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Featured this week in World-Architects.com | PSA Publishers Ltd. we’re revisiting the Herman Miller National Design Center. Herman Miller’s flagship showroom was located in the Merchandise Mart, marking the first of many collaborations with Herman Miller—expanding to six other cities, including Los Angeles, Atlanta, and New York, bringing together Herman Miller, Knoll, and their collective of brands under one roof for the first time. The showroom envelope remained intact for over 25 years, supporting a flexible yet unified space, reflective of a new era of workplace culture while honoring each brand’s legacy. Read the feature: https://lnkd.in/g4PZTxrJ

Join Krueck Sexton Partners’ Chief Financial Officer, Mike Matthews, CPA, for a timely conversation on the intersection of financial and mental wellness at the 2025 Plan Sponsor Council of America National Conference. “Balancing Your Wealth: Integrating Financial and Mental Wellness” will explore how organizations are linking financial wellness with mental health to improve engagement, productivity, and retention. Speakers will share real-world strategies for building meaningful programs that support employees holistically. Featuring: • Elizabeth Daiker, Nestlé • Jen Cooper Rivera, PNC (Moderator) • Nick Maynard, Commonwealth • Mike Matthews, CPA, Krueck Sexton Partners Thursday, May 1, 2025 10:30 am–12:00 pm Register: https://lnkd.in/dkYdYTpD #PSCANational

KSP Partner, Juan Villafane, will lead a tour of International Square for District Architecture Center's Building of the Day on April 21st at 1:00 pm. Located in downtown Washington, D.C., International Square radically reinvents a 1980s atrium lobby into an open-air extension of the street. Previously enclosed and inaccessible, the space now serves as a vibrant public destination drawing people in with large, operable glass doors that open to the street. This intervention reconnects the building to its urban context, welcoming foot traffic and activating the plaza with a renewed sense of openness and transparency. At its heart, The Square is a curated mix of 16 food stalls that support local vendors and form a vibrant culinary hub beneath the 12-story glass atrium. No doubt, International Square is poised to please attendees of the AIA Building of The Day Tour. Reserve your spot via District Architecture Center: https://lnkd.in/gKBHFWnh

Big news from Krueck Sexton Partners! Our very own Cat Piper, Director of Marketing + Communications, has joined the Virginia Tech School of Architecture Advisory Board—the place where her foundation in architecture began. From shaping narratives at the intersection of design and storytelling to guiding the firm’s strategic vision, Cat brings a sharp, creative edge to everything she touches. Now, as a Board Member, she’s pushing the boundaries of architectural discourse while bridging practice and academia, helping expand opportunities for students and faculty. With the Board’s focus on advocacy, scholarship, and outreach, she’ll play a key role in strengthening the program’s impact. Join us in congratulating Cat!

Every year, we look forward to connecting with emerging designers at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Architecture Career Fair—and this year was no exception. Thanks to Michael Johnson (UIC Alumnus ‘06) and Ryan Treacy for representing our studio and to the students who stopped by to share their work and aspirations. We are always energized by your creativity, questions, and perspective.

We’re thrilled to extend our long-standing relationship with bp at CME Center! The global energy leader has signed a 240,000-square-foot lease extension, securing its presence at our renovated West Loop campus through at least 2032. Home to bp since 2009, CME Center exemplifies the value of high-quality workplaces—offering exceptional amenities, modern design, and a prime location. Our award-winning lobby transformation, in partnership with Krueck Sexton Partners, and expanded amenities continue to make CME Center a destination for world-class companies. https://lnkd.in/gEqhKNZF

At last week’s CFO Leadership Council Chapter Event, our Director of Marketing + Communications, Cat Piper, brought a fresh perspective to the conversation on employee engagement, workplace culture, and retention. Speaking alongside a panel of financial and HR leaders, Sue Tinnish, Eric Maleski, and Eric Ziehlke, Cat shared core observations on best positioning organizations for cross-functional collaboration, ensuring that companies remain relevant and compelling to today’s workforce.

The Silvio J. Mollo Federal Building renovation is featured in Architectural Record's article, "Continuing Education: Net-Zero Retrofits," by Katharine Logan. The piece highlights the building's transformation into a leading example of achieving carbon-free benchmarks on constrained budgets. Gabriel Wilcox, Director of Sustainable Design at KSP, emphasizes the project's broader implications, stating that it is intended to "serve as a model for decarbonizing the entire GSA portfolio." Read the feature and visit our website to learn more about the Silvio J Mollo Federal Building: https://lnkd.in/gZtfg-vM

Juan Villafane (GSD '00) and KSP hosted a happy hour for Harvard University Graduate School of Design's Urban Design and Real Estate students during their visit to Chicago for their studio project. The studio, HOPE, CHANGE & EQUITY: The Obama Presidential Center and Redevelopment of the Woodlawn Neighborhood, is led by Maurice Cox, former Chicago Planning Commissioner. We were excited to host the cohort and see so many local alumni come together for a lively and engaging conversation on the future of urban design in Chicago.

KSP’s Director of Marketing + Communications, Cat Piper, will speak at the upcoming CFO Leadership Council Chapter Event, Best Practices in Talent Retention & Engagement, on March 11th. This expert panel will dive into the importance of employee engagement, workplace culture, and retention in driving organizational success. Cat will join industry leaders to discuss strategies for supporting a positive work environment, supporting professional growth, and strengthening cross-functional collaboration. Join us! Tuesday, March 11, 2025 8:00 am - 10:00 am Polsinelli, 150 N Riverside Plz Ste 3000, Chicago, IL, 60606 To learn more and to register for the event please visit: https://lnkd.in/ehtMEdBf