Four years ago Washington University School of Medicine engaged HERA and KWK Architects to pilot a research planning pilot study on two departments so the school could better understand its utilization, efficiency opportunities and strategic physical needs. Those two were the test departments, allowing WUSM to use that methodology across their campus to help determine [...]
Continue ReadingWe are thrilled to announce that Senior Laboratory Planner Cy Henningsen has accepted the role as St. Louis Office Director. This new title is catching up to Cy’s past performance, as he has been brilliantly managing multiple aspects of HERA for many years. In this new role, Cy will work with St. Louis employees to [...]
HERA has a proven track record of providing employees an opportunity to grow within the firm, and we get great satisfaction in seeing this progression. Years ago, the firm enacted a formal Leadership Ladder program to provide recognition to staff members who have made a significant contribution to the firm. This year, HERA added a [...]
We are happy to announce the recent promotion of Leila (Lee) Rzyska-Filipek to Senior Laboratory Planner. Lee is a rising star in our Philadelphia office and has made considerable contributions to HERA's success both in project work and internal initiatives. She brings her expertise to projects ranging from higher education, K-12, clinical labs and incubators, [...]
For 25 years, HERA has built invaluable relationships with our clients and partner firms which have led to the construction of hundreds of laboratory spaces. While we are diligently planning the next state-of-the-art lab, it remains HERA’s culture to maintain a work-life balance. In appreciation of our employees' hard work, HERA is shifting to a 4½ day work week. [...]