K2M Design Expands Office for Greater Reach
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Charlotte, North Carolina – April 2023 – K2M Design, an Architecture, Engineering and Interior Design firm with Facility Engineering and Specialty Services, is excited to share our new Charlotte office location in the nearly 100-year old, historic structure known as Cedar West.
Our new Uptown address at 800 Westmere Avenue was planned to accommodate our rapidly growing staff and the needs of our expanding regional client base. The completely renovated, open-concept studio focuses on biophilic design with naturally exposed materials, an abundance of natural light, and an indoor-outdoor visual connection to the greater Uptown neighborhood. Integrated technology drives the collaborative, hybrid work model we offer throughout our 9 regional offices. The space truly evokes a Great Place to Work®, a certification K2M Design is honored to have been bestowed!
For nearly two decades K2M Design has been serving the Queen City in the markets of Civic, Commercial, Light Industrial, Mixed-Use, Multi-Family Residential and Transportation. Our expanding regional footprint now includes Hospitality, Senior Living, and specialized public/ private project opportunities. With over $1B in current design and construction efforts, we proudly continue to serve the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport; have multiple, large county projects; are partners in several industrial/ technology park expansions; are vision-casting an international raceway; and leading efforts in a new super resort development in the Bahamas. These iconic projects feed our enVISION Studio– a laser-focused, highly motivated design team, hand-selected and uniquely qualified for each individual program.
Dane Suchoza, Director of Design and Partner at K2M Design stated, “K2M Charlotte office is a deep-rooted hub for our firm. For nearly two decades we have been a vibrant part of the local fabric. Our most recent successes have pushed us further into a growth mode as we continue our expansion in the southeast. Our new office is a great location for bright, young talent to join our fast-paced team.”
About K2M Design, Inc.
We create your vision– not ours. With K2M Design’s innovative and nimble team of 100+ experts strategically located throughout the country, we lead large-scale projects with local purpose and connection. Solving problems is our passion, and for more than two decades, K2M’s award-winning work has exemplified our founding mission: Building Relationships Based on Trust and Results. www.k2mdesign.com
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As plans were developing for future growth, Focus Groups were formed for “community” input. Three dozen, income-qualified participants were invited to a series of eight meetings. Participants were an average of 10 years younger than the community’s typical resident, and many were recently retired from nearby Purdue University. The discussions revolved around the questions, “ What do you desire in your next living space?” and “What would make people willing to leave their homes?”. The groups unanimously identified a well-designed fitness center as a critical element to attract new and younger retirees. This center has become a social hub and the bridge between the many levels of home environments offered at Westminster Village.
When designing for active-lifestyles, programing progressed for development of a new fitness center and three new independent living Hybrid Home apartment buildings. These generously sized, custom apartments aligned with the vision of the focus groups, and feature enclosed parking, secure lobbies and custom finishes. The question of, “What would make someone willing to leave their home?” had been answered. Custom home units surrounded by incredible fitness amenities, or vice-versa. All units were occupied within the first year, and there is currently a waiting list of 180 potential new IL residents.