AIASD Member News: Jonathan Segal, FAIA Announces New Talk Series

September 1, 2016 JONATHAN SEGAL FAIA HOSTS SERIES OF TALKS WITH NATION’S TOP RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTS

Architect/Developer brings AIA Fellows to San Diego for MASTERS OF A GENERATION.

SAN DIEGO, CA - Architect Jonathan Segal, FAIA, is inviting close friends and fellow AIA Fellows to San Diego for MASTERS OF A GENERATION, a series of talks as part of his new non-profit, ADjoin. The first of the 13-part series takes place on September 30^th with Los Angeles architect Lorcan O’Herlihy FAIA of LOHA Architects. MASTERS OF A GENERATION talks will take place in Segal’s North Parker project surrounded by his collection of restored vintage cars. Tickets are $35 and include a pre-talk meet and greet cocktail and post-talk Q&A. A limited number of $160 tickets will extend the evening to include all talk activities followed by an intimate “Stand-Up Supper” at Segal’s private penthouse at The Q overlooking Little Italy and San Diego Bay.

O’Herlihy’s talk will be followed by other AIA Fellows from across the nation, including Tom Kundig, FAIA, David Jameson, FAIA, Anne Fougeron, FAIA, Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Joeb Moore, FAIA, Rick Joy, FAIA, David Baker, FAIA, Wendell Burnette, FAIA, Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, Trey Trahan, FAIA, Lawrence Scarpa, FAIA and Steve Dumez, FAIA. MASTERS OF A GENERATION talks are designed to recognize and pay tribute to the ongoing legacies of these modern masters and Segal contemporaries to expose their varying approaches to and processes of creating works of great architecture, and to learn more about their defining moments and the paths leading up to them. Complete calendar, event, sponsorship information and tickets are available at www.adjoinsd.org.

Segal also hopes to further the appreciation of and opportunities for multi-generational information exchange. “In showcasing these individuals who have made lasting contributions to our culture, society and built environment,” he explains, “we bring the insights and the unwritten education of a multitude of hard earned lessons to the next generation of design professionals.”

100% of net proceeds from MASTERS OF A GENERATION will support various other nonprofit organizations for the relief and rescue of abused and neglected canines throughout San Diego and Baja, California, a cause that Jonathan and his family - wife Wendy, daughter Brittany, and son Matthew, are passionately committed to.

ABOUT ADJOIN

Adjoin, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the continuous education of design professionals, students and the general public in the creation and appreciation of works of architecture, art and design, and to help recognize and convey knowledge in order to make lasting contributions to local cultural society.

ABOUT JONATHAN SEGAL FAIA

San Diego based Jonathan Segal FAIA & Development Company is a responsible for the design and development of over 300,000 square feet of medium-to-high density urban residential, mixed-use and live/work units. He has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including 24 local, state and national AIA awards for residential and Urban Design. He is Co-Chair of the MArch|Real Estate Development at Woodbury School of Architecture, and has a well-known penchant for fast classic cars.

AIASD Member News: Cavignac & Associates Named Among Top Ten “Best Places to Work in San Diego” by San Diego Business Journal

NEWS FROM:  Cavignac & AssociatesCONTACT:  Bonnie Kutch, Kutch & Company (619) 299-1010, bkutch@kutchco.com

Cavignac & Associates Named Among Top Ten “Best Places to Work in San Diego” by San Diego Business Journal

SAN DIEGO, CA -- (August 22, 2016) – Cavignac & Associates, a downtown San Diego-based risk management and insurance brokerage firm, recently was named one of the “Best Places to Work in San Diego,” capturing seventh place out of 42 businesses in the Small Employer category.

The annual list of the Best Places to Work in San Diego was created by the San Diego Business Journal in conjunction with the Best Companies Group.  Last year, Cavignac & Associates was ranked number 11 in the Small Employer category.

The survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in San Diego for benefiting the county’s economy, workforce, and businesses. The list is made up of a total of 100 companies, divided into four categories: 42 small-sized companies (15-49 US employees), 28 medium-sized companies (50-249 US employees), 18 large-sized companies (250-1,999 US employees), and 12 mega-sized companies (2,000 or more US employees).

“We’re extremely honored to be named a Best Place to Work in San Diego company again this year, and to have moved higher up in our ranking,” said Jeffrey Cavignac, CPCU, ARM, RPLU, president and managing principal of Cavignac & Associates.  “More, we’re very proud of the great input our employees gave the judges.  Our first priority is providing exceptional client service, but to do that, you first need to have happy employees.  We do all we can to provide an exceptional work environment that makes their jobs both rewarding and fun.”

To be considered for participation in the competition, companies had to fulfill the following eligibility requirements:

• Be a for-profit, not-for-profit business or government entity;
• be a publicly or privately held business;
• have a facility in San Diego County;
• have at least 15 employees in San Diego County; and
• be in business a minimum of one year.

Companies from across the county entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best Places to Work in San Diego. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process in San Diego, analyzed the data, and determined the final rankings.

The list-making companies were honored at an awards ceremony on August 11th, 2016. A special issue of the San Diego Business Journal that profiles the companies selected as the Best Places to Work in San Diego was published on August 22nd.

For more information on the Best Places to Work in San Diego program, visit www.BestPlacestoWorkSD.com.

About Cavignac & Associates:

Founded in 1992, Cavignac & Associates is a leading risk management and commercial insurance brokerage firm providing a broad range of insurance and expertise to design and construction firms, as well as to law firms, real estate-related entities, manufacturing companies and the general business community. Company principals are Jeffrey W. Cavignac, CPCU, ARM, RPLU, CRIS, MLIS; James P. Schabarum II, CPCU, AFSB; Scott A. Bedingfield, AAI, CIC, CRIS; Patrick Casinelli, RHU, REBC, CHRS; Matthew Slakoff, CIC, CRIS; and Mattew Noonan, RHU, CIC, CHRS, CCWS. The firm employs a staff of 45 at offices located at 450 B Street, Suite 1800, San Diego, Calif., 92101.  More information about the company can be found on the Web at www.cavignac.com.

