Intersections

We build upon our deep expertise in creating places for learning + commerce + community

Innovating in the Intersections

KSS is relentless, fearless in imagining what places can be and how they can function. Yesterday’s solutions can not solve today’s challenges; we create innovative places that realize multiple client goals at once.

We embrace developing the new place that straddles building archetypes, unlocking the potential within the complex program or the challenging context. We thrive fulfilling multiple client purposes in ever-more diverse communities.

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Congratulations to Jessica Mangin, KSS’ newest Registered Architect! Jessica, who became an Associate last year, is a driving force behind innovative projects such as Pennovation and Tangen Hall at the University of...2505 Bruckner is quickly evolving into the 968,000 sf, state of the art multi-level industrial facility the Tri-State area needs. Office and ramp steel erection is progressing swiftly, while preparations to begin...Congratulations to Jennie Himler who recently became a Registered Architect! Jennie joined KSS as an intern five years ago and has since become an invaluable member of our team (not to mention a co-recipient of 2020...2020 has undoubtedly been a challenging year for many, which makes us even more grateful for the achievements of our firm over this past year. As we close out this unique year, we reflect on our collective efforts,...2020 @aiaphiladelphia Design Award for Historic Preservation/Adaptive Reuse recipient: The Remy Theatre. When the 1930s-built amphitheater risked demolition in 2018, @sarahlawrencecollege alumna Josie Merck saw the...Our annual holiday party looked a little different this year…In true 2020 fashion, KSS gathered on Zoom to celebrate the holiday season and toast one another as part of a virtual wine tasting with @voluptuarywine....Pamela Lucas Rew, FAIA, Partner at KSS Architects, will retire at the close of the 2020 calendar year. Over her 40-year career in architecture, Pam has been a visionary leader steadfast in building a creative,...KSS Architects is thrilled to announce three new Principals: Jason Chmura, Sven Schroeter, and David von Stappenbeck. Jason, Sven, and David have each made tremendous contributions to the sustained growth of the...How can communities turn underutilized schoolyards into outdoor classrooms that could enable students to safely return to school? KSS responded to this question, posed by the Community Design Collaborative through...KSS Architects is excited to announce the promotion of Ryan Bruce, Alicia Heinsen, and Mounir Tawadrous to Senior Associate. Recognized and respected as leaders and mentors, Ryan, Alicia, and Mounir have each made...KSS is excited to announce that the Remy Theatre has won an Honor Award for Historic Preservation from AIA New Jersey. The Remy is an adaptive re-use of a 1930s-built open-air theatre which was restored and...KSS Architects is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Drummond, Don Kim, Jessica Mangin, Becker Raab, and Jesse Wilks to Associate. We are proud to elevate these individuals in recognition of their dedication...KSS is thrilled to announce that the renovation and addition of Foundation Collegiate Academy has received an Honor Award from @aianewjersey. The renovated and expanded Foundation Collegiate Academy is designed to...The Barbara Walters Campus Center at Sarah Lawrence College is embedded in the ecology of its neighborhood and region—its layout carefully preserved the contours of the land, hills, indigenous rock formations, and...Join KSS at Green Building United’s Sustainability Symposium this week! You can catch KSSers presenting on WELL in the industrial workplace, how KSS developed a tailored sustainability methodology for our firm, and...How it started ➡️ How it’s going. Last month, @WeAreVentureLab and @PennEngineering checked in on construction progress on Tangen Hall, the future home of entrepreneurship on campus. Swipe through to see the...KSS Architects is pleased to announce Mayva Donnon as a new partner. An exceptional architect and leader, Mayva has led several of KSS’ most noted projects and built many of the firm’s lasting client relationships....Congratulations to KSS’ newest Registered Architect, Alex D’Aversa! In the past six months of working from home, Alex has not only accomplished the feat of passing the ARE, but also lead the charge to produce and...Each year KSS joins our community to call attention to the importance and need for public space by participating in Park(ing) Day. In recent years, our dedicated team has built a ‘sidewalk shroud’ for quiet...The new 23,500 SF office for ERT’s clinical trial imaging group commands sweeping views of downtown Cleveland and Lake Erie from the 24th floor of 1111 Superior Avenue. The project’s design vocabulary is informed by...@aerofarms continues to grow in Newark (in more ways than one) with a 25,000-sf expansion to its growing facility in the city’s Ironbound section. In addition to increasing crop yield by about 30%, this phase will...

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