Education is becoming flexible with the traditional walls of the classroom evolving into shareable spaces. The traditional classroom has enclosed walls limiting students and teachers to four permanent walls. Creating large, flexible, shared spaces in education facilities encourages malleability for more than just learning.
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Rewards of Being an Architect
A message to aspiring architects
This day, the day following Thanksgiving 2023, has been spent counting my blessings. One blessing that has impacted every corner of my life, is the blessing of being an architect.
I love being an architect. We get to help clients every day, and we work at the convergence of creativity, technology, and innovation. The work can be invigorating, and I sometimes continue to ponder the day’s challenges on my drive home or in the morning shower,
Read MoreProject Review: The Village at Harmony Hill
Benedictine Sisters support engaged living
Local citizens, dignitaries, and project participants joined the Sisters from the Mother of God Monastery on August 3rd, 2023 to celebrate the grand opening of the Village at Harmony Hill, in Watertown, South Dakota. This development is a major investment in the people of South Dakota, extending the Sisters’ mission to support the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of the people in the region.
The project,
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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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PRA Announces Newly Promoted Associates and Senior Associates
We are expanding our leadership group with the promotion of four new Associates! Congratulations to Ken Turba, Emily Grahn, Paige Steed, and Ryan Schmitz on their recent promotion to Associate.
“Associates take on additional firm-wide responsibilities of driving initiatives, mentoring younger staff, and fostering our internal culture,” states Managing Partner Scott Kramer.
Read MoreThe Future of the Office
A Business Owners Guide for Office Design Strategies
The COVID-19 Pandemic left rippling effects worldwide, affecting all aspects of how we live. In this new world, we are facing unique new challenges and opportunities, including what the future of the office and work looks like.
As the world shut down in 2020, employees and employers were left with no other option than to embrace remote work. Now, as the world continues to reopen,
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PRA Announces Newly Promoted Project Specialists, and Marketing Manager
We are happy to share that several of our staff received promotions including:
- Lucas Dedrick to Project Specialist II
- Cole Hunt to Project Specialist II
- Samantha Johnson to Project Specialist III
- Jackie Johnson to Marketing Manager
These individuals have demonstrated leadership, willingness to take on new challenges and projects, and commitment to push PRA forward.
Read MoreThe 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,
Read MoreBank Design & Credit Union Design Trends
Today, consumers are seeking faster and more personalized banking experiences. Online banking is becoming increasingly popular, especially in the wake of COVID-19, which has changed how we design and construct banks and credit unions.
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