Electronic Security 101
September 17, 2021
What You Need to Know About Electronic Security We’re often asked to design security systems for our clients. However, the term “security system” can be deceptive. Today, most organizations, facilities, and communities rely on multiple interconnected systems for their security
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
Happy April Fool’s Day!
April 1, 2021
Happy Anniversary TA! 29 years ago, we sent out an April Fool’s Day fax stating, “It’s No Joke – Thorburn Associates is Launched!” Since then, we’ve: It’s certainly been an E-ticket ride! Thank you to our clients, friends, employees, manufacturers,
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
The Community – Placemaking in a Post-Pandemic World
May 11, 2020
TA partnered with Cline Design and other industry peers to look into the future of design, discussing how they might provide solutions that address the current pandemic and other crisis situations. A summary of the article taken from The Community
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
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
THROUGH THE YEARS… Celebrating 25 Years of Design Excellence! 2001-2003
September 21, 2017
Thorburn Associates is proud to have worked on a variety of projects throughout our first 25 years! 2001: Kaiser Permanente Medical Center and Offices, Santa Clara, California. Phased construction of this three building replacement project included a hospital, medical office
THROUGH THE YEARS… Celebrating 25 Years of Design Excellence! 1998-2000
August 2, 2017
Thorburn Associates is proud to have worked on a variety of projects throughout our first 25 years! 1998: Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California. The renovated 299-seat auditorium, used for interactive educational shows, incorporates live undersea video, special effects, surround sound,
THROUGH THE YEARS… Celebrating 25 Years of Design Excellence! 1995-1997
June 20, 2017
Thorburn Associates is proud to have worked on a variety of projects throughout our first 25 years! 1995: Children’s Museum, Indianapolis,Indiana. The CineDome is the United States’ first iWERKS domed 15/70 theatre. TA designed the 7-channel cinema audio