JCJ Architecture (JCJ), a forward-thinking and nationally ranked planning, architecture, and interior design firm, is pleased to announce that Stephen Dinnen has joined as Senior Project Designer at the firm’s Tulsa office. In this role, Stephen will be at the forefront of concept development and building design, leading teams throughout the course of a project.
“I’m thrilled to join JCJ Architecture, where I can work alongside a talented team that shares my passion for creating spaces that positively impact communities,” said Stephen Dinnen. “I’m looking forward to contributing my experience in driving the firm’s vision forward and bringing innovative, meaningful projects to life both in Tulsa and across the country.”
Stephen brings to JCJ over 16 years of diverse design expertise in architecture and design. His project portfolio spans K-12, higher education, arts and culture, residential, hospitality, civic and community, Native American, and mixed-use projects. Notable examples of his work include Greenwood Rising: Black Wall St. History Center, the Philbrook Museum of Art Tandy Pavilion, Tulsa International Airport Customs Facility and International Terminal, Tulsa Zoo Oxley Family Elephant Experience and Preserve, among many others.
“Stephen’s wide-ranging experience and proven leadership in design make him an excellent addition to our team,” said James E. LaPosta, Jr., FAIA, LEED AP, Chief Architectural Officer of JCJ Architecture. “We’re thrilled to have him join us as we continue to strengthen the firm’s capabilities and our capacity to deliver innovative, impactful projects.”
Stephen has led design initiatives at firms such as Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects as Designer, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture as Senior Designer, and Selser Schaefer Architects (Narrate Design) as Lead Designer and Project Architect. Most recently, he was Director of Design at Studio 45 Architects, where he oversaw the studio’s design work and managed client relations.
Stephen is a licensed architect and earned a Master of Architecture from Yale School of Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Ohio State University’s Knowlton School of Architecture.
About JCJ Architecture
JCJ Architecture is a forward-thinking and nationally ranked planning, architecture and interior design firm offering comprehensive services to clients in the hospitality, gaming, civic, K12 and higher education sectors. Founded in 1936, the employee-owned firm’s mission is to provide innovative design solutions that enhance the environment, enrich people’s lives and help organizations succeed.
With a long-standing reputation for business acumen and project delivery excellence, JCJ focuses on bringing the qualities of adaptability, integrity, respect and collaboration to a design process that leverages the unique qualities and potential of each project. JCJ collaborates with clients across the United States from offices located in Boston, Hartford, New York City, Phoenix, San Diego, Tulsa, and Las Vegas. For more information, please visit www.jcj.com.
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