Architosh Staff ([email protected])

1 Nov 00

Advocacy: Moriyama & Teshima Architects select BOA on Macs!

Architosh News Press Release: Toronto-based, Moriyama & Teshima select BOA as primary design software.

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts -- November 1, 2000 -- BOA Research today announced that one of Canada's premier design-oriented architecture firms, Moriyama & Teshima, have selected BOA on Macintosh as their primary design (CAD) software.

As more architects and interior designers understand the value of designing in 3D, many are making transition plans to switch to appropriate software. For Moriyama & Teshima Architects of Toronto, there was no time for plans.

"We standardized on an integrated software in the late eighties. Having benefited from designing in 3D for so many years, we started searching for a replacement as soon as we felt the software we were using was not advancing as expected. We looked at practically all software. When we learned about BOA, we were initially skeptical about a new small company, but knowing the legacy of its founders, we spent time for a closer look. We took advantage of BOA's generous evaluation program and put it to test over nine months. Today, we are convinced this is the software for our type of intensive design work," said Daniel Teramura, partner at Moriyama & Teshima.

BOA offers an intuitive interface for spatial design. All design and drafting tools are tightly integrated, with drawings embedded in the project they are updated as the design changes. With minimal manual drafting needed, drawing management is nearly eliminated. BOA, at about a fifth of the competitor's price, and far more affordable to learn and maintain, provides professionals a product they can rely on for continuous work on all project phases.

The commitment is a well contemplated decision for Moriyama & Teshima Architects. The core design group has been trained on BOA. "It is a great day to learn that our convictions are upheld after a serious evaluation. We are proud to see BOA selected by such a respected and internationally renowned design firm", said Nader Family, founder and CEO of BOA Research. "We enjoy working closely with clients like Moriyama & Teshima who understand the value of our solution."

About Moriyama & Teshima Architects

Moriyama & Teshima Architects is one of Canada's premier design oriented architectural firms. Its extensive portfolio of projects includes commercial, institutional and cultural projects in over a dozen countries. Currently, the firm's work ranges from several large-scale project integrating technology and innovative environments for working and learning with substantial design, to a new 18,000 SF Buddhist temple. In addition to their work in architecture and urban design, Moriyama & Teshima Architects has also been recognized for their environmental planning project, receiving awards from sources such as Progressive Architecture Magazine and the Waterfront Center in Washington, DC.

Moriyama & Teshima Architects was one of the pioneers in the use of computers in the design process, realizing that clients are best served when designers are able to quickly investigate and communicate a variety of design solutions. Integrated design and production software has been a major factor for Moriyama & Teshima to achieve the highest level of creativity and client service. For more information, visit www.MTarch.com

About BOA Research

Founded in 1995 by three veterans of architectural software markets, BOA Research has created an advanced 3D interface focused on the needs, and the design process of architects and other professionals dealing with spatial design. Working in 3D for the full duration of projects is further supported by a streamlined automatic drawing creation feature. Drawings can be customized to any office standard. Drawings, as abstract as presentation images to full construction documents remain integral to the project. They are recreated at each instant the drawing is called up for review, work, or printing. Changes on one drawing are transmitted to all other drawings in the project.