LEO A DALY has promoted John Somerville to Executive Vice President, expanding his leadership role to drive long‑term growth across the firm’s federal defense, civilian, and health sectors.

Palm Beach Atlantic University celebrates the grand opening of its new 125,000-square-foot business school in West Palm Beach, Florida. Designed by LEO A DALY and based on a master plan by Foster + Partners, the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall offers modern learning spaces, state-of-the-art technology, and houses signature centers to prepare students for careers in business, finance, and public policy. The facility marks a significant milestone with AACSB accreditation, recognized globally for excellence in business education. 

Cynthia “Cyndi” Doolittle, P.E., Lt Col (Ret.), U.S. Air Force, has joined LEO A DALY as deputy director of federal healthcare. With over 30 years of expertise in federal healthcare infrastructure and military civil engineering, Cyndi strengthens our leadership in delivering innovative design and engineering solutions for the Department of Veterans Affairs. LEO A DALY, ranked No. 1 VA architecture firm by Building Design+Construction for several years, continues to serve Veterans nationwide with advanced, evidence-based healthcare environments. 

LEO A DALY delivers a seven-story expansion focused on patient experience and community health. 

The new, LEO A DALY-designed patient tower at the Saint Francis Health System’s Muskogee campus has opened all its new rooms to patients. 

The $280 million, 290,000-square-foot expansion touches more than 150 beds. The project introduced private acute care rooms, a new main entrance with an expansive lobby and a dedicated chapel. The design emphasizes visibility, efficiency and whole-person care, reflecting the health system’s commitment to improving healthcare access and wellness across northeastern Oklahoma. 

LEO A DALY is the No. 1 Veterans Affairs Facility Architecture Firm for 2025, according to Building Design+Construction. This is the seventh consecutive year the integrated design firm has earned the top spot on the list, once again reaffirming its leadership in designing and delivering world-class healthcare environments for America’s Veterans. With more than 75 years of continuous service to the VA and a portfolio spanning over 2,000 task orders, LEO A DALY’s expertise and commitment have made it the go-to partner for VA campuses across the country. 

OrthoNebraska’s West Maple facility, opened March 5, marking an additional LEO A DALY- designed facility in the orthopedic hospital system. The new two-story clinic offers diagnostic services, exam and clinic services, physical therapy and athletic performance training. 

LEO A DALY is proud to recognize its newly appointed 2026 associates, senior associates and vice presidents.

The New Ulm National Guard Readiness Center in New Ulm, Minnesota recently marked its completion with a ribbon cutting, opening a modern facility designed to support mission-critical administrative and training functions for the Minnesota National Guard. 

For the third consecutive year, the Los Angeles studio of LEO A DALY has been recognized as a 2026 Top Interior Design (TopID) Firm by NEWH, an honor that recognizes sustained leadership and engagement within the hospitality design community.

San Diego-based Delawie joins LEO A DALY, a Hennick & Company-backed firm, expanding capabilities, client service and market reach.

The Riviera Beach, Florida, city council unanimously selected The Sonnenblick Development Team to develop the most extensive real estate venture in the city’s 103-year history. LEO A DALY will serve as design lead and architect of record, providing architectural and engineering services throughout the multi‑phase, mixed‑use initiative. 

Thurgood Marshall Hall, home to the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy, has been recognized with a 2025 American Architecture Award® by The Chicago Athenaeum and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The program honors new and innovative design in the United States and highlights contributions to cultural life and the built environment.

Omaha’s ABC affiliate, KETV, is celebrating one decade in a former train station reimagined by LEO A DALY. Senior Architect Sheila Ireland recently sat down with NewsWatch 7 to discuss her connection to the project and the inspiration she drew from the building’s storied history.

LEO A DALY welcomes the return of Cheri Pavlik as a vice president and director of business development in our West Palm Beach studio. Based in Florida, Cheri will lead business development strategy and growth across the region, strengthening partnerships, guiding pursuits and aligning with firmwide goals to advance our continued success.