3tarchitects welcomes Duran as interior designer, Bobel as studio coordinator

Lilia Duran and Beth Bobel have recently joined 3tarchitects, a progressive design and architecture firm. Duran joins 3tarchitects as an interior designer after interning with Angela Brown Limited in Manhattan, where her clients consisted of Trump Jewelry, MTV, The Switzer Group, and more. Duran earned her bachelor's degree in Interior Design from Sage College of Albany, and her A.S. in graphic design from Fulton-Montgomery Community College. Additionally, she has completed classes in the fields of office design, lighting design, building systems and codes, construction fundamentals, sustainable materials, and residential design. "I have a true passion for interior design, and amplifying the use of space," said Duran. "I look forward to working with the creative architects at 3t where we can collaborate and provide clients with a space that perfectly suits their needs and tastes." "Lilia's believes that designing a functional space is the ultimate purpose of interior design," said Scott Townsend, Founder and Principal of 3tarchitects. "She brings added dimension to our 3t team as she is an invaluable resource for clients seeking innovative interior design elements that have an emphasis on functionality combined with design distinction." Bobel has joined 3tarchitects as its studio coordinator. She comes to 3tarchitects with more than 18 years’ experience in the areas of administrative support, human resources and project management. Having worked for such firms as Zandri Construction Corp. and AM Contracting, LLC, she has built up experience that is tailored to the unique needs of 3tarchitects. Bobel holds an associate of applied science degree in Secretarial Science from Hudson Valley Community College. From data tracking to website maintenance, she also possesses a range of technical skills that allow her to effectively manage a broad spectrum of projects and clients. "Beth's experience with construction projects, closeouts, and general management make her exceptionally suited for this position," said Scott Townsend, Founder and Principal of 3tarchitects. "We are pleased to welcome her to 3tarchitects, and look forward to drawing on her broad knowledge and experience." 3tarchitects is a progressive design and architecture firm located in downtown Albany. 3t focuses on creating designs that resonate with their clients, are community focused, and are sensitive to the environment as well. Their diverse portfolio showcases the team's abounding talent, sophistication, creativity, knowledge and experience of the industry. 3t is a nationally recognized award-winning architecture and design firm with a diverse array of project experience and has strong roots throughout the Capital Region and beyond.