GUND Partnership was recognized at the AIA New England Design Awards Celebration on October 12 as a 2018 AIA New England Emerging Professional Friendly Firm. This award recognizes GUND’s commitment to helping its youngest professionals achieve licensure and excel in their architecture careers.

GUND is a leader in the industry on diversity, as compared to NCARB’s most recent demographic report. 44% of firm leadership and 57% of Emerging Professionals at GUND are women and 57% of Emerging Professionals identify as a racial or ethnic minority. Diversity of staff and a rich benefits package, including flexible scheduling and a thoughtful parental leave policy help GUND maintain this rich studio environment. Commitment to mentoring, weekly continuing education opportunities, an in-house Architectural Experience Program and dedicated program director, exposure and opportunities to work on projects at all stages of design and construction, and support to participate in professional organizations and outside groups all led to GUND being recognized among a highly competitive group of nominees.