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Thorburn Associates Announces New Managing Principal

August 12, 2021   
Thorburn Associates (TA) is excited to formally announce the transition of Kalen Larson (LinkedIn) into the role of Managing Principal. Kalen moves into the role previously held by Lisa Thorburn, Founding Principal of TA almost 30 years ago. Lisa said
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Happy April Fool’s Day!

April 1, 2021   
Happy Anniversary TA! 29 years ago, Steve and I sent out an April Fool’s Day fax stating, “It’s No Joke – Thorburn Associates is Launched!” Since then, we’ve: Opened five offices across the United States: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orlando,
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E-news September 2020

September 11, 2020   
Project Highlight Asheville Art Museum Expansion and Renovation Established in 1948, the Asheville Art Museum is the third oldest art museum in North Carolina. At the beginning of this century the museum recognized a need for more space, and for
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Can you hear me now?

April 16, 2020   
As I draft this note we continue to shelter at home and are continuing to see an increase in virtual meetings. I cannot begin to imagine how we would have conducted this work even two years ago. Changes in technology and the
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Looking Your Best on Video as You Work from Home

April 9, 2020   
Following up on the Quick Tips for Virtual Meetings we shared last week (link here), I wanted to dive into the topic of looking your best on camera. As pointed out before, much of this is common sense, but you
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Western Carolina University – Brown Hall

February 22, 2019   
This project renovated and expanded the 2-story, 1950’s era Brown Building on the Western Carolina University campus in Cullowhee, NC. The ground floor houses the convenience store, which captures students converging down the hill to classes throughout the day. The
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Celebrating 25 Years of Design Excellence! 2017

August 1, 2018   
Thorburn Associates is proud to have worked on a variety of projects throughout our first 25 years! 2017 Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC. TA is proud to have teamed with Clearscapes Architecture and Sigma Engineering to provide A/E design services
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Celebrating 25 Years of Design Excellence! 2015-2016

June 8, 2018   
Thorburn Associates is proud to have worked on a variety of projects throughout our first 25 years! 2015: Investment Firm, Durham, North Carolina. This 4,000 sq ft. renovation of an existing space connects two buildings in order to provide a
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Celebrating 25 Years of Design Excellence! 2013-2014

April 19, 2018   
Thorburn Associates is proud to have worked on a variety of projects throughout our first 25 years! 2013: Gene Snyder US Courthouse Lightwell Courtroom Expansion, Louisville, Kentucky. This six-floor building served as a Post Office, Court House and Custom House
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Celebrating 25 Years of Design Excellence! 2010-2012

March 15, 2018   
Thorburn Associates is proud to have worked on a variety of projects throughout our first 25 years! 2010: Polynesian Cultural Center – Gateway Restaurant, Laie, Hawaii. The existing 140 ft x 250 ft.  space was renovated into a semi-outdoor dining