PGAV Architects

Today marks a significant milestone as PGAV Architects proudly celebrates the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Olathe Police Headquarters! Since 2020, our dedicated team has collaborated closely with the City of Olathe and Olathe Police to bring this vision to life – a vision deeply rooted in the heart of the community. The building was designed to support the mission of Olathe Police; it embodies the community’s values and stands as a testament to its commitment to public safety and those who serve on its Police Force. We extend our gratitude to the City of Olathe for placing their trust in us for this important project. The City’s partnership has been instrumental in creating a space that not only serves the needs of the police force but also fosters a sense of unity and pride within the community. As we celebrate this momentous occasion, we look forward to witnessing the positive impact this facility will have on enhancing the quality of life for all residents of Olathe.

Keep being curious! The message delivered by PGAV’s Chris Davis to presenters at today’s STEM Poster Symposium at Johnson County Community College. PGAV was happy to once again help sponsor this incredible event showcasing the hard work of JCCC students. #stemeducation #Curiosity

This past weekend, our PGAV crew proudly participated in the Great Kansas City Clean Up, where our team rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty picking up trash to make our city cleaner and greener. Happy earth day from all of us at PGAV Architects! #EarthDay #greatkccleanup

Say hello to the revamped science labs at Johnson County Community College! 🔬 From biology to chemistry, physics to geology, astronomy, and more, the updated and modernized laboratories and teaching facilities better meet the needs of students while providing flexibility for the future. More than 22 labs were renovated including BSL-2 facilities in microbiology, biotechnology, and prep and research areas. Splitting the project into 5 phases, the team built 7 temporary labs to keep classes going strong throughout construction, ultimately eliminating 12 months off the construction schedule. Learn more about the project: https://hubs.li/Q02tdG7P0 PGAV Architects Randy Braley Photography

Yesterday, PGAV had the privilege of being a host firm for the AIA Women in Design Day of Shadowing event! We opened our doors to high school aged students so they could learn about what it is like to work in different design fields. Throughout the day, we offered a glimpse into the exciting opportunities a profession in design holds. We shared insights into our firm's projects and toured them through our studio space. A highlight of the day was our engaging panel discussion featuring four women from our team. They shared their personal journeys, insights, and addressed thought-provoking questions from the students. Additionally, we indulged in a hands-on activity where the students got creative by designing their own layout for a design firm. Seeing their innovative ideas and enthusiasm was inspiring. We believe in the power of mentorship and events like these make us excited for the future of the architectural community. A heartfelt thank you to all the students who joined us, AIA Kansas City for this fantastic opportunity, and our incredible team whose passion and dedication made this event a resounding success! Special shoutouts to our panelists: Andrea Brundis, Kelly Batcheller-Mummey, Emily Ekdahl, and Kelly Winkel; to those who helped organize the event: Jennifer Goeke, Carol Martin Tracy, Stasha N. Prewitt-Thomas, Amber Koch, and Kaylee Cart; as well as to everyone at PGAV who made these young ladies feel welcomed. 

Last Wednesday, April 27th, KU Medical Center held an Open House for the recently completed Spencer Center. PGAV Architects is honored to be part of such a unique and special project. The mission of the Spencer Center is to foster a campus environment where faith traditions, spirituality, and reflection can be practiced freely, and provide diverse opportunities for tending to the sacredness in ourselves, our community, and beyond, while honoring the many religious traditions and spiritual paths. The Spencer Center entrance is located at Orr Major North Lobby B020. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, for KUMC employees and learners.

PGAV Architects Practice Leader, Andrea Brundis, NCIDQ has been selected as a 2024 recipient of the Rising Professional Award by the Kansas State University College of Health and Human Sciences. The Rising Professional Award honors significant contributions made by a graduate in the early stages of his or her career. Andrea has been part of the PGAV team for the past 11 years. As a Practice Leader at PGAV, she oversees our interior design department. We are very thankful to have her as part of our leadership team. Please join us in congratulating Andrea!!

PGAV Architects is seeking full-time Interior Designers for our Kansas City office. All levels of experience are welcome to apply. Ideal candidates bring 3-10 years of experience, a versatile skill set, positive energy and creativity, a willingness to collaborate, close attention to detail, and a passion for exceeding our clients’ expectations and producing high-quality work that helps set PGAV apart in the industry. Please visit our website to apply! We look forward to hearing from you.

We are so fortunate to have Kelly Winkel on our team!

The most anticipated #RedFriday of the year! PGAV Architects celebrated with a team lunch today as we prepare to cheer on our Kansas City Chiefs this Super Bowl weekend! 🏈❤️💛 #ChiefsKingdom