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Expansion of Ronald McDonald House Houston Complete

Luis Ayala wins the 2019 AIA|LA Architectural Photography Award with his Photograph "Park Here!" of the Vitra Museum by Herzog & De Meuron.

Powers Brown Architecture Promotes AJ Breneman, AIA, RID to Principal

"Out of Many, One People" by Design Collaborative and Hines Architecutre + Design was selected in an international design competition for Jamaica's new Houses of Parliament.

Over the last year, I have lead the design for a very important competition that was near and dear to my heart. As a Jamaican-American, it was a once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in a global competition to design the new Houses of Parliament in Kingston Jamaica. The competition was sponsored by the Jamaican urban Development Corporation on behalf of the Government of Jamaica.

VLK Announces Monika Castillo as New Principal

VLK Architects proudly announces the promotion of Monika Castillo to Principal. This promotion is in response to her outstanding leadership and service that she has exemplified within the firm and to VLK’s clients.

Ewing, Starks, and Loose Named as VLK Architects’ Associates

VLK Architects proudly announces the appointment of Brad Ewing, Rudy Starks NCARB, and Ken Loose as new Associates. To become Associate, individuals must be self-motivated and consistently demonstrate the initiative, talent, and commitment of assuming additional responsibilities and leadership roles. They also must show exceptional understanding of the many facets of the architectural practice, develop and strengthen relationships with our clients and business associates, guide and enhance the development of staff, and contribute to the advancement of the firm through innovative ideas and efforts.

Catherine Callaway, AIA, LEED AP has been named the 2019 AIA Houston Ben Brewer Young Architect

Kirksey Architecture is proud to announce that Catherine Callaway, AIA, LEED AP has been named the 2019 AIA Houston Ben Brewer Young Architect. This is the fifth time a Kirksey employee has been the recipient of such a recognition–-previous winners include Kirksey President Wes Good (2001), Executive Vice President and Interior Architecture Team Leader Brian Malarkey (2004), Vice President and PreK-12 Team Leader Nicola Springer (2009), and Vice President and Sustainability Director Julie Hendricks (2012).

ReThink! Tile Studio has won an award in the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019

ReThink! Tile Studio a skunkworks project from the founder of (local) La Nova Tile Importers, in collaboration with manufacturer HRG-Heralgi, has won an award in the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019.

VLK Architects and Brazosport ISD Break Ground on the Replacement of Brannen Elementary

Lake Jackson, TX – On March 22nd, VLK Architects celebrated breaking ground on the replacement of Brazosport ISD’s Bess Brannen Elementary. Celebrating the school’s 50th anniversary, and located on the outer edge of the surrounding neighborhood along Highway 2004, the construction of the new elementary aims to greatly improve traffic at the intersection of ‘That Way’ and ‘Anchusa Street’ by providing extensive off-street stacking lanes at the main entrance drive, as well as a dedicated bus/van drop off area, and an additional drop off location at the rear of the school. This state-of-the-art facility is the fourth iteration of a prototype funded by the district’s 2014 bond and will serve over 750 students in grades pre-kindergarten through four.

VLK Hosts High School Students for Job Shadow Day Houston,

Houston, Texas - On January 20th, VLK hosted students from Klein Collins High School and Bridgeland High School for Job Shadow Day. This event provided students with the opportunity to learn about the professional world through connection with individuals that are experts in their fields of interest. This is the fourth year VLK has welcomed students who get to experience a day in the life of an architect.