AVRP Skyport Studios Celebrates 40 Years of Design Excellence

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, AVRP Skyport Studios will celebrate its 40^th Anniversary.  The firm will recognize the milestone with an invite-only celebration October 26, 2016.   Located at 703 16th St., San Diego, CA  92101, the firm is widely known across the region for its decades of design excellence, creativity, and planning some of the most prominent, visionary, and vibrant projects in Southern California.

AVRP Skyport Studios originated in 1976, when Doug Austin began a small design firm out of his home.  Forty years later, the firm has designed billions of dollars' worth of iconic projects both domestically and internationally. Project types include urban infill, mixed-use, housing, education, corporate office, multigenerational space, health care and more. The firm is led by four principals: Douglas H. Austin, FAIA, LEED AP, MAIBC; Christopher T. Veum, AAIA, IIDA; Randy Robbins, AIA, LEED AP; and Frank Wolden.  

Douglas H. Austin, FAIA, Chairman, CEO and Founder of AVRP Skyport Studios, says, "I'm so pleased to be celebrating this milestone with an absolutely outstanding team.  It's an honor and an achievement to not only stay relevant for 40 years, but to be leading our city's design evolution in a significant way."

AVRP Skyport Studios has been making headlines in recent months.  The firm recently underwent a merger between AVRP Studios with Skyport Studio.  The firm has also been selected for many high-profile projects this year, including the $1.2 billion Seaport San Diego project, the most significant urban waterfront project in the region, as well as the $239 million new tower to expand Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. 

Christopher T. Veum, AAIA, IIDA, President of AVRP, states, "I believe AVRP Skyport Studios has thrived for decades, and is poised for further expansion because of our team.  Every one of our 50 employees is passionate, talented, and a team-player.  We work really well together to solve our clients' complex design and development challenges."

About AVRP Skyport Studios
In a world of "decorated boxes" and formula design, AVRP Skyport Studios strives to find and develop an original idea that drives the creative process for each project.  Celebrating 40 years of creativity and accomplishment in 2016, the firm and its principals have earned nearly 150 design awards.  For more information, visit www.avrpstudios.com.

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