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SRa is now part of FUSION-AE

 

Willow Creek Partners proudly announces the successful integration of two highly respected firms – ID Studio 4 (IDS4) from Dallas, TX, and Sperides Reiners Architects (SRA) from Minneapolis, MN – into one unified national brand: FUSION AE.

Following the acquisition and a year-long integration process, FUSION AE now stands as a fully integrated architecture and engineering firm with over 100 team members, delivering innovative and comprehensive solutions across the United States.

The creation of FUSION AE marks a significant milestone as it brings together decades of leadership and expertise in design, architecture, and engineering. With an expanded national footprint and enhanced vertical capabilities in restaurants, healthcare, retail, housing, entertainment, and other commercial domains, FUSION AE is poised to serve as a trusted partner for clients, communities, and collaborators.

Willow Creek Partners’Ozzy Jimenez said, “Our priority throughout this process has been seamless integration to ensure minimal disruption to clients and employees. By combining the strengths of IDS4 and SRA, we have created a national powerhouse that retains the boutique approach clients value while benefiting from expanded resources and expertise.”

FUSION AE Principal Eric Reiners added, “At FUSION AE, we bring a thoughtful and practical approach to every project, balancing creativity with functionality. We strive to deliver designs that not only meet the client’s needs but also reflect a commitment to durability and expression.”

“At FUSION AE, one of our core strengths is balancing the resources of a robust, nationwide team with the flexibility and attentiveness of a boutique firm,” said FUSION AE Principal Brian Chandler. “We remain nimble, enabling us to pivot with our clients’ evolving needs while providing a dedicated point of contact and a seamless process that builds trust and consistently delivers exceptional results.”

Dually headquartered in Dallas, TX, and Minneapolis, MN, FUSION AE offers an array of services that encompass the entire architecture and engineering lifecycle.

These services include:

  • Architecture
  • Engineering
  • Design
  • MEP Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Value Engineering
  • Construction Administration
  • Development Services
  • Site Survey/Inspection
  • Site Planning

FUSION AE collaborates with an extensive network of vendors and partners to deliver tailored, licensed teams for projects in all 50 U.S. states. The firm is now positioned as a national leader with deep expertise across multiple industries.

To explore FUSION AE’s impressive portfolio of projects, visit www.fusion-ae.com/projects. For
additional information, visit www.fusion-ae.com/contact-us.

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Jocelyne Dougan

Project Coordinator

During Jocelyne’s formative years she spent a lot of time with her grandmother painting, drawing, and making all sorts of crafts. As a child she watchedher dad, helpingwhere she could, renovatetheir home from the ground up. Theylivedin a constant cycle of demolishing and rebuilding,to make something new andbeautiful. As a teenager she began taking advanced art classes and making pottery whenever she had free time between classes and after school. Looking at Jocelyne’s childhood, architecture seemed like an obvious choice, but it was not so clear when Jocelyne entered college. She began her post-secondary education studying accounting due to her interests in business throughout high school.However,she quickly realized that creativity was a necessity for her future career. Jocelyne changed her major to architecture and transferred to the University of Minnesota. It was there thatshe grew her knowledge of architecture as well as, interior design, history, and art. In 2018 she graduated with her Bachelor of Design in Architecture and began working at a firm in Saint Paul, gaining experience in both government and educational design. She soon returned to the University of Minnesota to complete her Master of Architecture degree with the hopes of pursuing licensure. Now that Jocelyne has completed her master’s degree, her professional goals aim to experience as many opportunities as possible both for the sake of learning as well as the need to feed her inner child’s love of art and exploration. Jocelynehopes to apply a wide range of knowledge and skills to better inform an all-encompassing design practice.

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