Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA)

We are ecstatic that Sonoma Academy's new Performing Arts Center has not only become a wonderful gathering space for the community it serves, but also recognized by Engineering News-Record (ENR) California for these prestigious titles: Winner of the K-12 Education Best Regional Award; Award of Merit for the Excellence in Safety; and as one of the 3 finalists for Project of the Year (came in third place). ?? We are grateful for the opportunity to serve Sonoma Academy on this dynamic project, and honored to bring the project to fruition with these fine partners: DPR Construction , WRNS Studio , Brelje & Race Consulting Engineers, ZFA Structural Engineers, Interface Engineering, Inc., O'Mahony & Myer - Electrical Engineering & Lighting Design, The Shalleck Collaborative, Chu & Dohn Associates and Carducci Associates . . . #designawards #ENR

???♂??? Swinging for a cause! We were honored to participate in the Lea Barbano Memorial Golf Fundraiser supporting the Sisterhood of Sobriety. It was a day filled with camaraderie and commitment as we aimed to contribute to their noble mission of empowering women in recovery. We're thrilled to announce that one of our QKAers was part of the winning team, earning a well-deserved 7-night resort vacation! We’re grateful for the opportunity to support such an impactful organization and look forward to continuing our involvement. ??? . . . #SupportSobriety #QKACares #GolfForGood Christopher Cundall, Chris Calder, Nate Busse, Ryan Kates & Paul Gard

?? Check out our latest newsletter! https://lnkd.in/d23tpc6k In the spirit of giving back, QKA is proud to support youth-focused community organizations like the Petaluma Educational Foundation, The LIME Foundation, and Made in Santa Rosa Education Foundation. Our team recently enjoyed the A4LE-Association for Learning Environments' annual LearningSCAPES Conference, exploring new ideas for inspiring educational spaces. Plus, we're thrilled to share that the Student Life Center at Cardinal Newman High School - Santa Rosa received an AIARE Design Award!! ??? #QKAcares #communityimpact #educationalarchitecture #LearningSCAPES2024 #designawards #cardinalnewman

We are thrilled to share that Quattrocchi Kwok Architects has been nationally celebrated on the Engineering News-Record's Top 100 Green Design Firms list for 2024! Our dedication to creating educational environments that inspire and embrace eco-friendly design has been recognized, and we couldn't be prouder! ?? QKA actively supports #greenarchitecture through our involvement in the The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) and the School Energy Coalition, both important sector forums for shaping sustainable educational design. ?????? With over 12 megawatts of photovoltaic projects completed and 10 CHPS-certified projects currently on the drawing boards, QKA is committed to making all of our projects high performance learning environments. A heartfelt thank you to our partners, clients, and the incredible QKA team—together, we’re shaping a greener future! ????? .. . #QKAarchitects #SustainableDesign #educationalarchitecture #ENRTop100

?? Exciting news from Ukiah Unified School District! The TK projects at Oak Manor and Nokomis Elementary Schools are now complete and ready to welcome the youngest learners. ??? These versatile buildings can expand as needed and feature classrooms with toilet rooms, workrooms, and storage as well as access to outdoor teaching and play areas. With natural lighting and excellent ventilation, these energy-efficient spaces provide the perfect environment for little ones to thrive. ?????? Tremendous effort from these talented business partners who joined us to serve Ukiah USD: FRC, Inc., Brelje & Race Consulting Engineers, Costa Engineers Inc., ZFA Structural Engineers, O'Mahony & Myer - Electrical Engineering & Lighting Design, Integra Planning + Landscape Architecture, Sol*Data, and V&A Consulting Engineers. #EducationInnovation #educationalarchitecture #californiaschools #EarlyLearning #QKAarchitects

????? There’s no place like QKA for Halloween! Our team followed the yellow brick road to a magical Wizard of Oz-themed celebration. Decked out as everyone from Dorothy to the Lion, our QKAers brought creativity and charm to the Emerald City in the Santa Rosa and Oakland offices. Thanks to all the wonderful wizards and witches who made this Halloween one to remember! ????♀? . . . #NoPlaceLikeQKA #WizardOfOzHalloween #QKASpooktacular #halloweenofficeparty

We had such an amazing time at ZFA's 50th Anniversary celebration at Sonoma Raceway! ?? Joining the festivities were Mark Quattrocchi, Steve Kwok, Peg Fitzgerald, Jim Theiss, Aaron Jobson, John Dybczak, Kevin Chapin, Erica Chapin, Tiffany Young, Claudia Tannehill and Alex Feldberg. ???? QKA’s long-standing partnership with ZFA Structural Engineers has been a journey full of exciting projects and achievements—we were thrilled to help celebrate this milestone. Riding around the track in racecars was definitely a highlight! Here's to many more years of successful collaboration! ? . . . #SonomaRaceway #Businesspartners #CelebratingTogether

Christopher Cundall from QKA recently had the amazing opportunity to be part of a panel discussion at the 2024 National Sales Meeting with NanaWall Systems! Along with other professionals from Knit Studios and Method Studio, Chris shared invaluable insights with national reps on how they can engage with the new generation of architects. ??? The conversation was eye-opening, revealing the hurdles reps face daily while striving to provide excellent service to customers and clients. Topics ranged from specification review to the nuances of conducting effective lunch and learns. ????? . Big thanks to the panelists and the attendees for the robust discussion and the opportunity to build bridges between architects and company reps. Your dedication to learning and improvement is what pushes the industry forward. #Architecture #DesignInnovation #ProfessionalGrowth #PanelDiscussion

?? Calling all architecture enthusiasts! Today is your FINAL chance to make your voice heard in the AIA Redwood Empire Awards. ?? November 1st marks the end of voting, and we're thrilled to share that the Cardinal Newman High School's Student Life Center is a contender! ??? Don't miss out on the opportunity to support excellence in design. Cast your vote before the clock runs out and help us earn recognition for our commitment to shaping inspiring educational environments. How to vote? ?? Click on the “thumbs up” icon above the project photo. https://lnkd.in/g3Zx74rw #VoteNow #cardinalnewman #DesignExcellence #StudentLifeCenter #ArchitectureAwards #LastChance #SupportOurSchools ????Cardinal Newman High School - Santa Rosa

?? Our October Newsletter is out! ? https://lnkd.in/djSCHraB In this month's episode... With the mandating of universal Transitional Kindergarten in California, QKA has been working with districts to ensure they are ready for this change. ?? ?? In other news, Sonoma Academy's Community Performing Arts Center has received multiple awards! #educationalarchitecture #TKFacilities #DesignAwards #QKAProud