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10-06-2023

FXCollaborative Promotes Three Senior Associates

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FXCollaborative has promoted Patrick Koch, Yong Liu, and Cristina Rodríguez-Vázquez to Senior Associate.

"These three new Senior Associates represent the best of FXCollaborative. Their commitment to design excellence, through creativity, technology, and process helps us increase the impact of each project and all the work we do. I heartily welcome them and look forward to their continued contributions and leadership at the firm."
—Heidi Blau, Partner, Chief Operating Officer

Patrick Koch, AIA, LEED AP BD+C has been a key member of the design team for several of the firm's high-profile educational and cultural projects. Throughout his 12 years with the firm he has created a collegial environment for these teams to do their best work. His attention to detail and ability to integrate diverse input advances all his projects seamlessly from design to construction.

Yong Liu, LEED GA is a leader in our Finance Department. As Controller, he is responsible for payroll, accounts payable, and the development and implementation of the firm's internal accounting and management software. He works with every level of the firm, from partners and project managers to office services and human resources. Yong approaches his duties with a proactive and customer service-minded mentality, developing processes to meet specific project requirements and goals, and will tailor the software to increase workflow efficiency.

Cristina Rodríguez-Vázquez, AIA, LEED AP BD+C is an Architect focused on cultural and educational projects. Technically adept, she is a leader on several of the firm's educational master plans. She is analytical and methodical in approach, first understanding the people who will use the space, how will they move through it, and what will create a comfortable environment. She works both from the inside out and the outside in, creating responsive solutions that enhance the specific place and the project mission.