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Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our PRAXIS3 summer interns, Joseph Whiteley and Abbygale Davis, Bachelor of Architecture candidates at Kennesaw State University.

Joesph and Abby both recently completed their fourth year at KSU, and this is Joseph’s third summer with PRAXIS3. We’re excited to have both of them on the team this summer.

As comes to a close, PRAXIS3 architect Jason Swichtenberg is sharing his perspective on the role preservation plays in shaping stronger communities. Jason is the Volunteer Chair of the City of Avondale Estates Historic Preservation Commission, and recently attended the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Community Planning Academy.

In our latest blog, Jason reflects on how thoughtful planning, adaptive reuse, and community involvement contribute to preserving the character and identity of historic neighborhoods.

Read the full blog at the link below.

Planning for Community | PRAXIS3 Blog From historic preservation to community engagement, PRAXIS3 explores how architects help shape cities long before construction begins. Through volunteer leadership, adaptive reuse, and planning initiatives, our team contributes to creating thoughtful, connected communities across the Atlanta region.

PRAXIS3 joined West Georgia Technical College in celebrating the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Stanley H. Bressner Industrial Technology Building at the Murphy Campus.

The new facility will support WGTC’s Commercial Truck Driving, Electrical Lineworker, and Welding programs and features a 40-booth welding lab with state-of-the-art equipment, classrooms, community space, and a new CDL range designed to support hands-on learning and workforce development across West Georgia.

We’re proud to have partnered on a project that will help fuel innovation, education, and future career pathways for students and the surrounding community.

Recently recognized by IIDA Georgia Chapter with a 2026 Best of the Best Award, Shop – Best of Retail, Mercedes-Benz of Atlanta South is a 103,000 SF flagship dealership in Atlanta, GA that redefines the automotive retail experience, blurring the line between showroom, hospitality, and luxury retail environments.

Key features include an expansive double-height showroom with a curved glass envelope, a sculptural glass stair, and elevated customer amenity spaces, including a café, two-level lounge, and exterior multi-functional rooftop terrace. Behind the customer-facing areas, the facility also integrates expanded service operations, EV infrastructure, and training environments to support dealership performance and staff development.

Together, the design balances brand expression with operational efficiency across all program areas, creating a cohesive and memorable experience for both visitors and staff.

Client: Jim Ellis Automotive

Project Team: Choate Construction Company, Westside Engineering, Johnson Spellman & Associates, Mark Nannis Structural Engineers, OnSite Civil Group

Vendors: Southern Lighting Source

We’re excited to announce that PRAXIS3’s Alaina Penn and Chen-Hui Spicer will serve as jurors for ! Be sure to contact them for exclusive insights into the latest trends!

Now in its 36th year, the official awards program for NeoCon Shows recognizes outstanding new products across 46 categories spanning workplace, healthcare, hospitality, education, and more.

We’re proud to see Alaina and Chen-Hui contributing their expertise and perspective to this year’s jury panel alongside other leaders in the design industry.

On this Memorial Day, PRAXIS3 reflects with gratitude and respect for the service members who gave their lives in defense of our country. We honor their sacrifice and recognize the lasting impact it has on the communities and freedoms we experience every day.

Recently, PRAXIS3’s Amanda Miller led the team on a historical walking tour of the Sweet Auburn Historic District.

Amanda guided us through more than 15 sites, sharing the history and significance of the neighborhood’s buildings, landmarks, and the people who inhabited, built, and worked within them—many of whom played important roles in the Civil Rights Movement. We’re fortunate to have our office located near such a landmark Atlanta district.

Congratulations to Amanda Miller, Associate and Senior Interior Designer at PRAXIS3, on graduating from ULI Atlanta Center for Leadership Class of 2026.

Over the past nine months, Amanda has participated in this selective program alongside other emerging leaders in real estate and design, expanding her understanding of Georgia’s built environment and strengthening her ability to create meaningful impact across the state.

We’re proud of Amanda for this accomplishment and look forward to seeing how she applies what she has learned in her work.

Today is , and we’re taking the opportunity to highlight a few of the dealerships PRAXIS3 has designed over the years.

With more than 1,900 automotive projects completed across 48 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Canada, for 55 different brands, PRAXIS3 has helped shape automotive environments that support both brand experience and customer connection.

Photo 1: Mercedes-Benz of Atlanta South
Photo 2: Porsche Atlanta Northeast
Photo 3: Hyundai of Central Florida
Photo 4: Lexus of Orlando
Photo 5: Coggin Honda of Orlando
Photo 6: Genesis of Peoria
Photo 7: Capital Volvo

Please join us in welcoming Kevin Buell to PRAXIS3! Kevin recently graduated from the Georgia Tech M.Arch program and joins our team as an Emerging Professional. We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to all he will bring to PRAXIS3.