RFQ: San Diego Normal Street Field Office Replacement

Provide professional architectural and engineering services for a replacement field office for the Department of Motor Vehicles located at 3960 Normal Street, San Diego, San Diego County, CA 92103.  The project provides for the demolition of the two story, approximately 14,319 gross square feet (GSF) existing field office and building a new approximately 18,540 GSF field office on the existing site of approximately 2.46 acres in San Diego, California.  The project includes demolition, site work, utilities, walkways, curbs, gutters, signage, landscaping, irrigation, fencing, gates, trash enclosure, site drainage, site lighting, surface parking, attached drive-test canopy, communications (fire alarm, security, Tele/Data), and all associated requirements to complete the construction of the facility. The project will be designed, constructed and operated as a Zero Net Energy facility and also designed to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED-NC Silver rating.

The estimated cost of construction is $13,000,000.

Interested firms may obtain a Request for Qualifications Package (RFQ) by downloading it from the eProcurement Division’s California State Contracts Register on the Internet at: http://www.eprocure.dgs.ca.gov. This is the preferred point of contact.  The RFQ package may also be obtained by sending a request to one of the contact points listed below.  Please include AD Number, contact person’s name, firm name, firm’s Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), mailing address and phone number.  Request processing will be delayed if all information is not provided.

Submittal Deadline:                    Thursday September 8, 2016, 5:00 PM Duration:                                    N/A City and County:                        San Diego, San Diego County Department:                               Department of General Services Email:                                         Lynette.mcintyre@dgs.ca.gov or Handa.gugel@dgs.ca.gov FAX:                                           (916) 376-1778 Contact:                                     (916) 375-4064 or (916) 375-4568 Internet Address (preferred) http://www.caleprocure.ca.gov

Download RFQ Here

AIA: Architecture Billings Index Moderates Slightly, Remains Positive

Architecture Billings Index Moderates Slightly, Remains Positive Business conditions continue to be most favorable in South 

Contact: Scott Frank 202-626-7462 sfrank@aia.org

Embargoed Release:  Washington, DC – August 17, 2016 –The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) was positive in July for the sixth consecutive month, and tenth out of the last twelve months as demand across all project types continued to increase.  As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the July ABI score was 51.5, down from the mark of 52.6 in the previous month. This score still reflects an increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).  The new projects inquiry index was 57.5, down from a reading of 58.6 the previous month.

“The uncertainty surrounding the presidential election is causing some funding decisions regarding larger construction projects to be delayed or put on hold for the time being,” said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD.  “It’s likely that these concerns will persist up until the election, and therefore we would expect higher levels of volatility in the design and construction sector in the months ahead.”

Key July ABI highlights:

• Regional averages: South (56.9), Midwest (50.1), Northeast (49.3), West (49.2)
• Sector index breakdown: multi-family residential (55.2), institutional (50.7), mixed practice (50.5), commercial / industrial (50.3)
• Project inquiries index: 57.5
• Design contracts index: 51.8

The regional and sector categories are calculated as a 3-month moving average, whereas the national index, design contracts and inquiries are monthly numbers.

About the AIA Architecture Billings Index The Architecture Billings Index (ABI), produced by the AIA Economics & Market Research Group, is a leading economic indicator that provides an approximately nine to twelve month glimpse into the future of nonresidential construction spending activity. The diffusion indexes contained in the full report are derived from a monthly “Work-on-the-Boards” survey that is sent to a panel of AIA member-owned firms. Participants are asked whether their billings increased, decreased, or stayed the same in the month that just ended as compared to the prior month, and the results are then compiled into the ABI.  These monthly results are also seasonally adjusted to allow for comparison to prior months. The monthly ABI index scores are centered around 50, with scores above 50 indicating an aggregate increase in billings, and scores below 50 indicating a decline. The regional and sector data are formulated using a three-month moving average. More information on the ABI and the analysis of its relationship to construction activity can be found in the recently released White Paper, Designing the Construction Future: Reviewing the Performance and Extending the Applications of the AIA’s Architecture Billings Index on the AIA web site.

About The American Institute of Architects Founded in 1857, the American Institute of Architects consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards. The AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit www.aia.org.

Community Planning Group Meeting Agendas

Community planning groups are private organizations officially recognized by the City Council to advise the city on land use issues. It is essential to the success of recognized community planning groups that broad community participation be encouraged. To this end, the links to the monthly meeting agendas for community planning groups are provided below. The agendas contain information pertaining to meeting dates, times, locations, as well as a listing of informational and action items to be discussed at the meetings. Each community planning group sets its own monthly agenda and is responsible for providing it to the department for posting onto the web. Posting to the web is a courtesy notice and does not absolve the responsibility of each group to post the legal notice outside the place of the meeting 72 hours prior to the meeting. The City Planning & Community Investment department will endeavor to post the agendas for each individual planning group at least seven days prior to the meeting. All community planning group meetings are open to the public. For more information regarding a particular planning group meeting agenda, please refer to the Community Planning Group Contact List. For a complete: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community/cpg/agendas

San Diego Padres Discounted Tickets -- August-September Games

AIASD Members receive special discounted pricing on select Padres Games. See below on how to order tickets.

Saturday, August 20^th vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Fans Choice giveaway: SD Lunch Bag presented by Scripps or SD Bottle Holder presented by Coca-Cola

Monday, August 22^nd vs. Chicago Cubs

Wednesday, August 24^th vs. Chicago Cubs Way Back Wednesday presented by Budweiser

Monday, September 5^th vs. Boston Red Sox

Tuesday, September 6^th vs. Boston Red Sox Taco Tuesday presented by Cholula Hot Sauce

Wednesday, September 7^th vs. Boston Red Sox

HOW TO REDEEM

To redeem, please visit www.padres.com/promo and scroll down to find your link listed as American Institute of Architects.

Once you click on the link, follow these simple steps to get your discounted Padres tickets:

1. Enter the Password: AIA16 (Do not enter email address here)
2. Select your game from the calendar by clicking the “T” by the game time
3. Select your seats from the map – sections that are available are highlighted
4. Click ‘Review Your Selection’ and then finalize the purchase process
5. Create an account or log in to your pre-existing account
6. You will receive an email with a link to print your tickets

AIASD Member News: Delawie Promotes Alison Morita, AIA, LEED AP, to Associate

Delawie Promotes Alison Morita, AIA, LEED AP, to Associate San Diego, CA (July 22, 2016)—Delawie, a San Diego-headquartered architecture firm, recently announced the promotion of Alison Morita, AIA, LEED AP, to Associate. In her new role, Alison will embrace responsibilities beyond her projects. She will leverage her experience to provide leadership and mentorship for the firm’s staff.

