Stephen Tsou, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, has joined Ted Moudis Associates (TMA) as an associate. "We are very pleased to have Stephen as a new addition to our team. His diverse experience in the field is a unique and valuable asset to the company," explained Ted Moudis, A.I.A., the firm's founder and senior principal.
He brings more than 30 years of architectural experience to TMA, having practiced both nationally and internationally. He is a registered architect, a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP), a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and a member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). At TMA, he will be responsible for directing and overseeing his team's work on assigned projects. By acting as the primary client contact, he will attend project meetings and assure that project schedules and budgets are followed efficiently and effectively.
He completed his undergraduate and graduate careers at the University of Pennsylvania, receiving both a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and a Masters of Architecture.
TMA is a leading architectural and interior design firm with offices in New York, Chicago and an alliance in London. TMA designs innovative, sustainable design solutions and is recognized for delivering exceptional value to its dynamic corporate and retail clientele domestically and internationally. TMA is recognized as one of the top 10 architectural design firms in New York and is ranked as one of the top 50 Design Giants by Interior Design Magazine. Representative clients include Coty, Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, Newsweek, Rolex, Societe Generale, and Tiffany & Co. to name a few. Visit www.tedmoudis.com for more information.
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