Autumn Ridge in Lopatcong — Courtesy: Larken Associates
By Joshua Burd
Larken Associates has promoted Jillian Dorell to director of design, touting her role in several of the commercial real estate firm’s recent development projects.
In announcing the promotion, the company said Dorell joined its Branchburg-based team in 2015 and quickly established herself as a rising star in the construction and design industry. Working closely with Larken Associates’ development, marketing and leasing teams, she has been integral to many of its residential and commercial design work, from tenant build-outs to new construction such as the firm’s new 198-unit multifamily project in Lopatcong.
“It has been extremely rewarding to see Jillian’s growth during her time at Larken Associates,” said David Gardner, the firm’s CEO and president. “Jillian has been an invaluable member of our construction team since 2015, leveraging her keen eye for detail and her commitment to constantly learning to contribute significantly to our success. We applaud her for her tremendous efforts and are excited to see what the future holds for her.”
Larken said Dorell’s attention to detail and creativity was highlighted by her recent success in managing the design of Autumn Ridge, the Lopatcong property. The project earned the prestigious Community of the Year and Best Home in a Rental Community Awards from the New Jersey Builders Association, as well several other accolades throughout 2022.
As director of design, Dorell will lead the creation of a company-wide aesthetic and design standard across Larken Associates’ commercial and residential portfolio, according to a news release. In addition, she’ll continue to build relationships with manufacturers and outside professionals to expand the firm’s design capabilities and resources, while she will research new trends in design as well as materials and technologies for use across its existing and planned commercial and residential properties.
“When I joined Larken Associates, I was immediately impressed by the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence in both their commercial and residential properties,” Dorell said. “As someone who holds themselves to equally high standards, I take great pride in the trust they have placed in me to help the company continue to improve our processes and raise the bar for what our tenants and residents can expect at every Larken Associates property.”
