September 18, 2014
Acquisition to Reestablish Sports Design Powerhouse
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm HOK, headquartered in St. Louis, recently acquired sports, athletics and recreation design firm 360 Architecture of Kansas City.
AIA Selects 11 Projects for 2014 Design Awards
WASHINGTON — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) selected 11 educational and cultural facilities for this year’s CAE Educational Facility Design Awards.
Mount Zion School District Undergoes Improvements
MOUNT ZION, Ill. — More than $19 million in construction projects will take place at Mount Zion School District facilities over the next month. Improvements at Mount Zion High School, for instance, include upgrades to the football field and additions to the auditorium and field house.
USC Kicks Off Community-Minded Expansion
LOS ANGELES — Nearly three years after the project was initially approved, the University of Southern California has officially broken ground on an expansive redesign of the USC Village. The 1.25 million-square-foot redevelopment project will add new residential areas and more than 100,000 square feet of commercial space.
Charles Rosenbach
Califone International Inc., a manufacturer of quality audio technology and sound presentation solutions for schools, industry, institutions and professional use, has announced the appointment of Charles Rosenbach as the firm’s general manager. Rosenbach has also served as chief financial officer and controller since joining Califone in 1995.
Heavy Duty Cabinets
Cleveland-based Pucel Enterprises, Inc., a leader in manufacturing material handling and industrial equipment, offers a variety of heavy-duty storage cabinets for all educational settings. The company’s 3-drawer model is available in three sizes and features a welded, heavy-duty construction. All units come standard with two adjustable shelves and a keyed handle, with extra shelves and 6-inch legs optional. Pucel offers 13 standard colors as well as color matching.