ZGF Architects has named Sharron van der Meulen as managing partner. She will provide the next generation of leadership for the firm’s international design portfolio and its 700 plus employees across seven offices.
“I am incredibly honoured to assume the role of managing partner, and to continue on our path of making a positive difference through the built environment,” said van der Meulen. “After 35 years at the firm I remain inspired by our foundational values of community, equity, and sustainability – and I’m energized by the design opportunities ahead of us.”
Her career has focused on interior architecture, spanning over three decades across many project typologies, to design award winning healthcare, workplace, cultural and higher education projects. Most recently, she has been the lead interior designer for the Portland International Airport main terminal expansion, set to open later this year.
In addition, ZGF named Solvei Neiger managing partner of the Portland office, and Mitra Memari managing partner of the Los Angeles office. The firm said van der Meule, alongside Solvei, Mitra, and ZGF’s partners will guide designing solutions that enhance the human experience and enrich communities at every scale.
Founded in Portland, Oregon in 1946, ZGF is a global interdisciplinary design firm with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Portland, Denver, Seattle, Vancouver B.C., and Washington D.C.
