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 space might keep them […]
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 you’re still in the […]
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 are proud to be […]
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 new curbs, sidewalks, bike […]
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 a therapeutic and rehabilitative […]
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.
