Natalia Pierce from Detail by Design Awarded First Place in the 2024 KCMA® Design Awards Competition for Outstanding Kitchen Design Projects by Kitchen & Bath Professionals

 

Natalia Pierce

RESTON, VA – The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) has recognized Natalia Pierce, CMKBD from Detail by Design studio in Ontario, Canada as its first-place winner in the association’s first KCMA Design Awards competition.

After judges reviewed all the entries in the first KCMA^® Design Awards program for 2024, Pierce was selected based on the total number of points for her project. The announcement was made by KCMA CEO Betsy Natz.

Betsy Natz

“The judges had a tough job in our first program because the designs, frankly, were all terrific,” Natz said in making the announcement. “As a first for KCMA, we’re extremely pleased with the quality of our program, and Natalia’s well-earned first place shows the strength of her design.”

Entries were judged by a panel of six all-star judges on seven separate categories: Innovation, Aesthetics, Functionality, Durability, Utility, Emotional Quotient (EQ) and an Overall Rating.

The KCMA Design Award Program was the association’s way of providing a great opportunity for architect, interior design, builder, remodeler, and kitchen and bath design firms to showcase their best designs, gain recognition among their peers, and build exposure for their work and firm.

“The field of 21 entries, while small, represented the crème de la crème of designers,” Natz added, “and I’m sure as awareness builds about our new program – which involves KCMA member cabinet companies as part of the criteria for entry – it will only expand in bringing together great designs.

“It’s a way to spark community engagement by shining a spotlight on innovation, quality, and originality. We’re very pleased with the results.”

Entries for the KCMA 2024 Design Awards program were submitted through April 1. Natalia, by earning First Award for Best Kitchen Design, will receive a trip to the 2024 KCMA Spring Leadership Conference to accept her award which includes airfare, accommodations, and a $1,000 stipend for expenses.

She will also be featured on the KCMA website. Her design included cabinets manufactured by KCMA member Cuisine Ideale.

Michael Horton

The Second Award for 2^nd Best Kitchen design received a $500 cash award. That spot went to Cassidy Jones, from Slate Creek Builders who used cabinets manufactured by KCMA member Dura Supreme Cabinetry.

Third Place was awarded to Michael Horton from Horton Harper Architects, who used cabinets manufactured by KCMA member Corsi Group, Inc.

“I’d like to personally thank all the judges and participants for making our first Awards contest a success,” Natz added. “We’re excited about what we’re happy to call our Second Annual KCMA Design Awards program for 2025!”

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JLL Capital Markets handles sale of the 124,585-square-foot, Publix-anchored Tamarac Town Square in Tamarac, FL

 

 Kimberly Flores

MIAMI, FL – JLL Capital Markets has closed the sale of Tamarac Town Square, a 124,585-square-foot, Publix-anchored shopping center located within the Miami MSA. The price was not disclosed

 

JLL represented the seller, Regency Centers, and an affiliate of Jamestown acquired the asset.

SOLD: Tamarac Town Square, a 124,585-SF,
Publix-anchored shopping center
located within the Miami MSA.

Danny Finkle

The JLL Retail Capital Markets team that represented the seller was led by Senior Managing Director Danny Finkle, Senior Directors Eric Williams and Jorge Portela and Vice President Kimberly Flores.

 

Built in 1983, the 83.8-percent-occupied Tamarac Town Square is leased to a strong roster of national retailers, including Publix, Retro Fitness, Dollar Tree, Humana and McDonald’s.

 

Situated on 18.6 acres in northwest Broward County, the center is located on the southwest corner of the Pine Island Road and Southgate Boulevard intersection at 8129-8315 North Pine Island Rd.

 

 The center is approximately 11 miles northwest of downtown Fort Lauderdale, eight miles south of Boca Raton and 30 miles north of Miami.

 Eric Williams

The property serves an incredibly dense and growing trade area, with a population of 540,506 and an average household income of $89,058 within a 15-minute drive.

