Kirksey Architecture

You know it... We know it… But now it’s OFFICIAL! Our building renovation has earned the reputation of significantly sculpting the look, feel and image of Houston! Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership – particularly the Hilton hotel renovation and expansion – has won the Houston Business Journal 2024 Landmark Award in Hospitality. We have earned this recognition because, as many of you already know, the project included a 54,000-square-foot expansion with the addition of an eight-story tower as well as a 64,000-square-foot renovation of the hotel. It also included a new coffee shop, Cougar Grounds, and new administration offices for the Center for Student Success. The project nearly doubled the key count from 80 to 150, and our hotel’s rooms, courtyard, lobby and public spaces were revamped. We would especially like to recognize the following: General contractor: DPR Construction Architect: Kirksey Architecture Engineer: Martinez Moore MEP: Infrastructure Associates Interior designer: Looney & Associates

Last week, our team had the honor of celebrating the grand opening of the Harris County Commissioners Court at 1001 Preston St! Benito Guerrier, AIA, Angelica Monroy, LEED GA, and Randall Walker joined community members, County employees, Commissioners from Precincts 1, 2, 3 & 4, and County Judge Lina Hidalgo for the celebration on Monday, before the court held it's first session in the new space on April 23rd. Congratulations to Harris County and the project team! #kirkseyprojects

The 2024 Texas Society of Architects Design Award Winners have been announced, and we are proud to report that The Branch School's Hightower Middle School is among the recipients. After reviewing over 250 entries, the jurors selected 15 projects, which can be viewed at the link below. The winning projects will be featured in the September/October issue of Texas Architect magazine. We are honored to have worked on Hightower Middle School and to be selected amongst such a talented group of designers. Congratulations to our friends at The Branch School and the entire project team on this recognition! #kirkseyprojects Project Team: Harvey | Harvey-Cleary Builders CMTA, Inc. Pinnacle Structural Engineers Datacom DDG SWA Wong & Associates JaffeHolden Technologies of Texas, Inc. Winning Way Services Construction Cost Systems

Last week we exhibited at the NACAS South Region CX Conference 2024 in Orlando, and one of our resident higher education design experts, Brady Jobe, was part of a presentation about the collaborative process of creating immersive and engaging spaces. Our team connected with other professionals and exchanged ideas about "creating and cultivating the college experience" through great design and planning. Thank you to the NACAS team and to our crew - Brady, R. Linda Camacho, and Steve Durham - for representing Kirksey! #kirkseypeople #kirkseypresents

Beautiful pictures of our new Metrocare Mental Health and Disability Innovation Center taking shape in southern Dallas! Kirksey is proud to be a part of this project which will serve as a catalyst for addressing mental and behavioral health needs in North Texas. The Hillside campus intentionally includes bright, open spaces for clinical services, outdoor therapy areas for children, a tranquility garden, an outdoor terrace, and abundant nature views for clients and staff from two new buildings. We are grateful for the hard-working project team and for Metrocare Services' commitment to providing accessible, quality mental health care for all. Photos by: Metrocare Services, Brenda Spinelli, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company. #kirkseyprojects

Coming soon to Austin's vibrant South Congress district! Leland South Congress is a high-end mixed-use development bringing the best in residential, retail, and dining to the corner of South Congress and Live Oak. Creativity and innovation drive the design to create both a home and a destination, all while working in harmony with the natural environment. #kirkseyprojects #kirkseydesign Developer: Intracorp Homes Broker: Douglas Elliman Real Estate  Sales: The Eklund Gomes Team  Interior Residences and Amenities: Michael Hsu Office of Architecture Landscape Design: Nudge Design

The Houston Business Journal's Jonathan Adams sat down with our President, Wes Good, on the Texas Business Minds Podcast to talk about working at Kirksey, repurposing and refurbishing buildings, the future of the industry, and more. Listen at the link below! #kirkseypeople

In honor of #EarthWeek, swipe through for six sustainable strategies you can implement when designing your next project! At Kirksey, we believe in "Healthy Buildings, Healthy People, Healthy Planet," so reach out if you need an architecture firm that can design beautiful and innovative buildings that work with the environment, not against it. #kirkseysustainability #kirkseydesign

Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastic This year, EARTHDAY.ORG is highlighting the threat plastic pollution poses to our planet and our health. The University of California reports that "8.3 BILLION Metric Tons of plastic has been produced since plastic was introduced in the 1950s," and over 75% of that still sits in landfills and the natural environment. At Kirksey, our mission and cornerstone principle is "healthy buildings, healthy people, healthy planet." This weekend, all three Kirksey offices organized efforts to participate in local clean-ups to honor that mission. Our lakes, rivers, greenways, parks, communities, and beaches are precious, and it's our job to protect them. So, let's recommit to protecting our planet and reducing plastic use wherever possible! #kirkseypeople #kirkseysustainability

Yesterday, Darrell Whatley, one of Kirksey's #masstimber experts, participated in a panel with NAIOP NTX! Darrell joined professionals from Crow Holdings, WoodWorks, and Swinerton in an exciting discussion on the rise of mass timber and where the innovative design and construction trend can go in the future. #kirkseypresents