The annual award is given by the national architecture organization of professionals.

ANN ARBOR – One of Tree Town’s very own has been named to the Forbes Next 1000 list. Sauve applied for the list and had a feeling she was picked when representatives continued to contact her. For now, she is the only Ann Arborite to make it on the list. AdCredit: IVEY Salon | Synecdoche DesignLiving by the motto “Do Good Work,” Sauve said the practice is expanding its charitable arm. A lean operation with five employees, architects Sauve, Smith and Sidney Migoski design projects remotely while design-makers Julia Hunt and Lindsey Sieja work in the shop.

ANN ARBOR – Local design and architecture studio Synecdoche has announced its newest product in response to the COVID-19 crisis: the WORKWALL partition. The partition is compact and acts as a barrier against airborne particles while featuring a writable surface that’s also suitable for sticky-notes. Synecdoche began printing PPE face shields for first responders and medical facilities at the onset of the pandemic using its 3D printers. The WORKWALL partition features tool-free assembly and can be customized to have frosted or clear panels and different color handles to match your office. Sizes and pricingSmall: 24”L x 4”W x 24”H - $95Medium: 36”L x 4”W x 24”H - $145Large: 48”L x 4”W x 24”H - $165Extra Large: 60”L x 4”W x 24”H - $215Synecdoche hopes to begin production on May 26.