Update: Özge has also been recognized for this accomplishment and her role as a young leader in the New England Real Estate Journal

Our very own Design Manager Özge Diler Himes has been named to BD+C's 40 Under 40! This accolade recognizes the top young leaders of the commercial design and construction industry who have excelled not only in their chosen fields of work but also in service to their clients, their firms, their professions, and their communities.⁠

Özge is a talented leader with a multi-faceted career as an architect, urban designer, educator, author, and volunteer. Originally from Ankara, Turkey, Özge’s interest in architecture began with studies at Middle East Technical University and Carnegie Mellon University’s Master of Urban Design program.⁠

Since joining Finegold Alexander Architects in 2016, Özge has proven herself as a thought leader in design and has played a leading role in the design of projects such as 727 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, MA and 260 High Park in Toronto, ON, Canada. Congratulations Özge!

Head here to learn more about the BD+C 40 under 40 Class of 2020.