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They survived their arrival at SEI, a mojo shower, a wedding and a honeymoon, and they are still eating chocolate.  Officially presenting Mr. and Mrs. Wobser.  Congrats to Kiel and Kelly!!!!

Congratulations to Holley Central School District!  Voters approved the District’s  $27.4 million Phase 2 Capital Improvements project.   The scope of work includes renovations and upgrades to the elementary school and middle/high school, multi-purpose room addition at the middle/high school, site improvements and new bus maintenance facility.

Kelly M. Moulton, Assoc. AIA Architectural Designer

Kiel R. Wobser, Assoc. AIA Architectural Designer

. Hint – expect a change in the future 

Congratulations to Chatham Central School District!  District voters approved two propositions for their Capital Project; the first addresses infrastructure, ADA, energy and educational program needs. The second proposition is the replacement of aging athletic poles and lights.

As always, we bring you holiday gift ideas to ease your shopping chaos.  This will be a 3-part series with ideas and hints for the season.  Part 1 will focus on non-tech related gifts.  Shocker!  Included are gifts for the architect within you!   First up is a little pricey, but if you love architecture and buildings, then you can’t avoid these – large models of famous buildings including some Lego construction sets.  You could also get these stone coasters of Frank Lloyd Wright textile blocks.  We could shop in the MOMA Store for hours, but these 2 items caught our eye: a really neat blueprint paperweight, and these cool poster hangers.

Stay tuned to Part II and III in upcoming posts from your personal shopper.

Congratulations to Brushton-Moira Central School District for passing their EXCEL project which includes energy conservation measures such as alternative heating systems, and also building security.

Now the fun begins as we start completing the design, and getting the plans and specifications ready for NYSED approval!

And the winner is…. Justin (the man with the lucky seat)!  Enjoy the DVD!  Lunchtime sharing is encouraged, so Mike and Jimmi can stop complaining that they didn’t win.

Have you seen this movie?  Enter our super easy contest by commenting below (one comment per person). One lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive this movie on DVD. This contest is open to all including SEI Design Group staff members and families. Be sure to enter before the contest ends September 8, 2009.

Check out this blog, Living Root Bridges.  Incredible, and a very green idea!  Be sure to click to enlarge to see the detail.  What other natural architectural phenomenons have you seen?  Leave your answers in the comments.

We were just informed that SEI Design Group Blog was selected by as one of the top Architecture Blogs by The Daily Reviewer.  Thanks very much!