“We are pleased to recognize Alison’s contributions to our firm and the professional practice of Architecture,” said Principal, Andrew Rodrigues, AIA. “Alison’s talents go beyond the drawing board. Our clients benefit from her insightful problem solving skills and her positive design direction and project management.”

Alison received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, in 2002 and joined Delawie in 2005. She became a licensed architect in California in 2013 and is a USGBC LEED Accredited Professional.

Alison has been deeply involved in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) at a regional, state and national level. She served as the chair of the AIA San Diego Young Architect of the Year Awards Program from 2006-2007, and was a Board Member for the AIA San Diego Emerging Professionals from 2008-2010. In 2010, Alison won the AIA National Associates Award. She was on the AIA National Board Community Committee from 2012-2013 and was the AIA San Diego Secretary Treasurer from 2011-2013. Alison was on AIA California Council’s Now Next Future Conference Committee in 2014 and rejoined the Committee in 2016.

Alison’s expertise in hospitality design has been exemplified by the execution of large-scale hotel, private club and corporate projects including the Spa at the L’Auberge Del Mar in Del Mar, California, the Residence Inn Maui Wailea in Maui, Hawaii, and the Modern Honolulu, formerly the Waikiki Edition, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her experience in higher education includes several projects for the San Diego Community College District’s Mesa College.

“As Delawie continues to grow, so does our commitment to the development of our dedicated employees,” said Principal, Paul Schroeder, AIA, Assoc. DBIA. “We are confident that Alison will exceed our expectations as an Associate, and will continue to enhance the services we offer to our clients.”

About Delawie Delawie, founded in 1961, is a leading sustainable and high-performance architecture firm headquartered in San Diego, California. The firm’s four Principals, M. Andrew Rodrigues, AIA, Paul E. Schroeder, AIA, Assoc. DBIA, Frank Ternasky, AIA, LEED AP, and Michael Asaro, AIA LEED AP BD+C, mentor over 50 design professionals, leveraging the firm’s size and experience to provide design services to clients with projects of varying scope, size and complexity. Delawie’s current projects include two downtown San Diego Hotel projects—Moxy, Marriott’s newest hotel brand and Canopy by Hilton, Hilton’s new lifestyle hotel brand—and the expansion of the award-winning Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California. More information on Delawie and its services can be found at www.delawie.com.

AIASD Welcomes 64 New Members

(Update: An earlier post had noted 57 new members, but due to a clerical error, we are excited to say there are actually 64 new members!) A warm welcome to our new members from February-August 2016! We are excited to see what everyone will accomplish this year.

Melina Aluwi, AIA    LPA, Inc.

Luigi Angelucci, Assoc. AIA   Augusto Angelucci

Josh Bailey, Allied, AIASD    Carlisle-Syntec

Mark Bausback, AIA   Mark Bausback Architect

Mathilda Bialk, AIA     Studio E Architects

Jamie Bohannan, Assoc. AIA   Carrier Johnson + Culture

Janet Brugger, Allied AIASD                   

Clint Carney, Allied AIASD    Cook+Schmid, LLC

Arturo Castro, AIA     Tucker Sadler Architects

Alexander Chinderle, Assoc. AIA  HKS Architects, Inc.

Abraham De La Torre, Allied AIASD                    

Celina Echezarreta, Assoc. AIA    BNIM

Tyler Elwell, Allied AIASD                       

Kyle Frazier, Assoc. AIA 

Emily Fussell, Allied  AIASD      Southern California Illumination/SCI

Jorge  Garcia, Allied AIASD                    

Steven Herd, Allied AIASD    Graphisoft

Sergio Hinojosa  Jr., Assoc. AIA   AVRP Studios

Tim Jones, AIA   TPJ Architecture

Karl Kachele, Allied AIASD                     

Ayman Kawayeh, Assoc. AIA      

Jaewoo Kim, Allied AIASD         

David Kodama, Allied AIASD   Cook+Schmid, LLC

Monica Maa, AIA     San Diego County Regional Airport Authority

Steve Mayman, AIA    Ergo Architecture

Denise Meek, Allied AIASD   Cox USA

Edward Meek, Allied AIASD    Cox USA

Alexander Menshikov, Allied AIASD    

Andrea  Mota, Allied AIASD    The Blue Azul Collection

Brandon Nash, Assoc. AIA      RJC Architects

Arturo Ortiz, Allied AIASD    Carlisle-Syntec

Michael Orton, AIA   Marengo Morton Architects, Inc.

Jarrod Pantehis, Allied  AIASD    AERATRON

John Passanante, Allied AIASD    Syska Hennessy Group, Inc.

Mayrelis Perez, Assoc. AIA      IS Architecture

Andrew Pinard, Assoc. AIA    TECTONICS Architects

Natalia Prudnikova, Allied AIASD           

Erion Qalliaj, Assoc. AIA  Mascari Warner Architects

Uriel Quevedo, Assoc. AIA         

Pablo Quintana, Allied AIASD                 

Benjamin Regnier, AIA     Gensler

Derek Richey, Allied AIASD    Carlisle-Syntec

Ernie Rincon, Allied  AIASD     Savings By Design

Hayley Ruthrauff, AIA     Gensler

Tony Salamone, Assoc. AIA    Architects Hanna Gabriel Wells

Calvin Schmid, Allied AIASD    Cook+Schmid, LLC

Abhay Schweitzer, Assoc. AIA   TECHNE

Courtney Southwick, Allied AIASD

Linda Spector, Allied AIASD    Solatube International, Inc.

Mark Stackle, Allied AIASD      Solatube International, Inc.

Ole Stockhausen, Allied AIASD   AERATRON

Rajeev Tillu, AIA   AECOM

Marco Ulloa, Assoc. AIA 

Luis Valdovinos, Assoc. AIA   USS Cal Builders

Karen Van Winkle, AIA     JPI

Yolanda Velazco, Assoc. AIA   Platt Whitelaw Architects, Inc

Cortney Weeks, Allied AIASD  Sierra Pacific Windows & Doors

Samantha Wellnitz, Allied AIASD            

Robert Westfall, Jr., Allied AIASD  Solatube International, Inc.

