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Jill Peebles, Nat Langlais, Chris Pizzichemi, John Cali and Joanna Myers join BKA Architects

Jill Peebles, AIA, Nathan Langlais, Christopher Pizzichemi, John Cali, and Joanna Myers have joined BKA Architects. Peebles, a registered architect with 11 years of experience, will fill the role of project architect and project manager on a variety of projects. She is currently involved in a number of different projects including those for Brophy and Phillips, South Bay Mental Health, The Boulders Apartments, Horizon Beverage, and Catholic Charities. Since graduating from Roger Williams University with a Bachelor of Architecture in 2000, Peebles gained experience working for Asebrook & Co. Architects, Blackstone Block Architects, Inc., R.A.D. Jones Architects, Inc., and Gary Wolf Architects, Inc. Langlais received his Bachelor of Architecture from Wentworth Institute of Technology in May 2007. He is currently working as project manager for the Dollar Tree in Fall River, as well as providing support for projects underway for Horizon Beverage, Stonehill College and Holiday Inn Taunton. Prior work experience includes positions with Peter Quinn Architects, Capital Projects Management at Boston College, and Lerner | Ladds + Bartels. In the role of job captain on the lululemon athletica retail design team, Pizzichemi develops projects through all phases into construction. A 2003 graduate with a Bachelor of Architecture from Wentworth Institute of Technology, he brings six years of experience gained from his architectural work at Clark & Green, Inc. and Cambridge Seven Associates, Inc. to his current work. Cali received his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Building and Engineering Technology from the New England Institute of Technology in March 2004. He is currently enrolled in the Masters of Architecture program at the Boston Architectural College. Supporting the retail teams, John is working on projects for Talbots, Chipotle Mexican Grill, and lululemon athletica. Prior work experience includes positions with Nelson, KlingStubbing, and Wessling Architects. A May 2010 graduate with a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University, Myers has been providing support to BKA's retail teams. At present, she is working on projects in progress for lululemon athletica, Reebok, Rockport and Talbots.
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