HED, in collaboration with Cioffi Architect, proudly celebrated the groundbreaking of the significant expansion of the Palm Springs Air Museum. This monumental project marks a transformative phase for the museum, evolving it from a beloved local attraction to a premier destination dedicated to preserving and educating the public on the crucial role air power has played in maintaining the American way of life since World War II.

HED created the design concept for the expansion, while Cioffi Architect serves as the Architect of Record, ensuring the project's successful execution. The expansion includes two new building additions: a multi-purpose room and a gift shop with corporate offices, significantly enhancing the museum's offerings and visitor experience.

The design focuses on functional improvements and aesthetic enhancements. The enlarged areas for queuing and ticketing will facilitate better pedestrian flow and a more comfortable experience for visitors. The facade design, inspired by the blades of a turbine engine, incorporates elements of Palm Springs' iconic Mid-Century Modern architecture. This modern facade not only provides an aesthetic upgrade but also serves a practical purpose by shielding and protecting the museum's historical archives within their appropriate war-era hangar environments.

"The expansion of the Palm Springs Air Museum is a testament to our commitment to creating spaces that are functional, compelling, and create a positive impact for the client and surrounding community," said Dan Ringler, Sector Leader at HED. "We are honored to contribute to a project that preserves such an important part of our history and enhances the educational experience for all visitors."

This May, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan has announced their newly elected President and Board of Directors! Richard Chelotti, PE, from Colliers Engineering and Design will be the ACEC Michigan 2024-2025 President.

Alongside Richard are newly elected officers and board of directors, one of which is an HED team member. Structural Engineer Lauren Roller has been elected as an ACEC Director for 2024-2025!

Congratulations to Lauren and the following elected leaders:

2024-2025 ACEC/Michigan Officers:
President: Rick Chelotti, PE, Colliers Engineering and Design, Lansing
President-Elect: Barbara Arens, PE, Cincar Consulting Group, Detroit
Treasurer: Matt Stacey, PE, Wade Trim, Taylor
National Director: G. Ramanujam (Ram), PE, Somat Engineering, Detroit
Past-President: Jon Kramer, PE, OHM Advisors, Livonia

2024-2025 ACEC/Michigan Directors:
Roland Alix, PE, Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc., Bloomfield Hills
Eric Barden, PS, Spicer Group, Saginaw
Steve Carlisle, PE, Wightman, Benton Harbor
Chuck Gemayel, PE, SME, Plymouth
Cheryl Gregory, PE, ROWE Professional Services Company, Flint
Brenda Longman, Abonmarche, Kalamazoo
Lauren Roller, PE, HED, Royal Oak
Jeff Schumaker, PE, Fishbeck, Grand Rapids
Scott Shogan, PE, HNTB, Detroit
Matt Wendling, PE, WSP, Lansing

The Los Angeles Times has published the 40 largest architecture firms, and HED is in the elite list!

All firms on the list are ranked by Southern California architectural fee income for 2023.

Though founded in Detroit, HED has grown from a collection of regional offices to a national practice, and is one of the 200 largest design firms in the US, serving clients in the Southern California region.

We're very proud to share that we have once again been named a Best & Brightest Company to Work For in Los Angeles!

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® competition identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment.

Organizations are assessed based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more. Across the country in the metro areas where we work HED continues to be ranked among this cohort of companies dedicated to creating a company culture worth working for.

We are excited to share that our Chicago office has been certified LEED Platinum!

Designed with sustainable considerations implemented throughout the space to enhance efficiency and user comfort, we have achieved platinum level certification in our experiential, collaborative office.

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the world's most widely used green building rating system. LEED certification provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings, which offer environmental, social and governance benefits. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement, and it is backed by an entire industry of committed organizations and individuals paving the way for market transformation.

At HED, we are proud to offer sustainable design solutions with projects like our Chicago office being an example of sustainable design excellence.

We're proud to share that our San Diego office has won the Best and Brightest award for 2024!

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® competition identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment. Organizations are assessed based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more.

At HED, we strive to create a culture of aspiration—not end points. We believe in embracing change and challenges, listening to each other, and learning from each other. As an inclusive, integrated practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share. We're very pleased to be honored in San Diego for our culture and investment in our teams.