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Once again, we are thrilled to share a coveted honor for the one and only FCA Principal and Director of Art Integration, Marissa Dionne Mead, recipient of the 2025 Professional Women in Construction Connecticut Chapter's Woman of Achievement Award. PWC's Woman of Achievement Award is presented to a woman who exhibits professional excellence and has contributed to the A/E/C industry through commitment to professional growth, serving as a role model, self-motivation, and dedication to the advancement of women in the industry. She never fails to amaze us. Please join us in giving her the congratulations she deserves. Award Winners Left to Right: Excellence in Mentoring –?Laura Pirie,?Founder & Principal?| Pirie Associates Woman of Achievement –?Marissa Dionne Mead,?Principal?| Svigals + Partners, an FCA Company Volunteer of the Year –?Caroline Murphy |?CBIZ Rising Star –?Gina Damico,?Communication Specialist |?Tilcon Connecticut #AEC #AIACt #FCA #Svigals #Community #DesignMatters

FCA Principal Marissa Dionne Mead speaks on how architecture can help address social issues, sustainability, and advice for women entering the industry. We are so inspired by her leadership and art-integration approach, and you will be too. Thank you to Building Enclosure for this great piece.

Proud of FCA's big win at last night's AMFP Gala. Having designed much of this hospital including the Master Plan, Lobby Addition, and Emergency Department/Critical Care Unit, this RWJBarnabas project is near and dear to our hearts. Featuring a light, bright, and translucent design aesthetic, the environment reflects the clarity of care, education, and excellence provided by this state-of-the-art facility. To learn more, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/e-34pebZ https://lnkd.in/eaGJPZc8

We are excited to announce Marissa Dionne Mead will be a featured expert next week at "Healing through Art: The Intersection of Art and Healthcare Environments" hosted by AMFP Greater NY - Association of Medical Facility Professionals. The virtual panel discussion will be Thursday, February 27 at 12-1:30pm, and the full slate includes: Moderator: Christine Vandover, IIDA LEED AP, NCIDQ, Principal / Sustainable Initiative Leader / Senior Project Interior Designer, HOK Panelists: Marissa Dionne Mead, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP, Principal, Director of Art Integration, Svigals + Partners, an FCA Company Debbi Schonberger-Pierce, M.A.Ed., Principal, Senior Art Consultant, ART Health Solutions Elizabeth Sullivan, AVP Architecture, Northwell Health Larissa W. Trinder, MPA, Assistant Vice President, Arts in Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals Please join us by registering here: https://lnkd.in/eM4W57g6

We couldn't be more proud of our leader, mentor, partner, and friend on his elevation to the College of Fellows -- Jay Brotman, FAIA. Fellows are recognized for their exceptional work and contributions, and fewer than 3% of AIA members hold the prestigious designation. Through architecture and advocacy, Jay's career has focused on vulnerable communities, advancing school design and safety, elevating the human spirit, and sharing knowledge for the betterment of all. He's living proof good things happen to good people. Congratulations Jay. Well deserved. #AIA #AIACT #AEC #community

FCA has promoted three seasoned team members to Principal, including Svigals + Partners' own Marissa Dionne Mead. We could not be more proud of all Marissa has achieved to earn this title, and all she will do to help lead FCA into the future. A hearty congratulations to Marissa, Chris, and Francis! Marissa Dionne Mead, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP, Principal and Director of Art Integration, is driven by the intersection of architecture, art and human connection. With 15 years of experience at Svigals + Partners, now an FCA company, she will be expanding the firm’s art integration capabilities across a range of sectors. Mead combines her artistic vision with a strategic, collaborative approach, infusing architecture with hand-crafted design elements that engage and inspire. Christopher Marotto, Principal of Information Technology, has been a cornerstone of the firm for nearly three decades, championing operational efficiency and collaborating with leadership to align IT initiatives with evolving business goals. Empowered by his colleagues, Marotto spearheaded the adoption of numerous impactful technological systems, consistently implementing strategic solutions across the firm’s offices. In his current role, he is instrumental in supporting design efforts, from streamlining internal operations to enabling collaborative project workflows. He will continue piloting the integration of new programs that shape the firm’s forward-thinking processes and holistic business trajectory. Francis Altieri Jr.,RA,NCARB, Principal, is a healthcare architect fueled by a keen interest in the relationship between the built environment and human well-being. This passion, combined with over 20 years of industry experience, has led him to become a vital member of FCA’s team. Drawn to the firm’s dynamic culture and project portfolio, he joined the team in 2019 as a senior project manager. He is a dedicated advocate for mentorship, exploring opportunities to guide younger staff both as a hands-on educator and role model. As a principal, he looks forward to continuing his work in the healthcare sector, enhancing patient care through thoughtful, human-centered design.

In 2020, Svigals + Partners, an FCA company, and Skylight Studios of Woburn, MA were selected to design, fabricate, and install a new memorial for the City of Quincy, MA. Sited at the historic, garden-style Mount Wollaston Cemetery, the project’s intention was to express gratitude to those who have served the United States in armed conflicts from 1990 through present day. We are proud to announce on November 11, 2024, Veteran’s Day, the Memorial’s installation was celebrated with a dedication and posthumous honors to seven local veterans. “We pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms and our way of life,” Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch said in a written statement. We are proud to have been part of this public art project, and hope the site brings comfort to families and the community for generations to come.?

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As one of the first investors of time and effort in New Haven's biotech future, Svigals + Partners is beyond proud to be part of the office-to-lab conversion success that is the Elm City Bioscience Center. Onward and upward!

Svigals + Partners is excited to join FCA, a renowned full-service architecture, planning and interiors firm now with five offices from Connecticut to Florida. This forward-thinking partnership unites two visionary forces under one mission: to improve lives through design, blending subject matter expertise with a bold creative outlook. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/er6PJkAh #Architecture #AEC #Growing