Studio 1200 has hired Annie Boccella Savage as design director for the Short Hills firm, joining its leadership team. In her role, Savage will oversee the design direction and execution of projects as well as head up the firm’s visioning strategy, including establishing AI tools and protocol.
Savage comes to Studio 1200 with 15 years’ experience, most recently as a design director at Kohn Pederson Fox where she led the One Madison Avenue team in a competition-winning design for an Adaptive Reuse into a Class A, LEED Gold Office Tower. She also designed projects at Hudson Yards as well as multiple prominent office spaces including lobbies and amenities.
Savage is known for her passion for solving design problems, her commitment to sustainability and her ability to build consensus among client teams.
“Annie joins us at an exciting time,” Sandee Markwith, Studio 1200 principal, said. “We are thrilled to welcome her and look forward to incorporating her skills and vision into our standards.”
A licensed architect, Savage earned her bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and a master’s degree from Pratt Institute. Savage is an active AIA member, having served on the Global Dialogues Committee, and is a Youth Lacrosse Coach.
