Spotlights

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Christopher Pratt, JLL

Number of years at firm: 2 One thing on my bucket list: I want to do a cross country US road trip. America is such a large country, I think it’s important to experience its diverse landscapes, cultures, people and history and what better way than a road trip with friends.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Adrielle Slaugh, STUDIOS Architecture

Number of years at firm: 6 One thing on my bucket list: Personally, the item that stands out most on my bucket list is the desire to travel – I have a list of over 50 countries that I’m still interested in visiting. Learning their unique cultural insights, exports, and nuances while experimenting with language is a personal passion of mine, and I’m fascinated by the process of learning about different cultures in truly authentic ways.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Jais Kwon, FXCollaborative

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I consider playing a big part in the design of new David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center my biggest recent achievement. The project achieved the highest score as LEED v4 BD+C Platinum project in NY and is on track to achieve Net Zero energy.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Graham Christensen, Douglaston Development

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? A recent project that I am most proud of is 3Eleven, Manhattan’s largest new luxury multifamily building with 938 apartments (703 market rate and 235 affordable units) as well as 60,000 s/f of amenity spaces.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Michael Schattner, Rosewood Realty Group

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In April of 2022 I closed on The Lakes at Collier Commons in Land O Lakes, FL. This was a beautiful 2004 vintage property consisting of 252 units.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Evguenia Yerukhimovich, GPARENCY

When I am not working, I am: Taking care of my family, going to the gym and learning new things, from playing music to new languages. I am also a huge audiobooks and podcasts junky. I especially love listening to biographies of historical and modern entrepreneurs.

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2023 Women in Construction Spotlight

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2023 Women in Construction: Lauren Kennedy, Shawmut Design and Construction

How can AEC companies recruit more women? Companies can recruit more women by retaining and promoting their current female staff. Nothing shows that you value women and their contributions more than

2023 Women in Construction: Tammy Smith, The Alban Group

In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? By the tail end of the pandemic, Alban was redesigning office spaces for clients to provide safe and useful office work areas. As we settled into our new normal, I have been able to focus on growing the