Last week was National Architecture week, and as the economy continues to pick up in our area architects around the city are in a more intensive work period than we have seen in years. As many firms are working overtime to accomplish work for their clients, some architects are also taking time to educate and…
The $23 million project including the John P. Murtha Center for Public Service and National Competitiveness is currently under construction on the Johnstown campus of the University of Pittsburgh. The Murtha Center, a 7,400 square foot building, is one of three parts of the project. Renovations to the Engineering and Science Building and renovations to…
IKM’s managing principal, John Schrott, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, was invited for the second year in a row to moderate a panel discussion of healthcare facility executives about the trends affecting the design and construction of healthcare facilities across the country. A diverse panel of experts representing the major, local healthcare institutions and a representative from…
IKM’s success in delivering ongoing healthcare design on the hospital’s main campus along with their credentials and portfolio in healthcare design for major clients in the region made IKM the firm of choice for the design of the new Outpatient Surgery Center at University Town Centre. “We are excited about being able to engage our…
The WVUH Southeast Tower project reached a milestone in its construction. Members of the IKM design team and Yates construction team celebrated with WVUH Administration and public officials the topping out ceremony of the Southeast Tower project, on Wednesday, September 16. This 10-story addition was designed by IKM Incorporated Architects as part of the $250…
John E. Keelan, AIA, Associate and Project Manager with IKM Incorporated, Pittsburgh-based architecture firm, has earned his Board Certificate in healthcare architecture from the American College of Healthcare Architects. Keelan recently passed an accredited examination which assesses the knowledge and understanding of architects who practice as healthcare specialists. When asked about the value of the…
March 2015 – IKM Architects, a Pittsburgh-Based architecture, planning and interior design firm is proud to announce the continued pursuit of innovative and informed architecture with the achievement of EDAC accreditation for its managing principal, John C. Schrott, AIA, ACHA, EDAC. EDAC stands for Evidence-based Design Accreditation and Certification. EDAC-certified individuals are a global community of…
As a leader in healthcare design in the region, Pittsburgh-based IKM Incorporated architects has developed a three-part education series designed primarily for healthcare facilities executives, facilities managers, healthcare engineers, and others involved in the ongoing planning, design, development and management of healthcare properties and healthcare campuses. Entitled the “Ins and Outs of Healthcare Design,” the…
Creating 21st Century Science Research and Teaching Facilities IKM architects is proud to announce their selection as presenters at TWO higher education facilities conferences. IKM recognizes that today’s college campuses are facing challenges of rising costs, aging and deteriorating facilities, energy consumption, cost and efficiency, rapidly changing technology needs, calls for sustainability, and an ever-growing…
IKM Incorporated, celebrating 100-years of design excellence, continues to promote improving the knowledge-base of its professional staff through monthly education programs and on-location visits to job sites and product manufacturer locations. This month, IKM architects represented by eight staff including graduate and registered architects toured Centria’s Product Innovation Center in Ambridge, PA. The Innovation Center…