Arkos Design BLog
Arkos Design Welcomes Interior Designer
Arkos Design, a full-service architectural design firm in Mishawaka, Indiana, is pleased to announce the addition of Marie-Noelle Neidemire as an NCIDQ certified Interior Designer. With over a decade of experience in Michiana and a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Neidemire brings a wealth of expertise to
Blog – Incredible Modular Suspended Pavements Installation
We’re halfway through World Landscape Architecture Month, and today we hear from Chris Eberhardt, a Landscape Architect who is passionate about sustainable urban design and green infrastructure. In this blog post, we will dive deeper into one of our projects that showcases our commitment to sustainable design. we hear from Chris
Philip DeAngelis Named Principal and Shareholder
Arkos Design is proud to announce that Philip DeAngelis has been elevated to Principal and is now a shareholder of the firm. He has been a valuable member of the Arkos Design team for over 15 years as an Architect and Project Manager. In addition to his project responsibilities, he has
Arkos Design Welcomes Senior Project Architect
Arkos Design, a full-service architectural design firm in Mishawaka, Indiana, is pleased to announce the addition of William (Chip) Coleman, Jr. as Senior Project Architect. With over 40 years of experience in the architecture industry, Coleman brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team at Arkos Design. Coleman began
Q & A with Philip DeAngelis, LEED Accredited Professional
For today’s blog, we sat down with Philip DeAngelis, Architect and LEED Accredited Professional, to hear his thoughts on sustainability in design and get to know him better. Philip is involved in all phases of project development, from conceptual design to construction administration. As a project manager, he manages project schedules
Blog – Q & A with Darla Aldred
We recently sat down with Darla Aldred, PLA, one of our Principals and a LEED Accredited Professional, to learn more both about her and her take on LEED. As a Firm Principal, Darla manages all landscape architectural aspects of Arkos Design’s projects. By integrating this discipline into each project, Darla ensures
Chris Eberhardt Certified by State Board of Registration for Architects & Landscape Architects
Eberhardt is a graduate of Ball State University with a degree in Landscape Architecture. He came to Arkos Design with years of experience in the contractor field and combines this important hands-on knowledge with the design and documentation of all site-related work. He is detail-oriented and problem-solving, combining his formal design
Regan Miller Registered with National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)
Regan Miller has recently completed her NCIDQ certification and is now a registered interior designer in the state of Indiana. NCIDQ Certification assures interior designers are competent to meet industry standards not only for aesthetics but also for public health, safety, and welfare. To date, more than 35,000 people around the
WORLD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MONTH BLOG
At Arkos Design, our projects create spaces where people can have a personal connection to the elements around them. These connections to functional spaces enrich the lives of those who interact within and around those spaces. April, World Landscape Architecture Month, allows us to look back on one of our recent
Flexible Meeting Spaces for Libraries of All Sizes
Flexible Meeting Spaces – Libraries are communal places of information, where people have access to traditional books, e-books, and audiobooks, as well as computers and a wealth of information they often can’t find anywhere else. The 123,000-plus libraries in the United States are the center of community for millions, connecting people
Small Space, Big Impact: Our Advice for Maximizing Your Small Commercial Space
Stepping into a room for the first time is like meeting someone for the first time – first impressions matter. Tall, wide, and spacious rooms can give an aura of grandiosity or boldness. But what about small spaces? What about…really small spaces? For some designers, thinking about designing for a compact commercial
Universal Design – Equal Spaces and Places
Universal Design – the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. Design that goes a step beyond “barrier-free” design or “accessible design” from the past. The Best Universal Design is Made in Forethought If
ARKOS DESIGN PART OF NEW MISHAWAKA IMPROVEMENTS
Our firm has been an integral part of projects such as the Ball Band Biergarten, Central Park Bandshell, Mary Gibbard Pavilion, and Ironworks Plaza Event Center. Read about other upcoming projects in Mishawaka here. Our architectural projects and renderings were featured in Mishawaka Mayor’s 2021 State of the City Address in March 2021. We
UNITED WAY OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY – SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
The UWSJC’s Southeast Neighborhood Center will aim to reach low-income and under-served residents, including space for health services and youth and senior programs. Read more about it here in the South Bend Tribune and follow our progress on social media. The City of South Bend also plans to rebuild Dubail Street with
SENIOR HOUSING NEWS 2020 ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN AWARDS WINNER
The Living Wisdom Center at Hubbard Hill is a SHN 2020 Architecture & Design Awards Winner! See more about our award for stand-alone memory care, and learn more about the project. Senior Housing News Awards
HOME AGAIN
Home Again – A nice story produced by the University of Notre Dame Office of Public Affairs and Communications about the newly-completed Corby Hall can be viewed here.
INFORMATIVE 2018 HORTICULTURAL THERAPY CONFERENCE – ARKOS DESIGN TO PRESENT
Horticultural Therapy Conference – Darla Aldred will be presenting at this year’s 39th Annual Conference. The conference will be held on March 9, 2018, at Michigan State University. The Michigan Horticultural Therapy Association’s mission is: to promote and encourage state and regional interest in the development of horticulture and related activities as
EXCITING NEWS ABOUT CORBY HALL, NOTRE DAME
Arkos Design is currently working with the University of Notre Dame to reconstruct the historic Corby Hall on campus. This article by the University recognizes the generous donors who make prestigious projects such as this possible. Read the article here.
