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We share an original Tai Soo Kim architectural rendering to honor the original 20-inch scope at the F.W. Olin Science Center that was removed this week to make way for the new 14-inch telescope, CDK350 Observatory System. 1995 – F.W. Olin Science Center, Connecticut College, New London, CT “The rooftop observatory required a standalone structure to reduce the transference of typical building vibrations.” The design strategically places the new science center at a prominent location viewable from the main entrance at Mohegan Avenue. Collegiate Gothic-style buildings make up most of Connecticut College’s campus architecture. The new science center was a “combination of Gothic outline with modern detailing” with a gable roof at each of the four corners and a domed observatory. The exterior stone blends harmoniously with the existing campus architecture. With views of the Thames River, the building houses Physics, Astronomy, Geophysics, Arboretum, and teaching labs for Chemistry and Biology. https://lnkd.in/garrdf_R #TaiSooTuesday #Observatory #Rendering Image Description: Architectural rendering of the Connecticut College F.W. Olin Science Center. The sketch shows two three-story buildings with a large central structure flanked by two wings. A stone wall runs along the foreground, and cars are parked beside a road.

The new Astronomy Center and Planetarium will open at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center this summer. This facility will become a cornerstone of science education and cultural tourism in Stamford, Connecticut. https://lnkd.in/g9jH8wjz #Planetarium #Astronomy #NatureCenter #Education Whit Iglehart, Jesse Saylor, Abi Periyasamy, NCIDQ, TSKP x IKD, Kohler Ronan, Al Lombardi, Redniss & Mead - Engineers | Surveyors | Planners, Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, Jaffe Holden, A.P. Construction Company Video Description: A nighttime rendering of an innovative barn-inspired design. It depicts the rolling roof opening over the observation deck and shows people gathered around a telescope.

Attendance is up and Discipline is down! WATCH: https://lnkd.in/e6rreSck Farmington High School was featured in WTNH-TV's Laura Hutchinson What's Right with Schools. Image Description: This is a screenshot from a WTNH-8 television news segment titled 'What's Right with Schools'. It features a news anchor standing in front of a vibrant red studio background with graphic elements.

This week, we shine a spotlight on the incredible women at TSKP STUDIO who are designing the future! These talented professionals are shaping the AEC industry and inspiring the communities we serve. Join us in celebrating their achievements and contributions! #WomenInConstruction #WICWeek2025 #Empowerment #Architecture Image Description: A collage of women who shape TSKP STUDIO and the construction industry daily. Message is Inspiring leadership, Diverse Backgrounds and Empowering Change.

REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/g5nrQBDd Participants will tour the primary public and educational spaces of the new Farmington High School. Opening in September of 2024, the 238,400 sq. ft. building is efficient, compact, and organized into Learning Communities. Each Learning Community consists of classrooms and science rooms open to a break-out space, additional small and large group teaming areas, and a central faculty workroom. Program spaces in the high school include a multimedia production studio, visual and performing arts (including an Auditorium and Black Box Theater), career technical education, STEM labs, and science programs. Serving approximately 1400 students, FHS offers engaging and dynamic educational environments for a range of learning formats and styles. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Meeting Basic Needs: Explore how the school's design ensures and surpasses student needs for safety and physical comfort, enabling both students and staff to fully engage in teaching and learning activities. 2. Adaptability: Discover how flexible space design and furnishings create a future-ready school environment that accommodates evolving needs. 3. Promoting Student Agency: Understand how the building supports student agency, trust, and choice by offering diverse breakout spaces that enhance community building and collaborative learning opportunities. 4. Ergonomics: Examine how the furniture design allows students to shift between multiple postures throughout the day, promoting engagement and comfort in learning.

This topping-off ceremony marks just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting and transformative project for Westerly's educational landscape and community! https://lnkd.in/eM5JM-XN #MondayMotivation #Milestone #BeamSigning OPM: DOWNES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY CM: O&G Industries, Inc. Architects: TSKP STUDIO & Northeast Collaborative Architects Randall Luther, AIA, MCPPO, NCARB, Andrea T. Baranyk, AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Associate & John D. Scheib Jr. Image Description: The end of the last steel beam to be placed proudly displays an American flag. A crane is hoisting the white beam. Students are in the foreground, and the steel structure is in the background.