Darryl White, AIA   James Jordan Associates, Architects

Duke Windsor, Allied AIASD                   

Ann Worth, Assoc. AIA     Luce et Studio

AIASD Member News: Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. Announces Promotions

San Diego, CA –– International design firm Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. (Cuningham Group^®) is proud to announce new promotions in its San Diego office. “Cuningham Group is built on the strengths of our people,” remarked Tim Dufault, President. “Promotions provide an opportunity to acknowledge the individual strengths and talents of our staff and to reward activities that show leadership across a broad spectrum of our work.” Team members are recognized for building value within the company, growing professionally and sharing Cuningham Group’s vision and core values.

Principal

David Cochran, AIA, NCARB

David has over 23 years of significant healthcare experience including hospitals, medical office buildings and outpatient clinics. He is a tireless advocate for his clients and is highly skilled in taking a project from conceptual design to final build out. David is recognized by clients as one of the top health care architects in the region, especially for his knowledge of hospital building codes and regulations.  He is currently completing the design of a 300,000 square feet, four-story trauma and emergency department expansion to the Hamad General Hospital in Doha, Qatar.

In addition to the promotions in San Diego, Cuningham Group also recognized individuals in its other offices.

Principals

Michele R. L. Espeland, CID, Minneapolis, MN

Samuel Olbekson, AICAE, Assoc. AIA, Minneapolis, MN

David Stahl, Minneapolis, MN

Brett K. Ewing, AIA, NCARB, Las Vegas, NV

Scott Godfrey, AIA, NCARB, Los Angeles, CA

About Cuningham Group

Awarded the American Institute of Architects Minnesota Firm Award in 2013, Cuningham Group® transcends tradition with architecture, interior design, urban design and landscape architecture services for a diverse mix of client and project types. The firm’s client-centered, collaborative approach incorporates trend-setting architecture and environmental responsiveness to create projects that weave seamlessly into the urban fabric. Founded in 1968, the firm is consistently recognized as a leader in the field of architecture and has grown to over 300 employees in offices in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Biloxi, Denver, San Diego, Phoenix, Seoul, Beijing, and Doha. For more information, please visit www.cuningham.com.

AIASD Member News: Christopher Malicki Appointed Risk Control Advisor at Cavignac & Associates

NEWS FROM:  Cavignac & Associates CONTACT:  Bonnie Kutch, Kutch & Company (619) 299-1010, bkutch@kutchco.com

Chris J. Malicki Appointed Risk Control Advisor at Cavignac & Associates

SAN DIEGO, CA -- (August 4, 2016) – Chris J. Malicki, CHST, OHST, has been appointed to risk control advisor for Cavignac & Associates, announced Jeffrey W. Cavignac, CPCU, RPLU, CRIS, principal and founder of the San Diego-based risk management and insurance brokerage firm.

Malicki brings to Cavignac & Associates more than 20 years of construction-related safety experience as well as expertise as a general industry workplace safety consultant.  He is charged with evaluating clients’ operations and developing effective risk and safety management programs for each.  His primary focus is on identifying risks to workers and helping management implement corrective action.

Most recently, Malicki served as a safety manager for the SMART Safety Group in San Diego, where he was employed for approximately four years. There he developed, implemented and maintained safety and risk management systems for construction-related organizations and the general business community.  Previous career experience includes having served as a training director for Pacific Safety Center, where he worked for nearly four years.

His construction industry knowledge stems from having been principal of Southwest Civil Contracting in San Marcos and, before that, director of operations for Merritt Construction, also in San Marcos, where he was employed for four years.  As an “A” licensed general contractor, he oversaw all aspects of workplace safety on projects including highway and street improvements, site infrastructure, pipeline, sewer, water, storm drain and landfill construction.

Malicki is certified as an Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) outreach instructor.  He holds accreditations as a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) and Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST).  He is president of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), San Diego Chapter.American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), San Diego Chapter.

Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minn., Malicki currently resides in the San Diego community of Rancho Penasquitos with his wife, Cheena, and 11-year-old-son, Lance.

About Cavignac & Associates:

Founded in 1992, Cavignac & Associates is a leading risk management and commercial insurance brokerage firm providing a broad range of insurance and expertise to design and construction firms, as well as to law firms, real estate-related entities, manufacturing companies and the general business community. Company principals are Jeffrey W. Cavignac, CPCU, ARM, RPLU, CRIS, MLIS; James P. Schabarum II, CPCU, AFSB; Scott A. Bedingfield, AAI, CIC, CRIS; Patrick Casinelli, RHU, REBC, CHRS; Matthew Slakoff, CIC, CRIS; and Matthew Noonan, RHU, CIC, CHRS, CCWS. The firm employs a staff of 45 at offices located at 450 B Street, Suite 1800, San Diego, Calif., 92101.  More information about the company can be found on the Web at www.cavignac.com.

Classifieds: New Deputy Director-General Services Positions at SD County

Recruitments for two Deputy Director-General Services have been posted by San Diego County. Information and application are available here: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sdcounty/default.cfm

These are continuous recruitments, with no specific closing date. The first review of résumés for this recruitment on August 15, 2016.

One position is the Deputy Director - Facilities Operations

• Primary responsibilities are to lead Facilities Operations Division support services in the 365/24 hour per day maintenance operations associated with over 500 buildings, encompassing 7 million square feet. Diverse functions include detention facilities, office spaces, clinics and laboratories, libraries, and major multifunction complexes supported by central utility plants. The Deputy Director provides leadership, supervision, and management of nearly 200 multi-disciplinary staff responsible for building operations, maintenance and repair of critical building systems, custodial /landscaping services, security and mail operations, including oversight of property management of County Administration Center, and County Operations Center.
• Anticipated Hiring Range $120,000 to $130,000

One position is the Deputy Director – Project Management-Capital

• Primary responsibilities are supervision, management, and leadership of 27 Project Managers and 4 Construction Inspectors in the design and construction of the County’s 5-year $644.9M Capital Program and $35M annual Major Maintenance Program.
• Anticipated Hiring Range $120,000 to $130,000

NSAD To Launch Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL)

 

Media Contact: Rachael Lighty rlighty@newschoolarch.edu 619.684.8775

NewSchool of Architecture & Design (NewSchool) is excited to announce the launch of a new, accelerated program which will allow students to pursue architectural licensure upon graduation. NewSchool is proud to be one of only 14 schools in the nation to be accepted by the National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) to participate in the Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL). In addition, NewSchool is one of only two institutions in California to be approved to offer IPAL at the graduate level. This initiative aims to provide students an opportunity to complete the architectural license requirements while earning their graduate architecture degree, therefore significantly reducing time to launch their careers as licensed architects.

