http://www.urbandesigngroup.com Our news and resources section contains the latest Urban Design Group project developments, case studies, awards, staff additions and promotions. Click on a title below to read the full article. en-us Copyright 2010 Urban Design Group Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:50:32 GMT Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:24:00 GMT Architecture Absolute RSS Editor http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_032012.pdf UDG, an award-winning architectural firm, is using Revit to create virtual 3-D models of their new offices. The firm is relocating to Buckhead's prestigious Prominence Building in April 2012. 53D2EDDA-B40B-4B2E-BC35-02068FD6B136 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:23:50 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_030512.pdf Urban Design Group, an award-winning architectural firm, recently promoted Scott T. Norman, AIA, LEED AP, Atlanta Studio Director, to the position of Associate Principal with the firm. E6B89052-149B-4194-821D-D566CF9512C3 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:35:53 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_021612.pdf Urban Design Group served as the architectural firm for the Hollywood Casino in Perryville, MD. The 101,000 SF property opened on schedule, despite construction delays due to site remediation issues. The casino features Penn National Gaming's unique Hollywood design theme and offers 1,500 video lottery terminals and two dining options. FE7D3925-2C0A-44BF-9CE8-2017FB827316 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:56:08 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDGPNG-CasinoMakeover-Feb12.pdf UDG's Hollywood Casino at Joliet is featured in Structure Magazine. 25A7CFEC-A481-4075-BECB-99667DF4069E Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:35:09 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_021012.pdf Urban Design Group's Marketing Director, Shannah Hayley, was formally inducted into the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Dallas Marketing Hall of Fame at the chapter's 30th anniversary celebration and Marketing Achievement Awards Gala. B76C0B29-3D5B-4709-82F1-81E57AE8E8D7 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:23:40 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_020212.pdf UDG, an award-winning architectural firm, recently announced plans to move their office to the Prominence building in Buckhead in April 2012. 7592FB86-82B5-4A63-BDBD-31A0CF6AB424 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:18:01 GMT http://atlantarealestate.citybizlist.com/3/2012/1/19/Urban-Design-Group-to-Relocate-from-Galleria-to-Buckhead.aspx Urban Design Group (UDG) has signed a lease for 7,518 square feet in the Prominence building at 3475 Piedmont Rd in Atlanta, Georgia. C22D8497-9B16-4F6F-A911-3D854661E25E Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:20:32 GMT http://archpaper.com/news/articles.asp?id=5800 UDG's School of Cinematic Arts is featured in The Architect's Newspaper's analysis of the use of BIM technology. A580940F-F515-4705-8BAA-24252404FC25 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:56:56 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_011912.pdf William Richardson, AIA, Dallas Studio Director with the architectural firm of Urban Design Group, was invited to serve as a regional judge for ENR,s annual Top 20 Under 40 Competition. BE2895A8-C089-4AF6-8C0D-89E0D9EE4A36 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:36:50 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_011012.pdf Ken Rhyne, Principal with the architectural firm of Urban Design Group, is a noted Native American designer and chart-climbing blues musician. He is speaking to the Decatur, GA Rotary Club on Friday, January 13, 2012. 87E48801-7B8B-4F13-BE7D-B20D6CEEE357 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:18:53 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_121511.pdf Urban Design Group, an award-winning architectural firm, recently named Quincy Tiller III to the newly-created position of BIM Director for the Atlanta studio. C1CA5879-AA5D-4B04-B2B7-9287E24EC033 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:55:38 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_112211.pdf Urban Design Group, an award-winning architectural firm serving worldwide clientele from studios in Dallas, TX and Atlanta, GA, recently named five new Associates and three Senior Associates to the firm. 84781654-ACD2-4144-9E93-3BCAAEF8F73B Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:31:49 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_111611.pdf The Atlanta Business Chronicle recognized Urban Design Group on their list of Atlanta's Top 25 Architectural Firms published in the November 4-10, 2011 edition. 9BA92E62-8F42-4467-A71F-7F0860F8A820 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:57:09 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_110811.pdf Urban Design Group served as the architect for the Sky Box Sports Bar and H Lounge for the Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, WV. The new dining and entertainment venues were profiled as the Facility Design Project of the Month by Foodservice Equipment & Supplies. 7E4CD743-66EF-4ABA-B873-78A7F6CE1B36 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:57:03 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_103111.pdf The Real Estate Group of Atlanta (REGA) is one of Atlanta's most prominent commercial real estate organizations. Urban Design Group Principal Donald C. Buenger, AIA, LEED AP, was recently invited to join the prestigious group as a new member. 