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TowerPinkster Celebrates 10 Years as One of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work ForFor the tenth consecutive year, TowerPinkster has been named one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® — a milestone that reflects…
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Embracing Unique Minds: Neurodiversity in Education | Part ThreeDesigning Learning Spaces for Neurodiversity In the first two parts, we’ve explored the concept of neurodiversity—the natural variations in the way our brains function—and how…
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Embracing Unique Minds: Neurodiversity in Education | Part TwoThe Challenges of Traditional Learning Spaces When we think about students like Alex, who experience challenges with focus, sitting still, and managing their impulses, it…
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Embracing Unique Minds: Neurodiversity in Education | Part OneUnderstanding Neurodiversity and Its Importance in Education As we recognize Neurodiversity Celebration Week, it’s an important moment to reflect on how the world embraces, acknowledges,…
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Design For the Future: Prein & Newhof’s New LabPrein & Newhof is a civil engineering, environmental consulting, and surveying firm that helps communities and municipalities with sustainable infrastructure solutions. After recent growth within…
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Q+A with Amy Mika, Senior Electrical DesignerIn this interview, Amy Mika shares insights into the critical role electrical engineers play in ensuring energy efficiency and sustainability through innovative solutions such as…
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Restoring a Landmark: Reviving The Hayes HotelThe Hayes Hotel, a nearly century-old building in Jackson, MI, will soon undergo a renovation that will restore many of its significant historic features while…
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New Scholarships Endowed at Michigan State University and Ball State UniversityWe are thrilled to announce the establishment of two new scholarships that will support students pursuing careers in architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture. Students…
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TowerPinkster Announces New Leadership to Advance Healthcare and Higher Education MarketsTowerPinkster, a full-service design firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of two seasoned professionals to key leadership roles within its business development team. Sara…
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Mass Timber Takes Shape at Kalamazoo Country ClubIt’s been an exciting few months at the Kalamazoo Country Club where the installation of the mass timber and glulam structural elements is nearing completion.…
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TowerPinkster Merges with Comprehensive Engineering Creating West Michigan’s Most Advanced Engineering TeamThe merger will create West Michigan’s largest and most advanced engineering team in the commercial building industry, enhancing the firm’s capacity to provide innovative design…
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TowerPinkster Team Gives Back More Than $27,000 to Community OrganizationsEvery holiday season, our team comes together for a spirited and friendly giving competition to support charitable causes in our communities. This year, I’m thrilled…
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Dunbar Hall Receives Innovation Project Award from USGBC West MichiganTowerPinkster is thrilled to celebrate the Dunbar Hall Renovation at Western Michigan University (WMU) as the recipient of the ‘Innovative Project Award’ by the U.S.…
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Kelsey Groesbeck, PE, Named 2030 Leader of the Year by the U.S. Green Building Council of West MichiganKelsey Groesbeck, PE, has been named ‘2030 Leader of the Year’ by the U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan. The award recognizes Kelsey’s exceptional…
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Protected: Network Connectivity + Remote LocationsA few options are available when aiming to provide network connectivity to remote buildings to support data connections for Point-of-Sale (POS) devices, extend the paging…
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Welcome to the team! Q+A with Casey Stein, PE, MBA, Mechanical Engineering Supervisor!We’re excited to welcome mechanical engineer Casey Stein to the TowerPinkster team. Casey brings more than 20 years of experience to the role and has…
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Welcome to TowerPinkster! Q+A with John McCann, PLA, Manager of Landscape ArchitectureWe’re thrilled to welcome landscape architect John McCann to the TowerPinkster team. John brings more than 25 years of experience as a landscape architect and…
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PSMJ Circle of Excellence Recognizes Outstanding Firm ManagementPSMJ Resources, Inc., the world’s leading authority on architecture, engineering, and construction firm management, announces the members of the 2024 Circle of Excellence. Sixty-nine exceptional…
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TowerPinkster’s Mid-Year Donation Supports Special Olympics of Michigan and IndianaIn celebration of this year’s Summer Olympics, TowerPinkster organized a mid-year fundraiser to support the Special Olympics of Michigan and Indiana, raising $8,453 across all…
