Chelsea Jno Baptiste’s journey began at the College of Engineering Design, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley. Driven by a passion for innovative design, she furthered her expertise at the Harvard Graduate School of Architecture, earning a Master of Architecture. Currently, Chelsea serves as a Project Designer at IKM Architecture’s Pittsburgh office. In addition to her professional role, she dedicates her time to shaping the next generation of architects as an adjunct professor, guiding first-year architecture students at both the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University.
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Project Designer Ty Juan Swanson-Sawyer, from our Cleveland office, is a graduate of Kent State University. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a dual Master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Design. His architectural trajectory began with participation in the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program of Cleveland. Here’s a glimpse into his inspiring career path within the architecture community.
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Let’s talk about designing for safety and security in k-12 buildings. Tune in to listen to a quick conversation between IKM President, John Schrott, and IKM Associate and Project Manager, Allison Mason, chat further about this topic. “On the Spot with IKM” is a casual video series that utilizes the vast knowledge base of the…
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How is the declining college enrollments impacting capital projects? Tune in to listen to a quick conversation between IKM President, John Schrott, and IKM Principal and COO, Michael McDonnell, chat further about this topic. “On the Spot with IKM” is a casual video series that utilizes the vast knowledge base of the IKM Architecture team…
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Let’s talk about the importance of mentorship in sustaining an architectural practice. Tune in to listen to a quick conversation between IKM President, John Schrott, and IKM Project Architect, Marissa Getty, chat further about this topic. “On the Spot with IKM” is a casual video series that utilizes the vast knowledge base of the IKM…
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What is Biophilic Design? Tune in to listen to a quick conversation between IKM President, John Schrott, and IKM Interior Designer, Lisa Granger, chat further about this topic. “On the Spot with IKM” is a casual video series that utilizes the vast knowledge base of the IKM Architecture team to discuss and explore how we…
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Let’s discuss how to continuously improve production efficiency without sacrificing quality. Tune in to listen to a quick conversation between IKM President, John Schrott, and IKM Project Architect, Brian Karcher, chat further about this topic. “On the Spot with IKM” is a casual video series that utilizes the vast knowledge base of the IKM Architecture…
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Let’s talk about designing for the K-12 athletic experience. Tune in to listen to a quick conversation between IKM President, John Schrott, and IKM Project Architect, Ben Clements, chat further about this topic. “On the Spot with IKM” is a casual video series that utilizes the vast knowledge base of the IKM Architecture team to…
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What are some keys to effective business development of design firms? Tune in to listen to a quick conversation between IKM President, John Schrott, and IKM Business Development Manager, Kimberly Ridenour, chat further about this topic. “On the Spot with IKM” is a casual video series that utilizes the vast knowledge base of the IKM…
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Let’s talk about the evolution of 3D visualization in architectural practice. Tune in to listen to a quick conversation between IKM President, John Schrott, and IKM Architectural Illustrator & Photographer, Adam Warner, chat further about this topic. “On the Spot with IKM” is a casual video series that utilizes the vast knowledge base of the…