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Perspectus Architecture, as part of BrooAlexa Design Joint Venture, honored with 2011 Department of Homeland Security Small Business Achievement Award

Perspectus Architecture has been nationally honored as an integral team member of the joint venture BrooAlexa Design Joint Venture. The joint venture was recognized by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with the 2011 DHS Small Business Achievement Award for its outstanding work in support of the DHS mission. With offices in West Virginia and Ohio, BrooAlexa Design Joint Venture provides architectural design, interior design and engineering services for new construction and renovation projects. The joint venture is comprised of BrooAlexa LLC, a multifaceted 8(a) and HUBZone company specializing in construction, manufacturing and masonry work, and Perspectus Architecture. BrooAlexa Design executives accepted the award at the 7th annual DHS Small Business Ceremony on April 20 at the General Service Administration offices in Washington, D.C. In particular, BrooAlexa Design was recognized for work performed for United States Customs and Border Protection, Procurement Directorate in Fiscal Year 2010. The notable project is the Dormitory and Conference Center at the Advanced Training Center in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, which includes 252 extended stay rooms and a 6,160 square-foot conference center. The project is targeted for LEED Gold certification. BrooAlexa Design is one of only 16 companies nationally to receive this award.

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award Finalists, Northeast Ohio — June 2010

Larry Fischer AIA and Bill Ayars AIA, co-founding principals of Perspectus Architecture, were recognized in June 2010 as Finalists of Ernst & Young’s 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Northeast Ohio in the Professional Services and Banking category. Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. Recognized globally, the award honors the most outstanding entrepreneurs who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement.

Weatherhead 100 List of top-growth companies in Northeast Ohio — 2008, 2009 and 2010

As a three-time Weatherhead 100 winner, Perspectus Architecture ranked 9th out of 100 in 2008, 21 out of 100 in 2009, and 29th out of 100 in 2010. Due to its ranking in the top 10, Perspectus was featured in a full-page article about the company’s success.  Presented by Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management and the Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE), the Weatherhead 100 identifies the region’s 100 fastest growing companies based on sales growth for the past five years. The award has been a leading honor given to Northeast Ohio businesses since 1987.

NEO Success Awards — 2009, 2010 and 2011

Perspectus Architecture was honored with the NEO Success Award in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Established in 1995 as a way to showcase the success of business in our region and hosted by Inside Business Magazine, the NEO Success Awards program annually recognizes the top-performing companies in Northeast Ohio. NEO Success Award winners reflect our region’s determination to expand and revitalize its economic status. The NEO Success Award is unique in its combined measurement of business success in sales, growth and profitability.

Crain’s 40 Under 40 Award:  Peter Bohan AIA, Principal — 2006

Perspectus Architecture’s Peter Bohan AIA, LEED AP was recognized among Crain’s Cleveland Business’ “40 Under 40.”

Publications & Media Coverage

September 2010 — Properties Magazine

“Efficient Operation” — Architect, general contractor team up for multiple Veterans Affairs projects” — a feature story highlighting Perspectus Architecture’s work on multiple projects and the complex phasing involved in the operational environment. The story quotes Perspectus Project Manager Tim Huffman, AIA.

June 2010 — Smart Business Magazine

“Making it Happen” — a feature story about the successful entrepreneurs Larry Fischer and Bill Ayars as part of the 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognition.

February 2010 — NBC’s TODAY Show

The TODAY SHOW featured Dr. Mauricio Arruda, a leading electro-physiologist and Director of the University Hospitals   Heart & Vascular Institute in Cleveland, performing a live cardiac ablation procedure using a Stereotaxis system during its broadcast. Perspectus Architecture designed the Stereotaxis Suite on behalf of University Hospitals. Perspectus principal Mike Lipowski AIA, LEED AP served as the lead architect.

October 2005 — COSE Update

SUCCESS STORY: Good News about Local Business — Building a niche in healthcare design

December 14, 2005 — The Plain Dealer

Perspectus Architecture was featured as a “Cool Employer”

August 2004 — DESIGN Magazine

Perspectus Architecture was featured in DESIGN Magazine, an annual national publication of nursing homes/long term care management. The magazine profiles the Marymount Health Care Systems’ Continuum Center in Garfield Heights, Ohio, designed by William Ayars AIA, NCARB, architect and principal of Perspectus Architecture. The 65,500 square-foot Continuum Center enhances and complements services through the addition of dementia and skilled nursing programs to the campus’ existing independent living and nursing.