3ECF1386-E13C-459A-B190-4BA5EAC22713 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:45:23 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_101111.pdf Urban Design Group helped convert the former Empress Casino into a Hollywood Casino in Joliet, Illinois by replacing the gaming support pavilion and adding a parking deck to the property. Just minutes from Chicago, the renovated casino features Penn National Gaming's unique Hollywood design theme. The casino offers slots, table games and poker. The facility features four dining options, a retail area, full service hotel and an on-site RV resort. B4332669-812E-44DF-ABEB-E26C116A110C Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:48:12 GMT http://prodweb.indiangaming.com/istore/Oct11_Who'sWho.pdf UDG Principal Ken Rhyne is profiled in Indian Gaming's October 2011 issue. 5860443B-5684-454A-9FAC-CB7592D11AFD Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:05:29 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_092811.pdf The Ken Rhyne Band is playing a fundraising event on Saturday, October 1, 2011 to raise money for Burke County Friends of Animals, a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter in NC. Rhyne, a nationally-recognized Native American designer, is a Principal with Urban Design Group and a talented blues musician with a band that is climbing the charts. BC3903CC-377D-4C16-8093-3AAFF5F21CC0 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:32:53 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_091311.pdf Cataloochee Wilderness Resort is now moving forward. The land for Phase One is assembled and funding is in place. The new ownership and the new leadership team believe it is the right time to begin. Urban Design Group is developing the master plan for the project which is adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and Pisgah National Forest. The initial phase will include retail, a resort style lodge/conference center and residential units. 9BF93828-C82E-4B38-BDB9-A5F583223D00 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:41:45 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_091011.pdf Ken Rhyne, Principal with Urban Design Group, is a noted Native American designer and a talented chart-climbing blues musician. His band is playing a free concert on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at this year's annual Suwanee Day celebration. The Ken Rhyne Band takes the stage at 7 pm and is followed by The Lovin' Spoonful at 8:15 pm. 6E89D830-2A17-4E9E-BDDF-C7B5377A0719 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:27:30 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_081811.pdf Exploring is a career education program for young men and women to provide hands-on experience to help them determine what career to pursue upon graduating from high school. Urban Design Group is offering a multi-week course on becoming an architect. F35560E2-4B7C-47B3-98C7-51BBF6C1DB4A Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:43:28 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_081611.pdf The Latin American Infrastructure & Property Development Summit is being held August 17-19, 2011. Executive-level delegates from public authorities, developers and contractors will meet with leading-edge solution providers, including Urban Design Group, to collaborate in developing strategies for continued growth in the region. 64D2A08D-1062-4085-B3F8-B0B5160374EB Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:45:19 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_080911.pdf UDG's Ken Rhyne, a noted Native American designer, will present two educational sessions at the OIGA Conference on Wednesday, August 15, 2011. 48C5F84C-A477-4202-9756-C151982E0755 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:34:20 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_072811.pdf UDG's Ron Armstrong shares his thoughts on developing a successful developer-designer relationship with Marcus Evans Group. 44A43A8C-E10C-498A-8AC1-B33519EF2B5C Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:06:53 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_072611.pdf Elena Lasker was recently named as an Interior Designer with Urban Design Group. 1C26328E-20BA-43A0-B343-3C42662D7031 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:52:12 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_072011.pdf Jana Rubin was recently named as Marketing Manager with Urban Design Group. FA7BA81C-5E59-4D00-A3D2-93F55AC94F4B Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:33:52 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_071211.pdf Business Leader Media honored Urban Design Group with two prestigious rankings for the firm's achievements as a successful small business at the 2011 Business Leader awards ceremony held on June 27, 2011. FA12AA0D-DD25-4B1E-985A-86A41BACB40A Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:56:00 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_070611.pdf The Grand Prize at the 2011 Los Angeles Architectural Awards has been awarded to USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, a project designed by the architectural firm Urban Design Group. 06FB09AC-1BC0-4C5D-8EE8-E1F7927FA84E Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:54:59 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_063011.pdf Nationally-recognized Native American designer Ken Rhyne showcased the musical talents of his band at Blues and Q's, a rockin' party for the clients, employees and friends of Urban Design Group's Atlanta studio. 