Newest Architect

Congratulations to Design Group team member Jorge Gonzales for passing the Architect Registration Examinations! Jorge has over 15 years of experience and has been with our firm since 2003. He has managed several significant Design Group projects, including Rio Rancho City Hall, Wherry Elementary School, and Desert Willow Family School. In addition to becoming a registered architect, he is also a LEED Accredited Professional.

Wherry Elementary School Success!

The Design Group's recently completed classroom addition to Wherry Elementary was profiled by Albuquerque Public Schools as having a positive impact on students and staff:
http://www.aps.edu/news/new-building-is-a-hit-at-wherry-elementary

LEED Gold at NMSU

The Design Group's recent addition to the Health and Social Services Building at New Mexico State University has just been certified LEED Gold.

The addition houses a 150-seat lecture hall, administrative offices, and other spaces within the two-story building, and also integrates a new outdoor memorial for student reflection and healing.

Please visit our website for more information on this project.

DG Nominated for Sustainable Business Summit Award

The Design Group has been selected as an Honoree for the 2012 Business Weekly Sustainable Business Summit Awards:
http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/blog/2012/06/business-weekly-announces-sustainable.html

Winners will be announced on July 26th.

Click here to view a slideshow of all the nominees.

DG HQ in 3D

We've recently added a 3D model of our Headquarters building to Google Earth.
Check it out online at Google Maps!

Choose the "Earth" view in the top right corner of the map.

If you have the stand-alone Google Earth application installed on your computer, you can click our building to see more information about the model. Just browse to 120 Vassar Drive Southeast, Albuquerque, NM.

Download Google Earth

Fashionable Olympians

The Design Group took home the trophy for Best Costume at the 3rd Annual Urban Olympics! The event raised over $25,000 for the Amy Biehl High School Foundation, in support of student programs at the school. Teams of five competed at Albuquerque Civic Plaza on May 4th in fun events such as water cooler relays, office chair races, and giant Jenga.

We're proud to sponsor this event for a project that is close to our hearts.

Amy Biehl High School Foundation Press Release

DG Headquarters Awarded Jeff Harnar Citation of Merit

DG Headquarters has been chosen by the 2012 Jeff Harnar Award for Contemporary Architecture to receive a Citation of Merit Award.

The Jeff Harnar Award for Contemporary Architecture, established by the Thornburg Charitable Foundation, was created to encourage creativity and excellence in design and to honor the memory of Jeff Harnar, a talented Santa Fe architect who successfully crafted modern materials and innovative design for projects that reside comfortably and respectfully with the rich architectural heritage and diversity in New Mexico.

Please visit the official site for more information:
http://www.jeffharnaraward.com/