Ware Malcomb announces San Diego, CA leadership news;Angela Ryan named Principal; Robert Park returns as Director, Architecture; Karla Middleton promoted to Studio Manager, Architecture in San Diego Office

 

Angela Ryan

SAN DIEGO, CA -- Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, announced Angela Ryan has been promoted to Principal, Robert Park has rejoined the firm as Director, Architecture and Karla Middleton has been promoted to Studio Manager, Architecture in the firm’s San Diego office. 

As Principal, Ryan is responsible for the growth and management of the San Diego Interior Architecture & Design, Retail and Healthcare studios.

Karla Middleton

She joined Ware Malcomb in 2016 and brings more than 18 years of experience to her role. Ryan is a well-rounded leader and a flexible designer with expertise in various project types, including retail, healthcare, office, education and hospitality.

 She actively participates in several industry and nonprofit organizations, including serving as Past President of the International Design Associations (IIDA) Southern California Chapter for 2020-2021.

 

Robert Park

 Ryan holds certifications from the California Council for Interior Design (CID), the Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC), and the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ). 

“Angela's exceptional leadership skills and dedication have made an incredible impact on our San Diego team,” said Matt Brady, Executive Vice President, Ware Malcomb. “We congratulate her on the promotion to Principal and are excited to see her contributions in continuing to grow our presence in the region.” 

 

Matt Brady

With his return to the firm as Director, Architecture, Robert Park assumes responsibility for the overall growth and management of the San Diego Architecture Studio, along with oversight of all San Diego architecture projects. He rejoins Ware Malcomb after four years as Director of Architecture for Ryan Companies, a U.S.-based industrial developer with projects nationwide. 

“We are pleased to welcome Robert back to the firm in his new role. His recent experience working on the client side provides a unique perspective that will help us grow and further develop the San Diego Architecture Studio,” said Brady. “Additionally, his project resume includes numerous industrial cold & food projects, which has emerged as one of our key nationwide specialty practices.”

  Park has more than two decades of background in master planning, entitlement, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, contract documents, and on-site project management. He earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Kent State University in Ohio.

 Karla Middleton brings more than 12 years of experience with ground-up construction in all types of development to her new role as Studio Manager, Architecture. She will help facilitate the growth of the multifamily sector in the West Region, while also overseeing the staffing and management of the Architecture Studio in San Diego.  

 Middleton joined the Ware Malcomb San Diego in 2019 and was immediately assigned to one of the firm’s first major senior living projects in the San Diego market. Her diverse project resume shows a range of experience in multifamily, commercial architecture, tilt-up industrial, retail, and senior living.

“Multifamily is another key practice area for Ware Malcomb, and we look forward to Karla’s continued contributions and leadership in this sector,” Brady said. “She demonstrates a keen eye for detail, tremendous versatility, and has built strong relationships with several of our key clients.”

 With a strong understanding of business operations, Middleton maximizes team efficiency while balancing the Architecture Studio workload. She earned a bachelor’s degree in interior design from the Design Institute of San Diego, and a Master of Architecture degree from the NewSchool of Architecture & Design in San Diego.

Ware Malcomb has deep roots in the San Diego region. In 2024, the firm is celebrating their 40^th anniversary in the market.

 

CONTACTS:

 

Rachel Devany

VP Public Relations,

 KCOMM for Ware Malcomb

rachel@kcomm.com

Maria Rodgers, Director, PR & Communications, 949.660.9128, mrodgers@waremalcomb.com

 

Sean Boswell, PR Specialist, 949.660.9128, sboswell@waremalcomb.com

 

JLL Capital Markets secures development capital for the 440-unit multi-housing project located at 200 Quannapowitt Parkway along Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, MA

200 Quannapowitt, a 440-unit, transit-oriented
multi-housing community planned
 in Wakefield, MA

BOSTON, MA – JLL Capital Markets has arranged a capitalization for 200 Quannapowitt, a 440-unit, transit-oriented multi-housing community to be built in Wakefield, Massachusetts, on Lake Quannapowitt. Financial details were not disclosed.

Brett Paulsrud, 

 

JLL worked on behalf of the developer Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, to secure the joint venture equity with Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR).

 

The JLL Capital Markets Advisory team was led by Senior Managing Director Brett Paulsrud, Managing Director Andrew Gray and Director Mike Shepard.

 

 Upon completion, the property will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans with 18% of the units designated as affordable.

Andrew Gray

200 Quannapowitt will feature market-leading amenity options, including coworking spaces, an outdoor pool, an expansive fitness center, grilling areas on the lake, a skydeck clubhouse, commuter rail shuttle and multiple courtyards.

 Residents will benefit from the natural lake setting with walking and biking trails, as well as sailing and windsurfing opportunities.

 

Ideally located along I-95 in Boston’s thriving 128 North corridor, residents will enjoy convenient access to suburban Boston’s leading employers and amenity options while also enjoying tranquil and relaxing outdoor activities right at one’s doorstep.

 

 Mike Shepard.

“Greater Boston multi-housing fundamentals remain strong and leading institutional investors continue to focus on quality investment opportunities in the space,” said Paulsrud.

 

 “The Cabot, Cabot & Forbes team worked tirelessly with the community to prepare a project that incorporates the feedback from a wide array of stakeholders and will offer much needed rental housing to Boston’s suburbs.”

 

JLL Capital Markets is a full-service global provider of capital solutions for real estate investors and occupiers.

 The firm's in-depth local market and global investor knowledge delivers the best-in-class solutions for clients — whether investment sales and advisory, debt advisory, equity advisory or a recapitalization. The firm has more than 3,000 capital markets specialists worldwide with offices in nearly 50 countries.

 

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 Kristen Murphy

Director, Public Relations

JLLkristen.murphy@jll.com