116CA00B-8A56-4999-8F6B-8A837218E477 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:26:34 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_062311.pdf Yelena Ptashinskaya was recently named as a Project Coordinator with Urban Design Group. CE4E172A-CD7E-42AD-A729-89A71EB4C952 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:00:15 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_062111.pdf The Asian Infrastructure & Property Development Summit is being held July 4-6 in Macao, China. Executive-level delegates from public authorities, developers and contractors will meet with leading-edge solution providers, including Urban Design Group, to collaborate in developing strategies for future growth in the region. 97B6A2F6-6ABF-466F-B838-52D664D717A8 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:08:32 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_051011.pdf Jed Laver was recently named as an Architectural Intern with Urban Design Group. 97D69C8F-0347-4CFD-89A3-FC3F9D902F5D Tue, 17 May 2011 12:01:59 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_051011.pdf The Young Constructors Council (YCC) is a subgroup of TEXO, the largest commercial contractors association in Texas. Members of the YCC participated in Legislative Day and learned about political issues and met with lawmakers. Jeff Adams, an Associate with Urban Design Group, represented the firm at the 2011 event. A5DA3297-55E5-4CCF-9F90-76D09A237729 Tue, 10 May 2011 14:30:05 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_041911.pdf Noted Native American Designer Ken Rhyne, a Principal with Urban Design Group, has won many awards for his interior design and architectural projects over the years. Now, his veteran blues ensemble, the Ken Rhyne Band, is once again making the charts and gaining popularity. CD1F5F98-E1AE-485C-93F8-7D63BFACC22F Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:39:08 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_030811.pdf The Dallas Build Expo is being held March 16-17, 2011 at the Dallas Convention Center. 00CF9A4A-AA83-4CB8-A6C6-3A5F4D4936CE Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:28:36 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_022211.pdf Urban Design Group's Ken Rhyne, noted Native American designer, is making a special Lunch and Learn presentation to a community group raising funds to assist the Braselton-West Jackson Library on March 9, 2011. DA76E5BD-8E7C-47C1-A151-8EC9733AB733 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:17:06 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_021511.pdf ITT Tech invited two senior team members from Urban Design Group to review student architectural projects as part of the first ITT Design Expo on February 17, 2011. William J. Richardson, AIA, Senior Associate, and Carter Moore, Associate, will participate in judging the submittals. B16211E8-9A90-4AF3-9AD4-E0FDCAB8DCDF Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:38:25 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_011811.pdf The 5th annual Furniture 4 Kids (F4K) event is scheduled for Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in Dallas, TX. Urban Design Group is proud to show their support for the F4K event and showcase their creativity and team spirit in designing two "Cowboy Up" rockers. 5C020EE9-8CDF-48BB-81B5-116AF01876AC Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:36:39 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_011211.pdf Urban Design Group, an award-winning architectural firm, recently promoted Shannah Hayley to Senior Associate and Jeff Adams to Associate. A5F4582E-0031-4A0B-BCB0-F6FBE25C10AD Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:29:47 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_113010.pdf UDG was recently selected to design an amphitheater for the Opal Lawrence Historical Park in Mesquite, Texas. CBECCFB1-52D3-433E-96FA-0716E2B2F30A Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:13:19 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_111610.pdf Atlanta's 8th Annual Downtown Development Day was a huge success. UDG was proud to have a booth at the event. 8E76FA63-F3B4-4775-8987-C049E02415DA Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:38:30 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_110910.pdf Urban Design Group's Ken Rhyne is making a special presentation at the Braselton Library in Georgia. A42549A0-6BE3-448F-83E2-1A72B9E0CDAF Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:55:44 GMT http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/print-edition/2010/10/29/blues.htm UDG Principal Ken Rhyne is profiled in the Atlanta Business Chronicle's People in the News section. 2977EC6F-47F6-4657-A6E3-5521CF3D5232 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 21:50:32 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_102110.pdf UDG-designed project was nominated in HRACRE's 2010 Excellence in Development Design Awards program. 6562421E-D8B3-4574-B7FF-B08ECD1CAFD7 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:50:32 GMT http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=15671137 The use of BIM for the new USC School of Cinematic Arts is profiled in an AutoDesk Case Study. C5A5A7C6-33AD-424F-A82C-2941CE9032A6 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 04:14:57 GMT http://panachedesign.com/Resources/Architects---Builders/Tips---Trends/October-2010/Five-Principles-for-Respectfully-Incorporating-Div.aspx UDG Principal Ken Rhyne shares five principles for incorporating cultural elements and theming into architectural projects. AAE41F5A-1D66-4723-AF47-8666399C5EB6 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 04:16:06 GMT http://texas.construction.com/opinions/Better_biz/2010/1001_AchievingDesign.asp UDG Principal Ron Armstrong discusses Achieving Design Excellence Through Strategic Partnering. D5D61FCA-AC39-47DA-9FA6-C46099EDE25B Tue, 05 Oct 2010 04:17:03 GMT http://urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_100510.pdf UDG celebrates 35 years in business. 