Media + Press //Articles Article Delta College’s Midland Center Achieves LEED Gold We are thrilled to share that Delta College’s new Midland Center has achieved LEED Gold level certification. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is… Article Celebrating 70 Years of Service in 2023 We are grateful and humbled to be celebrating this incredible milestone. It’s been incredible to see that what started in 1953 as a six-person architecture… Article Giving Back To Our Communities This Holiday Season Each year, TowerPinkster employees organize a holiday giving drive to raise money for local non-profits. This year, our staff raised an all time high of… Article Reflecting on a 40+ Year Career After four decades in the industry, the adage “time flies” is accurate as Steve reflects on his career journey that started in the 80’s. Steve… Article TowerPinkster Announces Two New Principals TowerPinkster, an employee-owned and multi-discipline design firm, today announced the appointment of two new firm principals, Marika Hawes-Ruhrup, PE, and Shawn Parshall, AIA. Together, Hawes-Ruhrup… Article Grand Rapids Public Museum Wins People’s Choice Award We’re thrilled to share that the Grand Rapids Public Museum project, which will begin construction in 2023, has received the People’s Choice Award at the… Article Kalamazoo College Natatorium Wins Innovation Award For Sustainable Design We’re thrilled to share the Kalamazoo College Natatorium has received the USGBC West Michigan Chapter’s Innovation Award! The USGBC’s Innovative Project Award is designed to… Article Welcome to TowerPinkster! Q&A with Sara Bergakker, Director and Senior Mechanical Engineer We’re thrilled to welcome Sara Bergakker, PE to the TowerPinkster team. Sara brings more than 20 years of experience as a mechanical engineer and team… Article TowerPinkter leads the Expansion and Renovation at the Grand Rapids Public Museum TowerPinkster was selected by the City of Grand Rapids and museum officials to lead the expansion and renovation of the Grand Rapids Public Museum. The… Article The K College Natatorium and Warner Building Are Honored at AIA Design Awards We are thrilled to share that two projects – the Kalamazoo College Natatorium and the Warner Building at 180 Water Street – have received 2022… Article TowerPinkster Named Top 60 AE Firm in the Nation TowerPinkster has ranked as one of the top firms in the nation according to Building Design + Construction’s 2022 Giants 400 Report. We’re thrilled to… Article TowerPinkster Earns Top 25 K-12 School Design Firm Ranking We’re thrilled to be recognized as a Top 25 K-12 School Design Firm in the nation! As reported in Building Design + Construction’s 2022 Giants… Article Press Release: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates TowerPinkster’s Grand Haven Office TowerPinkster, a multidiscipline design firm, celebrated the grand opening of its Grand Haven, Michigan, office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 17. Article Cadillac and Byron Center Public Schools Receive EPAct Refunds For Energy Efficient Building Design On Wednesday, July 27, 2022 we presented both Cadillac Public Schools and Byron Center Public Schools with EPAct refunds! The refunds come from the Federal… Article Workplace Trends from NeoCon 2022 NeoCon is arguably the largest and most important commercial design showcase in the world. Every year, with a few recent exceptions, the biggest names in… Article Michigan Veteran Homes Receives EPAct Refund for Energy Efficient Building Systems On Monday, July 18, we presented Michigan Veteran Homes with an EPAct refund of $59,000! The refund comes from the Federal Energy Policy Act 179D… Article TowerPinkster Earns AIA Michigan’s Firm of the Year Award We are humbled and honored to share that TowerPinkster was named AIA Michigan’s 2022 Architecture Firm of the Year! Article New Mechanical Leadership Team Announced Congratulations to Perry Hausman, PE, who was named manager of the firm’s mechanical engineering department, and Jesse Hendershot, PE, who will serve as supervisor of… Article TowerPinkster Announces New Shareholders TowerPinkster, an employee-owned and multi-discipline design firm, announced the advancement of 12 talented employees to join the firm’s shareholder group as Associates. Article TowerPinkster Named One of the Best Firms to Work For We’re excited to announce we’ve been named a 2022 ‘Best Firm To Work For’ by Zweig Group! The award honors outstanding workplaces at AEC firms… Article