SCAPE announces 2024 mid-year promotions

Jul 30, 2024

In recognition of their professional excellence, leadership, and continued contributions to the growth and success of the firm, SCAPE is pleased to announce a number of promotions across our offices.

First, we are thrilled to welcome five new Principals to our leadership team: Lee Altman, Chris Barnes, Martin Harwood, Brad Howe, and Laura Marett. In their time at SCAPE, each individual has demonstrated exceptional dedication, creativity, and leadership in their work. With their elevation to Principal, we recognize their immense contributions to SCAPE’s practice and look forward to their pivotal role in shaping our future.

“Today, we’re celebrating the talent and dedication of these five new Principals promoted to our growing leadership team,” said Kate Orff, Founding Principal. “Each has unique expertise, but all share our commitment to project excellence, innovation, and mentorship. We’re excited for the future!”

We are also pleased to appoint Grace Dials to Director of Design Management, Despo Thoma to Director of Resilience, and William Tietje to Technical Director. They each bring years of experience leading large, complex design and planning projects to fruition, coordinating among diverse client and stakeholder groups to ensure design excellence from concept to construction.

Additionally, Julia Howe is promoted to Senior Associate, and Danny Berdichevsky and Andrew Wright are promoted to Associate.

Join us in congratulating each of them for their unique and exceptional roles in building SCAPE’s culture and practice.