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Our design process guides us to plan for today’s requirements and prepare for tomorrow’s unknowns. Here we pull back the curtain on our practice to share that process with you.

ZGF Welcomes Michael Hunton, AIA, as Principal in New York

ZGF is thrilled to welcome Michael Hunton, AIA, as a new Principal in our New York office. With 13 years of experience specializing in healthcare design, Michael brings a deep understanding of the complexities of healthcare environments and a commitment to creating spaces that support healing, comfort, and well-being.

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October 29, 2026

ZGF to Design World-Class Performance Venue Above the Columbia

ZGF has been selected to design The Grotto, a world-class performance venue above Washington state's inconic Columbia River gorge. The concert hall aims to be one of most sustainable performance venues in the country — one designed around energy, water, and materials, and built to last for generations.

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August 03, 2026

Portland International Airport Main Terminal Completes

The second and final phase of the globally acclaimed Portland International Airport (PDX) main terminal expansion is now open. Designed by ZGF for the Port of Portland, the one million-square-foot project is the largest public infrastructure project delivered in Oregon's history and realizes a decade-long vision to create a more welcoming, sustainable, and distinctly Pacific Northwest gateway for travelers.

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June 30, 2026

California Science Center Announces Grand Opening Date for New Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center

On November 13th 2026, the California Science Center’s new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will open to the public, inviting Angelenos and visitors from around the world to experience a new architectural landmark shaped by the scale, engineering, and enduring wonder of space shuttle Endeavour.

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June 24, 2026

California Science Center Announces New Milestone: Construction of the ZGF-Designed Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is Now Complete

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April 13, 2026

ZGF Names Marissa Tasho as Chief Marketing Officer

ZGF has appointed Marissa Tasho as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, she will guide the firm’s integrated marketing, communications, and business development efforts across its North American offices, aligning strategy to support ZGF’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and design excellence.

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March 09, 2026

ZGF to Design New Ann & Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital

One of the nation’s top children’s hospitals, Ann & Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital, has selected the Design-Build team of Clayco & Skender JV with ZGF and Lamar Johnson Collaborative to plan, program, and design a new pediatric hospital and outpatient clinic.

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February 02, 2026

ZGF Recognition and Honors, November 2025

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December 03, 2025

ZGF Recognition and Honors, October 2025

ZGF is thrilled to be recognized by multiple local, national, and international awards organizations this month. 

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October 30, 2025

ZGF to Design Washington State University’s New Integrated Sciences Building

Washington State University has selected ZGF and Hoffman Construction as the progressive design-build team for its new Integrated Sciences Building in Pullman.

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October 28, 2025

University of New Mexico Selects ZGF | McClain + Yu, a Joint Venture, to Design New Medical School

ZGF and McClain + Yu Architecture & Design have been selected to design a new state-of-the-art facility for The University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Medicine. Projected to double the School’s enrollment over the next decade, the facility will help expand New Mexico’s healthcare workforce of the future and address the demand for more providers across the region.

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October 13, 2025