FCA, a leading New York and Philadelphia-based architecture and design firm, announced today that it has acquired a legacy firm, Fred M. Humphrey & Associates. Together, the firms will share their regional presence, knowledge, and relationships to design spaces uniquely suited to the needs of those who use them.

“FCA is thrilled to have a firm with such a rich history in Central Florida join our team. With experience supporting medical institutions over the last several decades, Fred M. Humphrey & Associates will bring their expertise and intimate knowledge of the area to further establish FCA as a design leader in the Southeast,” says Aran McCarthy AIA, Principal, Healthcare, FCA.

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We are all trying to find the formula for the new hybrid office while simultaneously experiencing the greatest disruption of our careers. The when, where, who, and how of going back to the office always seems to fluctuate just as we think we have homed in on the answers. One area that has become more prevalent in light of this disruption is a newfound awareness of health and wellness. This awakening, however, is not merely a trend but ultimately a demand for the new work environment, whether it’s at home or in the office. In almost every return-to-work poll and survey, 80% of respondents make “wellness” their number one demand for going back.

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 After the pandemic’s unprecedented disruption to the global economy in 2020, we entered 2021 with both trepidation and hope for a better year. New vaccines promised a return to normal, with businesses reopening and workers returning to offices. Understanding that the new normal will not be like the old normal, workplace designers were busier than ever analyzing trends and proposing new hybrid work models with an emphasis on flexibility, adaptability, and resilience.

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FCA, a leading Philadelphia-based architecture and design firm, announced today that it is officially dropping the company name, “Francis Cauffman Architects,” from the brand, effective immediately. This rebrand allows the organization to continue diversifying its portfolio, free of name associations while providing further brand clarity and consistency.

“We believe that this rebrand is in the best interest of both our firm and our clients,” says President of FCA, John Campbell. “It’s important to create room for future growth while fine-tuning our existing processes and branding efforts. We’re excited to continue to honor the initials of the firm’s founders while evolving and expanding the breadth of our expertise under our new name.”

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Conversations about equity, diversity, and inclusivity have been ongoing ever since a series of movements and events shed light on the societal gap. The built environment presents an opportunity to spur change and progress –which turns our eyes toward intentional design.

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We all know the importance of first impressions. It sets one’s initial perception of another person or place, typically involving a positive or negative evaluation as well as a sense of physical and psychological characteristics. When first arriving at a company’s office, this initial impression must result in a positive experience. While the physical space and aesthetics are very important to set the stage, the first interaction with the receptionist is vital. The receptionist’s role in a workplace is to make you feel welcome, regardless of whether you are an intern coming for a job interview or the CEO of a major prospective client.

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Life science includes many specialties in medical fields such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, environmental and biomedical devices, therapeutics, and biomedical technologies. The commercial real estate needs of these companies are similarly varied and complex. While start-ups usually seek small generic lab space, more established enterprises typically require large build-to-suit spaces for state-of-the-art production and quality control facilities. Similarly diverse are life sciences landlords, who range in size from large real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate developers to smaller building owners that are hoping to reposition their buildings into lab space.

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Over the last year and a half, we have witnessed a transformational change in how we conduct our work. For many, going to the office daily is no longer essential. The pandemic fully demonstrated that technology enables us to effectively work anywhere. That ‘choice’ in where to work is going to be a key factor for many in determining how and who employees work for. While the physical office will remain an essential part of company culture, adapting to meet the new requirements for an employee’s freedom of choice will also be key.

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With the emergence of greater demand for advances in medicine and healthcare, the top innovation clusters of Boston-Cambridge, San Francisco, New York City, New Jersey, and Philadelphia have experienced increased funding levels from diverse sectors in recent years. This increase in funding is likely to continue into the near- and long-term future. The blending of technology and life science has broadened investment and emboldened entrepreneurs and developers. This rapid influx of new tenants into commercial real estate markets has brought with it a need for understanding the challenges of life science occupancies in CRE.

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