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Margulies Perruzzi Expands Design Staff

Boston – Margulies Perruzzi (MP) announced the addition of four new employees to its design staff to support the firm’s growth in its workplace, health, science, and real estate practice areas.

Architectural Designer J.J. Chen has experience designing commercial, healthcare, and mixed-use projects. As a job captain, he will be responsible for developing plans and architectural details, construction documents, Revit and 3D models, and renderings.

Rania Gaafer, Assoc. AIA has experience with various phases of architectural and interior projects, specializing in commercial and healthcare. In her role as architectural designer, she will participate in all aspects of the interior design process including programming, interior space planning, schematics, research, selection, and specification of materials, and will complete value engineering drawings and coordinate engineering work with the MP design team.

With 10 years of experience, Megan Hogan, NCIDQ, LEED GA specializes in corporate interiors and workplace strategy. In her new role as senior interior designer, Hogan will provide design, technical detailing, and space planning services from concept development through construction documentation for MP’s clients.

Monica Maganzini, Assoc. AIA is a detail-oriented architectural designer with a demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, delegate resources, and maintain budgets and schedules. She has experience in designing in accordance with building codes and accessibility requirements. She will assist project managers with all project phases from schematic design through construction administration.

“As companies begin to bring employees back to the office, they are re-evaluating the nature of their workspaces. We have been working closely with our clients throughout the pandemic to assist them as they adjust their workspace to meet the evolving needs of both their employees and their business,” said Dan Perruzzi AIA, LEED AP, principal and senior partner at Margulies Perruzzi. “We are proud to welcome our new staff and know they will provide our clients with exceptional service.”