Becoming a WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise is an exciting milestone for AVEC, but for us, it represents much more than a badge.

It comes at a meaningful moment in our company’s story as AVEC transitions into fully women-led ownership and leadership. Over the last several years, we’ve worked intentionally to build a company that reflects not only how we want to grow, but how we want to lead, partner, and show up for our clients.

Managing a growing design firm offers a variety of unique challenges and opportunities. An unpredictable business environment and a quickening pace of change require firm leadership to adapt, but how can we proactively prepare for growth in uncertain times? 

Ten years ago, we launched Charrette Venture Group (CVG) with a clear purpose—to help architecture firms become stronger businesses.

AVEC is delighted to announce that Valerie Puchades, FSMPS, CPSM, has been promoted to partner in the company.

The AVEC Marketing Team has completed another successful rebrand!

Meet Emily Hall, the President of AVEC, whose leadership bridges the dynamic energy of Detroit, MI, and the charm of Tiverton, RI.

R.E. Dinneen Architects and Planners (REDAP) was approaching their 38th year in business when the principals began the rebranding process.

Meet Dena Alspach, AVEC’s Director of Marketing, a storyteller at heart, and a strategist by trade.

Meet Xylia Buros (pronounced Zy-LEE-ah), a Senior Marketing Specialist at AVEC whose career journey bridges the worlds of art, media, and architecture.

Nestled in the serene surroundings of Canandaigua, New York, Valerie Puchades serves as the Director of Strategic Planning at AVEC.

Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Carlos Valle brings a rich blend of artistic leadership and graphic design expertise to the team, cultivated over more than a decade.