Ware Malcomb promotes Jeffrey Cortinas and Douglas Fu to Studio Managers in Pleasanton, CA office

 Jeffrey Cortinas

 PLEASANTON, CA – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, announced the promotions of Jeffrey Cortinas to Studio Manager, Architecture and Douglas Fu to Studio Manager, Interior Architecture & Design in the firm’s Pleasanton, California office. 

Cortinas recently joined Ware Malcomb after years of successfully running his own A&E firm. He has over 20 years of experience in architecture, engineering, design, and construction with extensive hospital, public school and private project experience. 

He is a licensed architect and structural engineer in the state of California, as well as a licensed civil engineer in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Minnesota.

Jim Terry

He is a member of the Structural Engineers Association of Central California (SEAOCC), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and American Water Works Association (AWWA).

 In addition, he has been a Turlock Unified School Trustee since 2018. Cortinas earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a minor in Project Management and was valedictorian, graduating summa cum laude.

“Jeff has shown leadership from the moment he joined us,” said Jim Terry, Principal for Ware Malcomb. “He immediately engaged in the oversight of the architectural team and provided operations support."

Douglas Fu joined Ware Malcomb in February of 2020 as a Senior Project Manager for the Pleasanton Interior Architecture & Design Studio. He has more than 20 years of extensive interior architecture and design experience.

 

Douglas Fu

“Doug’s attention to detail, technical expertise, and design vision have earned him an excellent reputation with our team and clients as a trusted advisor,” said Gary Drew, Regional Vice President for Ware Malcomb.

“He’s been instrumental in developing our interiors team members in the San Francisco and Pleasanton offices, and we congratulate him on his promotion to Studio Manager.”

Fu earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia, a Bachelor of Environmental Science from Dalhousie University and a Master of Architecture from Dalhousie University in Canada and is LEED AP certified.

 

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Maureen Bissonnette, Principal, Marketing, 949.660.9128

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Artist Bonnie Kelso to design largest public mural in downtown Summerlin, NV, transforming exterior garage walls at 1700 Pavilion

 

Bonnie Kelso 

LAS VEGAS, NV — The Howard Hughes Corporation®, developer of the Summerlin® master planned community, announced the selection of Southern Nevada artist Bonnie Kelso to create the largest public mural in Downtown Summerlin®, the community’s 400-acre walkable, mixed-use urban core.

Kelso’s design will transform the north- and west-facing exterior walls of the parking garage of 1700 Pavilion—the 10-story Class-A office tower currently under construction and actively leasing at Downtown Summerlin.

Kelso’s design will be installed at 1700 Pavilion by Wall Print Las Vegas the first week of August.

 

Kelso’s design will transform the north
- and west-facing exterior walls of
the parking garage of 1700 Pavilion—
the 10-story Class-A office tower currently
 under construction and actively leasing
at Downtown Summerlin.

The office building was designed by Hart Howerton, an interdisciplinary planning, architecture, and interior design firm.

The mural, which is designed in panels to accommodate the open spaces between levels, measures more than 120 feet long and more than 54 feet wide on both sides.

 Kelso, a Summerlin resident since 2013, was chosen from the more than 20 artists who responded to a request for proposal (RFP) to transform the two parking garage walls. 

Kelso’s design for the new mural was selected for its unique perspective that allows guests walking past the building to enjoy a different visual experience than what is viewed from Summerlin’s active, outdoor lifestyle.

 

Danielle Bisterfeldt

“As we develop Summerlin, we thoughtfully consider how design can shape the community—providing exceptional experiences both within the buildings and throughout the open public spaces,” said Danielle Bisterfeldt, SVP, Marketing & Consumer Experience, Summerlin.

 “We are committed to the power of public art to help define a sense of place and identity, and this mural has provided an ideal opportunity to highlight our Southern Nevada talent and select an artist whose design reflects her strong passion for our community.”

