Latest press releases in Architecture

KTGY Principals to Speak At NAHB 50+ Housing Symposium in New Orleans: 50 Ways to Please 50 Plusers
KTGY’s Principals Ken Ryan, Manny Gonzalez, AIA and Rob Williams, AIA have been invited to speak at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Building For Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium in New Orleans, LA. The event will be held on May 19-21, 2008 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel and will feature a variety of educational programs focused on the needs and trends of the 50+ housing industry.

KS Remodeling Professional HISCO Design/Build Named 2008 Regional Contractor of the Year
HISCO Design/Build of Merriam, Kansas, named Regional 2008 Contractor of the Year for a Residential Interior $100,000 and Under by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).

National Accolades for KTGY's Workforce Housing and Affordable Senior Housing Community Designs
Named “Architect of the Year” by 50+ Builder Magazine, KTGY GROUP has received two national accolades including the highly coveted Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Awards presented by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for Best Affordable Apartment Community. College Vista in San Mateo, Calif. received NAHB’s Multifamily Pillars award for Best Affordable Apartment Community. Garden Grove “The Grove” Senior Apartments in Garden Grove, Calif. is a finalist for NAHB’s 2008 Best of 50+ Housing Awards in the category of Multi-Family Housing-Overall Community-Affordable Rental Apartments.

KTGY Projects Receive Recognition For Best Community, Best Attached Home & Best Architectural Design
BIA of So. CA and HBA of No. CA have recognized KTGY as a finalist in six categories in the prestigious MAME Awards competition including Best Community, Best Attached Home & Best Architectural Design. Projects honored include City Square in Escondido, Calif.; Arroyo Crossing in Livermore, Calif.; and Vantage of Palo Alto in Palo Alto, Calif.

Timber Frame Architect, Bonin Architects & Associates, Hires Marketing Director
National architectural firm focusing on timber frame design, structural insulated panels and sustainable living, incorporating green design practices with alternative energy systems hires new Marketing Director.

KTGY’s Principal David Senden Selected to Participate in ULI Technical Advisory Panel to Recommend Highest and Best Use of Land in National City
David Senden, principal at KTGY GROUP, INC., Architecture and Planning, has been selected to participate in an Urban Land Institute’s Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) to assist the National City’s redevelopment agency in developing a master plan and a Transit Oriented Development for a 25-acre area within its Westside Special Plan Area. National City is located in Southern California’s San Diego County. The TAP’s goal is to develop creative solutions to a unique area that contains biological resources, existing industrial and commercial office uses, and is in walking distance to the trolley station. The panel has been asked to consider potential development that meets affordable housing goals, improves fiscal sustainability, and encourages multi-modal transit while considering any possible resulting conflicting interests or issues such as possible impact to the salt marsh.

KTGY Names Keith Labus & Ken Ryan New Shareholders
Award-winning KTGY GROUP, INC., Architecture and Planning, has named two new shareholders in the company’s Irvine office: Keith Labus, Principal of Studio 6; and Ken Ryan, Principal of the Community Planning and Urban Design Studio. Labus has been associated with KTGY since 2002 and offers the clientele 13 years of award-winning planning and design experience in the areas of high density market rate and affordable residential and mixed-use projects. With over 20 years of experience, Ryan has served as a leader guiding the design and implementation of a wide variety of complex high profile projects throughout the United States. Ryan joined KTGY in 2007 and currently heads up KTGY’s Community Planning and Urban Design Studio providing expertise in master planned communities, urban design, mixed-use/regeneration, resort/recreation, strategic planning and entitlement services.

“Great Taste” show to feature Niroo Construction
Husband-and-Wife builder/designer team re-introduces timeless luxury to custom-built mansions.

Four Multi-Family Projects Designed By KTGY Receive Prestigious National Recognition; KTGY’s Tradition of Excellence in Design & Planning are Recognized Nationally
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has recognized KTGY as a finalist for four NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Awards for four of its California projects: College Vista in San Mateo, Dorado Senior Apartments in Buena Park, Vantage of Palo Alto (Plan 2) in the City of Palo Alto and “The Club” at Central Park West in Irvine. The Pillars, which are regarded as the multi-family housing industry’s most prestigious awards, honor superior achievement in apartment and condominium development, design, marketing and management, and are considered a showcase of future trends.

Fastener Fair Coventry Offers Free Entry to Pre-registered Visitors
“Save yourself time and get advance information by registering online for Fastener Fair Coventry before the show,” says organiser.

KTGY Chairman / Principal Stan Braden, AIA to Participate as a Panel Member at BIA/Orange County & Home Builders Council Program
KTGY’s Chairman / Principal Stan Braden, AIA has been invited to participate in the Orange County Chapter’s Building Industry Association (BIA) and Home Builders Council (HBC) program, “New Development: For Sale or For Rent? How and When to Make The Right Decision,” held on March 10, 2008 at the Irvine Marriott at 5:00 pm.

Marinita Development is Under Construction on New $42 Million Vons “Lifestyle” & CVS/Pharmacy Anchored Shopping Center
Marinita Development Co. is under construction on The Shops at Sycamore Creek, a $42 million, 94,000 SF supermarket/drug anchored shopping center fronting I-15 freeway in Corona, Calif. This is the only approved shopping center in the area with both a full-service grocery and free-standing drug store. The 11.83-acre project, which is nearly 80% pre-leased, will be anchored by Vons “Lifestyle” supermarket, Vons’ Fuel Station and CVS/Pharmacy. The center is expected to be completed in the fall, 2008.

Seven Projects Designed By KTGY Receive 10 Prestigious National Awards & Recognition
Seven projects, designed by KTGY, received 10 prestigious national awards including three Gold accolades in the Best In American Living Awards and two Gold Awards, five Silver Awards and a Regional Award in The Nationals award program.

Hanley Investment Group Awarded Listing to Sell 164-Acre Commercial Development Opportunity in Idaho for $29,575,000; on Hwy. 95, Just North of Coeur d’Alene
Hanley Investment Group has been awarded the exclusive listing to market for sale a 164-acre commercial development opportunity in Hayden, Idaho. Known as Hayden Crossroads, the property is located at the southwest corner of US Highway 95 and Lancaster Road. Currently zoned light industrial, the city of Hayden Comprehensive Plan allows for commercial and light industrial uses in an area with a strong need for a project to service both recent residential growth and tourists visiting nearby Coeur d’Alene, the thriving luxury resort and lake community located south of the property. The offering is listed for $29,575,000 on behalf of the seller, New Frontiers Investments, LLC.

KTGY Honored with Best of 2007 California Award for Design of Market Lofts at 9th and Flower in Downtown Los Angeles
KTGY is the Best of 2007 California Award Winner in the residential category for its design of Market Lofts at 9th and Flower, a new $70 million residential/retail urban community located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles and features a Ralphs Fresh Fare supermarket, the first supermarket in downtown Los Angeles since the 1950s.