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romenade Central by TVS DesignPhotograph by Michael StavaridisArchitecture & Design | Commercial Contractors | Commercial Real Estate Brokers | Residential Real Estate Developers | LegendsARCHITECTURE & DESIGNLucy Aiken-JohnsonFounding Partnerai3As a founding partner of ai3 in 2004, Lucy Aiken-Johnson has helped lead the firm to more than 50 awards for architecture, interior design, and product development. The firm has designed over 50 restaurants and clubs around Atlanta. Aiken-Johnson also helped establish the Day One Workshop, a vision session developed to listen deeply to clients’ stories and imagine possibilities.EDUCATION Auburn UniversityHOMETOWN Tucker, GeorgiaWHY I CHOSE THIS WORK My AP art teacher recommended the Studio Op Design Program in Auburn’s school of architecture. I’m fortunate my passion for storytelling has aligned to make this a lifelong career.FIRST JOB Chick-fil-A, North DeKalb MallJordache K. AveryPrincipal and OwnerXmetricalJordache Avery is the founder and sole principal of XMETRICAL, which specializes in high-design residential and urban infill commercial development. His modern homes have been featured on multiple tours, and his work has garnered multiple design awards. Additionally, in response to Atlanta’s housing crisis, Avery has worked with companies and agencies within Atlanta to help provide affordable housing solutions.G. Niles BoltonChairmanNiles Bolton AssociatesG. Niles Bolton is chairman of Niles Bolton Associates, a professional design firm founded in 1975. Headquartered in Atlanta, with an additional office in Washington, D.C., NBA has completed projects in 49 states and 16 countries. Bolton