Interior Design Team Brings Home Two IIDA Awards We are excited to announce two projects have been named the best in the state by the Michigan Chapter of the International Interior Design Association… Article TowerPinkster Names Three New Members to Leadership Team TowerPinkster, a multidiscipline design firm, has announced promotions to its leadership team. Shane Evens, PE, has been named manager of the electrical engineering team. Brian… Article We Adopted…A Park! We’re excited to share we’ve adopted Canal Park in Grand Rapids! This means our team will dedicated time cleaning and improving the park throughout the… Article Kovert Hawkins Adopts TowerPinkster Name Kovert Hawkins Architects, who merged with TowerPinkster in October of 2021, will adopt the TowerPinkster name starting April 1, 2022. The merger expands TowerPinkster’s reach… Article Five Essential Design Features for Learning Our design solutions seek to transform the education experience, which begins with an understanding of emerging design trends for learning. We share five essential design… Article Amenities Create Home-Like Feel at New Veteran Homes The Michigan Veterans Home at Grand Rapids, and the Veterans Home at Chesterfield Township are focused on creating connections between residents, fostering relationships, providing a… Article Aquinas College Science Center Named Green Project of the Year by USGBC The Albertus Magnus Hall of Science, on the campus of Aquinas College, has received the honor of Green Building of the Year by the Michigan… Article Michigan Veteran’s Home Named Best in the Nation by Senior Housing News We are thrilled to share that the Michigan Veterans Home at Chesterfield Township has been named one of the best in the nation by Senior… Article Byron Center Public Schools High School Transformation Recognized for Design Excellence TowerPinkster is pleased to announce that Byron Center Public Schools High School Transformation has been selected as an Outstanding Design in the American School &… Article TowerPinkster Ranks Nationally as #1 Best Firm to Work For Earlier this month, TowerPinkster was recognized by ZweigGroup as the #1 Best Firm to Work For in the nation. Article New Scholarship Honors the Life and Legacy of Gary Johnson TowerPinkster is pleased to announce an endowed scholarship to honor the lives and legacy of our late team member Gary Johnson and his wife, Laura.… Article Projects Earn Top AIA Design Awards Two projects – Ransom Public Library and Research & Development Facility – took home top design awards from the American Institute of Architects Southwest Michigan… Article TowerPinkster Signs AIA 2030 Commitment to Design Carbon-Neutral Buildings TowerPinkster is continuously pursuing new ways to further our sustainability goals. Our latest pursuit is the AIA 2030 Commitment which pulls together many years of… Article Press Release: TowerPinkster Opens Grand Haven Office TowerPinkster, a multidiscipline design firm, has announced it will open an office in Grand Haven, MI. This will be the fifth location for the firm… Article PRESS RELEASE: TowerPinkster and Kovert Hawkins Architects Announce Merger Michigan-based TowerPinkster and Indiana-based Kovert Hawkins Architects today announced they are merging to create a stronger and more geographically diverse design firm. Together, the firms… Article Better Together! Kovert Hawkins Joins TowerPinkster By Bjorn Green. After much strategic preparation of searching for the right way to expand our reach and build our expertise, we are proud to… Article K-12 Insights: Using Design to Meet Student’s Emotional and Physical Needs By Steve Hoekzema. What type of environments best enable learning to take place? What ingredients create the best spaces for children to grow, seek, and… Article K-12 Insights: Designing for Safer Schools: Implementing CPTED in School Design By: Steve Hoekzema. The safety and security of students and staff are always topics of discussion when designing K-12 school buildings. Our design team utilizes… Article Advanced Manufacturing Facility // Process Improvement Authored by Marika Hawes-Ruhrup. The Lean Six Sigma process is a disciplined, data-driven approach and method for eliminating defects in the process – which is… Article Advanced Manufacturing Series // Specialty Engineering With over 440 miles of building wire, 30 miles of piping used in plumbing and HVAC systems, and more than an acre of snowmelt, the… Article Radiant Heating, Displacement Ventilation Create Airport Comfort TowerPinkster engineers, Ryan Idema, PE, and Jesse Hendershot, PE, were recently recognized for their work on the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Consolidated Checkpoint. Read… Article Advanced Manufacturing Series // Phasing Strategy Is it critical to remain operational during the renovation and expansion of your existing facility, or will production shift to another one of your facilities?