SANTA ANA, CA—Planning and design firm MVE Institutional has transformed itself into SVA Architects Inc. The rebranding, which comes as the firm recently observed its 10-year anniversary as its own entity distinct from MVE Group, solidifies the firm's identity in the design world.

The newly named firm will be led by Ernesto Vasquez and Robert Simons. Known for creating environments that are socially and environmentally responsible as well as economically viable, Vasquez is widely renowned as a community advocate and leader. His designs incorporate smart-growth principals, specializing in public/private partnerships with universities, cities, county governments, housing authorities, transit authorities, K-12 schools, mixed-use complexes and international developments.

Simons leads the firm's design practices in creating learning and living environments that aim to improve the quality of local communities while enhancing the experience of all participants. He specializes in the design and planning of higher-education and K-12 facilities, expansion and modernization programs and planning and architecture for student housing, civic, recreation, cultural, community, public safety and commercial spaces.