 “My design was inspired by what I love most about living in Summerlin—from listening to music in the park and dining outdoors, to exercising along the many trails and playing with my children in parks filled with beautiful native plants and wildlife,” said Kelso.

 

Downtown Summerlin, NV

“My design also includes a nod to our local Air Force and Howard Hughes Jr.’s passion for afar."

 Most importantly, Kelso’s vision is authentic to her own Summerlin experience. Her design’s clean simplicity and use of color reflects the nearby Red Rock Canyon and celebrates aviation.

 

" I hope these elements combined with the majestic ridgelines of nearby Red Rock Canyon convey Summerlin’s strong sense of community and appreciation for nature.”

 

Kelso attended the Rhode Island School of Design, where she majored in printmaking and spent a semester abroad in Rome.

The building's design exemplifies Summerlin’s commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle, offering bike storage to encourage cycle-to-work options.

 For leasing information, please contact Randy Broadhead, randy.broadhead@cbre.com. For more information, visit Future.Summerlin.com.

 

CONTACT:

Melissa Warren, The Warren Group

702-528-6016; melissa@twgpr.com

www.howardhughes.com.

Summerlin.com

 

Vince Marotta of Illustrated Properties Closes Most Expensive Sale in History of Old Palm Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Vince Marotta

Palm Beach Gardens, FL – Vince Marotta, the No. 1 producer at Illustrated Properties in each of the last three years, completed yet another major real estate accomplishment by closing the most expensive sale in the history of the Old Palm Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens.

 The $22.5 million sale closed on July 7 and exceeds the previous high for the community by $7.5 million. Both buyer and seller are prominent hedge fund managers out of New York City.

Jeremy Browne

 Located at 12203 Tillinghast Circle in Palm Beach Gardens, the 9,655-square-foot home features a modern décor, stunning high ceilings, 5 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and 3 half bathrooms. 

The elegant backyard features a crystal-clear pool that leads to a manicured garden perfect for entertaining. The property also includes a clay tennis court with a covered pergola and pristine view of the golf course.

Mike Pappas

Built in 2011, this property is one of only two double lots within the Old Palm Golf Club sitting on over two acres. The other is owned by Australian golf legend Greg Norman.

 Marotta has a second pending sale in the community that is under contract for $20 million with no contingency. Closing is set for the beginning of 2023 once ongoing renovations are complete.

 The latest sale brings Marotta to $150 million in total volume for 2022 with a projected total of almost $300 million by the end of the year.

Greg Norman

“Old Palm is one of the finest golf course communities in Palm Beach Gardens and I am so proud to be able to complete a historic sale in this community,” Marotta said. “We have been fortunate to have a strong market in the Palm Beaches, and securing a sale such as this bodes well for local luxury market’s outlook going forward.”

 Jeremy Browne of the Hughes Browne Group of Compass represented the buyer in the transaction. Browne, Co-Founding Principal of the group, has been a Realtor for almost two decades and a resident of the community for nearly 40 years.

 “We are extremely proud of the success Vince has had in the Palm Beach luxury market,” said Mike Pappas, CEO of The Keyes Company. “With a track record of record-setting sales in the area, we are excited to see what milestone he will establish next.”

Wendy Cullen 

 Marotta, a former college football and track athlete at Yale University who participated in several of the iconic Yale/Harvard rivalry games, applies the passion, tenacity and dedication cultivated on the gridiron to his longtime position as one of the most prolific luxury real estate agents in the Palm Beaches.

 A Jupiter resident, Marotta has enjoyed success in communities throughout the northern Palm Beach market like The Bear’s Club, Admirals Cove, Old Palm Golf Club, Jupiter Island, Trump National, Harbour Isles, Frenchman’s Creek and many others. 

Additionally, Marotta is the only Realtor in a given year who has sold multi-million-dollar condos in Jupiter Island, Juno Beach, North Palm Beach and Singer Island. 

