Recent news, recognitions, and awards for Synecdoche, the studio, and team.
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GDA2 featured on OfficeSnapshots
GDA2 design collaboration integrates two design firms unique skills into a feature worthy project.
Ranks as One of Best Architectural Firms in Michigan
We’re proud to be listed among the best architectural firms in Michigan by General Contractors Magazine.
Studio Director, Sidney Filippis, Thinks & Talks Wood
Our Studio Director, Sidney Filippis, sat down with ThinkWood to talk more about advancing sustainability with tall-mass timber in Michigan.
Civic Therapy: WTF Planning? Podcast
Discussing the typical hurdles and inconsistencies in the planning approvals process through the lens of a project.
NPR / Issues on the Environment Interview: gas ban on new construction
Discussing the constraints and opportunities of banning gas connections while meeting our housing and sustainability goals.
Business Insider: People Shaping the Future of Office Real Estate
Business Insider interviewed 15 leaders of workplace design including Principal Lisa Sauvé.
SPARK FastTrack Award
Synecdoche was recognized for the impressive growth record over a three year period. This is the second time the studio has been recognized for their impressive growth. This year we are recognized in a group of 22 organizations.
Business Bash
Lisa joins the panel Impact vs Hustle Panel - Strategies for visionary leadership.
AIA Detroit: Small Project Award
JEI Neighborhood Resource Hub was recognized by AIA Detroit for the 2022 Honors Awards in the Small Firm Category.
AN Best of Practice ‘22 Honorable Mention
Synecdoche was recognized by Architects’ Newspaper for an honorable mention in the Small Firm Midwest Category for 2022.
Portico: Alumni
Sauve is featured as a UM alumni in an editorial interview for University of Michigan Taubman College as part of their journal Portico.
EntreArchitect: #452
As part of the ongoing podcast series interviewing architects and designers in the business of architecture and the built environment.
GC Magazine: Best Commercial Architecture Firms
Ann Arbor is considered one of the best places to start a business. There are properties if you want to build a commercial building. The list includes ten of the best commercial architects, selected based on their experience, portfolios, and ability to exceed expectations.
IIDA Retail Award + Honorable Mention
Gamma Piercing was honored in the Retail Category while JEI was recognized for the overall project design as an honorable mention.
Welcome to the Grind
Lisa was invited to write an article with advice and experience for recent graduates entering a career in architecture.
DesignMilk: Where I Work
Where I Work by DesignMilk explore the offices, desks and tools that help unleash the creativity and productivity of some of today’s top designers and architects.
Office Insight: 4 commercial trends
Providing commercial and workplace design insights, OfficeInsight reached out to Synecdoche to provide examples used within Modelon about privacy and color.
ArchRecord: The Future of Practice
As part of a new interview series on the future of practice, RECORD spoke to Lisa Sauvé of the firm Synecdoche in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
AIACV Emerging Professional’s host Lisa Sauve
Lisa provides a lecture to the Central Valley chapter of AIA for emerging professionals about the studio inception and ambitions.
LoopNet: Interview about Adaptive Reuse of Clinc
Synecdoche helped startup tech office Clinc AI find an creative a space with adaptive reuse experience and a focus on the future of the office amid a pandemic.