Mount Auburn Elementary School is minutes from our office in Dallas, Texas, and has recently completed an almost two-year construction upgrade. Unfortunately, not all their spaces received a renovation — including the staff lounges. I saw a request on social media for used furniture donations for the lounges made by one of the school administrators, […]
In celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride, we’re profiling industry professionals in CRTKL’s Seattle office to see how queer identity and design aesthetics intersect in their city and in their lives. Lucy Baraquio, Principal and Seattle Office Leader What qualities do you believe an office needs for queer people to feel safe at work? Lucy Baraquio: The […]
Juneteenth is an opportunity to reflect on the still far-reaching effects of slavery in the United States – from the disproportional rate of Black people in prisons to bias in the building code. Today, Sarah Wicker, our Director of Research, discusses her team’s efforts to address these political, cultural and socioeconomic inequalities from a data-driven […]
Jenna Ryan, Senior Designer, has been announced a winner of the Retail Touchpoints 40 under 40 Awards. Today, we’re sitting down with her to talk about her design inspiration, her experience with mentorship and how she prioritizes equity in the design community. How did you get started as a designer? Jenna Ryan: I was in […]
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we’re featuring the voices and perspectives of a few of our AAPI employees across the country to learn more about how their culture has shaped their identities at work and beyond. How has your identity informed your career? Shujia Chen, Associate: I’m from China, […]
The San Diego Bay has long been associated with its roots as a Port and Naval base. Recognized as some of the best weather in the country, San Diego is also home to numerous museums, parks, commercial fishing and serves a bi-national community, yet there is an obvious lack of connection between the city and […]
In celebration of Black History Month, we’re exploring the legacy of prominent Black voices in architecture and discussing racism, social movements and civil rights as they manifest in the built environment at the intersection of housing, transit, density, urban development, decay and discrimination. We sat down with a few Black employees around the globe to […]
Conversations in Design is a series from CRTKL in which design thinkers from around the firm come together to discuss critical topics facing the AEC industry. Today, we’re sitting down with CRTKL’s Keith Campbell, Principal in CRTKL’s Chicago office and Katie Sprague, Principal in CRTKL’s Los Angeles office to reflect on the legacies of their […]
ELEVATION: Raising the Bar for CRTKL’s Digital Innovation Elevation is a collection of stories, thought leadership, and unique experiences from CRTKL’s Design Technology Group (DTG) on the frontlines of architecture, engineering, and design (AEC). Today, in this video from CRTKL’s Chris Groves, Information Security and Data Privacy Manager, we get the inside scoop on digital […]
This profile of CRTKL’s Mexico City office is a continuation of our collection of stories celebrating Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15). Associate Principal and Office Leader Jaime de la Garza weighs in on designing for both Latinx/Hispanic and American cultures What makes the Mexico City office unique? Jaime de la Garza: What makes us […]