Taylor Design, a solutions-oriented architecture, environments and strategies firm, has named Andrea Walden to Director of Business Development. In this role, Walden will focus on increasing Taylor Design’s market share further expanding its portfolio of science and technology, healthcare, and education design work.

“I am thrilled to be part of the Taylor Design team. Their solutions-based approach to design thinking further elevates the role of the design firm. I look forward to bringing their commitment to providing a strategy-driven design process to existing and new clients,” said Walden.

Walden joins Taylor Design on the heels of her role as director of business development at HOK.  Through team building, targeted business strategy and operational integration, Walden has excelled at helping firms transform their strengths and talents into valuable client relationships and successful projects.  She is an Associate member of the AIA and Past President of SMPS Los Angeles.  Her work has won several national awards and she is a recognized speaker and author on issues relating to marketing and business development. 

“Andrea is an established business development leader with proven ability in marketing professional services. We look forward to bringing her dynamic focus in managing collaboration and consensus with cross-functional teams. She is a great addition to our growth efforts across all of our offices,” said Taylor Design President D. Randy Regier.

The firm has added a number of key roles this year already, including Director of Architecture Edmund Einy. The new hires have increased Taylor Design’s presence across all offices including Irvine, San Francisco, and San Diego and further builds its expertise in its focus areas.

For more information about Taylor Design, visit www.WeAreTaylor.com.