Ware Malcomb Promotes René Sanchez to Director, Architecture in Mexico City Office

René Sanchez

 

 MEXICO CITY, MEXICO– Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, announced René Sanchez has been promoted to Director, Architecture in the firm’s Mexico City office.

 In this role, Sanchez is responsible for leading the growth and management of the architecture studio in the Mexico City and Monterrey offices.

“René has made an enormous contribution to our office in his almost 10 years with Ware Malcomb,” said Andres Galvis, Principal for the firm.

 “Thanks to his leadership, we have diversified into senior housing, education, retail and multistory distribution projects, and look forward to significant continued growth in our region.”

Sanchez was promoted from his previous role as Studio Manager, working with the firm’s regional client base, managing its main accounts, and growing the internal team.

  His colleagues credit Sanchez for single-handedly establishing the firm’s business in the Torreon region of Mexico through his relationships and leadership.

Andres Galvis

His vast architectural experience includes industrial, office, retail a wide variety of industrial, commercial and corporate projects.

Sanchez earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Universidad Autónoma de Baja California.

 Ware Malcomb expanded to Mexico City in 2013, and in 2022 opened its second Mexico-based office in Monterrey. Since 2003, Ware Malcomb has designed more than 500 projects in 22 states across Mexico.

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Rachel Devany

VP Public Relations

 KCOMM for Ware Malcomb

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Maria Rodgers,

Director, PR & Communications

 949.660.9128

 mrodgers@waremalcomb.com

 

Maureen Bissonnette

Principal, Marketing

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 mbissonnette@waremalcomb.com

StorageCafe Notes Self Storage Popularity Surging in Central Florida

 

Francis Chantree

 SANTA BARBARA, CA -- The self storage industry may not be considered glamorous, but it is one whose growth and resilience is a response to people’s very practical needs for extra space, according to StorageCafe's senior editor Francis Chantree.

 

 Recent trends like the adoption of hybrid work, apartment sizes getting smaller, as well as migration patterns from urban to suburban areas have created new needs for storage units, Chantree notes.

  "Add those to other key demand drivers like baby boomers downsizing, the thriving RV market and the recent e-commerce boom and you have a self storage sector poised for more growth," he says.

To get a grasp of the latest self storage trends, who most uses storage away from home, and what drives both homeowners and renters to use self storage, "our analysts at StorageCafe asked almost 18,000 Americans about their storage preferences.

 Here are the key findings from our survey:

• Across America, 21% of people declared themselves to be self storage users in 2022 and an additional 15% said they intend to take advantage of the service in the future.

• Top self storage users by generations: Gen-Xers make up the biggest share of storage users in the U.S (23%). They are followed closely by millennials, who have started feeling the need for extra storage space, perhaps because of growing families and increased spending power. Roughly 21% of millennials declared they are using the service.
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• Main reason for using self storage: Shrinking apartments created a strong need for extra space. Roughly 40% of current storage users reported lack of space at home as their primary reason for renting self storage, overtaking relocating, which was reported by 34%.
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• The item most common kept away from home is furniture, followed by clothing. Additionally, people also store home appliances, sporting items and hobby gear, as well as business items. Yet, tales of the strange things found in storage units are abundant.

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• The most interested cities: Orlando was 10th and Tampa 18th in terms of average monthly searches. Both cities had some of the largest spikes in searches from 2019 to 2022, with interest in storage jumping an astounding 244% for Orlando and 223% for Tampa.
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• Currently, the average cost of a 10'x10' storage unit in Orlando is $116/month, down 1.7% compared to last year, while in Tampa rents average out at about $120/month, a decrease of 3.2% compared to last year.

Please find all the survey results at https://www.storagecafe.com/blog/a-fifth-of-americans-rent-self-storage-gen-xers-lead/

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Michelle Aura

aura@yardi.com

Formula Fig to open new location in Culver City, CA

Maureen Hawley

 

 LOS ANGELES, CA –– Confirming consumer’s appetite for innovative healthcare experiences, JLL has signed a 1,000-square-foot lease at The Culver Steps, 122,000-square-foot office and retail destination located at 9300 Culver Boulevard in Culver City, California. 

Devin Klein

 This is Formula Fig’s second location in the Los Angeles area and the United States.  The store is scheduled to open at the end of 2023.

 Formula Fig is a pioneer of experience-led, science-forward skincare destinations. Its Immersive locations offer an innovative range of 30-minute, best-in-class technology-driven facial treatments and medical aesthetics injections.

 

Female-founded, it is powered by deep beliefs in community, design, and service - helping all guests give a fig about their skin.

 

Tony Morales

JLL’s Maureen Hawley, Devin Klein, Tony Morales, and Houman Mahboubi represented Formula Fig in the lease. 

 

 The landlord, Hackman Capital Partners, was represented by Lee Shapiro and Christine Deschaine of Kennedy Wilson.

 “After a comprehensive search, Formula Fig chose The Culver Steps for its second United States and Los Angeles location because of its premier location and growing submarket,” said Devin Klein, JLL Vice President. 

Houman Mahboubi

 “We continue to see pioneering concepts like Formula Fig look to key Los Angeles areas to grow their business.”

 About JLL

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties.

 A Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 103,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise.

Christine Deschaine

 Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities see a brighter way.

 Lee Shapiro

JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.

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David Ebeling

Ebeling Communications

949.861.8351

949.278.7851 (Cell)

david@ebelingcomm.com

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“PR Strategist for the Commercial Real Estate Industry:  I do what I love and love what I do.”

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NewMark Merrill Companies, Inc. Promotes Michael Mendez to Vice President of Operations of NewMark Merrill South

 

Michael Mendez

San Diego, CA – NewMark Merrill Companies, Inc., a Calabasas, California-based retail shopping center owner and development company, is pleased to announce it has promoted Michael Mendez to Vice President of Operations of NewMark Merrill’s Southern Region in California, covering San Diego County and surrounding areas. Previously, he served as Regional Property Manager for the same region. 

 

Mendez joined NewMark Merrill as an assistant property manager in the South Region in 2004 when the company owned and operated five properties in the market.

 

With his assistance, the company has grown its South Region portfolio to 33 properties encompassing 3.3 million square feet and valued at more than $1 billion. 

Sandy Sigal

"We have a great team at NewMark Merrill and Michael is one of our stars," stated Sandy Sigal, President and Chief Executive Officer of NewMark Merrill Companies. "Since joining our firm over 18 years ago, Michael has continued to contribute in exceptional and creative ways, always exceeding the needs of our merchants and customers.

 

"He also has an amazing understanding of how our centers fit into the overall success of the community and fosters the team spirit that has helped our company grow and have success in our mission.” 

 John Hickman

“Michael's leadership is exceptional, most recently on display in the way he brilliantly led our San Diego team through the extraordinary challenges to our properties and communities during the pandemic,” said John Hickman, Managing Director of NewMark Merrill South.

 

“Our firm is committed to a culture of supporting our employees and merchants to make our communities better, and Michael lives our company’s mission in the way he thoughtfully leads by example, has a command of our vision, and special talents that helps make our company special.” 

 

Contact: 

 

David Ebeling

Ebeling Communications

949.861.8351

949.278.7851 (Cell)

david@ebelingcomm.com

 

Member of the National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE)

“PR Strategist for the Commercial Real Estate Industry:  I do what I love and love what I do.”