Industry Leaders Ben Ayers and
Hannah Hackathorn to Co-Lead New
Phoenix Office
PHOENIX, July 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mancini
Duffy, a national design firm with a 100+-year-old history
and tech-driven approach, is pleased to announce the opening of its
sixth regional office in Phoenix,
Arizona. This expansion to the Southwest region brings
Mancini's pioneering design solutions to a thriving new
market, spearheaded by industry leaders Benjamin Ayers, AIA, NCARB, and Hannah
Hackathorn who have joined the firm as principals and
co-directors of the new office.
"Our new Phoenix office
represents an exciting chapter in Mancini's growth," says
Christian Giordano, Mancini's
president and co-owner. "We are committed to bringing our
tech-forward design approach integrating our patented software, The
Toolbelt, coupled with our exceptional project execution to this
vibrant market. With Ben and Hannah's leadership, we look forward
to building strong client relationships and delivering outstanding
projects that enhance the built environment in the greater
Southwest region."
With over 22 years of experience, Ayers has led dynamic teams
and designed significant projects throughout the Southwest region.
Known for his diverse background, strategic vision, and leadership
approach within the industry, he will help drive the growth of the
new office by applying Mancini's forward-thinking design
methodologies mixed with his collaborative approach to client
services. His design philosophy is rooted in environmental
responsibility with notable projects, including Chandler City Hall,
a National AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project, and Shade Platform which
received the Award of Merit, AIA National Small Projects.
Currently, he is the Chair of the Planning and Zoning Board for the
City of Mesa, and he has mentored future architects and designers
as a guest critic, lecturer, and studio instructor at Arizona State University, University of Colorado, and University of Arizona. Ayers formerly worked for
Gensler, Shepley Bulfinch, DLR
Group, and SmithGroup.
"Co-leading Mancini's Phoenix
office is a tremendous opportunity," Ayers says. "We are eager to
engage with the local and regional community to introduce our
tech-centric design approach, ensuring that our projects resonate
with the unique needs and aspirations of the Southwest region."
For over 24 years, Hackathorn has led design disciplines for
North America, viewing technology
as an enabler to collaborate smarter and better. She's a proponent
of the client journey, ensuring clients are part of the experience
and decision-making process and she'll bring this fresh perspective
to the Southwest region. As a former employee of Mancini in
New York City, she looks forward
to returning to the firm with her passion for crafting customized
end-user experiences while integrating aesthetics with practicality
- aligning with Mancini's ethos of delivering client-centric design
solutions. Hackathorn formerly worked for Gensler, STUDIOS
Architecture, and Unispace. During her seven years at Unispace in
New York City, Hackathorn was
instrumental in growing the global design-build firm's East Coast
presence. Hackathorn's project for Sunbelt Investment Holdings,
Inc. (SIHI) in Phoenix won an
AZRED Award, as well as an IIDA Southwest Design Award.
"We're excited to bring Mancini's state-of-the-art design
capabilities to Phoenix," says
Hackathorn. "Our focus will be on creating an authentic experience
for our clients infused with our New York
City mindset and speed-to-market approach designing spaces
that align with their goals and visions."
Mancini's expansion to Phoenix
will offer a comprehensive range of architectural and interior
design services, supported by the firm's advanced technological
resources and a strong commitment to client-focused solutions and
dedication to excellence in design - ensuring unparalleled service
and transformative project outcomes. At the core of Mancini's
success is its commitment to seamlessly integrating technology with
the firm's recently patented software, The Toolbelt, a platform for
real-time project visualization and interactive client
collaboration. This tool has been instrumental in enhancing the
efficiency of the firm's 360 Design process.
ABOUT MANCINI:
Mancini is a national design firm with
a 100+-year-old history and a tech-forward approach. A full-service
design firm specializing in architecture, planning, and interior
design, Mancini is headquartered in New
York City with regional offices in Millburn and Red
Bank, New Jersey, Seattle,
Washington, and West Palm Beach,
Florida. The firm complements its century of expertise with
a contemporary entrepreneurial spirit and technological skill for
clients in the commercial, aviation, healthcare, education,
financial and professional services, retail, multi-family
residential, restoration, institutional, religious, sports, tech,
life sciences, and media sectors. The firm is known for designing
iconic projects like TSX Broadway in Times Square, Omnicom Group's
national offices, and major aviation projects. Mancini is dedicated
to leveraging technology that enhances the design solutions it
delivers for its clients' toughest challenges with its patented
technology, The Toolbelt.
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