February 16, 2005

Design Detailings: ASID to name winners Feb. 25

American Society of Interior Designers will announce the winners of a regional design competition on Feb. 25 at the downtown Seattle Library.

Entries came from around the Northwest and British Columbia. Categories are residential, commercial, retail and government projects. The society represents 36,000 members and has 500 members in Washington state. For more information call Lue Palmer at (206) 417-2400.

Magnusson finalist for ACEC award

Seattle's Magnusson Klemencic Associates is a finalist in an awards competition sponsored by the American Council of Engineering Companies.

Magnusson Klemencic's entry is for its work on structural design of the Seattle Central Library. The design accommodates cantilevered platforms, resists wind and earthquake loads, and supports an exterior glass curtain wall with a minimum of columns.

This project is among 175 projects from around the country the council is recognizing. Competition winners will be announced April 11.

The council is a Washington D.C.-based association that represents 5,500 independent engineering companies throughout the country.

SMPS sponsors Client Link 2005

The Oregon chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services brings government and education decision-makers together Feb. 23 for "Client Link 2005." The event will be held at the Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 S.W. Salmon St. in Portland from 5 to 8:30 p.m.

Representatives from the cities of Gresham, Lake Oswego and Portland are set to attend, as well as the Department of Land Conservation and Development, General Services Administration, Mt. Hood Community College, Oregon Department of Transportation, Washington State Department of Transportation, Oregon Health Sciences University, the Portland Development Commission, Portland State University and Tri-Met.

Cost is $40 for members, or $55. Register by Feb. 21 at http://www.smpsoregon.org or e-mail Deana Goldson at @compass-engineering.comdeanag. For more information call Marie O'Quinn at (503) 499-0409 or e-mail meo@deainc.com.

The Seattle and Oregon chapters of the Society of Marketing Professional Services also are conducting a salary survey. The survey for A/E/C industry marketing professionals is posted at www.smpsseattle.org.

AIA recognizes young architects

The American Institute of Architects recently named five recipients of the AIA Young Architects Award. AIA considers young architects to be professionals who have been licensed for 10 years or fewer, regardless of age. The award recognizes those making significant contributions to the profession early in their careers.

AIA recognized F. Michael Ayles of Stratford, Conn., Jeffrey DeGregorio of Boston, Miguel Rivera of Austin, Texas, Rick Harlan Schneider of Washington, D.C., and Eric Strain of Las Vegas.