Huitt-Zollars, a 100% employee-owned professional services firm<\/a><\/strong> dedicated to transforming the built environment, has announced its designation as a global premier partner of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), This sponsorship represents Huitt-Zollars\u2019 continued investment in the themed entertainment and experiential design sector, supporting the advancement of location-based entertainment (LBE), hospitality, and storytelling-driven environments.<\/p>\n The TEA brings together a global community of professionals across design, production, technology, and operations. Through initiatives such as SATE<\/a><\/strong> (Storytelling + Architecture + Technology = Experience), INSPIRE, and the Thea Awards, the organisation plays a critical role in shaping the future of experiential development worldwide.<\/p>\n As a global premier partner, Huitt-Zollars joins a select group of organisations committed to supporting TEA\u2019s mission to connect, educate, and elevate the industry<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n “This partnership reflects our belief that the future of our industry is built on collaboration,” says Andy Fastman<\/a><\/strong>, SVP and commercial practice leader at Huitt-Zollars.<\/p>\n “The TEA provides a platform where ideas, disciplines, and talent come together to push the boundaries of what experiences can be. <\/p>\n “As a firm that integrates architecture, engineering, and creative development, we see this as an opportunity to not only support the organization, but to actively contribute to the evolution of how experiences are designed and delivered around the world.”<\/p>\n Tea members at TEA SATE Europe 2023<\/small> <\/p>\n Huitt-Zollars brings the strength of a national, employee-owned architecture and engineering firm with nearly 600 professionals across 24 offices. <\/p>\n The firm\u2019s commercial practice spans entertainment, both themed and non-themed, hospitality, food and beverage<\/a><\/strong>, retail, LBE, immersive,<\/a><\/strong> interactive, and experiential venues.<\/p>\n Huitt-Zollars\u2019 creative development team works in tandem with the firm\u2019s architecture, engineering, and infrastructure experts to bridge creative intent with technical execution.<\/p>\n Collaborating with designers, operators, and content creators, the team translates ideas into fully integrated, buildable environments, supporting projects from early concept through final delivery while helping clients manage cost, schedule, and long-term operational success.<\/p>\n The designation also reflects Huitt-Zollars\u2019 ongoing involvement in TEA leadership and programming. <\/p>\n Members of the firm actively contribute to industry dialogue through participation in conferences, panels, and working groups, with representation at both the divisional and international board levels, helping to shape conversations around the future of experiential design and development.<\/p>\n ‘Built on collaboration’<\/h2>\n
Shaping the sector<\/h2>\n
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