BKV Group

Multiple Government and Development project spotlights including senior, student, market-rate, and affordable, plus our newest Urban Design & Landscape brochures — these stories and more encapsulate the April issue of The Pulse:

BKV Group is headed to Denver! For the first time, our team will be attending Colorado Real Estate Journal's 2025 Hotel and Affordable Housing Summits & Expos on Wednesday, April 9th. Join Michael Krych, TRACE JACQUES, Liza Kapisak, and Julie Lux as they connect with industry leaders, share insights, and explore opportunities shaping the future of hospitality and affordable housing. If you’ll be there, let’s connect! See you there! 

At the 3rd Annual Minnesota Real Estate Journal Redevelopment Summit, BKV's Michael Krych, Senior Design Leader and Managing Partner, joined a distinguished panel including Kirk Davis, Burton Coffin, Chris Sherman, Don Kohlenberger, and Lindsey Remakel. They discussed "Architectural, Market, and Environmental Considerations for Adaptive Reuse," focusing on revitalizing existing buildings while balancing historic character, market realities, and environmental factors. Mike's expertise in architecture and design provided valuable insights into adaptive reuse strategies, contributing to a comprehensive dialogue on sustainable redevelopment practices. (photo credit: MREJ)

In a world of automation, Bear Robotics is helping to revolutionize our housing communities. From smart delivery robots that assist with package distribution to autonomous service bots that support senior living and multi-family developments, these cutting-edge machines enhance efficiency and elevate resident experiences. Great to see our design team members test out these machines in our Dallas practice site!

BKV Group attended the momentous groundbreaking ceremony of the new South End Fire Station in Winchester, Virginia, designed by BKV with Pennoni as our Civil partner. The station is the largest project the City of Winchester has commissioned in recent history and the first LEED project the City has undertaken. The design of the new station compliments the City’s historic urban fabric through the use of stone and brick which is common throughout the City. In addition, pieces of the existing station will be reused in the new fire station to honor the history of the department. BKV is excited to partner with the City of Winchester and Lantz Construction Company to bring this project to fruition!

Coming soon to Austin: BKV Group's student living team! Join us at the annual Interface Student Housing Conference being held at the JW Marriott April 9-11. We're excited to partake in client events at the hotel, on the golf course, and at nearby venues throughout the show. If you wish to schedule a meeting with BKV during the conference, feel free to email us at hello@bkvgroup.com — see you there! BKV Team in attendance: Jack Boarman, Jonathan C Cakert, Ron Butler, Daniel Gillen, Kelly Naylor, Megan Van Beck, and Garick Malcom

For this month's #ProjectPalette, BKV Project Architect, Andrea Vergara, graciously contributed her sketches from several points in her career. From academic exploration to travel studies, these sketches capture moments of inspiration and discovery: 1️⃣ A Year in Rome – A collection of sketches and watercolors documenting a journey through the Eternal City, embracing its timeless beauty and rich architectural heritage. 2️⃣ Fallingwater Visit – A study of Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece in Pennsylvania, appreciating its seamless integration with nature and groundbreaking design. 3️⃣ Undergrad Thesis – Reimagining rural development in El Salvador through architecture, blending traditional urbanism with sustainable design to empower communities. Wonderful work, Andrea, thank you!

With the Minnesota Real Estate Journal CRE Awards around the corner, we are honored to hear that THREE of BKV Group's projects in development and government were shortlisted as part of their 2025 awards program. Cheers to the design teams and our clients for their work on Rosemount Public Works & Police, the redevelopment project for Duffey 2.0 – The Hall Lofts, and the Suburban Multifamily community at Aloma!

For this month's #ProjectPalette we're showcasing the material palette for the BKV Group-designed Nevada Fire Station — a project that represents an intersection of desert terrain, mountainous horizons, and the industrial edge of its neighboring warehouse park. Inspired by the grit and resilience of firefighter gear, the palette weaves in textures and finishes that echo strength and durability — charcoal and bronze metals, warm earth-toned concrete and masonry, and a classic tiling nod to both function and form. A key design goal was to seamlessly blur the lines between interior and exterior, bringing the outdoors in and extending the indoor experience outward to create a cohesive sense of place that connects occupants to the landscape. Formed as a recurring grid motif, the palette pays homage to fire station architecture in both materiality and design detailing, creating a cohesive thread that ties the past to the present. The result is a grounded, tactile, and hard-working material narrative that honors place, profession, and purpose. 

We're excited for next week when BKV Group's Associate Partner and Director of Interior Design in Dallas, Melanie N. Hanna, joins the Opal Group SpArc Interiors Summit where she will be a featured panelist during the session titled, "Flexible & Multi-Functional Spaces: Adapting to Modern Needs." Read more about this event and how to register below!