirikani Clinic complex, the HOK Diagnostic and Treatment Center will conduct X-ray procedures to screen patients for tuberculosis and other conditions and illnesses. The Center will be housed in a building renovated by Economic Housing Group (EHG), the Nairobi-based construction firm that built the Mbirikani Clinic complex using modular systems designed by architects at the University of Nairobi Housing and Research Unit.

Los Angeles · 2005.0606
Anshen+Allen Los Angeles has changed its name to CO Architects. The organizational structure and staff at CO Architects will remain unchanged. The new name is meant to communicate the firm's belief in the importance of collaboration, the comprehensiveness of the design process, and the coherence that is sought in their work. The firm's specialties include academic, research, civic, and healthcare projects for both local and national clients.

Las Vegas · 2005.0607
Gensler Architecture, Design, and Planning Worldwide has been chosen to design MGM Mirage’s new Project Citycenter. Project Citycenter is currently the largest privately-funded project in the United States, with estimated costs at $4.7 billion. Plans for the project include a 4,000-room hotel and casino, three 400-room boutique hotels, 550,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor retail shops, dining and entertainment venues, and 1,650 residential units.

Bangalore, India · 2005.0607
Brigade Gateway, a planned community conceived as a mixed-use urban center for Bangalore’s emerging economy and designed by HOK, has received premilinary zoning approval from local authorities. The project includes plans for an office tower, a major retail and dining center, a large hotel and conference facility, educational buildings, a cultural center, and a residential neighborhood for over 10,000 residents. Kenneth H. Drucker, AIA is leading the HOK design team for the project.

San Francisco · 2005.0607
Chong Partners Architecture announced that Stephan Castellanos, FAIA has joined the firm as an associate partner. Previously, Castellanos served as California state architect for four years, where he developed the Excellence in Public Buildings Program to raise the level of design and operations of state buildings. He has also served as AIA secretary at the national level. Chong Partners has offices in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, and London.

Somerville, MA · 2005.0608
HKT Architects Inc. has named Janet Monteverde Slemenda, AIA a principal. Slemenda has over 20 years experience and expertise in the programming, space planning, design, and contract documents phases of projects. She has worked for HKT Architects Inc. and its predecessor firm since 1985 and has been involved in projects in areas including college facilities and specialized service delivery.

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