These statistics, along with the highest degree of integrity and loyalty has earned Illustrated’s Vince Marotta and his assistant Wendy Cullen a stellar reputation among a high-expectation clientele.

 

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Rhode Partners expands to include Equity Partners

 

NEW TEAM: Brett Rhode (left), Bobby Tait 
and Kate Meehan 

Austin, TX — Known for its design-forward high-rise mixed use and hospitality spaces, Austin-based architecture firm Rhode Partners is pleased to announce the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of its first two equity partners. Bobby Tait, AIA and Kate Meehan will form a new management team, alongside the firm’s Founder/Director Brett Rhode, AIA, who established the firm in 2007.  These appointments draw exclusively from the firm’s current staff, emphasizing its commitment to nurturing its team and acknowledging the proven track record of these key staff members.  Bobby Tait, AIA will take on the role of Director. Having been with the firm almost since its founding, Tait has been instrumental to the design of many of the firm’s most notable projects, including The Independent, Muze, Torre, and Villas on Rio.  Kate Meehan will continue in the role of Director of Operations. Meehan brings over two decades of firm management to Rhode Partners, where she’s assisted in contract management as well as the development of its corporate culture.  Brett Rhode remarks that “expanding from a sole proprietorship to a firm with partners is an exciting development that marks the next phase of Rhode Partners.  "The firm has expanded significantly over the past fifteen years and this new management will ensure that it can continue to grow. I hope to see it continue to shape not only the Austin skyline but also cities across the globe." This is part of a long-term strategy to introduce more staff into equity positions at various levels. In addition to adding Tait and Meehan as Owners, Rhode Partners has named three Senior Associates — Nikki Morgenthaler, AIA, Kate Schneider, IIDA, and Alexer Taganas, AIA — and four Associates — Rob Brolin, AIA, Suhash Patel, AIA, Wes Haynie, AIA, and Natalie Andrus — in recognition of their contributions to the firm.

 

 

Contacts: Susan Grant Lewin Associates Kate Robertson, Account Director kate@susangrantlewin.com

 rhodepartners.com. 

 

JLL partners with Georgia Department of Transportation to develop EV Charging Infrastructure plan

 

 Josephine Tucker

ATLANTA, GA – JLL announced its agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to deliver a strategic plan for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

The plan is an essential step in securing funds through the $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) grant program, part of the $7.5 billion grant program package established by the 2021 bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

 Taken together, the grant programs will help states deploy convenient, reliable, affordable and equitable public charging infrastructure nationwide.

 JLL has teamed with Ernst & Young and HNTB and will assist the state of Georgia in developing a strategic plan to meet NEVI guidelines, illustrating adequate EV charging coverage along previously established Alternative Fueling Corridors and providing a strategy for creating, upgrading and expanding installations over time.

 “The NEVI grant program offers a rare opportunity for states to claim significant federal dollars, but the nature of EV infrastructure is highly complex,” said Josephine Tucker, Managing Director, Clean Energy and Infrastructure Advisory, JLL.

“As an advisor to the state of Georgia, JLL will deliver expertise in engaging public and private stakeholders, analyzing future demand and gauging the impact of EV charging on future business models and implementations.

"Our shared goal is to create a cleaner, greener economic future for Georgia and beyond.”

 

Jannine Miller

Implementing the NEVI program is a critical initiative for Georgia’s continued economic development.

"The state is positioned as a leader in business-friendly sustainability, building on its long-term focus on logistics, workforce and responsive government to drive innovation and development in the electric mobility ecosystem.

 “Strengthening our electric charging network will require collaboration among government, industry, utilities and other stakeholders at every stage of the process,” said Jannine Miller, Director of Planning at the Georgia Department of Transportation.

 “We are excited to work with JLL to put forth our initial deployment plan and to stay abreast of emerging opportunities through the IJIA program.”

 

Contact:

 Kimberly Steele

JLL Sr. Manager

 Public Relations

Phone: +1 713 852 3420

Email:  Kimberly.Steele@am.jll.com