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08 JUN 2017
See the Winning Sandcastles from AIA Houston's 2017 Competition
Houston Business Journal
Kirksey Architecture and Metzger Construction won the Golden Bucket — the top prize — for the third year in a row. This year, the team’s entry was “Smurf & Turf,” which featured Smurfs battling some recognizable dragons. The entry also won for “Best Traditional Sandcastle” and “Tallest Standing Structure,” with the tallest section reaching 11.3 feet in height.
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01 JUN 2017
Health Clinic to Open in Houston's Historic 5th Ward
KPRC Channel 2 Houston
KPRC reports on the new Legacy Community Health Clinic, designed by Kirksey Architecture, that will be opening in Houston's historic 5th Ward on Saturday, June 3. Commonly known as a "health care desert," the community is excited about the opening of this clinic, and Legacy is determined to help increase the quality of health care for nearby residents.
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30 MAY 2017
With an office market in limbo, construction costs hold steady
Houston Business Journal
Kirksey Architecture's Scott Wilkinson, executive vice president and commercial team leader, talks with HBJ's Cara Smith on commercial construction costs, with a deeper look into Kirksey's 2017 Construction Cost Update report.
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25 MAY 2017
Designs in the Sand: Where to See the Best Sandcastles Around
Houzz
Who builds the best sandcastles? The editors over at Houzz featured one of Kirksey's winning sandcastles for their "Designs in the Sand" article, and also features other designs from master sand builders all over the nation.
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10 APR 2017
The Real Value of Renovation
NBIZ Magazine
One of the toughest decisions a client might face is whether they should build new, or renovate an existing structure. Kirksey architects Kathleen Jircik, Megan Irvin and Kapil Upadhyaya explore the real value of renovation and how it can add value in many ways — especially in Houston.
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06 MAR 2017
Houston's First Baptist expanding downtown
Houston Chronicle
Kirksey Architecture is designing the renovations for Houston's First Baptist Church's new urban sanctuary location in downtown Houston. Houston's First Baptist Church, which for years expanded into the suburbs along with the region's booming population, is making a push back to downtown in pursuit of millennials, college students and growing families inhabiting the urban core.
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03 MAR 2017
Menninger Clinic to construct new outpatient and education building
Houston Business Journal
The Menninger Clinic, one of the country’s top psychiatry hospitals, announced March 2 that its board of directors has approved construction a 25,000-square-foot outpatient and education building. Houston-based Kirksey Architecture designed the new single-story building, and a competitive bid process is underway to select a construction firm.
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13 FEB 2017
First Look: Inside The Wilshire luxury condo tower
Houston Business Journal
The Houston Business Journal got an exclusive sneak peek inside a two-bedroom, two-bathroom model unit, which spans 1,400 square feet and starts from the $700,000s. Houston-based Kirksey Architects served as the architect for this project.
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10 FEB 2017
Iberia bank finds togetherness in Greenway Plaza
Houston Chronicle
Kirksey Architecture designed Iberia bank's new and larger space on a full floor within 11 Greenway Plaza to accommodate growth in the Houston market.
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25 JAN 2017
ULI Names 2017 Developments of Distinction
BisNow Houston
Last night, finalists, honorees and guests gathered to celebrate a year of outstanding development in Houston at ULI's 10th annual Development of Distinction Awards. The Town Centre Development, including Queensbury Theatre and designed by Kirksey, was selected as a winner in the for-profit category. The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston - Richmond/Rosenberg club was a finalist.
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24 JAN 2017
ULI Houston names 6 winners in 10th annual Development of Distinction Awards
Houston Business Journal
The Urban Land Institute's local chapter announced the winners of hte 10th annual Development of Distinction Awards on January 24. Finalists and winners exemplify best practices in design, construction, economic viability, healthy places, marketing and management. The Moody Rambin Town Centre One development, designed by Kirksey, took home an award in the for-profit category while the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston - Richmond/Rosenberg project was selected as a finalist.
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24 JAN 2017
ULI reveals picks for distinctive Houston real estate developments
Houston Chronicle
The annual awards program, now in its 10th year, recognizes real estate projects and public open spaces that reflect best practices in design, construction and economic viability among other factors. The Town Centre Development near Town & Country Village by Moody Rambin and designed by Kirksey was selected as a winner.
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20 DEC 2016
Harris County selects architect for Astrodome parking project
Houston Business Journal
Houston-based Kirksey Architecture has been picked to design a multimillion-dollar plan to put the Astrodome to use.
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21 NOV 2016
New Building Design Code to Result in Greener, Pricier Buildings
Houston Business Journal
A new commercial building code that took effect earlier this month is rewriting part of the rulebook for Houston-area builders and developers. Kirksey's Randall Walker, Interiors Design Director and Executive Vice President, weighs in.
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14 NOV 2016
Kirksey Architecture Designs New Building for East Texas College
Houston Chronicle
A new landmark designed by Kirksey Architecture is rising on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus in Nacogdoches.
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02 NOV 2016
Local Architecture Firms Design New Good Shepherd Campus for At-risk Boys in Tomball
Houston Chronicle
Abel Design Group, HOK, and Kirksey Architecture have teamed up to design a new campus for the Good Shepherd residential treatment center for boys in Tomball.
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28 OCT 2016
Houston, Meet Your 2016 40 Under 40
Houston Business Journal
The 40 Under 40 celebrates young professionals who have significantly contributed to their companies, their industries and their communities. Kirksey is proud to have Catherine Callaway, AIA, Senior Associate and member of Kirksey's Community Team, honored as a member.
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13 OCT 2016
Greater Houston Partnership Hopes New Downtown Offices Make Good First Impression
Houston Chronicle
The idea behind the newly completed space, designed by Kirksey, was to create a more impressive "front door for Houston."
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25 AUG 2016
Photos: See the Winning Sandcastles from AIA's 30th Annual Competition
Houston Business Journal
Kirksey Architecture and Metzger Construction won the Golden Bucket -- the top prize -- for the second year in a row. This year's theme was "Finding Gory," a comically dark spin on this summer's popular "Finding Dory" movie.
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23 AUG 2016
Texas Tech Innovation Hub at Research Park Awarded LEED Silver Certification
KCBD Channel 11
Texas Tech University announced that the Innovation Hub at Research Park, designed by Kirksey Architecture, has been awarded LEED Silver certification.
