IKM is proud to partner with the University of Pittsburgh School of Computers & Information to create a new workplace for faculty & staff. This new space will support the school’s forward-thinking approach to staff & student collaboration. “Using a space to build our culture of collaboration and partnership is so important for the future…
We are proud to share that the UPMC Presbyterian Tower design recently earned unanimous Pittsburgh Planning Commission approval! This 900,000 sq. ft, 17-story inpatient tower was designed in collaboration with HGA, and is expected to be completed in fall of 2026. Congratulations to all of the talented team members involved! Visit the link below to…
The Mach/April issue of Breaking Ground magazine features an article written by IKM Project Architect, Aaron Perelstein. In this, Aaron covers how real-time rendering can benefit owners, developers, and contractors. Pictured is the recently completed Seneca Valley Aquatic Center, a project example of this process referenced in the article. View the full article on Page…
Congratulations to Massaro for the winning New Construction recognition for the Allegheny Health Network Wexford Hospital project at the 2021 MBA Awards. We are proud to be part of the team with Massaro, Gilbane, and HKS Architects. Learn more about this project, and other MBA Awards winners at the link below: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-The-MBA-Award-Winners-.html?soid=1102658846855&aid=qDb77k6sY6M *Images Provided by…
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,…