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TowerPinkster Named an ‘Emerging Professional Exemplary Firm’ by AIA IndianaWe’re proud to have been named a 2024 AXP Exemplary Firm by AIA Indiana! This new award aims to provide a clearer, more accessible route…
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Q+A With 2024 Summer InternsWe are fortunate to have had 18 interns join us this summer. Some were returning for their second or third year, while many were new…
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TowerPinkster Announces New ShareholdersTowerPinkster, an employee-owned and multi-discipline design firm, announced the advancement of four talented employees to join the firm’s shareholder group. The team members are Sara…
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TowerPinkster listed in the 2024 ENR Top 500 Design FirmsTowerPinkster ranks #418 on the Top 500 Design Firms globally by ENR. It is a great example of our firm growth and the continued support…
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TowerPinkster Principal Receives Highest Membership Honor From the American Institute of ArchitectsJohn A. Hawkins, FAIA, Principal for TowerPinkster, has been elevated to The American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2024 College of Fellows. Architects who have made…
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TowerPinkster Announces Key Leadership PromotionsWe’re excited to share recent key promotions within our leadership team. These changes reflect the firm’s ongoing growth as we continue our focus on client…
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TowerPinkster Establishes Endowed Scholarship at Lawrence Technological UniversityTowerPinkster has established an endowed scholarship aimed at supporting students majoring in Architecture and Architectural Engineering at Lawrence Technological University (LTU). Named the ‘TowerPinkster Architecture…
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Welcome to TowerPinkster! Q&A with Jason Blanks, Director of K12 and Senior Project ManagerWe’re thrilled to welcome project manager Jason Blanks, AIA to the TowerPinkster team. Jason has consistently delivered transformative projects in the education sector through his…
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TowerPinkster Names Director of Building ScienceTowerPinkster, a full-service design firm, proudly announces the promotion of Kelsey Groesbeck, PE, to the role of Director of Building Science. The Building Science team…
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TowerPinkster Announces Two New PrincipalsTowerPinkster, a full-service design firm, announces the advancement of Amanda Hunsucker, IIDA, and Kyle Wilson, AIA, to the role of principal. In this capacity, Hunsucker…
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TowerPinkster Team Raises Record Amount For Holiday Giving ChallengeEach holiday season, our 200+ person team unites for a spirited and friendly giving competition in support of charitable causes within our communities. This year,…
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GRCC Receives EPAct Refund for Energy Efficient Features at Finkelstein HallOn Thursday, December 14, 2023, the TowerPinkster team presented a check for $20,000 to Grand Rapids Community College. The money comes from the Federal Energy…
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Project Earns Top AIA Merit AwardProject Aspen received a Merit award from the American Institute of Architects of Southwest Michigan Chapter.
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TowerPinkster Earns Top 25 K-12 School Design Firm RankingWe’re thrilled to be recognized as a Top 25 K-12 School Design Firm in the nation! As reported in Building Design + Construction’s 2023 Giants…
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TowerPinkster Named Top 55 AE Firm in the NationTowerPinkster has ranked as one of the top AE firms according to Building Design + Construction’s 2022 Giants 400 Report.
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We’ve Moved: TowerPinkster’s Southern Indiana Office Makes Home in New AlbanyAfter years of continued growth, we’re excited to announce our move to downtown New Albany.
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Creative Solutions in Healthcare: Renovating Underutilized Space in HospitalsHowever, the size and technical needs of the new modality required major renovations inside of a sterile environment. Working closely with all parties, our team…
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From Designing Lighting: Making A Splash: TowerPinkster’s Illuminating Design for Kalamazoo College’s NatatoriumTowerPinkster’s Tony Reiner and Scott Garberick sat down with Desiging Lighting Magazine to talk about our work with Kalamazoo College’s new natatorium.
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Kelsey Groesbeck, PE, Named A 2023 Rising Star by Zweig GroupKelsey Groesbeck, PE, has been named a ‘2023 Rising Star in the AEC Industry’ by Zweig Group. The national award recognizes a small group of…
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TowerPinkster Announces New ShareholdersTowerPinkster, an employee-owned and multi-discipline design firm, announced the advancement of three talented employees to join the firm’s shareholder group. The team members are Bill…
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2022 Sustainability Year End ReportRead TowerPinkster’s annual year end report about sustainability including our goals, achievements, and initiatives.