“NewSchool, as one of only 14 higher education institutions in the nation to be selected by the National Council of Architectural Registration Board to provide the Integrated Path to Architecture Licensure, is part of something revolutionary in architecture education, and I couldn’t be more proud to be a part of this initiative,” said Mitra Kanaani, IPAL Coordinator, NewSchool. “Many architecture schools are so focused on the history, theory and schematic design that they are unable to get into the necessities of practice. At NewSchool, we are focused on bringing education, real-world classroom projects and meaningful internships with our industry partners, together, in the architectural curriculum.”

NewSchool’s IPAL program, a four year graduate degree program, is set to launch in the fall of 2016. This rigorous architecture education program aims to combine all requirements for architectural licensure, including professional experience and the Architectural Registration Examination (ARE). Upon the enactment of legislation currently pending in California’s legislature and subsequent approval of new regulations from the state Board, this program could allow students to begin taking the ARE tests during the second, third and fourth years – two test sections each year. The final (fourth) year of the program will consist of a full time practicum and final ARE tests. NewSchool is currently accepting applications for the program.

“This integrated path places students in real-world situations through paid internships with our industry partners as part of the curriculum and, upon approval of pending California legislation, it will allow students to take each of the six parts of the licensure exam while they are still in school, with the goal that at graduation, they are licensed architects,” said Kanaani. “Licensure not only makes architects more employable more quickly, it also gives them the freedom to do more diverse and interesting work, discovering early on which part of the field they are most passionate about.”

For more information on NewSchool and the IPAL program, visit IPAL Program at NewSchool of Architecture & Design

About NewSchool of Architecture & Design:

Located in downtown San Diego, NewSchool prepares students for career success in design fields through an emphasis on interdisciplinary and global design skills, industry collaborations and real-world projects. Programsof study include architecture, construction management, product design, media design, design studies, and interior architecture and design. The school’s design environment provides inspiration for the school’s students and faculty, recognized for their work regionally and internationally. NewSchool is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission.

NewSchool’s Bachelor and Master of Architecture programs are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). NewSchool is a member of the Laureate International Universities network – a global network of more than 70 campus-based and online universities in 25 countries. Through this network, students at NewSchool are prepared to work in a global and diverse work environment through the school’s collaborations with sister institutions in the Laureate network, including award-winning schools such as Domus Academy in Milan, Italy. For more information about Laureate International Universities, visit www.laureate.net.

Classifieds: Division of the State Architect (DSA) Seeks Master Architect

The AIA California Council is sharing with the members of AIA San Diego, a once in a lifetime opportunity. Upon the request from the Division of the State Architect (DSA),the AIACC sends along the attached announcement as they are seeking a Master Architect. If you qualify and would like to submit for this once in a lifetime opportunity, read the attachment.

For questions, visit the DSA website, or AIACC Director of Regulatory Affairs, Kurt Cooknick.

Best of luck!

Download the RFQ

AIA: Healthy Outlook for Construction Market, Despite Rising Challenges

Healthy outlook for construction market, despite rising challenges

More moderate projections than previously reported, with continued slowing in 2017

For immediate release:

Washington, D.C. – July 26, 2016 – After a strong 2015, there is a growing sense that the construction industry expansion will be more tempered over the next eighteen months.  However, continued strong demand for hotels, office space, and amusement and recreation spaces will ensure continued growth in the overall construction spending market over this time period.

The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) semi-annual Consensus Construction Forecast, a survey of the nation’s leading construction forecasters, is projecting that spending will increase just less than six percent for 2016, with next year’s projection being an additional 5.6% gain.

INFOGRAPHIC: To see each of the panelist’s projections, click here.

“Healthy job growth, strong consumer confidence and low interest rates are several positive factors in the economy, which will allow some of the pent-up demand from the last downturn to go forward,” said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA.  “But at the same time, the slowing in the overall economy could extend to the construction industry a bit – with the biggest drop off expected in the industrial facility sector over the next year and a half.”

Market  Segment Consensus Growth Forecasts      2016        2017

Overall  nonresidential building                                   5.8%      5.6%

Commercial  / industrial                                                  11.7 %       6.5%

Hotels                                                                                           17.9%       7.6%

Office space                                                                                 14.7%      7.5%

Retail                                                                                             7.4%       5.2%

Industrial facilities                                                                    -2.1%       2.9%

Institutional                                                                             6.7%       6.7%

Amusement / recreation                                                          10.0%      5.7%

Education                                                                                     6.5%       6.3%

Healthcare facilities                                                                   2.3%        5.0%

Religious                                                                                       -0.4%        1.9%

Public safety                                                                                -3.7%        3.3%

Baker added, “The issues that could derail continued expansion in the construction sector include: weak U.S. manufacturing output, struggling economies in key international markets, the ripple effect from the Brexit decision, and the typical uncertainty  leading  up to a U.S. presidential election that results in reluctant investors.”

About the AIA Consensus Construction Forecast Panel

The AIA Consensus Construction Forecast Panel is conducted twice a year with the leading nonresidential construction forecasters in the United States including, Dodge Data & Analytics, Wells Fargo Securities, IHS-Global Insight, Moody’s economy.com, ConstructConnect, Associated Builders & Contractors and FMI.  The purpose of the Consensus Construction Forecast Panel is to project business conditions in the construction industry over the coming 12 to 18 months.  The Consensus Construction Forecast Panel has been conducted for 17 years.

About The American Institute of Architects

Founded in 1857, the American Institute of Architects consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards. The AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit www.aia.org.

Contact

Scott Frank 202-626-7462

President's Mid-Year 2016 Letter To Members

July 2016 Dear AIA|San Diego Members:

Now that we’ve passed the half-way mark of 2016, it’s a good time to provide an update on some of our accomplishments so far this year and draw your attention to the busy calendar of events scheduled for the next six months.

Overall, the Chapter has had an excellent year so far.  Membership growth has seen an steady increase from its low-point of a few years ago. Also, Chapter revenues have risen with income from programs, advertising and sponsorships that continue to augment the backbone of our finances, your annual dues (thank you!).

