Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture Commemorates 20th Anniversary and Continued Growth

OMAHA, NE - February 2, 2007 - Twenty years ago, architects Michael Alley and Perry Poyner had a vision of the ideal workplace - a place to have fun. Working for a national architecture firm at the time, the two wanted to create an enjoyable work environment promoting collaboration and creativity. On February 2, 1987, Alley Poyner Architecture was established. Less than a year later, Albert Macchietto joined the firm as the 3rd principal. Now with a staff of 28, Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture is celebrating 20 years of innovative and quality designs, talented staff, satisfied clients and solid growth.

Beginning with a variety of projects, the firm quickly developed credibility in historic renovation work. The principals' objective to preserve the architecture and history of Downtown Omaha led to the renovation of the Orpheum Theater, the 1887 Anheuser-Busch building, the Hill Hotel on 16th St. and the Scoular Building. Michael Alley stated the firm's philosophy on historic renovation - "We try to be sensitive to the history, to work within its context but distinguish what is new and what is old." The firm also built a reputation as a leader in sustainable and "Green" design, with their long-standing relationship with National Arbor Day Foundation and the completion of the Lied Conference Center in Nebraska City.

Over the years, the firm's projects have ranged in scope from small not-for-profit organizations with strong missions to large university education and environmental research facilities. Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture's current portfolio includes the new Saddle Creek Records offices and urban art center, the UNL School of Natural Resources renovation/addition, Hope Center for Kids, the UNO Criss Library renovation/addition, Kutak Rock's law headquarters, 80 Dodge condominiums, and many more.

The tremendous growth in the firm's work has led to a 40% increase in staff over the past few years, a new Interior Design department and an office expansion. In 2006, the Interior Design department was created to offer interior design services in-house and to integrate this phase into the firm's architectural process. In addition, Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture outgrew their 2,500 s.f. historic building and will be moving into a new home in late 2007. While staying close to downtown, the new, larger location can accommodate the expected increase in staff and workload in the coming years.

In 1990, Michael Alley described the firm's future, "We're real open to growing - we've grown quickly for a 3-year old firm. But we like doing architecture. We never want to get so large that we can't do that any more." Now in 2007, Alley Poyner Architecture has grown to be just that - a larger firm, but still small enough to focus on clients and architectural details while remaining involved in every aspect.

Throughout 2007, Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture will be hosting various events for clients, consultants, contractors, friends, family and more, to commemorate their 20th Anniversary. Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture would like thank everyone that has supported the firm and contributed to their success over the years, and hopes to share many more years.