Kahler Slater

We are celebrating two Kahler Slater projects that secured recognition as part of this year's InBusiness Commercial Design Awards. The awards honor the best commercial design projects built in Wisconsin by local companies. We are proud to be celebrated alongside our clients and partners. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center received Project of the Year & Best New Development or Renovation: Civic awards and Foremost Farms USA received Best Renovation: Office award. See the link in the comments to learn more about these projects.

The Daily Reporter recognized Kahler Slater’s Sandra Balk and Kathryn Frey, IIDA with 2024 Women in Construction Awards. Sandra Balk received the Admin of the Year Award and Katy Frey received the Designer of the Year Award. These awards recognize both women for their outstanding achievements in the construction industry. Thank you to Sandra and Katy for your positive contributions to our firm and our industry. To learn more about the 2024 honorees, see the link in comments.

We are pleased to announce Lauren Lederman has joined Kahler Slater as Healthcare Strategist. Based in our Richmond office, Lauren will partner with our healthcare clients across the United States to align design with strategy, operations, and planning. With a focus on access and patient care, Lauren joins our Healthcare Team in their goal to empower clients to make data-informed decisions and advance their strategic objectives. Join us in welcoming Lauren to the team. Read more via link in comments. #welcome #healthcaredesign #strategy #richmond #kahlerslater

We are excited to partner with the Emporia Recreation Commission and BG Consultants, Inc. on the design of their new recreation facility in Emporia, Kansas. With a goal to enhance and provide additional recreation amenities, the Emporia Recreation Center recently began community engagement efforts to understand the current needs and wants for a new recreation center. Potential spaces include a family indoor aquatic center, a multi-purpose gymnasium with court space for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball, indoor turf for soccer, baseball, and football, and many community-focused spaces for youth activity, birthday parties, meetings, and events. Read more about the future facility plans here: https://lnkd.in/d2E6em6D

Raising the bar in sustainable design, Innovation One stands as Wisconsin’s first SITES-certified project, earning its LEED-Silver certification and SITES recognition in 2024. With its state-of-the-art amenities and serene landscape, Innovation One offers the perfect blend of modern efficiency and eco-conscious development. #sustainability #designsolves #kahlerslater

Congratulations to our project team, partners, and to Stetson University on receiving the AIA Wisconsin Merit Award for our work on the Cici and Hyatt Brown Hall for Health & Innovation. Christopher Ludwig, AIA Larry Schnuck FAIA Peter Bissen Harvard Jolly | PBK

Texas A&M University’s College of Dentistry's Clinic & Education Building was intentionally designed support their mission to provide patient care to under-represented populations and their strategic goal to increase student enrollment. The state-of-the-art, patient-centered facility is dedicated to clinical training for upper-level and graduate dental students. Since opening in 2020, the University has seen a 25% increase in enrollment due to the new facility and a 40% increase in capacity to provide patient care. Kahler Slater led the programming, planning and design for this award winning project in partnership with BRW Architects, Inc.. #TAMU #collegeofdentistry #dentaleducation #designsolves #kahlerslater 

Uniquely positioned to allow for direct lines of sight to the lake, The Adria is oriented with semi-recessed balconies that allow 80% of units to have waterfront views. The resulting rhythm of the rotated building, floor-to-ceiling windows, and balconies create a dramatic facade, capturing light and shadow throughout the day. This 10-story building features 207 units and state-of-the-art amenities that seamlessly blend life, work, and relaxation. #urbandesign #residential #luxurymultifamily

Join us for the U.S. Green Building Council Wisconsin Building Transformation Forum: Ecological Conservation & Restoration. Kahler Slater’s Aaron Ebent and Ryan Johnsen will discuss the sustainable development approach for Irgens Innovation One, Wisconsin's first dual LEED and SITES-certified project. The event will feature tours showcasing the projects biodiversity conservation with discussion around the interconnectedness of ecological systems and human-built environments. Visit the link in the comments for more information on the event and registration.

The Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has been recognized by AIA Wisconsin with a 2024 Merit Award. The building was designed to address both current and future recreational and fitness needs for its nearly 50,000 students while serving as a hub for campus wellbeing. The center’s design, inspired by the concept of total body wellness, incorporates site integration, exterior architecture, and interior materials to create a distinctive collegiate recreation experience. Thank you to our client, the entire project team, and our many partners. See the link in the comments for the complete list of 2024 Design Award honorees. #aiawi  #designsolves #designaward #congratulations #kahlerslater