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 […]
Recently, Kristin Fisher at CNN published, “Satellite Pollution is Threatening to Alter Our View of the Night Sky” describing the phenomenon that 1 out of every 15 points of light in the night sky in less than a decade will be a moving satellite. CRTKL’s Orlando Orozco, Associate in the Digital Transformation Group and astrophotographer, […]
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 […]
Experience Design is a series from CRTKL exploring how we translate brands into physical and digital experiences and environments. When you think of convenience stores, you may think of grab & go coffee, travel-sized Advil and slowly rolling hot dogs — you don’t think of localized art installations, Instagrammable moments and local culture on full […]
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 […]
This compilation of voices from Latinx and Hispanic people around the globe at CRTKL is a continuation of our collection of stories celebrating Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th – October 15). What does being Hispanic/Latinx in AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) mean to you? Jorge Beroiz: I feel incredibly proud of my roots. We […]
Welcome to CRTKL Miami: Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month This profile of CRTKL’s Miami office is a continuation of our collection of stories celebrating Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15). Talking Heads – Leaders Speak to CRTKL Miami’s Culture What makes the Miami office unique? Patricia Caripa: I think the […]