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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Expanding and Hiring in RICHMOND

Team IONIC seeks additional talent

Ionic DeZign Studios is looking for several positions for our new expansion into the Richmond market. Production Architect
Junior Architect/Designers

IONIC is a Virginia Beach based Architecture and Interiors firm along with its newly acquired location in Richmond, WHHA + Ionic DeZign Studios. We work on a variety of project types, including retail, restaurants, hospitality, corporate offices, mixed-use and commercial, financial, municipality projects as well as a being a significant player in Religious Architecture. WHHA formerly known as Wm Henry Harris and Associates has a strong history of over thirty years doing work in the church community. IONIC is a firm that strives to set the bar higher in terms creativity and ingenuity throughout the design process. Team IONIC is about relationships. Within a supportive and mentorship philosophy, IONIC provides a climate where you'll succeed and be a part of a continuously growing and evolving family of designers.


We are immediately seeking individual/(s) to join our team specifically in the Richmond office but possibly both offices for new construction and renovation type work. Bulk of Richmond work is church related however we will be expanding our portfolio of work in that office. Junior Architect/Designers responding must be capable of working on multiple projects in various phases simultaneously. Proficient in Revit, AutoCad and 3D Max is preferred for production of construction documents. Must work well with others for team collaboration. 

We also seek a Production Leader for the Richmond office capable of multi-functioning and coordinating all work within the office as well as with our Virginia Beach office. Organizational skills are a must as well as leadership qualities. Responsibilities include managing projects, coordinating work, creating construction documents, time management of others. Qualified individual would initially meet and understand workings of Virginia Beach office to fully understand how the expanded practice will function.


Qualifications Summary:

Completion of three to five years in architectural degree program.
Minimum of 3 years total professional experience; experience required in construction documents; beneficial for all other phases of project work including preparation of conceptual, schematic, design development and supporting materials.

Proficient in AutoCad, Revit a plus.
Licensed or actively seeking licensure.


Send resume and references to info@ionicdezigns.com
D. Eugene Thompson, AIA

Friday, December 4, 2015

Team IONIC welcomes Bart McElfresh

Ionic DeZign Studios is excited to announce our new design team member Bart McElfresh. Bart joins us from a well established career participating in the design and development of many many church projects throughout Hampton Roads.

Previously with Barnes Design Group as an Assoicate, Bart was directly responsible for a sizeable number of projects handled from the initial client contact through long range master planning concepts,  preliminary/final building design, construction drawings and consultant coordination, negotiated (partnered) bidding and construction administration.
He  has been the lead Design Architect on more than 300 church projects which have varied in scope from small additions and renovations to the design of entirely new facilites, some of which approached or exceeded the 500,000 SF threshold.
 

Notable buildings around the Hampton Roads area designed by Bart include  the Calvary Revival Church facility adjacent to Military Circle Mall, Christ The King Catholic School Cafeteria addition on Tidewater Drive in Norfolk, the New Life Deep Creek facility on Shell Road, Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Great Bridge, the initial River Oak Church facility off of 168 in Great Bridge, and most recently the Jolliff United Methodist Church expansion in Chesapeake. Other projects in Hampton Roads he has designed include Thomas & Thomas Dental Practice in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake, VA, Plaza Azteca Restaurant adjacent to Chesapeake Square Mall and the Town Center IHOP site retail redevelopment in Virginia Beach. 

We are excited about him being involved in our new growth into the church market especially after our recent acquisition in Richmond of the newly rebranded WHHA + Ionic DeZign Studios. A valuable added asset to our team in helping establish IONIC not only as a local anchor for all church work but securing us as the "go-to-architect' on the east coast.

Welcome to the team Bart!

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Creating places and spaces that enrich the lives of those who use them.

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

You Got Your Peanut Butter on My Chocolate


Do you remember that old commercial.....okay maybe I'm certainly dating myself now. I don't remember how long ago that was advertised on television.

Regardless, if you haven't already heard.....IONIC and WHHA are now one firm. In seeking to grow and provide more and better services to our clients, Ionic DeZign Studios has come together .....like peanut butter and chocolate.....SWEET! with William Henry Harris & Assoc. Our office in Richmomd now supports our long endeavors to participate in more church relat d architecture.

Please take a look at our website.....it is still under construction.....but getting there, and check out some of our work. We will be adding some new projects soon that are under construction as well as just beginning construction documentation.

2016 looks to be a fantastic year....thank you for allowing us to serve you.

D. Eugene Thompson, AIA
President + Foumder
Ionic DeZign Studios

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