On August 12, 2024, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD (EMS ISD) welcomed students for the first day of school at the new Eagle Mountain High School (EMHS). It is the district’s fourth comprehensive high school and, when filled, has capacity for 2,400 students. Construction was made possible by the voter-approved bond proposal passed in 2017. Rather than […]

(Fort Worth, Texas) – VLK Architects ranks No. 193 on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms List for 2024, launching forward 89 spots from its 2023 ranking. This is VLK’s highest ranking on ENR’s annual list of the nation’s top design firms, which is based on the previous year’s revenue. Despite an economic landscape of ongoing […]

(Denton, Texas) – Last Thursday, April 25, 2024, VLK Architects joined Texas Woman’s University and The City of Denton for the groundbreaking of Bezos Academy Denton, a tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschool built to accommodate the children of TWU student-parents and Denton families with year-round, full-day programming. It is a partnership between TWU, Bezos Academy, a non-profit organization […]

VLK Architects proudly announces the expansion of its executive leadership group to support firm growth and maintain exceptional client service. Justin S. Hiles, AIA, NCARB, LEED® AP BD+C has been named Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Jonathan Aldis, AIA, has been promoted to Chief Operations Officer (COO). The addition of a Chief Information Officer is a […]

VLK Architects proudly announces the addition of two highly respected educators to its Educational Planning team, known as VLK | EDGE®. Kevin Worthy and Dr. Rick Westfall join VLK as Educational Planners and Senior Associates after careers in public education, bringing to the firm substantial experience as long-time leaders in Texas public school districts. Both […]

Recently, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) has become a hot topic in communities across Texas. For us educators, we know SEL as best practices that promote the soft skills that contribute to well-rounded students and productive citizens. For others, it has become a political platform. Because the process is crucial to teaching and learning, we […]

LAUREN V. BROWN | PRINCIPAL When I tell people that I am an architect the initial reaction is, “That’s amazing!” Generally, they don’t know what an architect does. The architect solves problems, develops contract documents, and holds the liability for the contract documents that he or she signs and seals. The architect works on behalf […]

(Fort Worth, Texas) – VLK Architects has been recognized for both its outstanding business performance and as a top firm to work for by AEC industry publications. Zweig Group annually ranks AEC firms based on criteria including workplace practices, employee benefits, and employee retention rates. For 2023, VLK is ranked No.7 among architecture firms, up three spots […]

(Freeport, Texas) – On Monday morning, May 22, 2023, Brazosport ISD alongside VLK Architects broke ground on the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center at Brazosport High School. When completed, the school will provide outstanding career pathways, equipping students with the skills necessary for success in the 21st-century workforce. “VLK is very fortunate to have […]