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So many things led to the tremendous honor of being named 2022 AIA New Jersey - The New Jersey Society of Architects #FirmOfTheYear. We take immense pride in our work, and our company mantra of "Architecture for Change" reflects that. Our unique culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect and our best solutions are a result of the passion, expertise, and strong sense of purpose from leveraging each other's strengths. Our staff comes from diverse backgrounds with unique skillsets and perspectives, but we all share a common goal: to deliver outstanding results. We're proud of what we've accomplished so far, and we're excited for what lies ahead. 🛣 Thank you again to #AIANJ for this recognition, and to our entire staff for your immeasurable creativity, work ethic, and embodiment of everything #ArchitectureForChange" is all about. 🙏 Oh and did we mention we're hiring? 👷♂️ Come add to our unique culture and our endless pursuit of excellence! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dz9TaYuA. #joinourteam #wearehiring #AIANJFirmOfTheYear #njarchitecturefirm #njarchitects #civicarchitecture #healthcarearchitecture #academicarchitecture #seniorcarearchitecture #AEC #MBE #DBE #minorityownedbusiness 

Everyone please give a warm DIG welcome to our newest employee, Field Representative Tianyu Zhang! 👋 A registered planner architect with a Master’s degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Tianyu has over a decade of experience as a project manager and has made a significant impact on a range of projects, from transforming public schools for the NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) to revitalizing subway stations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. 🚇 His expertise also extends to institutional master planning in Beijing and Puerto Rico, as well as various hospitality and workspace projects in Chicago. At DIG, Tianyu is currently the field representative overseeing the construction of a new public primary school within a mixed-use high-rise in Queens. With ±400,000 GSF of completed projects under his belt, Tianyu combines meticulous attention to detail in managing complex projects and the creative vision to lead this project to a successful opening. 🏗👷♂️ Outside the office, Tianyu enjoys capturing stunning photographs, adding a personal touch to his professional acumen. 📸 His blend of architectural expertise and artistic sensibility makes him a valued member of the team! #constructionmanagement #projectmanagement #schooldesign #educationdesign #academicarchitecture #njarchitects #njarchitecturefirm #NYCSCA

Earlier this week DIG Marketing & Communications Manager Barbara Jane Jasionek was invited back to her alma mater Staten Island Tech High School by Explortle, a student-led initiative that hosts career workshops with students. Barbara was the very first speaker invited by the program to their advanced CAD classroom, and spoke to three different classes about #architecturemarketing! 👩🏫 We always love giving back and sharing our experiences with the next generation, so thank you so much for the invite! 🙏 #womeninarchitecture #njarchitects #njarchitecturefirm #healthcaredesign #academicdesign #seniorlivingdesign #civicdesign #lifesciencesdesign #MBE #DBE #minorityownedfirm

It was a packed house last month at Stone House Restaurant, including DIG's LoriAnne Jones, AIA, NOMA & Kelli G., for the AIA New Jersey - The New Jersey Society of Architects Women in Architecture: End of Summer Social Hour! Cheers! 🍻 This wonderful, well-attended event brought together women in architecture for a lively exchange of ideas, mentorship, and fellowship! 👷♀️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/enHJpnbP #AIANJ #womeninconstruction #womeninarchitecture #womeninleadership #njarchitects #njarchitecturefirm #DBE #MBE #minorityownedbusiness

More than ever, it’s essential that behavioral health spaces are insightfully and purposefully designed to be both safe and welcoming. 🏥 That being said, let's check out a few trends in #behavioralhealth design: https://lnkd.in/eQ9YhmaZ #healthcaredesign #healthcarearchitecture #mentalhealthmatters #njarchitects #phillyarchitects

DIG Principal Swarupa Samant was repping the firm at yesterday's "Women in Construction Networking Event" at the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Program Activity Center! Presented by Ocean County Vocational Technical School in association with Professional Women in Construction New Jersey Chapter and Professional Women in Building of the Garden State (PWBGS), this important event stood as a testament to inclusivity, support, and encouragement of the next generation of professionals. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success, and by dismantling barriers, inspiring future leaders, and fostering a more diverse and empowered workforce in the #constructionindustry. At DIG, we remain deeply committed to supporting diversity within our field! 👷♀️ #PWCNJ #PWCNJIT #NJIT #womeninconstruction #womeninarchitecture #womeninleadership #njarchitects #njarchitecturefirm #healthcaredesign #academicdesign #seniorlivingdesign #civicdesign #lifesciencesdesign #MBE #DBE #minorityownedfirm

Did you hear the news? 📰 Announced earlier this year, DIG is honored to have been chosen to design the new state-of-the-art Hall of Science and Entrepreneurship at Saddle River Day School as part of their #BuildingTheFuture campaign. 🔬🧪 The new academic building will offer 21st century spaces and learning tools to bring students unparalleled opportunities to explore, innovate, and discover their passions. 🏫 Read more from Building Enclosure: https://lnkd.in/gXmCSKKw #SaddleRiverDaySchool #SaddleRiverDay #academicdesign #schooldesign #academicarchitecture #architectureforkids #njarchitects #njarchitecturefirm

The materials used in a K-12 project are just as important as the design. 🏫 So what are "healthy building materials" and how can you incorporate them? 🏗 Let's learn more. https://lnkd.in/eePTjvVY #greenmaterials #healthymaterials #greendesign #sustainabledesign #schooldesign #njarchitects

Yesterday, DIG Principal Swarupa Samant and fellow Professional Women in Construction New Jersey Chapter Members took part in a "Why PWC" Panel with the New Jersey Institute of Technology PWC Student Chapter. 👩🏫 There was career advice, networking, life lessons, and decades of industry experience on display during the panel which also included Hilda "Jackie" Bethea from VRH Construction, Denise Davis from NJIT Campus Planning, Design and Construction, Julia Howard from Gilbane Building Company, Chris Sammarco from DPR Construction and Kathryn A. Gibbs, PMP, MCR, SFP, SLCR from Merck. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We hope we were able to inspire a few students to follow in our footsteps! 👷♀️ #PWCNJ #PWCNJIT #NJIT #womeninconstruction #womeninarchitecture #womeninleadership #njarchitects #njarchitecturefirm #healthcaredesign #academicdesign #seniorlivingdesign #civicdesign #lifesciencesdesign #MBE #DBE #minorityownedfirm

Mental health matters. ❤ At DIG, we prioritize #mentalhealth across all of our studios, from healthcare and senior living, to education and community spaces. 👷♂️ On #WorldMentalHealthDay let's re-visit this piece on how physical spaces can contribute toward optimal emotional, psychological and social well-being: https://lnkd.in/dteTtaxz #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #njarchitects #phillyarchitects #njarchitecturefirm #phillyarchitecturemonth #healthcaredesign #academicdesign #seniorlivingdesign #civicdesign #lifesciencesdesign #MBE #DBE #minorityownedfirm