Highlights to date include a steady line-up of professional development workshops and site visits, many free of charge or low cost and almost all eligible for continuing education credit.  As was the case in 2015, AIA|San Diego expects to operate a large number of these programs, enabling most members to complete their annual CE requirements (18 hours total, 12 of which must be health, safety & welfare eligible) conveniently and affordably.

Our annual Large Firm Roundtable at the end of February offered an opportunity for our largest member-firms to engage on topics of regional & state-wide interest, with a particular emphasis this year on the issues of housing affordability in California as well as advocacy directed at state elected officials on behalf of architects. to The Roundtable was attended by our AIA California Council representatives Paul Welch, Mark Christian, and Kurt Cooknick, who provided updates on key state initiatives affecting our shared profession.  A highlight of the meeting was Deanna Spehn, policy advisor to State Assembly-Speaker Toni Atkins, who offered great insights into housing affordability, climate action, and other hot policy issues at the State level.

Early in the year, we welcomed Marvin Malecha, FAIA to San Diego as the new President and Chief Academic Officer of NewSchool of Architecture and Design.  Mr. Malecha, who came here following his 21-year tenure as Dean at NC State College of Design, was also, as you may recall, the AIA National President in 2008-2009. His addition the design community’s local leadership will pay dividends for years to come.

The collaboratively produced, Second Annual Architecture, Design & Build Career Fair in Balboa Park in early March has cemented the event as the preeminent opportunity for our members to engage with prospective employees and for job-seekers to connect with the region’s leading firms at a time when opportunities in the San Diego market have rarely been better.

The Chapter remains deeply committed to serving the needs of our emerging professionals.  An active group of aspiring licensees meets at our offices each week to prepare for licensure examinations.  A new development this year, the Integrated Path to Architecture Licensing (IPAL) promises to reduce significantly the time (and expense) it takes to receive a license. You will soon see more information about this initiative.  NewSchool is one of 14 nationally enrolled in the initial trial, kicking-off this fall.

Two years ago, the Chapter revived the annual Lifetime Achievement Award program.  A committee of esteemed FAIA’s review prospective candidates and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors.   This year, the committee has been hard at work and we’ll soon learn more about the 2016 honorees.

Speaking of honorees, we were pleased and proud to announce the elevation this winter of Jennifer Luce as the Chapter’s newest FAIA.  Congratulations!

Among the more important events of the winter was an agreement by the AIA|Palomar board of directors to contract with AIA|San Diego to provide administrative services for AIA’s North County San Diego component, significantly narrowing a 10-year gap between the two organizations. Recently, a joint board-event was hosted by the La Jolla Historical Society at the Wisteria Cottage and the relationship promises to blossom further in the years to come.

The AIA|SD board of directors was well represented at the May AIA National Convention in Philadelphia.  Robert Ivy, FAIA EVP/Chief Executive Officer of AIA National joined our executive committee for lunch not too long ago and we were heartened by the energy and ambition the national offices harbors for the organization, generally and in California, the state with the most members and chapters, in particular.

Several member-engagement events marked the calendar in the first six months including our most successful golf tournament in many years (in cooperation with CSI|San Diego), a large group of members who attended the stimulating Buckminster Fuller play at the Lyceum Horton Plaza and Barkitecture 2016, hosted at the Stella Public House at Fault Line Park and featuring innovative dog house designs.  The Chapter’s Emerging Professionals Commission, David Garcia, Assoc. AIA has organized several events aiming at drawing this important cohort more closely into the Chapter.

The Chapter recently joined a consortium of organizations, called Housing You Matters, attempting to make a difference in the area of housing affordability by identifying and advocating for the mitigation of regulatory and administrative barriers to residential development in the county.  Your member input is welcome.  Contact Chapter VP Phil Bona for more information.  You can find is contact information in our new 2016/17 Chapter Directory.

I’d like to mention several of our very active committees, that together provide effective and enjoyable ways for members to get involved: Women in Architecture, the Urban Design Committee, the Committee on the Environment, the Custom Residential Architects Network|San Diego, the Preservation Committee and the Long Range Planning Committee have all been very active in the first half of this year.

Looking forward, the calendar is even busier; make sure you save the following dates (see the Chapter website for details and registration links).

• July 27, the 10^th annual AIA|Palomar Industry Mixer (in cooperation with AIA|SD) is scheduled at the Bernardo Winery. There’s still time to advance-register for this free event;
• August 2, AIA|San Diego is launching a 7-building tour series featuring high-performing projects that participated in SDG&E’s Savings By Design program;
• The Chapter’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Members is scheduled for September 22;
• The 3^rd annual Archtoberfest kicks-off on October 1 and features more than 65 events including the AIA|San Diego annual Design Awards on October 27 at The Scripps Research Institute Auditorium. Note that design award submissions page is now “live”;
• November 16 is the date for the ceremony recognizing the 2016 honorees for the Robert Mosher Lifetime Achievement Award, scheduled at the San Diego History Center;
• The year will wind-up with the annual Holiday Gathering on December 15.

On behalf of my fellow board members, committee chairs and avid volunteers, thanks for your membership and support. The Chapter strives to fulfill its mission to promote and protect the interests of its members while making substantial contributions to the future of our great community.

All the best over the summer.  I look forward to seeing many of you at one or more of our many upcoming programs and events.

Daniel Stewart, AIA President 2016 AIA|San Diego Board of Directors

AIASD Member News: Cavignac & Associates Hires 26-Year Insurance Industry Veteran Kay Barron

Cavignac & Associates Hires 26-Year Insurance Industry Veteran Kay Barron as Commercial Department Account Administrator

SAN DIEGO, CA -- (July 25, 2016) – Kay Barron has been hired by Cavignac & Associates to serve as an account administrator within its Commercial Department, announced Jeffrey W. Cavignac, CPCU, ARM, RPLU, president and principal of the San Diego-based risk management and commercial insurance brokerage firm.

In her new post, Barron will provide support and assistance to the agency’s commercial insurance account managers and ensure the firm’s clients are well served. Specifically, she will be responsible for processing endorsements, policies and certificates of insurance; handling billing and cancellation issues; administrative follow-up; reconciling audits; and contract review. She will also be charged with performing various account manager tasks such as preparing renewal surveys, completing applications and quotations for new or renewal coverage, processing endorsement transactions, marketing new business and renewals, and preparing proposals.

