IONIC Named Preferred Building Partner with Wendy's Restaurant

Ionic DeZign Studios was invited to participate in planning session in Columbus Ohio, home of the famous Wendy's Restaurant brand this week. A select number of architects and builders were gathered to brainstorm the collective process and  numerous challenges involved in renovating or building a new Wendy's Restaurant. 

The two day seminar brought parties together from all over the US including Canada.  We reviewed the past and then discussed growth plans through 2020. It was a great team building experience that allowed us to CONNECT, LEARN and GROW by sharing best practices in the architecture and construction industries. 

Dahlia White, Director of Restaurant Architecture for IONIC has managed the design of more than 150 different stores since we were first began working with the hamburger giant and assisting in their rebranding exercise in 2011. We were asked at that time to assist in their rebranding exercise. Dahlia continues to build relationships with Wendy’s while managing their current projects. She was excited to finally meet face-to-face with many project members that so often are only a voice on the phone or a name on the email. It felt like coming together for a Wendy’s family reunion!

During the conference, both Dahlia, along with  Eugene Thompson, Founder + President of IONIC participated in a quick design charette study for a non-traditional location in downtown Philadelphia. It was a corner spot that previously housed a two-story historic bank structure clad in white stone. This was a fun opportunity for us all to collaborate to come up with possible solutions for a unique design challenge. There will be more locations like this in the coming years as it is anticipated that about 30% of future Wendy’s projects will be non-traditional in nature.

It was an excellent experience and an opportunity for IONIC to continue to grow throughout the country. Our firm hopes to continue assisting corporate and franchise owners with their redevelopment work. TEAM IONIC is also looking to work with owners and contractors who share our desire to produce quality work for all.

We don't cut corners!

Let us help with your Wendy's or other restaurant project. Please feel free to give us a call to discuss how we can help and serve you.

D. Eugene Thompson, AIA

Founder + President

www.ionicdezigns.com

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Great Things at IONIC

We are really excited to announce the promotion of a few family members at Ionic DeZign Studios to leadership roles. It is with great pride we celebrate the following promotions:

Matthew Mazzoni, AIA, LEED AP, CCCA has been promoted to Director of Architecture for all of Ionic DeZign Studios. Matt has been with IONIC for five years and has excelled. He brings the best efficiency and productivity to our team. Matt will lead the firm's production into the future while continuing to focus on building client relationships and exceeding their expectations. He handles many of our financial institutional projects locally and in other areas including Florida, Texas, Rhode Island and Maryland. We look forward to his guidance.

Dahlia White, Assoc. AIA has been promoted to Director of Restaurant Architecture for the firm. Dahlia has been with IONIC for over nine years and has handled a myriad of different projects during that time. She has excelled in project management while working on many of our restaurant projects. Dahlia has managed more than 150 Wendy's Restaurants for corporate and franchise owners. Her relationship with owners and contractors has allowed IONIC continued and expansion in the restaurant industry.

Joy Thorpe, Assoc. AIA has been promoted to Director of Interior Architecture for the firm. Joy has been with IONIC three years. She came to us with experience of running her own design firm for many years prior. Her background and attention to detail has allowed her to grow our interiors department while also managing many of the residential and multi-family projects. Her knowledge of furniture specification has provided IONIC the ability to offer furniture procurement services to our clients as well.

We all welcome the growth and progression of our family into leadership roles and look forward to what the future holds for us all. Congratulations.

D. Eugene Thompson, AIA

Founder + President

www.ionicdezigns.com

www.WHHAdezigns.com

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