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(Updated with Press) Diamonds International Unveils New Retail Concept at Disney Springs

The diamond market is very strong right now so if you’ve got some diamond that you are thinking of selling then it might be worth trying to sell them now, while the value of diamonds is high. The diamond market is looking so healthy that Diamonds International, the largest fine jeweler in ports-of-call throughout the […]

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Peep Inside the New 120 N 6th Street

KPA is currently retained by L3 Capital to redevelop an extensive portion of the firm’s holdings along N 6th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. KPA is providing architectural services for a series of buildings, with the goal of modernizing the exterior facade and maximizing ground floor retail space. Of these larger holdings, 120 N 6th Street is the

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Simone Rocha Brings the Romance to Wooster Street

The One to Watch Who says romance is dead? Simone Rocha, the 30-year old Irish designer whose creations embody a contemporary romanticism with edge, is certainly a testament against. While she may not be a household name in the States yet, Rocha enjoys a certain level of prominence in her native Great Britain. With a

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Entrance No. 7 Renovation at Garden State Plaza Wraps Up

The wait is over! As part of an ongoing redevelopment of Garden State Plaza, Kenneth Park Architects was retained by Westfield Corporation as Executive Architect to renovate the exterior facade and entrance no. 7 at GSP. Adjacent to the entrance, a new pedestrian-friendly site plan creates a desirable public space for end-users. Combined, these transformations

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Celebrating the new Outlets at Montehiedra

On Thursday, October 06, 2016, KPA and Urban Edge Properties celebrated the newly renovated Outlets at Montehiedra in San Juan, Puerto Rico. At 600,000 SF, the Outlets boast a complete exterior and interior renovation, with a newly designed interior and chic, modern lounge areas for the public.

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KPA Welcomes Gregory Hong to the LA Office

[vc_row][vc_column width=’1/3′] [/vc_column][vc_column width=’2/3′] Los Angeles, CA — Kenneth Park Architects has named Gregory G. Hong, AIA, as Principal of KPA’s Los Angeles office. In this role, Greg will lead the architectural and design teams, while pursuing new business opportunities and overseeing day to day operations. Established in 2009, KPA’s LA office is dedicated to

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We Celebrate 4,258 Miles by Treating Ourselves

After long hours at the desk, even architects need to get up and exercise. This summer, the New York office continued our annual tradition of a fitness challenge. The goal was for everyone to run (or walk, bike, skip) 100 miles in 8 weeks. In addition to the individual challenge, this time around, we initiated an office-wide

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MCM Plans Global Domination

The Timeline of the Monogram MCM, fully known as Modern Creation München, is a luxury travel goods and accessories brand with an attitude defined by combining a contemporary aesthetic and focus on functional innovation with the use of cutting edge techniques. Today, through its association with art, music, technology and travel, MCM embodies the bold,

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The Next Great American Malls

Assigning A Grade In just the past year, the narrative has shifted. While op-eds about the impending death of brick and mortar retail have not become a thing of the past, the conversation of recent has become more nuanced. In addition to the usual narratives about the overwhelming ascendancy of e-commerce, the shopping mall, an

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Givenchy Opens in Aventura Mall

The third standalone store in the States for LVMH-owned atelier Givenchy, the Aventura Mall location is also the second Miami location. At the 2,000 SF, the boutique consists of a black storefront with gold lettering. Inside, a herringbone-patterned wooden parquet floor sets the stage for monochrome black and white fixtures. The end result is a

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