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Delta College’s Midland Center Achieves LEED GoldWe are thrilled to share that Delta College’s new Midland Center has achieved LEED Gold level certification. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is…
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Celebrating 70 Years of Service in 2023We are grateful and humbled to be celebrating this incredible milestone. It’s been incredible to see that what started in 1953 as a six-person architecture…
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Giving Back To Our Communities This Holiday SeasonEach year, TowerPinkster employees organize a holiday giving drive to raise money for local non-profits. This year, our staff raised an all time high of…
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Reflecting on a 40+ Year CareerAfter four decades in the industry, the adage “time flies” is accurate as Steve reflects on his career journey that started in the 80’s. Steve…
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TowerPinkster Announces Two New PrincipalsTowerPinkster, an employee-owned and multi-discipline design firm, today announced the appointment of two new firm principals, Marika Hawes-Ruhrup, PE, and Shawn Parshall, AIA. Together, Hawes-Ruhrup…
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Grand Rapids Public Museum Wins People’s Choice AwardWe’re thrilled to share that the Grand Rapids Public Museum project, which will begin construction in 2023, has received the People’s Choice Award at the…
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Kalamazoo College Natatorium Wins Innovation Award For Sustainable DesignWe’re thrilled to share the Kalamazoo College Natatorium has received the USGBC West Michigan Chapter’s Innovation Award! The USGBC’s Innovative Project Award is designed to…
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Welcome to TowerPinkster! Q&A with Sara Bergakker, Director and Senior Mechanical EngineerWe’re thrilled to welcome Sara Bergakker, PE to the TowerPinkster team. Sara brings more than 20 years of experience as a mechanical engineer and team…
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TowerPinkter leads the Expansion and Renovation at the Grand Rapids Public MuseumTowerPinkster was selected by the City of Grand Rapids and museum officials to lead the expansion and renovation of the Grand Rapids Public Museum. The…
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The K College Natatorium and Warner Building Are Honored at AIA Design AwardsWe are thrilled to share that two projects – the Kalamazoo College Natatorium and the Warner Building at 180 Water Street – have received 2022…
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TowerPinkster Named Top 60 AE Firm in the NationTowerPinkster has ranked as one of the top firms in the nation according to Building Design + Construction’s 2022 Giants 400 Report. We’re thrilled to…
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TowerPinkster Earns Top 25 K-12 School Design Firm RankingWe’re thrilled to be recognized as a Top 25 K-12 School Design Firm in the nation! As reported in Building Design + Construction’s 2022 Giants…
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Press Release: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates TowerPinkster’s Grand Haven OfficeTowerPinkster, a multidiscipline design firm, celebrated the grand opening of its Grand Haven, Michigan, office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 17.
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Cadillac and Byron Center Public Schools Receive EPAct Refunds For Energy Efficient Building DesignOn Wednesday, July 27, 2022 we presented both Cadillac Public Schools and Byron Center Public Schools with EPAct refunds! The refunds come from the Federal…
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Workplace Trends from NeoCon 2022NeoCon is arguably the largest and most important commercial design showcase in the world. Every year, with a few recent exceptions, the biggest names in…
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Michigan Veteran Homes Receives EPAct Refund for Energy Efficient Building SystemsOn Monday, July 18, we presented Michigan Veteran Homes with an EPAct refund of $59,000! The refund comes from the Federal Energy Policy Act 179D…
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TowerPinkster Earns AIA Michigan’s Firm of the Year AwardWe are humbled and honored to share that TowerPinkster was named AIA Michigan’s 2022 Architecture Firm of the Year!
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New Mechanical Leadership Team AnnouncedCongratulations to Perry Hausman, PE, who was named manager of the firm’s mechanical engineering department, and Jesse Hendershot, PE, who will serve as supervisor of…
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TowerPinkster Announces New ShareholdersTowerPinkster, an employee-owned and multi-discipline design firm, announced the advancement of 12 talented employees to join the firm’s shareholder group as Associates.
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TowerPinkster Named One of the Best Firms to Work ForWe’re excited to announce we’ve been named a 2022 ‘Best Firm To Work For’ by Zweig Group! The award honors outstanding workplaces at AEC firms…
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Interior Design Team Brings Home Two IIDA AwardsWe are excited to announce two projects have been named the best in the state by the Michigan Chapter of the International Interior Design Association…
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TowerPinkster Names Three New Members to Leadership TeamTowerPinkster, a multidiscipline design firm, has announced promotions to its leadership team. Shane Evens, PE, has been named manager of the electrical engineering team. Brian…
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We Adopted…A Park!We’re excited to share we’ve adopted Canal Park in Grand Rapids! This means our team will dedicated time cleaning and improving the park throughout the…
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Kovert Hawkins Adopts TowerPinkster NameKovert Hawkins Architects, who merged with TowerPinkster in October of 2021, will adopt the TowerPinkster name starting April 1, 2022. The merger expands TowerPinkster’s reach…
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Five Essential Design Features for LearningOur design solutions seek to transform the education experience, which begins with an understanding of emerging design trends for learning. We share five essential design…
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Amenities Create Home-Like Feel at New Veteran HomesThe Michigan Veterans Home at Grand Rapids, and the Veterans Home at Chesterfield Township are focused on creating connections between residents, fostering relationships, providing a…
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Aquinas College Science Center Named Green Project of the Year by USGBCThe Albertus Magnus Hall of Science, on the campus of Aquinas College, has received the honor of Green Building of the Year by the Michigan…
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Michigan Veteran’s Home Named Best in the Nation by Senior Housing NewsWe are thrilled to share that the Michigan Veterans Home at Chesterfield Township has been named one of the best in the nation by Senior…
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Byron Center Public Schools High School Transformation Recognized for Design ExcellenceTowerPinkster is pleased to announce that Byron Center Public Schools High School Transformation has been selected as an Outstanding Design in the American School &…
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TowerPinkster Ranks Nationally as #1 Best Firm to Work ForEarlier this month, TowerPinkster was recognized by ZweigGroup as the #1 Best Firm to Work For in the nation.
