NTD Architecture Acquires HBFL Architects, Strengthens Presence in California’s Central Coast
July 26, 2010
NTD Architecture is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Salinas-based HBFL Architects. HBFL’s strong local presence and award-winning resume will enhance NTD’s overall practice and will help to support the firm’s commitment to providing clients in the central coast region with the highest level of service.
“We are delighted to be joining together with such a talented team of professionals,” says Godwin Osifeso, AIA, LEED AP, Partner at NTD Architecture. “Our number one priority is always our valued clients and we are confident that the shared ideals of NTD and HBFL will allow us to continue to successfully serve our local community. We look forward to what the future holds.”
Thomas Lukes, AIA, and Richard Fedelem of HBFL will join NTD’s Godwin Osifeso, Chris Vicencio and Regina Bills-Dacong in the leadership of the Salinas practice, which will be based out of HBFL’s existing office at 380 Main Street in Oldtown Salinas. The office will staff a combined total of eleven professionals, including Roland Goodman and Paul Whitehill, who will ensure continuity of service during the transition. Clients of the Salinas office will benefit from the intimate service of a local practice backed by the resources of the firm’s extended staff throughout California and Arizona.
NTD Architecture has an established presence in the central coast and a strong portfolio in education and healthcare facilities. With the addition, NTD can now offer clients expertise in civic design. Also provided by the firm are education funding services that are designed to help clients maximize their funding opportunities and navigate the approval processes of the various state agencies. Directed by Julie Zimmerman, this complimentary service sets NTD apart from other firms by continually allowing clients to achieve more than their initial budgets allow.
A sample of the firm’s more notable projects in the region includes Valley View Elementary School in Gonzales, Watsonville Community High School in Santa Cruz, a new technical training building at Hartnell Community College, and multiple transformations for Salinas City Elementary School District, Gonzales Unified School District, Alisal Union School District, Salinas High School District, Santa Cruz City School District, and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. HBFL’s signature projects include Salinas High School (modernization and new construction), Salinas Adult School, Salinas Transit Center and the Sheriff’s Public Safety Building.
About NTD Architecture
NTD Architecture is dedicated to providing client satisfaction through the closest level of personalized services. Established in 1953, the award-winning design firm specializes in architecture for education facilities and provides integrated services of architecture and interior design. NTD office locations include San Diego, Los Angeles, Visalia, Salinas, and Auburn, California, and Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. To learn more about NTD's projects, please visit ntd.com.
About HBFL Architects
Holewinski, Blevens, Fedelem and Lukes Architects (HBFL) was founded in 1962 by Peter Holewinski and Mel Blevens, who retired in 1991. Richard J. Fedelem, AIA and Thomas R. Lukes, AIA have been part of the firm since 1979 and1981 respectively and have been partners since 1984. HBFL’s objective is to provide design excellence and personalized service that will celebrate the goals and aspirations of clients. The firm offers clients a diversity of expertise and experience with personalized attention.
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