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Last week, Ryan Ornberg and Gabriel Wilcox shared their expertise on sustainability and resilience at the Chicago Build Expo. Ryan, Associate Principal at Krueck Sexton Partners, moderated the panel "Sustainable Architecture: Strategies for Reducing Environmental Impact," where he discussed practical solutions to minimize our ecological footprint in building design. Gabriel Wilcox, Director of Sustainable Design, took the stage for "The Key Principles of Sustainable Design," expanding core principles for creating resilient, green building strategies. Check out our coverage of the Chicago Build Expo and the KSP team’s panels on sustainability.

It was great to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones at the Chicago Architecture Center’s Open House Chicago at Mindworks: The Science of Thinking! If you missed it, Mindworks is free and open to the public. This hands-on space allows you to explore a range of key concepts in behavioral science through eight interactive exhibits. Conceived by faculty at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Mindworks was designed by Krueck Sexton Partners with exhibit design by Pentagram. Stop by the Railway Exchange Building to experience it yourself. Learn more about the project here: ps://https://lnkd.in/gqYA94c

Join our team and Founder, Mark P. Sexton for a Panel Discussion on “Eco-Driven Design: Building Resilience and Carbon Reduction” at the Chicago Architecture Center on November 6, 2024, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. From carbon reduction to building resiliency, this wide-ranging panel will discuss the roles buildings take to improve our built and natural environment, including carbon/energy reduction, resiliency strategies, water security, and more. Panelists will present followed by a lively discussion. 1.5 HSW AIA Professional Development Hours are available. Koz Sowlat, SE, PE, Principal, Hatfield Group Engineering (moderator) Aaron J. Frame, Deputy Commissioner, Planning, Noise, & Environment, @Chicago Department of Aviation Angel A. Dizon III, Senior Associate Vice President, Facilities | Northwestern University Mark P. Sexton, FAIA, LEED AP, Partner | Krueck Sexton Partners Bryan Schabel, AIA, LEED AP, Design Director, Principal | Perkins & Will Erleen Hatfield, PE, FAIA, F.ASCE, Managing Partner | Hatfield Group Engineering Light refreshments will be served. Proceeds from the $10 entry fee will be donated to the Chicago Architecture Center’s Youth Educational Programs. To learn more and to register: https://lnkd.in/eFFHesiM

Kudos to the Chicago Architecture Center, City of Chicago, and The Chicago Community Trust of the Missing Middle Infill Housing Competition for driving bold, innovative solutions to confront Chicago’s housing challenges. What sets this competition apart is its focus on implementation—matching pre-approved architects and developers and committing City resources. This creates a powerful framework for realizing middle-density housing opportunities in Chicago. Krueck Sexton Partners' proposal, while not selected, envisioned a modular rowhouse system that responds to Chicago’s diverse family living arrangements. Our design focused on land-use elasticity, adaptable living spaces, and opportunities for residents to leverage their homes as economic assets. We created an urban kit-of-parts that celebrate Chicago’s vibrant population, with shared green spaces and existing structures to preserve neighborhood character. "We commend the City of Chicago, and the CAC for developing an innovative platform for advancing this topic. With the competition, Chicago hosts a dialogue to both share knowledge and learn from others." — Krueck Sexton Partners We encourage you to flip through the designs featured in the pattern book: https://lnkd.in/gmV6ihM7

Join us and the Chicago Architecture Center this weekend at Mindworks: The Science of Thinking for Open House Chicago. The Roman Family Center for Decision Research, also known as "Mindworks", is the world’s first discovery center and working lab dedicated to behavioral science. Conceived by faculty at the The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and designed by Krueck Sexton Partners with exhibit design by Pentagram, Mindworks offers hands-on exhibits and opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research. Looking to explore the science behind human behavior? Explore eight interactive exhibits on decision-making science and tour the lab: https://lnkd.in/gzvviMNP Hours: Saturday, October 19-Sunday, October 20 | 11am – 5pm Meet the Architects, Saturday 11am – 2pm, Sunday 12pm – 1pm Address: 455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago, IL 60611

KSP Associate Principal, Jason Roberts offers a striking exploration of the Sexto Panteón, a Brutalist funerary complex in Buenos Aires' Chacarita Cemetery. Through his visit to Chacarita, he brings to light a forgotten masterpiece of 20th-century funerary design while underscoring the work of Itala Fulvia Villa, a pioneering female architect of her time. Terranean/Subterranean: Associate Principal Jason Roberts explores the duality within Sexto Panteón: https://lnkd.in/eXnEVVtQ

You can now listen to Partner, Don Semple, AIA’s interview with Brian Jones on Graphicmachine's As Built podcast. In this episode, Don discusses the integration of technology in architectural design, his transition to partner at KSP and how mentorship shapes multi-generational firms. He also touches on our innovative projects, climate-conscious design, and the future of AI in the field: https://lnkd.in/g7g4rNWc

Krueck Sexton Partners and the Greater Chatham Initiative have been honored with the ULI Chicago Vision Award for our work on the 75th Street Boardwalk, featuring The Nest—a key project of the All Reimagining Chicago (ARC) initiative. Designed in just 12 weeks, The Nest played a critical part in helping businesses and restaurants to re-open safely in Chatham’s 75th Street from Indiana to Calumet, a community that faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest. We are proud to contribute to the growth of Chicago’s vibrant communities and invite you to read more about ARC’s 75th Street Boardwalk and ongoing initiatives: https://lnkd.in/guu_ktxd Project Team: Mark P. Sexton Tom Jacobs Gabriel Vidal-Hallett Don Semple, AIA Sanghyo Kim Nicole A. Boram Oh Thornton Tomasetti site design group, ltd. Design Brook Architects IIT Architecture Chicago Students Video: Christopher Hoerdemann, #Prime312

Join Partner, Juan Villafane for the American Planning Association - Illinois Chapter State Conference, tomorrow, September 27th for a panel discussion on Ground Floor Residential Along Commercial Corridors. Speakers: Katharyn Hurd, AICP, City of Chicago Nicholas Pryor, AICP, AIA, SCB Juan Villafane, Krueck Sexton Partners Jacob Peters, Nia Architects Elbert Whitfield III, AICP SCB Friday, September 27, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Breakout Session, Illinois Ballroom A For more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/gqq9ZJV8

#DesignFeature | Today we're celebrating CME Center, the 2024 AIA Illinois Excellence in Interiors (Projects 5,000 SF and Above) recipient! 📐 Krueck Sexton Partners The CME Center project is a transformative repositioning of an existing commercial lobby that had been in continuous use for the last 40 years. Completed in 1987, CME Center has been the home of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The 40-story twin towers are joined by a massive trading floor podium that encompasses an entire city block. Several thousands of people use the building complex daily. However, by the inception of the project in 2016, the 2.5 million square feet property was struggling to compete in the Class A Chicago office building market. At minimum, the customary lobby typology required a drastic repositioning to attract the next generation of users. With over 6,000 inhabitants and tens of thousands of commuter foot traffic, the project created a new urban communal realm in response to the market’s need for livable urban spaces to attract young talents, who seek authenticity and places of comfort for their work and social interactions. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gfZyxwyN 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gKeipw3