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Jack Boarman on Student Housing Going “Full Speed Ahead”
Senior Design Leader and CEO, Jack Boarman is the featured interviewee in “Full Speed Ahead,” the Multi-Housing News spotlight piece on BKV’s latest student housing work and how our firm designs for the modern student renter.
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BKV Pride 2023
Happy Pride! It is BKV Group’s core value that we foster a welcoming culture where everyone feels included, valued, and supported each day. Check out the initiatives and celebrations we have planned this year to spread awareness for LGBTQIA+ equality.
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Mike Krych Provides Insights on Office-to-Housing Conversions
Senior Design Leader and Managing Partner, Mike Krych, details our past and current work transforming office and warehouse spaces to market-rate, affordable, senior, and even student communities in a Heartland Real Estate Business article.
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Jack Boarman on Designing Student Housing for the Modern Day Renter
Multi-Housing News approached Senior Design Leader and CEO, Jack Boarman, to discuss the design strategies that cater to the modern student, and the considerations that inspire the best experiences for residents.
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Vietnam Offices Receive Top 10 BCA Asia Award
We are extremely proud to see our Vietnam colleagues be honored as a Top 10 Leading Architectural Design Firms in Vietnam as part of the BCI Asia Awards 2023.
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Photo Tour of Tuckahoe
Courtesy of Environments for Aging Magazine, take a photo tour of our terrific Tuckahoe project.
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Craig Carter Leads Two Sessions @ Annual Station Design Conference (SDC)
As one of the few recognized firematic experts in the country, Craig leveraged his 20+ years of experience designing over 70 fire stations to be a lead presenter during two SDC sessions this year, the first titled “Case Study: Four Fire Stations,” and the second session titled “Sleep Deprivation.”
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Puppy Therapy in MSP
Puppy therapy? Yes please! Our Minneapolis practice site hosted Secondhand Hounds in the office, with these four-legged friends giving our colleagues a wonderful mid-day lift and recharge.
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Rochester Groundbreaking
The new home for the BKV-designed community tower pays homage to the original fire station, and prominently features the four sided clock, intricate clock mechanism, and the 1,200 pound bell. Congratulations to the City of Rochester and our BKV Workshop team members!
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DC Teams Up for Sand Volleyball
Our DC office & Spartan Surfaces rallied together and hit the sand!
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Phil Callison and Henry Pittner @ TJA
Government Practice Leaders, Phil Callison and Henry Pittner, attended the annual Texas Jail Association (TJA) Conference which brings together professionals from across the state and country to discuss best practices and emerging trends in the field of corrections.
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BKV Interior Design Practice Climbs the Ranks
We are honored to again make Interior Design Magazine‘s 2023 Rising Giants list!
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BKV @ Interface Active Adult
Director of Interior Design and Partner, Liza Kapisak, was a featured panelist at this year’s InterFace Active Adult event (Liza is second from left in the photo).
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May the 4th Be With You
Our Chicago team members proudly displayed their Star Wars outfits during an in-office celebration in early May.
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