Providence, Rhode Island – Vision 3 Architects, a full-service architecture and interior design firm is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2022. Founded in 1987 as a small architecture firm with a handful of employees, Vision 3 Architects was built on a mission to create beautiful and functional spaces that serve our clients and achieve their goals. Now, with 28 employees, the firm stays true to its roots through active listening and advanced market sector knowledge. Vision 3 Architects combines creativity and strong technical execution to deliver thoughtful design solutions and form long-lasting relationships.

“Vision 3 has the ability to really get inside the client’s head, to figure out their needs, and turn around great ideas that not only meet the program and aesthetics, but are realistic in terms of the budget. They remain focused on the client and the client’s budget.” – Ron Simoneau, Executive Vice PResident, Education, Shawmut Design and Construction.

 In recent years, the firm has taken deliberate steps to promote new principals to carry on the success of the company. The last of the founding three principals retired in 2020 and the firm is now led by four partners: David Prengaman, Henry Cugno, Paul Hauser and Ryan Haggerty. Vision 3 Architects empowers their employees to maximize their talents, including the opportunity to one day become leaders in the firm. Locally based in Providence, Rhode Island the company is registered in RI, MA, CT, ME, NH, PA, OH and is eligible for reciprocity in most states throughout the country. Our practice is organized by industry: primarily, workplace, healthcare, education, and hospitality, with a dedicated studio of professionals associated with each. We provide principal involvement in every project.

Since our last update, we have hired four new employees. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the latest Vision 3 team members. 

– Harrison Carney Harrison started at the Vision 3 team in July 2022 with a background in education, commercial and residential design, and is always taking opportunities to further his professional career and design knowledge in different types of projects. A recent graduate of the RWU School of Architecture master’s program, with a portfolio focused on community and socially beneficial projects, he joins Vision 3 looking to continue developing and contributing those ideals in the industry. Harrison seeks to understand, reflect, and design for the best of the client and community. 

– Garrett McLaughlin also recently received his master’s degree at RWU and started at Vision 3 in mid-May. Garrett joins us as an Architectural Designer and looks forward to growing with Vision 3 as he plans to become a licensed Architect. Garrett is from the small town of Norway, Maine where he found an early passion for anything outdoors as well as the built world. Garrett’s architectural path began in Maine at a technical high school where he took classes in Engineering and Architectural Design. Later on in his high school and college years, he worked for a general contractor where he gained first- hand experience in the construction industry. Garrett has a passion for designs that better the life of building occupants and always aims to put them first in the design process. 

– Eric Engle went to New England Institute of Technology and got a bachelor of science degree in Architectural/Building Engineering Technology. Eric grew up surrounded by the construction industry – and with his dad being a contractor, he’s frequented jobsites since the age of 5. He has an immense amount of hands-on experience in a wide array of trades, including: framing, finish carpentry, plumbing, HVAC excavation and more. After college Eric worked for a steel erection and fabrication company as an architectural metals detailer. After 12 years, Eric has made the jump to architecture and has joined Vision 3 as a Job Captain. 

– Cate Vanasse is our newest interior designer. Cate joined the team at Vision 3 in April with a decade of experience, having worked on a variety of residential, commercial and hospitality projects. In addition to graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from New England institute of Technology, she has also spent time studying graphic design at RWU. With a combined passion for branding and interiors, Cate believes that these two disciplines work hand in hand, and should be a reflection of each other in order to create a holistic design. Her attention to detail and penchant for efficiency are evident on all projects she is involved in. 

We are very excited to announce the recent promotion of Taylor Messier to Senior Job Captain. Taylor has been a part of the Healthcare Studio since joining Vision 3 in 2018. Her attention to detail and expanding knowledge of healthcare design make her an integral part of the team.

Linda Penaloza-Resch has been a valued member of the Vision 3 team for three years. Because of her dedication, eye for design and can-do attitude, she has been promoted to Job Captain. Please join us in congratulating Linda on this well-deserved promotion.

Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC) recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 28th for its newest health center – PCHC Atwood.   Vision 3 Architects is honored to have been a part of this very important project. We are a proud supporter of Providence Community Health Centers and their mission to keep our communities healthy, by providing access to quality medical and dental care.  PCHC Atwood is designed to meet the daily health needs of residents from the culturally diverse neighborhoods of Olneyville, Hartford Park, Silver Lake, and surrounding areas. Once fully operational, PCHC Atwood will become the new medical home to 14,000 patients annually. This is in addition to the 60,000 people PCHC already cares for as the state’s largest health center. “This $15 million investment will help address disparities that negatively impact the health of thousands in this community,” said Merrill Thomas, President and CEO of PCHC.

Vision 3 Architects is proud to welcome our new Architectural Designer, Pedro Borda. Pedro was born in Colombia, has been living in the states for over 15 years, and currently calls providence home. He graduated from Roger Williams University with a Masters of Architecture degree in 2017. He has experience in industrial, institutional, hospitality and retail projects. Architecture is important to Pedro because he believes that architects have been given the responsibility, along with a moral obligation, to transform lives and communities for the better. He enjoys the process of designing architecture that exceeds client’s expectations.

Vision 3 Architects is proud to welcome our newest Interior Designer, Taylor Goodson. Taylor joined the team after relocating from Washington, DC where he received his Master of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture and Design degree from George Washington University. His previous background in hospitality and commercial design led him to Vision 3 Architects and he looks forward to bringing his unique eye for design to the New England area. Taylor’s appreciation for material application and big design moments have been implemented in restaurants, bars, and commercial spaces across the country, and he is excited to bring his love of texture, color, and pattern into his future projects.

Vision 3 Architects was recently featured in the IIDA NE blog, The Designer Monologues. We featured our Private Investment Firm project for all of its design challenges and successes. The project is an example of using constraints as opportunities to develop unique design solutions. Our collaborative design process, centered on our client’s goals and input, resulted in an office space like no other in the city they can be proud to call home for years to come. Click the diagram to the left to see more about the project.