Author – Bob Bailey, AIA, CSI, CCS, LEED AP It has been said, historically, laboratory spaces have neglected the needs of the occupants in favor of the equipment. More than two decades into the 21st century, that approach no longer works. However, there are design and specification considerations common to all medical labs. IKM’s Bob…
The events of the last week overlaid upon the stress of living through a pandemic has been challenging for us as a nation and for each of us individually. The recent deaths of George Floyd in Minnesota, Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia and Breonna Taylor in Kentucky reinforce and bring into sharp focus the systemic racism…
Among the Featured If you happened to miss the “Say It Loud” Exhibition from late 2019, now is your chance to view it virtually! Twenty talented individuals share their thoughts, inspiration and proudest accomplishments. IKM Architecture is excited to have two individuals included in this remarkable gathering of talent. Robyn Engel, AIA and Kassandra Garza,…
Architecture has, and still is, a predominantly male-centric field. Though the history of architecture in the western world is vast (dating to approximately 11,600 BCE), women were excluded from the harsh labor of building in the past. But what of the present day? The first female to break the glass ceiling of architecture did not…
Making an impact in the community is an important part of IKM’s mission. Our employees reflect our work by actively being involved in the Pittsburgh community. Not only is it important to IKM that our employees get involved, but one program in particular holds a special place in our employees’ hearts—a mentoring program called ACE. …
Morgantown, WV, May 22, 2019 – Last Thursday, the new Innovation Center at the West Virginia University Medicine Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) opened to the public. The grand opening comes not long after RNI celebrated last Fall after performing the first-ever noninvasive Alzheimer’s procedure using focused ultrasound. As part of WVUM’s investment in the neurosciences,…
Pittsburgh’s Largest Architecture Firm Opens Second Office in Cleveland Pittsburgh, PA, January 7, 2019–Two years after its move to a newly renovated office in the Eleven Stanwix building, IKM Architecture is continuing to expand and transform as a leading regional design firm by establishing an office in Cleveland, Ohio. In many ways, Cleveland and Pittsburgh…
School’s out for summer, and our interns are in! For 10-12 weeks, our interns in interior design, architecture, and marketing will be fully immersed during their time at IKM on project teams, firm-wide engagement, and presentations. Each with their own set of skills and backgrounds, we are as excited to learn from them as they…
Pittsburgh, PA – IKM is thrilled to announce the advancement of four key individuals to the role of Principal at IKM Architecture: Tami Greene, Matt Hansen, John Keelan, and Jonathan Lusin. The group will join the five existing principals in market sector development, client relationship development, thought leadership and strategic visioning of the firm. John…
31-Exam Room Outpatient Center in Hampton Township Opens this Week PITTSBURGH, September 6th, 2017 – The newest UPMC Outpatient Center is fostering a revival of Hampton Township three years in the making. Set on a prominent corner of Mount Royal Boulevard and William Flynn Highway, the 3-story, 43,000 square foot ambulatory care facility is designed…