 

“Quality Florida retail investment opportunities continue to attract outstanding investor demand, and Tamarac Town Square represented a prime grocery-anchored offering in a strong South Florida retail submarket,” said Williams.

 

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 and sales advisory, debt advisory, equity advisory or a recapitalization.

 

Jorge Portela

The firm has more than 3,000 Capital Markets specialists worldwide with offices in nearly 50 countries.

 

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Twenty Four Seven Hotels Partners with Shiny to Provide Digital Tipping For Associates

Rebecca Robinson

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, April 9, 2024—Officials of Twenty Four Seven Hotels, a third-party hospitality management company for premium-branded, select-service and lifestyle hotel segments in the western U.S., has partnered with Shiny, a leading digital tipping platform, to provide services for more than 450 associates across its 30 hotel portfolio.  The service is available across multiple hotel departments, including housekeeping and more.

 “With one of the tightest labor markets in industry history and ever rising costs, it has become increasingly important for us to recognize the efforts put forth by our associates,” said David Wani, CEO, Twenty Four Seven Hotels.  

“We believe that by consistently rejecting the status quo and insisting that we can always improve and innovate, we conquer complacency—and ultimately improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our operation.  

Gwen Johnson

"Along with our Daily Pay program, this is another example of the additional efforts we take to ensure our employees are among the most satisfied in the industry.”

 

The Shiny platform offers a convenient digital tipping solution, eliminating the need for cash while ensuring that housekeepers and other hotel associates, often neglected in the tipping process, can earn gratuities. 

 David Wani

Shiny offers a data driven platform that automates tip matching while providing analysis used to run more productive operations, and hotels can launch the service within a matter of days of contract.  Guests can make a secured payment with an itemized receipt.  

Using AI, Shiny prompts guests to leave an external review when they have a positive hotel experience, another benefit for the property.  Associates utilizing Shiny can enjoy an additional $3 to $10 in hourly wages, depending on brand sector, based on results from the company’s existing portfolio.

About Shiny

Shiny is a digital tipping and productivity platform for hotels founded by industry veterans Rebecca Robinson and Gwen Johnson. The company was founded in 2021 to solve a simple problem: alleviate labor challenges by modernizing hospitality operations. 

To date, Shiny has served hotels across various levels of service, including boutique and luxury with brands like Hyatt, Hilton and Marriott by prioritizing the well-being of hotel associates.  

 

CONTACT:

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Forman Capital Funds $54.56 Million Construction Loan for 172-unit Condominium-Hotel Development in Miami’s Financial District

 

Domus FLATS, 1611 SW Second Avenue, Miami, FL

MIAMI, fl and PALM BEACH, FL –– Forman Capital, a private direct real estate lender based in Palm Beach County, Florida, provided a $54.56 million construction loan to the developer of a condominium-hotel project in Miami’s Brickell Financial District.

The 12-story, 172-unit Domus FLATS (Flexible Apartments for Temporary Stays) at Brickell Park will bring a new condo-hotel brand to the market and fill a void for flexible ownership product.

Unit prices range from the $500,000s to $1.2 million.

 Ben Jacobson

Located at 1611 SW Second Ave., Domus FLATS is being developed by North Development, a joint venture that includes Ricardo Dunin’s Oak Capital and Edifica, one of the largest developers and builders in Peru.

More than 50% of the project’s residential units were presold in advance of its groundbreaking. Domus FLATS also includes a commercial suite on the ground floor and 22 for-sale storage units.

The financing closed on March 22. Ben Jacobson, Scott Mehlman and Ty Regnier originated the loan on behalf of Forman Capital.

This is the first transaction between the sponsors and Forman Capital.

Scott Mehlman

“We are thrilled to commence what we hope will be a long-term relationship with these strong sponsors,” said Forman Capital Partner Ben Jacobson.

“Domus FLATS at Brickell Park is introducing a new and exciting brand to the Miami market. Forman Capital is uniquely suited to execute quickly on construction financing transactions for such developments.”

