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Steffian Bradley Architects promotes Kurokawa

Ai Kurokawa of Steffian Bradley Architects promoted to principal Ai Kurokawa, Steffian Bradley Architects
Boston, MA Steffian Bradley Architects (SBA) promoted Ai Kurokawa, Associate-AIA, LEED AP to principal. Kurokawa has been with SBA for 16 years, where she has grown her expertise in the planning and design of healthcare facilities. Concurrent with her work at SBA Ai also earned her Master’s Degree from Boston Architectural College, and advanced through her AIA registration exams. Anthony Miniscalco, AIA, LEED AP has been promoted to Associate. Miniscalco has been with SBA for 3 years, and has 15 years’ experience in all phases of architectural design ranging from projects in the healthcare sector, to corporate/commercial, multi-family residential, and senior living. Shelley Harris, AIA, LEED AP, received SBA’s Peter Steffian Mentorship award for her efforts bringing up many junior staff within the office. Harris has been with SBA for 12 years, and has over 30 years’ experience working in the healthcare design sector. “I started my professional career as a teacher and continue to enjoy teaching and mentoring every day at work. It is a rewarding experience for me as I too learn from all staff that I work with” stated Harris. The Peter Steffian Mentorship Award was established in 2014 in memory of Peter Steffian, who was known as one of the firm’s best mentors. Interior designer Victoria Gebrian has advanced through her qualifying exams and has earned NCIDQ Certification.
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