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After Four Decades of Innovation: Alex Espinosa Retires, Embarking on New Adventures

It is with enormous gratitude that we announce the retirement of Design Principal Alex Espinosa after nearly four decades of dedicated service to clients with Dorsky Yue International. We are wishing Alex bon-voyage heading into a wonderful new chapter of his life’s journey full of travel, adventure, and plenty of time to paint!

After completing his undergraduate studies in Mexico City and receiving his master’s degree in urban design at the University of Michigan, Alex began his Architectural career as a sole proprietor in his native Mexico before returning to the United States in 1984. Cleveland based William Dorsky and Associates was fortunate to discover a unique and fresh talent in Alex and he has been with us ever since! In 2003, Alex became a Design Principal and has represented Dorsky + Yue throughout countless client meetings, design charrettes, national and international conferences.

Alex’s understated presence complimented his humble but inspiring design leadership as he brought out his “Alex on the spot – travelling studio” demonstrating his sketchy, layered, visual processing we have all come to admire. His creativity, passion and illustrative talent has become a signature here at DYI. Alex’s “hand” has influenced countless projects representing work of DYI for decades represented in the thousands of site plan studies, perspective renderings, sketches, and built projects.

Locally, Alex’s architectural vision can be experienced at Legacy Village in Lyndhurst, First and Main in Hudson, and the Easton Gateway District in Columbus, Ohio. Other notable projects include University Town Center in Sarasota and St. John’s Town Center in Jacksonville, Florida.

As a leader, Alex has been generous to share his approach and talent with his colleagues and clients. Whether a sketching charette, sketching class, planning basics or Place Making presentations, his perspective has made an enormous impact on our work.

We are grateful for his contributions and the many years Alex has spent in his career with us here at Dorsky + Yue. His work ethic, enthusiasm, humor and unique “hand” on the firm’s culture will surely be missed. Alex, we wish you and Laurel an amazing next chapter and don’t forget that there is always a drafting table here with your name on it!

Dorsky Yue International mourns the loss of our dear friend and colleague Kristina Zsigmond.

Dorsky Yue International mourns the loss of our dear friend and colleague Kristina Zsigmond. Kristina passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday December 28^th, 2024.

As an Associate, BIM Director, Project Manager and a Registered Architect, Kristina will always be remembered for her meaningful impact on our work over the eleven years she was with us at both our Cleveland and Fort Lauderdale offices. Kristina’s patience, perseverance, attention to detail, and thirst for knowledge always gave us a sense of calm and confidence that her projects would set a benchmark to which we all can aspire.

As a beloved friend to all of us here at Dorsky Yue, Kristina kept us laughing and grounded with her own brand of reality, making sure we did not get ahead of ourselves nor take ourselves too seriously. She endeared herself to each one of us with her compassion and empathy in a way only Kristina could… perhaps that calm and steady voice at the other end of the receiver. Craft and creativity were important to Kristina as well. She would often inspire us by sharing creations of her own design and making. Let us not forget that bacon, a “Major Food Group” according to Kristina, would always find its way into conversation… pair it with anything and she would like it!

The quality of our work and culture have truly been enriched by her presence and contributions over the years. Kristina will forever be a part of what we do here at Dorsky Yue, and she will always be in our hearts.

2024 ULI Nashville- Excellence in Development Award Winner- Tanger Nashville

We’re honored to have Tanger Outlets Nashville recognized by ULI Nashville as one of its 2024 Excellence in Development Award winners.

The first outlet mall and one of the of the only major shopping centers in the U.S. to break ground and open since the pandemic, Tanger Nashville represents our vision for the future of shopping. The center’s transformational design highlights restaurants, retail brands, and experiences that celebrate the local culture and community and support the local environment through sustainable features like onsite solar energy production, resource management systems, and biodiversity programs.

Opened in October 2023, Tanger Nashville has helped to revitalize the Southeast Nashville community that surrounds it, fueling job creation and business growth in the area and drawing locals and tourists alike to shop and dine.

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Moderno, 75Invest plan Live Local tower in Fort Lauderdale

Moderno Development Group and 75Invest Group filed plans for a Live Local Act mixed-income project in Fort Lauderdale.

The developers submitted their application for 500 Art Lofts, a 27-story, 290-unit rental building planned for the site at 501 Southwest Second Avenue, south of the New River, said Doron Broman, founder of Miami-based Moderno. Seventy-one units will be set aside for workforce housing.

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Nearly 300 apartments planned for 27-story tower in Fort Lauderdale

Moderno Development Group and 75Invest Group have proposed a 27-story apartment tower about a block south of the New River in Fort Lauderdale.

The 500 Art Lofts project would capitalize on incentives from Florida’s Live Local Act and the city’s Geller Incentive program by including some workforce housing in the project.

2024 Build Tennessee Award of Excellence

We are thrilled to announce that Dorsky Yue International has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Build Tennessee Award of Excellence for our outstanding work on the Tanger Nashville project.

The recognition comes from the Associated General Contractors Of Tennessee, an organization that values and celebrates excellence in the construction industry. Much like other AGC Chapters across the country, they acknowledge the efforts of General Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Service Providers who demonstrate remarkable performance on significant construction projects.

We are immensely proud of our team’s dedication and hard work that led to this achievement. The Tanger Nashville project was indeed a collaborative effort, showcasing our commitment to excellence, skill, integrity, and responsibility in every aspect of construction.

DYI attends the Kent University Career fair

Shannon Bradford and Ashley Sassano enthusiastically engaged with students and faculty at the Kent University Architecture Career Fair, providing invaluable insights and enticing opportunities for aspiring interns.

The DYI Annual White Elephant Extravaganza!

Introducing this year’s winners of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for the Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest: Jess Frazier, Vanessa Dini, and Ansel Blanco!

Holiday Dinner Celebration at Terrazas

The DIY team and their families came together for a delightful holiday dinner soirée at Terrazas Hyde.

Tanger Outlets Nashville opens in Antioch with weekend celebration

Tanger Outlets Nashville is a new outlet shopping centre being built by Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (Tanger), a real estate investment company based in the US, with an estimated investment of $145m.

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the new shopping centre is expected to open in the fall of 2023. It is Tanger’s third outlet in Tennessee, joining others in Sevierville and Memphis in the state. It will also be the 37^th shopping centre in the developer’s portfolio.

The new shopping centre will bring a best-in-class outlet shopping centre and add a new dimension to the retail mix of the city. It will feature a collection of major retail and brand partners while also serving as a location to gather for both locals and visitors in the greater Nashville area.