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“We always put people first,”
says Dora Anderson, a partner
at the firm. “Our goal is to make
sure that people are at the heart
of our practice and every space
that we design.”
The company’s other primary
goal is to be a leader in envi-
ronmental sustainability and
innovative design. They believe
that by staying up-to-date, pur-
suing new ideas and embracing
technology – and by conserving
energy, decreasing life-cycle
costs, and protecting the nat-
ural environment – they can
deliver projects that not only
make the client happy, but also
develop positive growth in the
surrounding communities.
These aspirations have been
an integral part of MQN ever
since the company was found-
ed in 1987 by Robert McDonell.
According to Dora, they are a
key part of what draws people
to the firm, both clients and
employees alike. She speaks
from personal experience, as
the company’s values are what
made her personally want to be
a part of it.
Prior to joining MQN, Dora
was an accomplished project
manager, business owner, and
Registered Interior Designer.
The firm’s other partners – Vic-
ki Topping, Roger Green, and
CEO Brian Quiring – are similar-
ly well-versed and experienced,
and similarly passionate about
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