The Pulse | January 2024

Final Phase of BKV-Designed Upper Post Flats in Twin Cities Complete

Designed with our Dominium client, this new affordable housing development which repurposed buildings at the landmark Fort Snelling site in St. Paul, Minn., is now complete and fully open to residents, with preference being given to military members, veterans, first responders, and their families. The project returns the 42-acre historic site’s 26 buildings – including barracks, an administration building, a gymnasium, a morgue, and a hospital – to its roots as a residential community. The newly reimagined structures now house 192 units, ranging from studios to four-bedroom apartments, and a host of amenities. Floor plan options range from 285 to 2,676 square feet.

Read more: https://bkvgroup.com/final-phase-of-bkv-designed-upper-post-flats-in-twin-cities-complete/

Senior Living Expert, David Banta, Provides Industry Outlook to Provider Magazine

In?Provider Magazine's "2024 Outlook,” Senior Design Leader and Partner,?David Banta, was one of several experts selected to comment on the trends and predictions for the upcoming year for senior living. Commenting specifically on architecture and design strategies, David focused on what would appeal to residents, their families, and staff members. This includes reducing long corridors, adding sleep modules, upgrading staff lounges and amenities, and more.?

Read about the helpful insights in planning for a new business landscape within the senior living space here:?https://lnkd.in/gZgZjUGn

BKV Co-authored Article, “Designing Fire Stations to Minimize Carcinogenic Contamination" Published in Firehouse Magazine

Not all threats to firefighter safety are visible to the naked eye. What’s more, they can pose risks long after the final flames were extinguished. Enter?BKV Group. As articulated by our industry-leading fire station/EMS design team in the latest issue of?Firehouse Magazine,?Craig Carter,?Mark Manetti, and?Brandon Adams?provided insights related to how "every piece of apparatus and equipment that is within reasonable proximity to a fire event is likely contaminated with toxins and carcinogens." From floors, to walls, to ceilings and roofs, our team details how all parts of a facility should be systematically cleaned upon return to the station. With our deep knowledge of national standards and best practices, this topic is of great importance to us with it greatly impacting firefighter safety and well-being, and we are committed to pushing ourselves further in favor of creating facilities that serve our clients and communities better.?

Read more about "Designing Fire Stations to Minimize Carcinogenic Contamination" here:?https://lnkd.in/geRtB88i

Howard Lake Honored with Blazing Star Award

In recognition of local governments’ work to protect the great outdoors,?Conservation Minnesota?launched the Blazing Star Award in 2022. The blazing star is a perennial plant native to Minnesota and evokes the idea of blazing trails and adaptability, with this award acknowledging local governments that engage in exciting and innovative projects that advance conservation, climate resilience, environmental protection, or outdoor recreation opportunities. Out of 21 projects submitted by local governments across the state, Conservation MN honored three as winners of the 2023 Blazing Star Award, including the?BKV-designed Howard Lake Library – Minnesota’s first net-zero energy library. The new library features active and passive solar energy, locally sourced, sustainable, and recycled materials, high-efficiency water fixtures, and native plant landscapes. Located near two parks, the library will serve as a central hub for their community, providing learning, safety, and a greater sense of belonging for this city of 2,500 people. Congratulations to our Howard Lake client and design team!?

Read more here:?https://lnkd.in/gV7TAwRS

The Mark Starts Ascending

The Mark in Philadelphia’s hottest neighborhood – University City District – near?Drexel University?and?University of Pennsylvania?brings energy to the community as a unique destination where visitors, culture-seekers, professors, students, families, and locals intersect to enjoy approachable hospitality and a comfortable space to relax and renew, learn and grow, and socialize and connect.?Take a peek at the latest progress update courtesy of our client,?Landmark Properties, Inc.: https://www.dhirubhai.net/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7155207656339644417

BKV Featured in Multifamily Dive’s Top Multifamily Design Trends for 2024

In the latest post by?Multifamily Dive, "lobbies have become a nexus for work-from-home nooks, and designers have taken some creative approaches in their execution." In the article, it cited the BKV-designed Harwood Flats in Bethesda, Maryland that incorporates specific work-from-home areas including booth seating, long tables, and both retreat and social spaces.?

Read more about the "Top Multifamily Design Trends for 2024" here:?https://lnkd.in/gnHr7w4Y