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Thru the Lens: QA+M builds with Habitat for Humanity

East Hartford, CT Quisenberry Arcari Malik, LLC (QA+M Architecture) is helping out Hartford Area’s Habitat for Humanity with some hands-on labor at 66 Bliss St. Principals and staff installed flooring, stained the porches and picket fence, and painted trim and ceilings to help build a single-family home for a family in need. “Thanks to the efforts and dedication of the volunteers at Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity, QA+M Architecture has an opportunity to give back to the community,” said Rusty Malik, principal. “The team is able to work on a building site in a different role than we’re used to, but one that we are all enjoying.”

Since 2002, QA+M Architecture has been providing complete architectural services to municipal and private clients throughout Connecticut. With a staff of 35, the firm’s range of services includes architecture, planning and interior design for clients in the education, municipal, residential, commercial, healthcare, affordable housing, historical preservation and recreation markets. 

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