John G. Ziebarth Joins SfL+a Architects

SfL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz), has announced that John G. Ziebarth, AIA, has joined the firm as Project Manager. In this position, Ziebarth will oversee the design, management and coordination of multiple complex projects, and is responsible for creating sustainable, energy efficient high-performance public school facilities, in addition to other private sector projects.

Ziebarth’s professional career encompasses more than 20 years as a registered architect. He worked for 12 years at firms based in Sarasota, Fla., including Parker Group Architects, Inc. and Johnson Peterson Architects, Inc. While in Florida, his experience was concentrated on K-12 public educational facilities, local and national franchise restaurants, manufacturing and industrial facilities, private practice medical offices and branch bank facilities. Prior to joining SfL+a Architects, Ziebarth led his own architectural practice in Highlands, N.C., designing custom residential and commercial building projects, completing more than 160 projects with an estimated construction value in excess of $46 million.

Professional affiliations held by Ziebarth include the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the American Institute of Architects of North Carolina (AIANC), and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). He served as Chapter Secretary for the AIA Florida Gulf Cast Chapter, and was founder and president of the organization’s Young Architects Forum. Ziebarth earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Cincinnati, and a pre-architecture program certificate from Syracuse University. He is a registered architect in North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. A native of Buffalo, N.Y., Ziebarth and his wife Cheryl are new residents of Charlotte.

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News Facts:
• SfL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz), has announced that John G. Ziebarth, AIA, has joined the firm as Project Manager.
• In this position, Ziebarth will oversee the management and coordination of multiple complex projects working in the firm’s Charlotte office, and is responsible for creating sustainable, energy efficient high performance public school facilities, in addition to other private sector projects.
• Ziebarth’s professional career encompasses more than 20 years as a registered architect.
• Prior to joining SfL+a Architects, Ziebarth led his own architectural practice in Highlands, N.C., designing custom residential and commercial building projects, completing more than 160 projects with an estimated construction value in excess of $46 million.
• Ziebarth is registered in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina.

Quotes:
"We are extremely pleased to announce John Ziebarth has joined SfL+a Architects," said Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of the firm. "John brings our firm a wealth of broad architectural experience, as well as a leadership stance on ‘big picture thinking’ that will enable SfL+a continued growth and success."

About SfL+a Architects:
SfL+a Architects is a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural solutions to educational institutions. Founded in 1982, the company has emerged as one of the most highly regarded architectural firms in the Southeast, offering expert services in architectural planning, design, construction, land planning and interior design. The firm has offices located in Raleigh, Fayetteville and Charlotte, N.C. The sister company of SfL+a Architects is Firstfloor K-12 Solutions, LLC, a North Carolina development company pioneering public-private partnerships to develop educational facilities. The company is comprised of talented professionals, each possessing 15-20 years of experience in banking, finance, construction and property management. For more information, visit www.sfla.biz.

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