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In 2011, KSP pledged to the The American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2030 Commitment, setting an ambitious goal to achieve net-zero emissions in the built environment. Today, we are proud to be one of 19 firms of 65,000 in the nation that achieved that goal. One example of our commitment is the Silvio J. Mollo Federal Building located in New York City. A unique opportunity within the GSA Design Excellence Program, the project aims to re-position the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. By maintaining the existing structure and re-imagining in a high-performance façade, the project is not only the lowest embodied carbon building in the GSA portfolio, but also designed to accommodate USAO Divisions currently leasing space offsite. The project aims to reposition the building as a symbol of justice and proves that sustainability, performance and identity can go hand in hand. Here's how: All-Electric: Our building is designed to run entirely on electricity and is positioned for New York City’s clean grid transformation plan. Energy Efficiency: By implementing General Services Administration green power purchasing, we have slashed our energy demand by a staggering 74%, effectively making the building net-zero. Adaptive Reuse: By repurposing the existing structure and materials, we have implemented high-performance building façade and systems to reduce the building’s consumption by 76%, minimizing waste and environmental impact. Low Embodied Carbon Materials: We focused on low embodied carbon materials for the interior, revealing the waffle concrete slab, and re-centering the building around a stunning Alex Katz mural.   Team Client: GSA General Contractor: Turner Construction Company Lighting Design: George Sexton Associates Structural Engineering: Thornton Tomasetti Civil Engineering: Langan Engineering & Environmental Services Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing: WSP Fire & Life Safety: Jensen Hughes Vertical Transportation: VDA Elevator and Escalator Consulting Cost Estimator: Toscano Clements Taylor Cost Consultants Acoustic Design Audio Visual: Threshold Acoustics Sustainability: Atelier Ten Interior Design Programming: Schiller Projects Specifications: Architech

Gabriel Wilcox, Director of Sustainability at KSP, was recently featured on the MAREDI Design podcast, an internationally recognized studio focused on regenerative design. In episode nine, "The Imperative of Nature in Design," Gabriel shares insights on rebuilding the relationship between nature, us, and our buildings. "We started to extract ourselves from nature. Our modern society today is very extractive. We spend majority of our lives indoors, in vehicles and trains. That connection is weakening. We once had a very strong, innate connection to the natural world and its systems, and now it is fleeting. That is something we have designed into our world today and our lives, but it doesn't mean we can't design ourselves out of it." — ­Gabriel Wilcox, Director of Sustainable Design, Krueck Sexton Partners Mother Nature Rules - The Imperative of Nature in Design with Gabriel Wilcox https://lnkd.in/gbv4BeNX

We had a great time attending Zak World of Façades hosted at KSP-designed Spertus Institute in downtown Chicago. The conference was attended by professionals throughout the AEC industry all wanting to learn more about façade innovation. Associate Principal, Ryan Ornberg and Mark Chiu of Thornton Tomasetti presented our current project of the Silvio J. Mollo Federal Building in Lower Manhattan in NYC. Both were recognized for their contributions to the field of façade design. Congratulations, Ryan and Mark!

Congratulations to the team at Casa Teresa, located at International Square in DC, on being included in The New York Times' list of the 25 best restaurants in DC. Our team enjoyed working on the project! https://lnkd.in/eH3zBm47

Last month, Partner Juan Villafane, AIA, LEED, featured Boston's 125 High Fitness Center at AIA Chicago DETAILS Entrez, with a meticulous exploration of a selected detail from the project.   The Entrez series is focused on how we experience the entrance of a building. Juan showcased how the Fitness Center's design transforms the atrium into a dynamic space, integrated within Boston's Financial District. From the illumination of the golf simulator area to the immersive tunnel of light within the stair structure, every element was crafted to evoke a sense of movement and engagement. Check out a snippet of Juan's presentation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eFEQpCKK

On Thursday, Associate Principal, Ryan Ornberg of Krueck Sexton Partners and Senior Associate, Mark Chiu of Thornton Tomasetti will present Façade Repositioning: The Silvio J. Mollo Federal Building at Zak World of Façades. They will cover adaptive reuse through whole building modernization, sustainability & carbon driven design process, and high-performance & protective design façade details on the highest performing building for GSA in Region 2 of the United States. Thursday, April 11th at 2:20 pm-2:40 pm CT Spertus Institute Venue SIX10 Register: https://lnkd.in/gFTPm9QG

Our own, Laura Jimenez, will be moderating "Shared Skies: Inclusivity in Changing Cityscapes," panel this week at the CTBUH 2024 Americas Conference. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEq9XRmi

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125 High St. Rooftop Terrace & Lounge is proud to be announced as a Hospitality and Retail Finalist in AIA Chicago's Lerch Bates People’s Choice Awards, presented in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Center. 125 Hight St. Rooftop Terrace and Lounge, located in Downtown Boston is a choreographed experience that leads one from the ground floor to the sixth-floor amenities; ultimately framing views of the city, its seaport, and the adjacent greenway. The tenant common space includes a co-working space and social lounge. Access to the rooftop garden is celebrated through a universally accessible ramp tracing a three-foot elevation difference around a garden planter, a verdant passage to the garden. We ask that you all help us by voting for 125 High St. before September 18th, click the link below to learn more & vote. AIAChicago.org/vote

Congratulations to Gabriel Wilcox, our Director of Sustainable Design on being selected as a “Notable Leaders in Sustainability” by Crain's Chicago Business. Our 40-year rich portfolio of work has been consistent in its ability to inspire the human spirit. With our evolving leadership, including Gabriel, we are actively repairing the world through architecture that is socially and environmentally renewable.    Gabriel's impact on our work includes the re-imagining of the Silvio J. Mollo Federal building in New York. Targeted to be the first federal building to achieve LEED Platinum in the State of New York, it serves as a model for reusing and decarbonizing our existing building stock to create a carbon-neutral future.   Read More in the Link Below: https://lnkd.in/gA_uFNgp