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Recently completed projects
Cambria Suites in San Antonio, Texas; Akron, Ohio; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, among other cities |
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Projects on the boards
Cambria Suites in Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights, New York; Columbus, Ohio; Denver Airport; Atlanta Airport (first Cambria to apply for LEED certification); Los Angeles; Chicago; Newport, Rhode Island; Washington, DC; Baltimore; Miami; Tampa, Florida; Spokane, Washington; and Philadelphia |
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Secret to success in this economy
Progressive clients, a grounded approach to creative design, and a strong established design network |
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Don Griner
Senior Director, Design and Construction
Cambria Suites
Silver Spring, Maryland
www.cambriasuites.com |
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Music on my iPod
Dark Horse by Nickelback |
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Can always watch reruns of
Bewitched |
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Mentor
Frank Lloyd Wright |
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Book on my nightstand
Marley & Me…I’m comparing the world’s worst, lovable dog to my former German Shepherd! |
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City I am watching
Portland, Oregon |
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| I own too many CDs…music has been my lifelong passion |
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Piece of industry technology I’m excited about
In-room electronic concierge |
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If I weren’t an architect, I would be a
Politician |
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Favorite hotel for design
Gansevoort in New York City |
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Design-wise in the DC area, I vote for
BusBoys and Poets (hip, progressive coffeehouse community space) |
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Greatest industry challenge
Creating modern luxury design on a dime |
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