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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 Welcomes Dr. Peter Noonan as Educational Planner in Virginia Office

VLK is pleased to announce Peter Noonan, Ed.D., has joined the firm as Educational Planner in the Arlington, Virginia office. With more than two decades of executive leadership in public education, Dr. Noonan joins VLK’s EDGE team of former educators. The first EDGE team member in our Virginia office, he brings understanding from direct experience […]
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VLK Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of Lariat Trails Elementary School in Liberty Hill ISD

(Austin, TX) – On Friday, July 31, VLK joined Liberty Hill ISD and American Constructors to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of Lariat Trails Elementary School. The celebration marked the opening of the district’s eighth elementary school, a new 1,000-student campus designed to support the continued growth of the Lariat community in Williamson County. District […]
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VLK’s Nasario Arreguin receives AIA San Antonio Young Leader Award

VLK is proud to congratulate Nasario Arreguin, AIA, on receiving the 2026 Young Leader Award from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) San Antonio Chapter. The award honors a licensed architect whose early career is distinguished by strong leadership, initiative, and a commitment to advancing the profession through meaningful contributions to practice, service, and community. […]
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Building Community Trust

SARA KOPROWSKI, M.Ed. | SENIOR ASSOCIATE, EDUCATIONAL PLANNERRICK WESTFALL, Ed.D. | SENIOR ASSOCIATE, EDUCATIONAL PLANNER Today, public schools are some of the most important institutions in our societies. While they mirror our societies, they bring our ideals and our issues into focus. But in the contemporary world, characterized by the shifts in people’s values and […]
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DC Adventures & Big Ideas

What the 2026 AIA Leadership Summit Means for Our Schools, Students & Communities It’s hard to believe it has been almost 15 years since I graduated and began my professional journey in architecture. I found myself involved in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) very early on in my career, when my former boss and […]
By Sarah Gardner, AIA, NCARB
Culture, Leadership, News

VLK’s Chief Information Officer Awarded AIA Fort Worth Honor Award

VLK is proud to share that Chief Information Officer Justin Hiles received the 2025 James R. Wooten Service Award at the annual Honor Awards hosted by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Fort Worth Chapter. AIA Honor Awards recognize individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the profession and community. The James R. Wooten […]
Leadership, News

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 […]
Leadership, News

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 […]