Boush Street Offices

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

WHHA + Ionic DeZign Studios expands RVA office

With the new year arriving we have BIG news.....We are getting BIGGER!

Eugene has been working with the landlord in Richmond at our current office location on Church Rd to extend our office footprint so we can accommodate additional design and production staff. The expanded office will allow for an additional eight design members plus give office space for general administration and an executive office for Eugene no that he will be spending more time in RVA assisting the growth of the firm.

The new space will allow for the creation of an open office plan in the production area much like we already have in Virginia Beach. The principle and founder of Ionic DeZign Studios, Eugene says, "The new renovations will promote the interaction of the design team during the collaboration of a project development. We have been successful with this concept in Virginia Beach and feel it will likewise be so in Richmond."

While WHHA previously focused primarily on church and other religious centered projects. With the merging of the two firms, Eugene indicated, "We are beginning to focus on introducing our current VB portfolio of offices, retail, restaurants and financial institutions. In order to do so, the interior renovations will depict our design skills and creativity for these markets. We have excelled in using technology to help promote our designs and present our concepts. The plan for the renovated conference rooms, materials library and reception will continue that theme. We look forward to sharing the new space with our clients and consultants."

WHHA + Ionic DeZign Studios hopes to have an open house in the fall to share in the new renovations and celebration of the first year of combined firms. The new space will reflect the vitality and creativity that has embodied the firm over the many years in business. It is expected to be unique in nature and surely a one of a kind statement. Eugene will likely create some of the architectural features himself. "Expect to see some fun ideas presented in the custom light fixtures, conference tables and reception desk just like we have done in VB. It has become a little bit of a 'brand expectation' that our clients see one of a kind chandlers or some type of lighting made by us for their spaces. We will continue to share those ideas within our own walls."

Those interested in joining our team add becoming associates of a fast growing and rewarding design practice, please reach out and contact us with your resume at info@WHHAdezigns.com. We would love to chat with you after the adventure we are planning.

Be on the look out for an invite this fall for RVA but until then feel free to join us at our Open House Event in VB on the 18th of February. We look forward to seeing everyone and sharing in our continued growth.

Eugene Thompson
Founder + President
Ionic DeZign Studios, Inc.

"Where art and architecture come together."

www.ionicdezigns.com
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Monday, January 4, 2016

Team IONIC welcomes Cami Hahn

We are all very excited about Cami joining our family here at Ionic DeZign Studios. She will be our new Director of Business Development as we continue to grow and expand.

Cami Hahn joined Ionic Dezign Studios in November of 2015. Mrs. Hahn is a successful sales & marketing professional with over 25 years of securing business to business sales in the fields of architecture, economic development, commercial flooring and packaging.  She has extensive experience interacting with corporate CEO’s, CFO’s and related industry professionals.  Prior to joining IONIC, Cami spent 13 plus years successfully directing business development and marketing activities for a similarly sized Virginia Beach based architectural and interior design firm.    Previous experience includes four years as a Global Project Manager with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership attracting new business investment and jobs to the Commonwealth of Virginia as well as being a territory manager with Shaw Commercial Carpets. She has a BS in Finance from Virginia Tech and is an active member of several commercial real estate and economic development organizations.  In 2010 she was honored by Inside Business Magazine as one of the region’s “Top Women in Business” and is a 2014 graduate of the CIVIC Leadership Institute.
 
EDUCATION: 
B.S. Finance, 1989, Virginia Tech

 
Current Industry & Community Association Participation:
CIVIC Leadership Institute
HRACRE:  Board of Directors, 2005 – Present
CREW Hampton Roads:  Charter Director, 2004 – 2009, & 2011, Past President (2008)
VEDA (Virginia Economic Developers Association) 1998 – Present
Hospice House of South Hampton Roads, Charter Director & Secretary 2015 - Present

We are all excited about what the future brings us in 2016 and beyond and look forward to making and securing relationships and the opportunities they provide.

D. Eugene Thompson, AIA
Ionic DeZign Studios, Inc.
President + Founder

"Creating places and spaces that enrich the lives of those who use them."