BKV Group

📚✨ We're thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of Howard Lake Library! ✨📚 A new chapter in the Howard Lake community, this library isn’t just about books — it’s a space for connection, learning, and inspiration for all ages. It's also focused on our future, being Minnesota's very first Net Zero library. The new Howard Lake Library is optimally efficient, generating energy on-site using clean renewable resources including rooftop-mounted photovoltaics. 🎥 Watch the video clip below to get a sneak peek of Howard Lake Library! #HowardLakeLibrary #GrandOpening #LibrariesMatter

Our latest collabration with Artspace Projects, Inc. is Detroit Artist Lofts which emerges from the City of Detroit's vision to revitalize the urban landscape by supporting its creative sector. Recognizing the housing needs of its artists and creatives, the City, through its Department of Arts, Culture, and Entrepreneurship (ACE), embarked on collaborative studies with Artspace and BKV Group, resulting in the identification of a substantial demand for artist housing and creative workspaces in proximity to downtown Detroit. Here are the project's latest conceptual design renderings for use in actively seeking funds through the City of Detroit, Michigan State Housing Development Authority, and other public and private sources.

We're thrilled to share that Associate Partner, Warees Smith AIA, NOMA and Architectural Design, Mahkam Hashemi, are attending the 2024 NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) Conference! This gathering of visionary minds celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the powerful impact of architecture in shaping communities. Warees and Mahkam are looking forward to connecting with industry peers, learning from thought leaders, and exploring new ways to elevate equitable design. Stay tuned for insights and takeaways from their experience at this terrific event! #NOMA2024 #ArchitectureForAll #DiversityInDesign #InclusiveArchitecture

We are excited for next week's ceremonial groundbreaking of Union at A2 in Ann Arbor, Michigan! In collaboration with our developer partner, The Annex Group, Union at A2 supports a city in need of quality affordable housing, providing not only one of the largest affordable housing communities in Ann Arbor in over 45 years, but a new modern development for 250 households to call home. Union at A2 will also feature a community center, bike storage, fitness center, on-site leasing office, outdoor picnic and grilling area, and a playground. The community’s location was planned with future residents in mind being close in proximity to dining, retail options, a pharmacy, schools, plus conveniently located next to the public bus system. Thank you and congratulations to our project partners on reaching this milestone! City of Ann Arbor Michigan State Housing Development Authority Midwestern Consulting Grow America (formerly NDC) Ann Arbor Housing Commission

BKV Group visited our emerging mixed-use/market-rate community in San Antonio, The Continental! This is a unique, ground-up development that will create a 16-story, market-rate tower that is blended with the historic Continental Hotel and Arana building which will be refurbished and renovated into commercial, office, and creative lofts. When completed, this overall development will enliven the San Pedro Creek community and integrate the Zona Cultural District bounded on the outer edges.

Next week, we are proud to announce that TRACE JACQUES, Jackie Wilcox, and Anca Ioana Gruita will be featured panelists during the 2024 Chicago Build Expo. On the first day of the event, Oct. 22, Trace will be a lead speaker in the "Forecasting the Future of Architecture" panel, and later in the day, Jackie and Ioana will lead the "Connecting Design to Construction for a New Generation of Professionals" panel. Rounding out the afternoon, Trace will return to the stage as a featured panelist in the "Designing for Inclusivity" session. To sign up and register for these panels and more, click here: https://lnkd.in/edXuPBN See you in Chicago!

Thank you to Environments for Aging for the terrific spotlight on our Anthology at Tuckahoe project — a meticulously designed community that creates an exceptional haven for seniors, leaving no aspect or detail overlooked. Click the link below to read more:

Good times and great connections made at The Lodging Conference this year, with key team members from our hospitality group — Melanie N. Hanna, Shaney Mullen, and TRACE JACQUES, — in attendance!

Congratulations to BKV Group's 2024 selected attendees for the The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Women's Leadership Summit & NOMA Annual Conferences! Christina Pierson (Project Architect, Senior Associate) will be attending the AIA Women's Leadership Summit taking place next week in Chicago. Christina has demonstrated her dedication, commitment and aspirations to BKV and her continued growth as a professional. She makes things happen in all the work she’s involved in whether it’s on projects or on committees. Anca Ioana Gruita (Construction Administrator, Senior Associate) has also been selected to attend WLS. Ioana continues to demonstrate her leadership at a national level through her support of the Construction Administration team and the QA process. Mahkam Hashemi (Architectural Designer) has been selected to attend the NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) Annual Exchange Conference in Baltimore at the end of October. Mahkam's personal experience coming from Iran, moving to a new country. learning a new language, and balancing career and motherhood are all testaments to her continued resilience and motivation as a professional. Each year, BKV invites designers from all disciplines to submit an application to attend these significant, industry-leading events, with the conference costs and travel fully funded in our continued effort to invest in our staff's on-going professional development. Cheers to these three; safe travels!

We are excited for next week's National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) Student Housing Conference in Las Vegas! There, our national student living thought leaders — Jack Boarman, Ron Butler, and Kelly Naylor — will be available to network with developers, owners, and operators. Contact our Director of Business Development in attendance at the event, Garick Malcom, to set up a meeting. Also, make sure to mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 8th from 3:20 - 4:05pm when Jack will be a featured panelist during the concurrent session titled "Designing for the Next Generation." See you there!