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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 and Texas Woman’s University Celebrate the Opening of Bezos Academy Denton

(Fort Worth, TX) – VLK joined Texas Woman’s University, the City of Denton, and Bezos Academy to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Bezos Academy Denton, a tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschool serving the university community and broader Denton families. The 10,900-square-foot facility features six classrooms designed to accommodate 140 children ages three to five. This project exemplified […]
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Giving Back to the Profession Through NCARB Volunteer Service

CLARISSA SUIKKARI EPPS, NCARB | ARCHITECT One of the most meaningful ways architects can continue to grow throughout their careers is by investing in the future of the profession. VLK is highly supportive of the idea that professional development isn’t limited to the work that we do on projects, but is exponentially enhanced by sharing […]
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VLK joins Plano ISD for Rededication of Haggard Middle School

(Plano, TX) – On Monday, August 17, VLK joined Plano ISD, Core Construction, city and state representatives, and community members to celebrate the rededication of Haggard Middle School. The ceremony honored the school’s proud legacy while celebrating the completion of a brand-new replacement campus designed to inspire learning for generations to come. The event featured […]
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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
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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 […]