Barron brings to Cavignac & Associates 26 years of insurance industry experience. Most recently, she served as an account manager for Leavitt of San Diego, located in La Jolla, where she was employed for three years. There, she worked in the agency’s personal lines division handling all aspects of clients’ insurance, from determining their needs to binding, servicing their insurance programs and assisting with claims, when needed.

Previous experience includes having served as account manager for 5th Avenue Insurance in San Diego; account manager for Armstrong / Robitaille / Riegle in Orange, Calif.; and account manager/producer for Williams Insurance in Fullerton, Calif.

Barron holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Lawrence University, located in Appleton, Wis. She earned her Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation and holds licenses in property & casualty, life, and accident & health insurance.

Barron was honored as “Rookie of the Year” by the Insurance Women of Orange County. An active member of the Point Loma Rotary Club since 2010, she has served on the board of directors for several years and currently serves as immediate past president.

Born and raised in Chicago, Barron currently resides in the San Diego community of Mission Hills. She has two grown sons, Stephen and John Wegner. In her leisure time, she enjoys kayaking, bicycling and fixing up her 100-year-old Craftsman home.

About Cavignac & Associates:

Founded in 1992, Cavignac & Associates is a leading risk management and commercial insurance brokerage firm providing a broad range of insurance and expertise to design and construction firms, as well as to law firms, real estate-related entities, manufacturing companies and the general business community. Company principals are Jeffrey W. Cavignac, CPCU, ARM, RPLU, CRIS, MLIS; James P. Schabarum II, CPCU, AFSB; Scott A. Bedingfield, AAI, CIC, CRIS; Patrick Casinelli, RHU, REBC, CHRS; and Matthew Slakoff, CIC, CRIS. The firm employs a staff of 45 at offices located at 450 B Street, Suite 1800, San Diego, Calif., 92101. More information about the company can be found on the Web at www.cavignac.com.

2017 AIA San Diego Slate of Officers and Directors

OFFICERS

• President: Philip Bona, AIA
• Vice-President/Pres-Elect: Steve Shinn, AIA
• Secretary/Treasurer: Kathy Lord, AIA

COMMISSIONERS

• Advocacy: Sandra Gramley, AIA
• Public Awareness: Kevin Bussett, AIA
• Emerging Professionals: David Garcia, Assoc AIA
• Membership: Sue Skala, AIA
• Practice: Randal Ehm, AIA

*AIACC DIRECTORS

• President: Philip Bona, AIA
• President-Elect: Steve Shinn, AIA

*The chapter’s three AIACC directors, per our chapter bylaws, are the president, president-elect, and immediate past president. In effect, they are ex-officio positions.

TIMELINE:

• Jul 20: Committee nominations due
• Jul 24: AIASD Board-approved slate mailed to members 60 days before election.
• Aug 18: Deadline for additional nominations from the members. (Requires five letters/nominations from members in good standing as well as an electronic profile to be distributed to the membership).
• Sep 2: If no additional nominations received, Board Secretary may cast one ballot on behalf of all members for any/all uncontested seats.
• Sep 2: Distribute ballots and post electronic profiles. (Only when additional nominations occur.)
• Sep 15: Deadline for votes to arrive (if a mail ballot has been sent).
• Sep 22: Annual Meeting/Election if Needed; votes tabulated and President declares elections.

Overview of the Nominating/Election Process for the 2017 Board of Directors

BYLAWS SECTION 4.3

(4.31)       Nominations.  [Committee’s] slate shall be approved by the Board of Directors and published in the Chapter newsletter at least 60 days prior to the election.  Noticed in this same publication will be the qualifications for each officer/director position and a time schedule and procedure that would allow more names to be added to the slate by the general membership. All Institute assigned members, in good standing, may be added to the Nominating Committee’s slate by producing letters from five (5) Institute assigned members (in good standing) nominating him/her for a specific officer or director position. Additional nominations are to be received by the Chapter no later than 25 days after the mailing of the Chapter’s newsletter announcing the Nominating Committee’s slate. Profiles of all qualified candidates shall be published in the Chapter’s newsletter and mailed to the membership 20 days prior to the election.

(4.32)       Voting; When Required.  If there is only one nominee for any office or directorship, 20 days before the election, the Secretary may cast a ballot for the full number of votes of the membership for the said nominee, whereupon the President shall declare the candidate(s) elected by acclamation. Otherwise, each contested office and directorship shall be placed on ballots for the voting thereof. Such voting shall be by ballot in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws.

AIASD Member News: Brummitt Energy Selected for Zero Net Energy Projects in SD County

Brummitt Energy Selected for Zero Net Energy Projects for the County of San Diego

Alpine Library is First Zero Net Energy Building Built by Local Government

San Diego, California [July 12, 2016] Brummitt Energy, an energy modeling company and expert in Zero Net Energy (ZNE) planning, has been selected by the County of San Diego’s Energy and Sustainability Program to provide energy modeling analysis for its buildings starting July 2016. The State of California has mandated that state agencies take measures towards achieving ZNE for at least half of their existing buildings by 2030. For the ZNE planning of the County’s portfolio of 1,000 buildings, Brummitt Energy will collaborate with the Center for Sustainable Energy.

Brummitt’s recommendations will help the County to find huge energy cost savings, for new and existing buildings, while reducing the strain on the state’s electrical grid and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “The County of San Diego is really stepping up by beginning to implement ZNE for its new buildings, while planning for their whole portfolio. By starting now, they will enjoy the benefits sooner,” said Beth Brummitt, president of the company.

Zero Net Energy, or ZNE, occurs when the annual amount of energy produced by renewable energy is equal to the amount of energy consumed by the building. Working with the SDG&E Savings By Design program, in 2007, Brummitt Energy helped to develop the first ZNE Commercial Case Study in California.

One example of the County’s proactive ZNE approach is the new 13,500 square foot Alpine Library, which opened in May 2016. It is the first Zero Net Energy project built by the County of San Diego. Through thoughtful design and early energy modeling, the library’s energy consumption was cut nearly in half, while construction costs stayed within the project’s 10-million-dollar budget. The Alpine Library was a design-build (D-BE) project in which the architect and general contractor perform as a single entity. The team included C.W. Driver, Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects (FPBA) and Manuel Oncina Architect. Brummitt Energy served as the County’s specialist for ZNE planning and modeling.

