by Mann Report

Full-service architecture firm AO announced the launch of its Automotive Studio, a practice area dedicated to delivering integrated design solutions for automotive dealerships, service facilities and evolving mobility-focused retail environments. The new studio will be led by Lyle Hutson, NCARB, who joins AO as a principal, bringing three decades of specialized experience designing automotive facilities for national and international brands, including Porsche, BMW, Lexus, Audi, Genesis and more, expanding AO’s ability to meet growing client demand at the intersection of brand, retail and customer experience.