HDR Architecture, Inc. named two new regional directors for its Healthcare and Science + Technology business groups.
Abigail Clary, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP, has been named central region director for healthcare. A healthcare principal in the firm’s Chicago architectural office, Clary is recognized for her management skills and comprehensive approach to project delivery of complex medical facilities. She is an advocate for balancing operations, technology, and patient-centered care models to create environments that best support patients’ healing process while equally supporting those providing care. Clary an expert in creating collaborative teams and provides dynamic leadership for the myriad participants involved in a project team. Her industry awards, honors and design experience placed her on Building Design + Construction’s 2010 list of 40 Under 40 rising stars in the design industry.
Warren Hendrickson, AIA, LEED AP has been named central region director for science and technology. Hendrickson designed facilities for science and technology clients for more than 25 years as a laboratory planner, designer, manager or principal-in-charge for academic, government and corporate clients. Helping clients create a place to foster discovery and to promote health and safety is his motivation. Hendrickson’s knowledge of the goals, drivers, decision processes and leadership dynamics of technologically diverse projects allows him to challenge preconceived ideas to foster new solutions to traditional planning and design concepts. He is based in the firm’s Chicago office. BD+C
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