Brummitt prepared concept-modeling studies to identify the feasibility of the project to attain Zero Net Energy. The results gave the County the confidence to include ZNE in its Request for Proposal (RFP). It also assisted the D-BE team to understand what its energy targets and strategies would need to be prior to design, as well as provide appropriate roof space for the PV and solar water heating systems. The SDG&E Savings By Design program funded Brummitt’s initial pre-RFP ZNE feasibility modeling study.

In the final ZNE design, the project utilizes a solar panel system spanning its long south roof, angled to take advantage of the sun’s rays. The solar panels are expected to produce about 108,500 kWh per year. The library's windows also take the sun’s position into consideration, as many of them are located on the north-facing side, which allows more light with less heat gain and glare. Philip Pape, Executive Vice President of FPBA, recently stated “With building construction and operations accounting for nearly half of the nation’s energy consumption…it is our professional responsibility to design buildings that not just respond to immediate needs of first generation users, but symbiotically connect with the global environment across a building’s lifespan.”

“Initial cost is important, but compared to the lifetime savings in energy consumption costs, it pales. By being a ZNE building, we are not increasing the demand on the existing electrical grid,” noted Andy Feth, P.E. and Project Director for C.W. Driver, who worked closely with Brummitt Energy throughout the construction process. Susan Freed, who is a project manager for the Energy & Sustainability Program for the county, believes “there’s a difference between whole-building modeling and merely modeling for code-compliance. The whole building energy modeling that Brummitt produced for the library shows how all the building’s components work together. And that’s how you reach ZNE in the smartest way.”

About Brummitt Energy Associates, Inc.

Brummitt Energy provides Energy Performance Planning for new and existing buildings. Their mission is to transform buildings to promote sustainable prosperity. Their proven process and expert energy modeling makes it easy for clients to make informed decisions about complex energy issues. An industry leader, the firm assists building owners, developers, architects, and general contractors on all facets of energy efficiency and performance for Zero Net Energy, LEED, tax and utility incentives, and state and federal energy codes. They have assisted more than 140 projects to achieve LEED certifications by the U.S. Green Building Council, over 60% of which are Platinum or Gold. Learn more about Brummitt Energy’s services and projects by visiting brummitt.com.

AIASD Member News: JCJ Architecture Elevates Key Employees

JCJ Architecture Elevates Key Employees to the Positions of Principal, Senior Associate and Associate JCJ’s most experienced and well-rounded leaders to take on new roles across the firm

Hartford, Conn., - June 20, 2016 – JCJ Architecture today announced the promotion of ten leaders across the firm’s network of seven offices. Recognizing their extraordinary contributions to design excellence and client service as well as their commitment to the development of the firm as a diverse and design-focused enterprise, JCJ congratulates the following individuals on their new roles:

Elevated to Principal

Rick Marencic, IIDA – Design Principal

Elevated to Senior Associate

Emily Czarnecki, NCIDQ – Senior Interior Designer

Julie Kim, AIA, LEED AP –Technical Resource Manager

Sharmista Mitra-Kelly, NCIDQ, CID – Senior Interior Designer

Christie Pezzetta – Senior Interior Designer

Joel Sharpe, AIA, LEED AP – Senior Architect

Elevated to Associate

Marek Falkowski – Senior Design Technician

Kaylee Miner – Interior Designer

David Newman, RA, CCS, CSI, LEED AP – Senior Specifications Writer

Rick Oja, AIA, LEEP AP – Senior Architect

“These individuals have exhibited a high degree of personal motivation and professional skill, greatly contributing to the development of our practice and our people. While some have been with the firm for well over a decade, others have only a few years of service; each one brings a tremendous level of creativity and drive to their work,” said Peter Stevens, President of JCJ Architecture. “This group demonstrates the tremendous breadth and depth of JCJ’s bench and are among the reasons we are known to be one of the most well-rounded and trusted firms in our industry.”

About JCJ Architecture

Founded in 1936, JCJ is headquartered in Hartford with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, Phoenix and San Diego. The firm is recognized nationally as one of the country’s most respected architecture firms, providing clients with comprehensive planning, programming, architectural and interior design services. With a long standing reputation for creativity, project delivery excellence and a strong business acumen, JCJ Architecture works across a broad range of building types including civic, K-12, higher education, sports and recreation, hospitality and gaming. For more information, visit www.jcj.com.

Media Contact: Lyndsey Slawkowski                                          Company Contact: Barbara Hubbard 312.396.9727                                                                             860.240.9090 lyndsey.slawkowski@zenogroup.com                                        BHubbard@jcj.com

San Diego Padres July Discounted Tickets Offer

Does June gloom have you feeling down? Come enjoy San Diego’s most unique and talked about Happy Hour featuring an array of drink specials and live entertainment at Party in the Park presented by Southwest Airlines this Friday, July 1^st.  First pour is at 5pm and the party keeps flowing until first pitch.  All fans in attendance will receive a special Padres Hall of Fame Coffee Table Book as we kick of the weekend series with the Yankees.

Friday, July 1^st vs. New York Yankees Padres Hall of Fame Coffee Table Book presented by Petco Party in the Park presented by Southwest Airlines

Sunday, July 3^rd vs. New York Yankees Compadres Kids Sunday Signings KidsFest supported by Hi-Chew Military Salute presented by Navy Federal Credit Union

Sunday, July 17^th vs. San Francisco Giants Compadres Kids Sunday Signings Compadres Kids Run the Base KidsFest supported by Hi-Chew Military Salute presented by USAA

Friday, July 29^th vs. Cincinnati Reds Party in the Park presented by Southwest Airlines San Diego County Sheriff's Department Salute presented by United Concordia Dental

Tuesday, August 2^nd vs. Milwaukee Brewers Taco Tuesday presented by Cholula Hot Sauce

Friday, August 5^th vs. Philadelphia Phillies CocktailFest presented by Southwest Airlines Postgame Fireworks

To redeem, please visit www.padres.com/promo and scroll down to find your link listed as AIA.

Once you click on the link, follow these simple steps to get your discounted Padres tickets:

1. Enter the Password: AIA16 (Do not enter email address here)
2. Select your game from the calendar by clicking the “T” by the game time
3. Select your seats from the map – sections that are available are highlighted
4. Click ‘Review Your Selection’ and then finalize the purchase process
5. Create an account or log in to your pre-existing account
6. You will receive an email with a link to print your tickets