2A32CCAF-DD95-4E5D-B3E2-CAC61B4106BC Wed, 06 Oct 2010 04:20:49 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_NewHires0910.pdf UDG adds to its architectural staff. 7733298A-58E7-4D2A-8AB5-CD45536D066D Fri, 01 Oct 2010 04:22:24 GMT http://urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_News_Release_AIPD_Summit_2010.pdf John Novack invited to participate in Asian Infrastructure and Property Development Summit in Macau. AB5ACF62-1D9D-40EC-ADF1-E7B03243642A Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:23:50 GMT http://www.construction.com/market_research/FreeReport/GreenBIM/ USC School of Cinematic Arts is featured in BIM, Lean and Green Design Special Subject Case Study. F728C47B-5E1A-43A1-8CB7-4F9D57AE0D2A Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:24:45 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_NewHires0710.pdf UDG adds to its architectural staff. E870F697-7EEC-44F0-BBA4-5C8BB3D358A0 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:25:40 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_071610.pdf UDG Senior Associates to lecture at ITT Technical Institute in Richardson, Texas. C9AE6387-E787-442F-B846-1E306D83CDF1 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 04:27:34 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_061710.pdf Ken Rhyne to be keynote speaker for the IIDA Georgia Chapter annual meeting. 7397BD62-EA0B-490A-B6D5-AEBE5243E00B Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:30:52 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_051110.pdf John Novack and Ken Rhyne lecture on hospitality design at Collin College. 961ABCC5-A313-4FCC-A199-20ED368DFC19 Tue, 11 May 2010 16:00:51 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_040710.pdf Ken Rhyne lectures on infusing Native American culture into architectural projects. A3F81E09-4F1D-43C6-BBF1-380AD800D223 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:06:26 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/UDG_NewHires0410.pdf UDG adds to its architectural staff. 63290CF9-0457-4358-A20E-DCCA8350B953 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:07:26 GMT http://www.issuu.com/aiadallas/docs/columns_winter_final USC School of Cinematic Arts profiled in "Reality Ends Here." 5C93B3E8-2277-4173-8DE1-661B842A7C2F Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:07:55 GMT http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/issues/244 USC School of Cinematic Arts is the cover story: "California Style." FCB0E5EE-4EEE-46B8-8F9D-53579A6A6E23 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:08:23 GMT UDG Founder John Novack discusses "Place-Making: Why Not Instill That Sense of Belonging on a Campus?" in CPM's August issue. 09D426CC-01B6-4A89-A29C-5ADF25715A91 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:08:58 GMT http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/udg060109_KenRhyne.pdf UDG names Ken Rhyne shareholder and principal. 3861AC45-130C-4F73-AF4E-051F026222FF Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:23:02 GMT USC School of Cinematic Arts Phase I receives award from the Western Wall and Ceiling Contractors Association. C10CF1EC-AF45-4555-BA54-41513A9BD2F3 Fri, 29 May 2009 16:27:17 GMT http://info.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek09/0417/0417d_usc.cfm USC School of Cinematic Arts is a Project of Note: "High Performance, Retro Style for USC's New Film School." 9A5DE98D-8150-4E3A-AC81-20E33FE980DA Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:41:28 GMT http://www.architechweb.com/Content/ArticleDetails/tabid/171/ArticleID/8312/Default.aspx Project profile: "New Home for USC's School of Cinematic Arts." 7875199C-4086-4383-A742-8FA7249BF11F Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:34:12 GMT http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118001702?refCatId=3584 Cinema school gets grand overhaul. B805E662-153E-4FFE-952D-45E8F3977247 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:53:23 GMT http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/wfaa/stories/DN-usc_0226gd.ART.State.Edition1.4ac92f2.html UDG's role in the USC School of Cinematic Arts project. B1D6AE75-0C8B-4009-926E-1950AE6ED12A Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:59:31 GMT http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/09/movies/09film.html Profile of the soon-to-open new USC School of Cinematic Arts. 439B7445-53FE-4057-AD9A-4F3576E3C266 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:02:48 GMT http://www.wconline.com/Articles/Cover_Story/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000518143 USC School of Cinematic Arts is the cover story: "Cinematic Soul." 8E49E9E1-5F5B-4545-930F-3873CE23F05A Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:31:35 GMT These Walls: Kennedy Building in Tulsa A profile of the historic renovation of the Kennedy Building in downtown Tulsa. UDG preserved the building's historic exterior look and feel while creating a mid-century modern interior. F5E1B8C4-35BD-472D-BCB2-FB9E8BA63501 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:04:33 GMT