“Working side-by-side with Forman Capital’s team of professionals was seamless,” said Ricardo Dunin, Founding Partner of North Development. 

 

 “Through every step of the process, they were thorough and fully engaged, supporting our specified needs.  This latest feat, coinciding with our groundbreaking, is a testament to the confidence the market has in our Domus Brickell Park project and, by extension, the Domus FLATS brand.”

Ty Regnier

Domus FLATS will be the first project to carry the Domus flag. Units can function as primary residences or short-term rentals, giving buyers coveted flexibility. All units will be delivered fully furnished, and buyers who elect to rent their units can utilize the Domus property management services and reservation system – with access to more than 85 sales channels.

 “This transaction highlights the breadth of our capabilities due to its complexity and the international nature of the sponsorship and capital stack,” said Scott Mehlman, Forman Capital Chief Investment Officer. “We are excited to be a part of this new brand in South Florida and look forward to helping it grow in the future.”

 

 

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Ware Malcomb Promotes Greg Spon to Principal and Rebecca Moore to Director, Interior Architecture & Design in Nashville, TN Office

Rebecca Moore 

NASHVILLE, TN, April 9, 2024 – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, announced today the promotions of Greg Spon to Principal and Rebecca Moore to Director, Interior Architecture & Design in the firm's Nashville, TN office. 

 

Greg Spon

Spon joined Ware Malcomb in 2015 as a Senior Project Architect in the firm's San Diego office. A strong and impactful leader, he's been promoted on three separate occasions prior to this recent promotion.

 In 2022, he was named Regional Director, overseeing the newly opened Nashville office and expanding the firm's Southeast footprint.

"Greg is an invaluable asset and widely respected across the firm and with clients nationwide," said Jason Dooley, Regional Vice President, Ware Malcomb. "He's been the perfect fit as leader of the Nashville office, and we look forward to his continued impact in the role of Principal."

 

Jason Dooley

Since joining Ware Malcomb in 2023 as Studio Manager, Moore has served as an integral member of the leadership team focused on the success of the Nashville office.

 She brings more than 22 years of experience and an extensive background in managing corporate, education, aviation, public safety, and government projects in Tennessee and the Southeast region. Moore is a ULI and International Interior Design Association (IIDA) member and has earned NCIDQ certification.

 "Through her diligent work, leadership, and expertise in interior design, Rebecca, in just one year, has greatly impacted our Nashville office and the local market," said Spon, “She is respected by colleagues, clients, consultants, and staff alike, and we look forward to her contributions to the firm in this new role."

CONTACTS:

 Rachel Devany

VP Public Relations,

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rachel@kcomm.com

Maria Rodgers,

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

 

Sean Boswell, PR Specialist, 949.660.9128,

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JLL’s Denver Capital Markets team establishes land sales group

Chris Musselman

DENVER, Apr. 8, 2024 –  JLL Capital Markets announced today that Chris Musselman has joined the firm as a Director in its Denver office. Musselman’s hiring establishes a dedicated land sale platform focused on ground-up development in Colorado and the greater Rocky Mountain region.   

 

Peter Merrion

“We’re really excited to have Chris join the team, especially as we continue to see land sales and acquisitions increase in the area,” said Peter Merrion, Senior Managing Director and co-head of JLL’s Denver Capital Markets group.

Musselman joins JLL from Lokal Homes, where he was involved in the acquisition and capitalization of more than $2 billion of multi-housing for rent and residential for-sale development opportunities throughout Colorado. 

He holds an MBA from Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Leeds School of Business and Colorado University, Boulder.

 

"I am excited and grateful to launch the new land sales group within the JLL Capital Markets team in Denver, Musselman stated. “JLL has a history of incredible success in this market, and we are well positioned to capitalize on the urgent need for large-scale institutional investment in for-rent and for-sale ground-up development and redevelopment in the region.”

 

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