BKV Group Hires Kyle Yardley as Government Managing Partner for Chicago Practice Site
An industry veteran with more than three decades of experience, Kyle Yardley, AIA, LEED AP will support the expansion of the firm’s national government platform including city halls, justice complexes, law enforcement centers, fire stations, and civic and community spaces.
“Kyle is a trusted partner and adviser to municipalities across the country, and his ability to design government buildings that balance form and function to positively impact the community made him the ideal candidate to fill this leadership position. We look forward to leveraging his relationships and design expertise as we continue to scale our government team, which has more than doubled in size since 2019, with year-over-year growth of approximately 20%.”
Jack Boarman, Senior Design Leader and CEO, BKV Group
Yardley brings over 30 years of architecture experience to BKV Group, most recently working as Justice + Civic Client Leader and Lead Designer for DLR Group in Denver, where he developed law enforcement, detention, and justice projects. Throughout his career, he has also designed a range of high-rise multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial projects.
His design portfolio also includes award-winning government facilities such as the Englewood Police Headquarters in Englewood, Colo., which was recognized with AIA Colorado’s Award of Distinction and published in the AIA’s 2020 Justice Facilities Review, among other honors; the Cherry Hills Village Police and Fire Public Safety Building in Cherry Hills, Colo.; and the Boulder Regional Fire Training Center in Boulder, Colo.
“Government facility design is a segment of our industry with tremendous growth potential, and I look forward to working alongside my colleagues at BKV Group as we help municipalities small and large address the needs of their community,” said Yardley. “Through intentional and thoughtful collaboration, we can implement outcome-based designs that prioritize safety, efficiency and sustainability.”
Yardley holds a Master of Architecture from Texas A&M University, as well as a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M University Studies Abroad in Florence, Italy. He is also a member of AIA Colorado.