Exciting times ahead as we welcome the Year of the Snake! 🐍✨ At TSKP STUDIO, we embrace the wisdom, transformation, and renewal that this zodiac symbolizes. Reflecting on a year of growth, we’re eager to continue achieving new milestones in 2025 and beyond. Our designer, Ariela Yaqi Zhang Zhang, shares the fascinating history behind the Snake in the Chinese zodiac and the significance of the 2025 Wood Snake year. Check out our latest post and video to learn more about this special time: https://lnkd.in/ewuA6GQk #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake #TSKPStudio

TSKP STUDIO recently had the opportunity to tour Earthlight Technologies’ new headquarters in Ellington, CT. TSKP has collaborated with Earthlight on two of our Net Zero Energy schools in Manchester, CT. Having outgrown their previous location, Earthlight collaborated with The Barn Yard to design a facility that achieves #NetZeroEnergy performance.  In addition to solar, the Earthlight facility employs geothermal and battery storage systems. Its new headquarters, designed with sustainability at its core, reflects Earthlight’s commitment to energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Thank you, Sam Schneider, Jake Schneider, and John Smith, for the tour! #BatteryStorage #EnergyEfficiency #Learning Image 1: TSKP and Earthlight are sitting around a conference table. We are wearing coats because the tour involves viewing the battery storage and other features outside. Image 2: Blue, glowing Earthlight sign mounted in the lobby near the exposed wood ceiling. Image 3: 3D physical model of the Earthlight building. The roof features black and blue solar panels, the blue panels spelling ELT. Image 4: Earthlight showing how the ELM battery storage works. Image 5: Two people look at a display with a QR code and the Earthlight logo describing "How Does Solar Power Work?" 1.      Capture Sunlight: Solar panels absorb sunlight. 2.      Generate Electricity: PV cells turn sunlight into DC electricity. 3.      Convert Power: An inverter changes DC to AC electricity. 4.      Power Your Home: AC electricity powers your lights & appliances. 5.      Store of Share: Extra energy can be stored or sent back to the grid.

The Manchester School District reached a significant milestone with the reopening of Keeney Elementary School in Manchester, Conn., the final phase in a decade-long renovation plan to transform all of Manchester’s elementary schools into state-of-the-art, sustainable learning environments. Keeney Elementary joins Buckley and Bowers Elementary Schools in achieving net-zero energy status, making the Town of Manchester, CT again a leader among their peers for sustainable initiatives. https://lnkd.in/dUd8BKFy CMTA, Inc., O&G Industries, Inc., Randall Luther, AIA, MCPPO, NCARB, Anne Queally, Mehmet S. Sahin, Michael C. Scott, AIA, WELL AP, MCPPO #NetZeroEnergy #MondayMotivation #Renovation #Transformation Image Description: Promotional graphic showcasing six schools designed by TSKP STUDIO over 10 years, with three achieving Net Zero Energy certification. The image features vertical panels of the schools: Cheney Bennet Academy, Waddell Elementary School, Verplanck Elementary School, Buckley Elementary School (noted as the first verified Net Zero Energy school in New England), Bowers Elementary School, and Keeney Elementary School.

Exciting progress at the State Street Elementary School in Westerly, RI! As we wrap up another productive week, we're thrilled to announce the completion of the foundation walls and footings. Steel will start on the 21st of this month. Bring on the steel! Stay tuned for more updates. In the meantime, enjoy this photo from the groundbreaking ceremony. Northeast Collaborative Architects, O&G Industries, Inc. https://lnkd.in/em5dx8jq OPM: DOWNES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Andrea T. Baranyk, AIA, LEED Green Associate, John D. Scheib Jr., Randall Luther, AIA, MCPPO, NCARB #ConstructionUpdate #K12 #Groundbreaking #RhodeIsland Image Description: Children wearing yellow hard hats participate in a groundbreaking ceremony at a construction site. Each child holds a shovel, digging into a mound of dirt prepared for the event. Behind them, a yellow backhoe and excavator are visible, with a backdrop of lush green trees. Adults in hard hats and reflective vests observe and guide the children, creating a celebratory and educational atmosphere.