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Looking Back, Moving Forward The KNBA team gathered for our annual meeting—an opportunity to reflect on the past year, plan for the future, and share the exciting work happening across our firm. From project highlights to strategic goals, we took time to celebrate our successes and align on what’s next.   A highlight of the day was hearing from Ed as he reflected on 45 years in architecture. His advice? "If you don’t know how to solve a problem, the first step is probably too big. Constant incremental improvement." It’s hard to measure in the moment, but as he put it, "After 45 years, you can see it."   We wrapped up the day the best way we know how—sharing stories, raising a toast, and celebrating all we accomplished in 2024. Here’s to another year of meaningful work! 🍻   #KNBA #Architecture #PlanningTheFuture #CreateRestoreSustain

Big Red's keeping an eye on progress 👀 And the baseball coach? Not a bad view from the future office. ⚾ Western Kentucky University Fieldhouse is coming along. #GoTops #BigRedSpotted #FieldViewVibes

This is no April Fools’ joke! We’re thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotions of Curtis Thrush, AIA, LEED GA to Senior Associate, and Eric Schweinhart and Kathryn Sanders to Associate! 🎉 Their dedication, expertise, and leadership continue to shape KNBA’s impact across civic, educational, and cultural projects. ✨ Curtis Thrush, AIA, LEED GA – Senior Associate With 20+ years of experience (nine with KNBA), Curtis is an accomplished project manager and architect whose work has earned numerous awards, including recognition for the Louisville Water Tower & Museum Restoration. His notable projects include: – Louisville Slugger Field – Louisville Water Company Water Tower – Farnsley-Moremen Landing Visitor’s Center and Pavilion – Kentucky Humane Society ✨ Eric Schweinhart – Associate Since 2014, Eric has been a cornerstone of KNBA’s technical excellence, bringing deep knowledge of building systems, construction, and sustainable design. He’s also our in-house BIM guru, ensuring top-tier digital representation and detailing. His notable projects include: – University of Louisville Belknap Academic Building (BAB) – Kindred Large Addition to Headquarters – American Printing House (APH) DOT Experience Museum ✨ Kathryn Sanders – Associate Since 2019, Kathryn has led the charge in adaptive reuse, education, and commercial design, now leading our Lexington office. She designs with a focus on joy, dignity, and purpose, making a lasting impact on communities. Her notable projects include: – Western Kentucky University Softball/Soccer Training Facility – Shelby County High School – University of Kentucky Pence Hall No pranks here—just well-earned recognition for three incredible architects! 🎉🎉🎉 Join us in congratulating Curtis, Eric, and Kathryn in the comments! ⬇️ #KNBA #Architecture #Promotions #Leadership

At this year’s State of the Downtown meeting, the message was clear—Louisville’s downtown is thriving again. With new investments in housing, the transformation of surface parking lots, and businesses returning to office spaces, the city is moving forward with new energy. As the presentation highlighted key buildings that shape our downtown, we were honored to see so many familiar places—614 West Main, 626 West Main, 111 Whiskey Row, Louisville Slugger Field, Frazier History Museum, 21C Hotel and Museum, the Belvedere—all projects we’ve had the privilege to be part of over the years. And with our own office rooted downtown for more than 30 years, we’ve always believed in the strength and potential of this community. Downtown is Back—And We’re Proud to Be Part of Its Story. #KNBA #DowntownLouisville #Architecture #UrbanRevitalization

As we wrap up Women's History Month, we celebrate the incredible women of KNBA who make an impact every day. From design and project management to marketing, bookkeeping, and keeping our office running smoothly—each of them plays a vital role in shaping our work and elevating our team. Their creativity, expertise, and leadership push us all to think bigger, design better, and build a more inclusive future. #WomensHistoryMonth #CreateRestoreSustain #WomenInArchitecture

We had a great time at the Junior Achievement Inspire (Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana) expo on Friday, helping to support AIA-CKC. K. Norman Berry Associates Architects PLLC

Thanks to our very own Carole Yocum for her leadership and advocating for women in the AEC design industry!

📣 Our very own Carole Yocum will be the moderator for this event. If you’re in the industry, we hope to see you there!

Great first listening session at Central High School for the Belvedere last night! Great idea sharing. Two more sessions upcoming - Tuesday next week and the following - look out for it on the socials and please join in the exchange of ideas!

This is gonna be good! 😎