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Every year, we look forward to connecting with emerging designers at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Architecture Career Fair—and this year was no exception. Thanks to Michael Johnson (UIC Alumnus ‘06) and Ryan Treacy for representing our studio and to the students who stopped by to share their work and aspirations. We are always energized by your creativity, questions, and perspective.

We’re thrilled to extend our long-standing relationship with bp at CME Center! The global energy leader has signed a 240,000-square-foot lease extension, securing its presence at our renovated West Loop campus through at least 2032. Home to bp since 2009, CME Center exemplifies the value of high-quality workplaces—offering exceptional amenities, modern design, and a prime location. Our award-winning lobby transformation, in partnership with Krueck Sexton Partners, and expanded amenities continue to make CME Center a destination for world-class companies. https://lnkd.in/gEqhKNZF

At last week’s CFO Leadership Council Chapter Event, our Director of Marketing + Communications, Cat Piper, brought a fresh perspective to the conversation on employee engagement, workplace culture, and retention. Speaking alongside a panel of financial and HR leaders, Sue Tinnish, Eric Maleski, and Eric Ziehlke, Cat shared core observations on best positioning organizations for cross-functional collaboration, ensuring that companies remain relevant and compelling to today’s workforce.

The Silvio J. Mollo Federal Building renovation is featured in Architectural Record's article, "Continuing Education: Net-Zero Retrofits," by Katharine Logan. The piece highlights the building's transformation into a leading example of achieving carbon-free benchmarks on constrained budgets. Gabriel Wilcox, Director of Sustainable Design at KSP, emphasizes the project's broader implications, stating that it is intended to "serve as a model for decarbonizing the entire GSA portfolio." Read the feature and visit our website to learn more about the Silvio J Mollo Federal Building: https://lnkd.in/gZtfg-vM

Juan Villafane (GSD '00) and KSP hosted a happy hour for Harvard University Graduate School of Design's Urban Design and Real Estate students during their visit to Chicago for their studio project. The studio, HOPE, CHANGE & EQUITY: The Obama Presidential Center and Redevelopment of the Woodlawn Neighborhood, is led by Maurice Cox, former Chicago Planning Commissioner. We were excited to host the cohort and see so many local alumni come together for a lively and engaging conversation on the future of urban design in Chicago.

KSP’s Director of Marketing + Communications, Cat Piper, will speak at the upcoming CFO Leadership Council Chapter Event, Best Practices in Talent Retention & Engagement, on March 11th. This expert panel will dive into the importance of employee engagement, workplace culture, and retention in driving organizational success. Cat will join industry leaders to discuss strategies for supporting a positive work environment, supporting professional growth, and strengthening cross-functional collaboration. Join us! Tuesday, March 11, 2025 8:00 am - 10:00 am Polsinelli, 150 N Riverside Plz Ste 3000, Chicago, IL, 60606 To learn more and to register for the event please visit: https://lnkd.in/ehtMEdBf

Shortlisted! KinderForest Recognized in Buildner Kinderspace Competition We are proud to share that KinderForest has been shortlisted in the Kinderspace Competition, an international call to rethink the architecture of early childhood learning spaces. This recognition demonstrates the team’s commitment to designing spaces that spark curiosity, play, and connection to nature. KinderForest reimagines the preschool environment as a pedagogical forest, where clusters of classroom “nests” are interwoven with meandering pathways. The project is a critical speculation of an empty land parcel next to the historic Julia C. Lathrop Homes in Chicago, IL. Inspired by the site’s ecological history as a once-thriving forest along the river, it imagines a nature-based learning space that extends the housing complex into a vibrant civic hub, connecting residents with the river edge and fostering a sense of community. “KinderForest aims to build on Herman Hertzberger’s idea of a ‘spatial instrument’.?By drawing from the spatial attributes of a forest, the project creates a pedagogical instrument that fosters a wide variety of learning opportunities for our youngest minds.” — Project Team This recognition celebrates the work of Sarah Weiss and Mubasheer M, who have shaped KinderForest from initial ideas to concept design and aspire to create dialogue about the future of learning environments in cities. To learn more, check out the official announcement: https://lnkd.in/gH268BqE?

The Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois (RTA) has published the Transit-Friendly Communities Guide, a roadmap for creating equitable neighborhoods across the Chicago region that are safe and accessible to transit. The Guidelines Consultant Team was led by Teska Associates, Inc., TYLin, and Egret & Ox Planning, LLC, and the volunteer Steering Committee included subject-matter experts across our region, including KSP Partner Juan Villafane. "By pulling together information into one consolidated and well-illustrated guidebook, municipalities can reference and share strategies for creating more livable communities.” Access the full guide: https://lnkd.in/g4e9hPHr

Our Values Shape our Actions At Krueck Sexton Partners, we view landscape architecture and urban planning as essential tools for addressing climate resilience, ecological stewardship, and ensuring equitable urban futures. KSP reaffirms our commitment to an integrated design practice through the addition of a dedicated Landscape Architecture and Planning team, led by Manisha Kaul, FASLA, PLA, AICP, LEED AP. Read the announcement to learn more about our Landscape and Planning team: https://lnkd.in/gmCHqK2G

Krueck Sexton Partners is honored to have earned the JUST Label 2.0 from the International Living Future Institute, reflecting our commitment to advancing equity, diversity and employee wellbeing. From the heart of KSP, this achievement not only reflects where we’ve been, but where we’re going – toward greater transparency, equity and impact. Read the official announcement and view?KSP’s Just Label Scorecard?on our website: https://lnkd.in/gKFdcRy3