flexiblefullpage
billboard
interstitial1
catfish1
Currently Reading

Altoon + Porter Architects renamed Altoon Partners

Altoon + Porter Architects renamed Altoon Partners

The global practice, with offices in Los Angeles, Amsterdam, and Shanghai, specializes in retail, residential and mixed-use developments.


By By BD+C Staff | April 16, 2012
Marina City, Qingdao, China, one of the projects completed by Altoon Partners.
Marina City, Qingdao, China, one of the projects completed by Altoon Partners.
This article first appeared in the May 2012 issue of BD+C.

Altoon + Porter Architects has adopted a new firm name, Altoon Partners, to reflect the current structure of the partnership. 

“With the retirement of co-founder Jim Porter from the firm, it is important to recognize the significant contributions of the current generation of partners,” said Founding Design Partner Ronald A. Altoon. FAIA.  

The global practice, with offices in Los Angeles, Amsterdam, and Shanghai, specializes in retail, residential and mixed-use developments.

Over 27 years of practice the firm has completed hundreds of master plans, concept studies, or construction projects in 43 countries valued at over US$11 Billion, building long-term relationships with clients and collaborators. BD+C

Related Stories

| Jul 16, 2012

BD+C Under 40 Leadership Summit scheduled

Attendee registration for U40 Summit II now open.

| Jul 16, 2012

Construction spending at 2 ½ year peak

Construction economist Ken Simonson says that four private nonresidential categories each posted 12-month spending increases of more than 25%: power and energy construction, 35%; hotels, 29%; educational and manufacturing, 27% apiece.

| Jul 16, 2012

Chen named design director at Heery

Chen comes to Heery from his own firm, Mark Chen Architect, a design and planning consulting firm, based in New York City, whose recent work includes large-scale planning studies for mixed-use projects.

| Jul 16, 2012

Reed Construction hires new project manager

Fread is a LEED AP and received his degree from Purdue University.

| Jul 16, 2012

Business school goes for maximum vision, transparency, and safety with fire rated glass

Architects were able to create a 2-hour exit enclosure/stairwell that provided vision and maximum fire safety using fire rated glazing that seamlessly matched the look of other non-rated glazing systems.

| Jul 12, 2012

New firm RSK Avanti Partners offers market development services

Full-service consulting firm is focused on working with product manufacturers, designers, specifies and contractors in the building construction market.

| Jul 12, 2012

Chicago Public Schools names Lend Lease team as construction manager

Under this Capital Improvement Program, the Lend Lease team will be responsible for renovation and life safety work at over 100 Chicago Public Schools across the City.

| Jul 12, 2012

Cramer joins Gilbane’s NYC Business Development Team

New Business Development Manager brings over 30 years of experience to Gilbane.

| Jul 12, 2012

Cardoso joins Margulies Perruzzi Architects

Senior architect brings experience, leadership to firm’s healthcare practice.

| Jul 12, 2012

EE&K and Knutson Construction selected for the Interchange in Minneapolis

Design-build contract for $79.3 million transportation hub will connect transit with culture.

boombox1
boombox2
native1

More In Category


Resiliency

Austin area evacuation center will double as events venue

A new 45,000 sf FEMA-operated evacuation shelter in the Greater Austin metropolitan area will begin construction this fall. The center will be available to house people in the event of a disaster such as a major hurricane and double as an events venue when not needed for emergency shelter.



halfpage1

Most Popular Content

  1. 2021 Giants 400 Report
  2. Top 150 Architecture Firms for 2019
  3. 13 projects that represent the future of affordable housing
  4. Sagrada Familia completion date pushed back due to coronavirus
  5. Top 160 Architecture Firms 2021