KITE Architects

Today brings the final installment of our 50th Anniversary video series on KITE's values. Craft reflects on how KITE seamlessly fuses the beauty of workmanship with functionality, affordability, and durability in our architecture. To view this 3min short film and others, follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/eRNr7-dT videography by Sky Sabin

As KITE wraps up its 50th year, we're celebrating by sharing a series of videos about the enduring values that we carry into the future. Today we share a short film on Community. Community?highlights our commitment to the greater good and encourages people to participate in the design process. Enjoy! https://lnkd.in/eRNr7-dT

As KITE Architects celebrates its 50th anniversary, we mark the milestone with a series of videos that honor the firm’s legacy and enduring values. Today, we share our perspective on Human-Centered Design. We hope you enjoy! https://lnkd.in/eRNr7-dT

As KITE Architects celebrates its 50th anniversary, we mark the milestone with a series of videos that honor the firm’s legacy and enduring values. These values—human-centered design, community, and craft—are the foundation of KITE’s work, the ethos that brought principals Christine West and Albert Garcia together, and the qualities that continue to attract exceptional talent to the firm. As we close out this momentous year, we will be sharing each of these videos with you. Today we launch an overview of the series - head to link below to see the short film in full. https://lnkd.in/eRNr7-dT

Today we cut the ribbon on YWCA's Gateway to Independence Apartments! The two buildings will offer female veterans transitional housing in the form of 52 studio units with individual bathrooms and shared kitchenettes. At KITE, we value community and partnering with YWCA on an important project like this makes our work especially rewarding :)

Last night we celebrated the Providence Preservation Society's awarding of 12 remarkable projects including our own Stonewall House at Brown University! You can read more about the night and all winners in this thoughtful piece written by PPS Executive Director, Marisa Angell Brown. https://lnkd.in/ewhX4wvi

We are back with another session in our Behind the Scenes at Summer Street series! Summer Street Series: Energy Incentive Programs Learn how Summer Street is leveraging highly efficient construction, all-electric systems and renewables to earn over $2 Million in incentives through 7 different energy incentive programs and counting. We’ll discuss how to identify, enroll, engage with, and track compliance with programs including RI Energy’s new construction Zero Energy Buildings, IRA enabled tax credits via Zero Energy Ready Homes, Energy Star New Construction, and Zero Energy Ocean State! Join us for this virtual Webinar at 8:30am on Thursday October 17th ! https://lnkd.in/d-9ArgWV

Have you heard the news? KITE is 50! To celebrate, we are spotlighting KITE team members and sharing their most meaningful work moments with community organizations. Next up, is Erickson Díaz-Cortés! Joining KITE in 2021 by way of Florida and Puerto Rico, Erickson is an Architectural Designer dedicated to creating meaningful and inspiring spaces for the local community. Erickson has collaborated on a variety of projects aligned with his Master’s in Architecture research in Queer Space during his time at KITE, notably the Providence-based non-profit Haus of Codec. This organization is Rhode Island’s first and only Emergency Supportive Housing aimed at addressing homelessness among transition-aged LGBTQIA+ youth in Providence through the arts and workforce development. Erickson helped Haus of Codec renovate an existing multi-family house in Providence for their new facility which will provide additional housing and communal space. “For me, the most rewarding architectural work is one that positively impacts an entire community, particularly those that have been historically-marginalized. The synergy of thoughtful design and an important organization such as this one makes this project incredibly significant. During my Masters program in Architecture, I focused my thesis work on Queer Spaces in Architecture, categorizing renowned works of architecture according to their queer spatial sensibility, program, and user-type. Now, a few years later, I have the opportunity to design a space for this very community. Knowing that what started off as a single line on a piece of paper will eventually turn into a space that will shape the lives of LGBTQ+ youth is incredibly meaningful.” Haus of Codec will be hosting its annual fundraising event on Saturday, October 5th, to honor the organization’s anniversary. All proceeds will directly impact HOC’s operational funds. Get your tickets now! https://lnkd.in/eSj-UBnN

TOMORROW! Visit KITE's DESIGNxRI Open Studio between 1-5pm for a viewing of 50 years of hand drawings from the firm's archives. You can check out a sneak peek on our instagram ?? https://lnkd.in/eVKjU7UW

KITE is hosting an open studio next Friday as part of DESIGNxRI Design Week! In celebration of KITE’s 50th Anniversary, we look forward to opening our studio for a public viewing of a beautiful and excellent exhibition of architectural drawings done by hand over the course of our 50 year history. The display of this quickly fading skill honors the craft and legacy of one of the state’s oldest architectural firms! Opening remarks will be given with Principals Christine West and Albert Garcia to answer any questions. Friday, September 13 1:00-5:00 PM KITE Architects One Central Street, Providence, RI 02907 ADA Accessible