Orlando Business Journal Ranks PDG in Top 25!

Powell Design Group's Orlando corporate office was recently ranked by OBJ among the Top 25 Architectural Firms in Central Florida for 2011.

PDG's diverse strengths in government, education, hospitality, commercial, municipal, financial, medical and multifamily sectors position us for continued growth through 2012!

PDG to Receive Golden Brick Award!

Powell Design Group, along with our Design/Build partner Williams Co., will receive a Golden Brick Award this month from the City of Orlando's Downtown Orlando Partnership for the Executive MBA Classroom Project for UCF. The Golden Brick is awarded to projects which demonstrate design excellence while contributing significantly to the quality of life in Orlando's downtown core.

The Executive MBA Classroom project involved the remodeling of a historic building currently in use as a UCF classroom building, and included the redesign of 9,418 SF of second floor area. A beautiful new lecture hall with tiered seating for 64 people, perimeter offices, break-out room, kitchenette, student lounge and support spaces were among the improvements to the space.

Careful phasing of the project made it possible for existing facilities to remain in full operation during the construction process.

PDG Jax Partners with Mayo Clinic on New Project with Edward Waters College

The Center for the Prevention of Health Disparities at Edward Waters College will be a multi-use facility that serves both students and the community in an effort to research, educate and establish baseline medical data for an underserved population.

Funded by a federal grant, the building will help further establish EWC's credentials under its new President, former Jacksonville sheriff Nathaniel Glover. Powell Design Group is proud to partner with EWC and the Mayo Clinic on this important project!

See a recent article about the project in the Florida Times Union: http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2012-03-03/story/edward-waters-college-challenges-and-opportunities-are-ahead 

All Hands Project Featured on US Navy Website!

NAS Jax Breaks Ground on New All Hands Club

By Clark Pierce, Naval Air Station Jacksonville Public Affairs

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) -- Naval Air Station Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. Jeffrey Maclay joined key players to break ground for the new All Hands Club aboard the installation, May 17.

The $6.4 million project to replace 'The Zone' includes design and construction of a single-story 25,000 sq. ft. entertainment facility.

"The floor plan includes a casual-dining restaurant and lounge, and a chief petty officers' pub, along with a Bingo and banquet hall," said Maclay. "The architecture is very impressive. I'm sure this facility will become an entertainment landmark on base. Congratulations go out to our contractor partners Powell Design Group and Friedrich Watkins Company. We all look forward to the ribbon cutting ceremony in August of 2012."

"The architect gave us a showcase design with what we call a 'wow factor' – such as the dramatic roof design that is meant to mimic aircraft wings and an outdoor patio area," said Nick Bloomer, Public Works Department project manager. "And the Bingo crowd will be pleased to learn that the new hall will accommodate up to 250 players."

Public Works Officer Cmdr. Bill Siemer told the audience, "This project represents a significant accomplishment thanks to the hard work and coordination of many organizations, including Commander Navy Installations Command, U.S. Army Contracting, NAS Jacksonville MWR, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast, and our contractor partners."

 http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=60521 

PDG Awarded UCF Greek Life Complex

The team of Powell Design Group, Inc. (PDG) and Design/Build partner WELBRO Building Corporation was selected from a field of nineteen (19) teams by the University of Central Florida to design and construct the New Greek Housing and Residence Life Center.

The project consists of three distinct buildings.  A 5,000 SF Greek Life Center, budgeted at $1,000,000.00, anchors the southern end of Greek Drive and includes meeting rooms as well as Greek Council and Housing offices. Two sorority houses, each approximately 13,000 SF and two stories in height, will occupy the property to the north of the center.  Each house will sleep forty (40) students and have full kitchen/dining facilities for group meals, a House Director’s apartment, and social spaces including lounges, living rooms, libraries, and study areas. The two sorority buildings are budgeted at $5,658,284.00.

PDG Architect of Record for 15 TD Bank Conversions

Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Bank) of Canada acquired The South Financial Group (the parent company of Mercantile Bank) in late 2009. Due to Powell Design Group's previous design of Mercantile Bank store prototypes, PDG was retained by Core States Group to provide services as Architect of Record for the conversions of 15 branches in the Florida market. Powell Design Group ensured that the new TD Bank image and corporate branding was carried out in accordance with the bank standards, developed in consultation with Core States Group. Currently undergoing conversion, these 15 stores are scheduled to re-open as TD Banks in June of 2011.

New PDG Jacksonville Office!

Powell Design Group's Jacksonville Office has relocated to:


4168 Southpoint Parkway
Suite 301
Jacksonville, FL 32216
T: 904.396.0266
F: 904.396.5666


Thanks to Auld and White Constructors for the beautiful build-out! We're looking forward to many years of "Creating Successful Environments" in our new location!