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| Tricia Esser |
IRVINE, CA - Award-winning
national architecture and planning firm KTGY Group, Inc., answering the strong
demand for innovative design solutions in Chicago, announced today that it has
opened a new office in downtown Chicago, IL to expand its services in the
mid-western United States.
The new studio will be
headed by veteran designers Craig R.
Pryde, AIA, LEED AP and David M.
Kennedy, AIA, LEED AP, former principals of PPK Architects, as principals
of the new studio.
"The opening of the
new studio in downtown Chicago strengthens KTGY’s national presence and
provides a greater depth and breadth of services to a wider range of clients
and projects in the Midwest," said KTGY CEO Tricia Esser.
"David and Craig
bring over 50 years of combined experience as designers in the Chicago
area," said Esser. “They have a proven performance record, an impressive
portfolio, and have worked together for more than 23 years.
“Their successful
partnership is a perfect fit for KTGY's well-defined team philosophy."
KTGY's collaborative partnership structure organizes specialized studios of
seasoned professionals and staff for specific project types and/or geographical
areas.
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| Craig R. Pryde |
Pryde has designed and
managed commercial and residential projects of all sizes from new construction
to renovation, adaptive reuse and expansion of existing buildings including
historical structures.
Kennedy has extensive experience in the design
of mixed-use residential projects and urban in-fill development projects
including large scale commercial and low, mid and high-rise residential
developments.
Pryde says of the merger,
“We are excited about joining KTGY and expanding the firm’s presence in the
Midwest. The combination of KTGY's tremendous resources and portfolio of
experience will provide our clients with an even broader range of services,
thought leadership and design excellence.”
Kennedy adds, “We admire
KTGY’s creative work and reputation for establishing industry trends. Now with
our colleagues on both the west and east coast, we can share vital research and
insights on design and planning trends to assist our local and national clients
position their projects and communities ahead of their competition.”
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| David M. Kennedy |
"We are pleased to
have a diversified team in place to better serve our clientele as well as
enhanced capabilities to attract new clients and expand into new geographical
markets," said Stan Braden,
Chairman of the KTGY Group Board of Directors.
The combined firms will
provide architectural and planning services to clients in single-family,
multi-family, civic/recreation, commercial office and retail, financial, medical/healthcare, hotels/hospitality, mixed-use and international markets.
KTGY's award-winning residential portfolio includes age-targeted design -- from
Millennials and students to Baby Boomers, Seniors and Service-Enriched living
environments.
KTGY's new office is
located at 343 W. Erie Street, Suite 220, Chicago, Illinois 60654.
For a complete copy of the company’s news release,
please contact:
Anne Monaghan
Monaghan
Communications
830.997.0963
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