Mithun Welcomes Back Former Players

Mithun, the Seattle-based retail architecture and design firm, has merged with Wanzer Munizza Design Studio, also of Seattle.

Mithun says that Paul Wanzer and Kim Munizza, who left Mithun in 1995 to start their own architecture and design firm in 1995, “were key members of the groundbreaking Mithun team that developed REI's 'new look' in the 1990s.”

Wanzer and Munizza both return to Mithun as principals and will be instrumental, Mithun says, “in continuing to build [our] strength in integrating architecture and interior design, most notably in the practice areas of retail, restaurant, hospitality and high productivity workplaces.”

“Kim and Paul are extremely talented designers, and we feel very privileged to have them back on our team,” said Bert Gregory, Mithun president and ceo. “We share a commitment to exceptional client service, innovation, sustainability and strong conceptual design. It's a great fit.”

Wanzer Munizza Design Studio had served such clients as Microsoft, Starbucks, Publicis and Willows Lodge. Wanzer and Munizza each have over 20 years of professional experience in architecture and interior design. Wanzer is a graduate of Washington State University, and Munizza is a graduate of the University of Washington. Prior to creating their own firm, their work at Mithun included the REI Seattle flagship store; The World of Eddie Bauer, Oakbrook, Ill.; Broadmoor Golf and Country Clubhouse Renovation in Seattle; and Indian Summer Golf and Country Club, Yelm, Wash.