Happenings
Synthesis Gives Back
January 2012
Synthesis Incorporated employees generously displayed their spirit of giving in support of the United Way this year. Exceeding their original goal by 30 percent, employees raised more than $6,500 for the United Way’s Employee Giving Campaign. This is also the largest amount Synthesis has ever raised for the campaign.
Not only did employees pledge dollars through payroll deduction, they participated in a week long activity themed “X Marks the Spot” in which they donated cash for clues leading them through a special treasure hunt. All the funds raised will be contributed toward the United Way of Central Indiana’s fundraising goal of $39.2 million.
Synthesis Incorporated Hires Interior Designer
December 2011
Synthesis Incorporated is excited to announce its hire of Danielle Stimac, RID, NCIDQ® Certificate No. 026289, as their new Interior Designer. This new addition will allow the firm to respond even more fully to client needs and market demands.
Danielle comes to Synthesis with more than seven years of interior design experience in Las Vegas, Bakersfield, Calif., and Indianapolis. As a registered interior designer, she has completed work for mixed-use, corporate offices, education, retail, and commercial projects.
Danielle holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Purdue University.
2011 HEALTHCARE DESIGN Conference
November 2011
Synthesis Incorporated President, Jenelle L. Smagala, AIA, and Studio Director, Doug Reddington, AIA, ACHA, attended the HEALTHCARE DESIGN Conference that took place in Nashville, Tenn. on November 13 -16. The four-day conference provided expert insight into design, architecture, and engineering of healthcare environments, delivering authoritative and time content to inform, engage, and shape the industry. Topics at the conference included:
- Innovations in Planning and Design
- Post-Occupancy Evaluations and Other Lessons Learned
- Advancements in Evidence-Based Design and Research
- Future-Focused Building Methods
- LEAN Approaches and Tools
- Strategies for Positive Outcomes
- The Future of Ambulatory Care
- Rethinking the Central Point of Care
- Advancements Leading Change
- Materials and Methods Best Practices
- Developments in Clinical Care
- Employing New Technologies
- Integrated Project Delivery for High Performance
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The conference featured presentations by the following keynote speakers:
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, Vice Provost and Levy University Professor at University of Pennsylvania, offered his unique perspective on healthcare reform focusing on where we’ve been and predictions for what’s next.
Rosalyn Cama, President, CAMA Incorporated, and Elizabeth Oshana, Designer, CAMA Incorporated shared a new approach for the development of interiors for health and healing. Starting with the historical evolution of healthcare interiors and then moving to the baseline of data at the intersection of EBD, LEED and Lean principles that apply to interior design, the presenters hypothesized where the next generation of interiors will come from.
Visit the HEALTHCARE DESIGN Conference website for more information.
Synthesis Incorporated is Expanding!
November 2011
Liz August has joined the Synthesis Incorporated’s Landscape Architecture Department. Liz has more than three years of landscape architecture and land planning design experience. She brings to the team exceptional landscape architecture design, urban design and master planning, and proficient graphic and written communication. Liz earned her Bachelor Degree in Landscape Architecture and her Master of Urban Design Degree from Ball State University. Liz is a LEED Accredited Professional.
Christina Nash has joined Synthesis Incorporated. Christina will serve as the Marketing Coordinator and will be responsible for supporting the management of marketing, public relations and branding initiatives of the firm. Christina’s prior experience includes work with the American Cancer Society and the Indiana House of Representatives. She is also a member of the Public Relations Society of America. Christina holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism and a Marketing Minor from Ball State University.
Synthesis Incorporated has hired Nola Albrecht, RLA, to lead the firms Landscape Architecture Department. As Director of the Landscape Architecture department, Nola will be responsible for expanding the service offerings, guiding a talented staff, and directing the planning, design, and coordination for all phases of project development. Nola has more than 25 years of landscape architecture experience and has provided successful project solutions for numerous municipal and private clients including master planning, downtown revitalization, parks and recreation, corridor planning, streetscapes, and design for public spaces. Nola earned her Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Degree in 1985 from Ball State University. She is also affiliated with INASLA and ASLA.
October 2011
David Werking, FSMPS, joins Synthesis Incorporated as the new Director of Corporate Development. As Director of Corporate Development for Synthesis, David will be leading the business development and marketing strategies. His duties will also include managing client relationships to assure Synthesis is positioned to have the clearest understanding of customer needs and goals. David joins Synthesis Incorporated with more than 20 years of business development experience. David serves as a member of the Society for Marketing Professional Services, Indiana Economic Development Association and the Indiana Construction Roundtable. Werking earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Ball State University.
July 2011
Synthesis Incorporated has hired Ryan Mills and Nathan Geller to work in the firm’s architecture design department.
Ryan joins Synthesis with more than two years of architectural design experience including work for such clients as Proctor & Gamble, the American Red Cross, and the University of Cincinnati. With Synthesis, Ryan will work on architectural design and documentation for clients in healthcare, higher education and municipal facilities. Ryan earned his Masters of Architecture Degree from the University of Cincinnati.
Nathan Geller has been hired to assist with Synthesis’ health care, life science, civic, higher education and parks and recreation clients, by working on design development, drafting construction documents, and preparing presentation materials. Geller earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture from Ball State University.