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New Scholarship Honors the Life and Legacy of Gary JohnsonTowerPinkster is pleased to announce an endowed scholarship to honor the lives and legacy of our late team member Gary Johnson and his wife, Laura.…
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Projects Earn Top AIA Design AwardsTwo projects – Ransom Public Library and Research & Development Facility – took home top design awards from the American Institute of Architects Southwest Michigan…
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TowerPinkster Signs AIA 2030 Commitment to Design Carbon-Neutral BuildingsTowerPinkster is continuously pursuing new ways to further our sustainability goals. Our latest pursuit is the AIA 2030 Commitment which pulls together many years of…
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Press Release: TowerPinkster Opens Grand Haven OfficeTowerPinkster, a multidiscipline design firm, has announced it will open an office in Grand Haven, MI. This will be the fifth location for the firm…
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PRESS RELEASE: TowerPinkster and Kovert Hawkins Architects Announce MergerMichigan-based TowerPinkster and Indiana-based Kovert Hawkins Architects today announced they are merging to create a stronger and more geographically diverse design firm. Together, the firms…
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Better Together! Kovert Hawkins Joins TowerPinksterBy Bjorn Green. After much strategic preparation of searching for the right way to expand our reach and build our expertise, we are proud to…
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K-12 Insights: Using Design to Meet Student’s Emotional and Physical NeedsBy Steve Hoekzema. What type of environments best enable learning to take place? What ingredients create the best spaces for children to grow, seek, and…
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K-12 Insights: Designing for Safer Schools: Implementing CPTED in School DesignBy: Steve Hoekzema. The safety and security of students and staff are always topics of discussion when designing K-12 school buildings. Our design team utilizes…
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Advanced Manufacturing Facility // Process ImprovementAuthored by Marika Hawes-Ruhrup. The Lean Six Sigma process is a disciplined, data-driven approach and method for eliminating defects in the process – which is…
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Advanced Manufacturing Series // Specialty EngineeringWith over 440 miles of building wire, 30 miles of piping used in plumbing and HVAC systems, and more than an acre of snowmelt, the…
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Radiant Heating, Displacement Ventilation Create Airport ComfortTowerPinkster engineers, Ryan Idema, PE, and Jesse Hendershot, PE, were recently recognized for their work on the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Consolidated Checkpoint. Read…
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Advanced Manufacturing Series // Phasing StrategyIs it critical to remain operational during the renovation and expansion of your existing facility, or will production shift to another one of your facilities?…
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Advanced Manufacturing Series // Expedited ScheduleWe recently helped an industrial client move from design to completion in 12 months. Learn more about working with an accelerated schedule with Jason Novotny,…
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Advanced Manufacturing Series // Concept DesignHow does the conceptual design process work? We start with a thorough immersion into our clients’ process flow and operations. Dive deeper with Adam Doubblestein,…
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Advanced Manufacturing Series // Site SelectionWhat should industrial and manufacturing companies look for when moving locations or expanding operations? From planning for future growth to finding ways for employees to…
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Back to School SafelyOur team has been working on strategies around how to create an educational environment that supports social distancing and healthy learning spaces.
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Return to Work StrategiesOur team has been working on strategies around how to create a working environment that supports social distancing and collaborative growth and development.
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Prefabrication and Healthcare Space: Issues and OpportunitiesIn the recent years, healthcare systems have shifted operations to focus on patient experience, speed to market, and cost control. These changes have resulted in…
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Workplace Community Through Flexibility and EngagementSince our founding, TowerPinkster has focused on designing workspaces that are innovative and inspiring. We have witnessed the shift from the “closed door” private office…