At the groundbreaking for the Murtha Center, Joyce Murtha quoted President Theodore Roosevelt who once said, “It is not the critic who counts; … the credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.” She said, “I think Jack liked that because when things got tough, he could read it and think, ‘I…
IKM Incorporated, Pittsburgh-based architects, celebrated with UPMC today the groundbreaking on a new outpatient facility in Hampton Township. The design that started in December 2014, received final Township approvals in February this year, entered a new phase with the ceremonial groundbreaking, signaling the beginning of construction. “Having completed the successful design for the LEED Certified…
As the District and community celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Chartiers Valley Middle School and High School, smiles of the young and old beamed with pride and hearts were filled with happiness from participants as they shared and discussed the many images of their soon to be constructed schools that surrounded them at this…
Seeking to achieve energy reduction for all new buildings as part of the 2030 Commitment, the IKM design team employs knowledge, skill and tools to craft a design befitting each client’s goals and objectives. The design team set their sights on LEED Certification for the new UPMC Hampton Ambulatory Care Center. “Having recently completed the…
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…