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VLK Earns Prestigious Caudill Award for EMS ISD Dr. Jim F. Chadwell Discovery Lab Learning Center and Administrative Offices Design

(Fort Worth, Texas) — VLK is proud to announce the design for Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD’s (EMS ISD) Dr. Jim F. Chadwell Administration Building and Discovery Lab Learning Center received the prestigious Caudill Award, the highest honor in the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) / Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Exhibit of School Architecture annual […]
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VLK Promotes Alex Nelson to Senior Associate

VLK is pleased to announce the promotion of Alex Nelson to the role of Senior Associate. The promotion recognizes leadership, professional expertise, and continued contributions to the firm beyond his assigned role responsibilities. Senior Associates help lead the firm forward through mentoring, strengthening client relationships, and supporting business development efforts. Alex Nelson, AIA, NCARB In […]
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VLK Names Three New Associates

VLK is pleased to announce the promotion of Stephen Olson, Chris Ortiz, and Amanda Reyes to the role of Associate. The Associate title recognizes individuals who consistently demonstrate capability and initiative to take on greater responsibility and leadership within the firm. They are committed to professional development and stay actively engaged in professional organizations that […]
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VLK Joins Waller ISD to Celebrate Groundbreaking of the District’s Second High School

VLK joined Waller ISD, Stewart Builders, and community members on Saturday, March 21st to celebrate the groundbreaking of Warren Ranch High School. As the district’s second high school, this project represents a significant step in Waller ISD’s continued growth beyond a single-high school district. Warren Ranch High School’s design is deeply rooted in the legacy […]
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VLK Joins Katy ISD in Celebrating the Dedication of Alfred and Ann Boudny Elementary School

(Katy, Texas) – On Monday evening, VLK was proud to join Katy ISD and the greater Katy community in celebrating the official dedication of Alfred and Ann Boudny Elementary School. The event featured heartfelt remarks from retired Katy ISD educator and school namesake Alfred Boudny, along with Principal Ashabranner, and Katy ISD Board Vice President […]
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VLK Joins EMS ISD in Celebrating the Opening of the Wayside Middle School Replacement Campus

On Monday evening, VLK joined Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD for the ribbon cutting of the new Wayside Middle School, a replacement for the original campus built in the 1960s. District leaders, community members, and students gathered for the celebration, which was immediately followed by an open house. The new Wayside Middle School Replacement campus was constructed […]
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VLK Welcomes Dr. Robby McGowen to its Educational Planning Team, VLK | EDGE®

VLK proudly announces the addition of Dr. Robby McGowen as an Educational Planner to VLK | EDGE®, the firm’s educational planning team. Dr. McGowen brings over three decades of leadership experience in Texas public education and education planning, reinforcing VLK’s commitment to helping public school districts translate their educational goals into well-planned, high-performing learning environments […]
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VLK Joins Denton ISD in Topping Out Fifth High School in Cross Roads

On Wednesday, December 17, VLK joined Denton ISD for the topping out of the district’s newest high school. Denton ISD students, staff, and community members gathered to sign their names on the final steel beam before hoisting it in place, marking the completion of structural steel on the project. The district’s fifth high school is […]
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Jennifer Workman Promoted to Principal at VLK

VLK proudly announces the promotion of Jennifer Workman, AIA, to the position of Principal. In this leadership role, Jennifer will bring her proven design leadership, customer-service mindset, and dedication to innovation to further strengthen VLK’s mission of client-focused service. Joining VLK in 2020, Workman served as Senior Associate and Architecture Director of the firm’s Dallas […]
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VLK Rises Higher on BD+C’s 2025 K-12 Architecture Firms Ranking

VLK ranks No. 2 on Building Design+Construction’s 2025 list of the nation’s K-12 Architecture Firms, rising from No. 4 in 2024. The annual ranking is based on K-12 school facility revenue and highlights firms making the greatest impact in the design of educational environments nationwide. This recognition reflects VLK’s continued growth and longstanding commitment to […]