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Benedictine Sisters Unveil “The Village of Harmony Hill”

Benedictine Sisters Unveil “The Village of Harmony Hill”

Plunkett Raysich Architects helps develop a legacy for the Mother of God Monastery

Members of the PRA Senior Living Design Studio recently cheered on the Benedictine Sisters of the Mother of God Monastery. August 3rd, 2023 memorialized an important contribution to senior living with the opening of The Village of Harmony Hill, in Watertown, SD. The Village, phase one of a larger initiative, substantiates a mission-driven commitment to the local community with room for sixty-four seniors.

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The Value of Hiring a Church Architect

The Value of Hiring a Church Architect

Experience in Meaning, Worship, and Pragmatism

Hiring an experienced church architect for the design of your sanctuary is an important step to providing for your congregation.  The right team, with deep knowledge of church design and working with your church building committees, can make profound contributions. 

The role of a church architect extends far beyond the realm of conventional architecture.  Experienced religious architects understand the nuances of design for different theologies with a unique understanding of religious symbolism and the intricacies of creating a space that embodies the essence of faith and spirituality,

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Creating an Architectural Request for Proposal (RFP)

Creating an Architectural Request for Proposal (RFP)

Clarity of the RFP Improves Outcomes

An Architectural Request for Proposal (RFP) is frequently a part of the client process that identifies architectural design firms that may help with a building project.  An RFP is one part of a selection process that may include other steps such as interviews with experienced firms, fee and negotiation, and even tours of related projects.  

Our firm sometimes provides sample RFPs to organizations as they start to develop their own Request For Proposal of Architectural Services.

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ALEP-Certified Planner

ALEP-Certified Planner

A Unique Credential for School Design

ALEP-certified educational planners introduce knowledge beyond traditional architects when creating learning environments. Their understanding of educational planning is nuanced beyond the physical aspects of the school. These professionals recognize the importance of promoting student engagement, creative and critical thinking, and working with other students through the influence of the space and the curriculum. By including educational principles into the design process, they ensure that the physical space becomes an active participant in the learning journey of students.

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The Future of Work

The Future of Work

Making the case for the Office

The nature of office work is continuously evolving. Many organizations have experimented with a variety of “remote work” scenarios over the years. Each organization has had reasons to pursue its vision for the future of work. And then…. 2020 arrived. The COVID-19 pandemic forced organizations to re-imagine how they operate. This forced experiment has, perhaps, provided glimpses into the need for in-person work environments, and may be changing how some organizations view the future of office work.

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