HAMILTON, N.J.鈥擲piezle Architectural Group, Inc.,鈥痑n employee-owned, award-winning full-service architectural, interior design, landscape architecture, and planning firm, is pleased to announce the company has been awarded the 2023 Firm of the Year by the American Institute of Architects-New Jersey Chapter (AIA-NJ). The annual award is given to a design firm that has produced notable architecture and made an impact on the architectural profession.

Celebrating 70 years in business, Spiezle prioritizes innovation, industry involvement, and sustainability. The firm is an employee-owned company whose work across multiple industries and market sectors is recognized in this award of distinction by the AIA.

鈥淭his is a remarkable honor for all of us at Spiezle. We thank AIA NJ for awarding us this recognition,鈥� said Thomas S. Perrino, President and CEO at Spiezle Architectural Group. 鈥淲e鈥檙e exceptionally proud of our history here in New Jersey. This award is a testament to our dynamic and talented team members and meaningful partnerships within the state. We鈥檙e focused on continuing to build an incredible team of employee-owners who will keep driving innovation and creativity in our industry.鈥�

Spiezle鈥檚 nomination touts the firm鈥檚 inclusivity initiatives, which include the Women鈥檚 Leadership Committee, Design Committee, and a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging advancement. This year, Spiezle has been recognized as one of NJBIZ鈥檚 inaugural 2023 Empowering Women Honorees for being committed to supporting and elevating women in New Jersey. Spiezle is also dedicated to developing the next generation of architects. The firm supports its Emerging Professionals Group in its pursuit of licensure and is an active participant in summer internship programs with area universities.

Spiezle will receive the formal award as AIA鈥檚 NJ Firm of the Year for 2023 at a ceremony taking place at Clarks Landing Yacht Club on January 13th, 2024. The event will be attended by AIA members from across New Jersey.

鈥淲e celebrate our 70th anniversary in 2024 and this award is another example of seven decades of our continued success. Congratulations to everyone at Spiezle for this very special achievement,鈥� said Perrino.

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HOUSTON鈥擲mithGroup, one of the nation鈥檚 leading integrated design firms, has opened an office in Houston, its 17th location worldwide. This new office strengthens the company鈥檚 network of talent and expertise in Texas, deepening the firm鈥檚 long-standing commitment to the state. The Houston location also expands upon SmithGroup鈥檚 successful relationships with colleges and universities across Texas and more recent growth in the region鈥檚 healthcare industry.

SmithGroup鈥檚 Houston office will be led by Jay Rambo, who also serves as director of the firm鈥檚 Dallas location. 鈥淲hile SmithGroup has been working on projects in Houston for 15 years and Texas for over 60 years, we could not be more thrilled to be officially expanding our presence in one of the largest and most diverse cities in the country,鈥� said Rambo. 鈥淎s an integrated design firm, we bring a unique blend of higher education, science and technology and healthcare expertise ideally matched to Houston鈥檚 market opportunities.鈥�

Clint Menefee, SmithGroup鈥檚 Higher Education studio leader in Texas, will also serve as a key member of the Houston leadership team.

鈥淚n recent years, we have been honored to collaborate on several of Houston鈥檚 most impactful projects in Higher Education and look forward to fostering deeper connections with the educational needs of the region,鈥� said Menefee. 鈥淥ur team in Texas is excited to continue our expansion and further our mission to design inspiring learning environments at all scales, from campus to classroom, with a particular emphasis on environments for the health sciences, STEM and recreation and wellness.鈥�

SmithGroup has extensive experience creating innovative design solutions for higher education institutions throughout Texas, including the Gulf Coast region. The firm recently designed and completed the University of Houston-Clear Lake Recreation and Wellness Center; the University of Houston-Victoria (UHV) STEM Building; and the master plan and first academic building for the new University of Houston at Katy campus. In addition to built work, higher education projects currently underway include the UHV Health & Wellness Center; University of Houston-Downtown Student Wellness and Success Center; and Texas A&M University South Campus Recreation Center.

SmithGroup鈥檚 Houston office is located at 1801 Main Street, Suite 13.

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