… Article Advanced Manufacturing Series // Expedited Schedule We recently helped an industrial client move from design to completion in 12 months. Learn more about working with an accelerated schedule with Jason Novotny,… Article Advanced Manufacturing Series // Concept Design How does the conceptual design process work? We start with a thorough immersion into our clients’ process flow and operations. Dive deeper with Adam Doubblestein,… Article Advanced Manufacturing Series // Site Selection What should industrial and manufacturing companies look for when moving locations or expanding operations? From planning for future growth to finding ways for employees to… Article Back to School Safely Our team has been working on strategies around how to create an educational environment that supports social distancing and healthy learning spaces. Article Return to Work Strategies Our team has been working on strategies around how to create a working environment that supports social distancing and collaborative growth and development. Article Prefabrication and Healthcare Space: Issues and Opportunities In the recent years, healthcare systems have shifted operations to focus on patient experience, speed to market, and cost control. These changes have resulted in… Article Workplace Community Through Flexibility and Engagement Since our founding, TowerPinkster has focused on designing workspaces that are innovative and inspiring. We have witnessed the shift from the “closed door” private office…
Article Delta College’s Midland Center Achieves LEED Gold We are thrilled to share that Delta College’s new Midland Center has achieved LEED Gold level certification. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is…
Article Celebrating 70 Years of Service in 2023 We are grateful and humbled to be celebrating this incredible milestone. It’s been incredible to see that what started in 1953 as a six-person architecture…
Article Giving Back To Our Communities This Holiday Season Each year, TowerPinkster employees organize a holiday giving drive to raise money for local non-profits. This year, our staff raised an all time high of…
Article Reflecting on a 40+ Year Career After four decades in the industry, the adage “time flies” is accurate as Steve reflects on his career journey that started in the 80’s. Steve…
Article TowerPinkster Announces Two New Principals TowerPinkster, an employee-owned and multi-discipline design firm, today announced the appointment of two new firm principals, Marika Hawes-Ruhrup, PE, and Shawn Parshall, AIA. Together, Hawes-Ruhrup…
Article Grand Rapids Public Museum Wins People’s Choice Award We’re thrilled to share that the Grand Rapids Public Museum project, which will begin construction in 2023, has received the People’s Choice Award at the…
Article Kalamazoo College Natatorium Wins Innovation Award For Sustainable Design We’re thrilled to share the Kalamazoo College Natatorium has received the USGBC West Michigan Chapter’s Innovation Award! The USGBC’s Innovative Project Award is designed to…
Article Welcome to TowerPinkster! Q&A with Sara Bergakker, Director and Senior Mechanical Engineer We’re thrilled to welcome Sara Bergakker, PE to the TowerPinkster team. Sara brings more than 20 years of experience as a mechanical engineer and team…
Article TowerPinkter leads the Expansion and Renovation at the Grand Rapids Public Museum TowerPinkster was selected by the City of Grand Rapids and museum officials to lead the expansion and renovation of the Grand Rapids Public Museum. The…
Article The K College Natatorium and Warner Building Are Honored at AIA Design Awards We are thrilled to share that two projects – the Kalamazoo College Natatorium and the Warner Building at 180 Water Street – have received 2022…
Article TowerPinkster Named Top 60 AE Firm in the Nation TowerPinkster has ranked as one of the top firms in the nation according to Building Design + Construction’s 2022 Giants 400 Report. We’re thrilled to…
Article TowerPinkster Earns Top 25 K-12 School Design Firm Ranking We’re thrilled to be recognized as a Top 25 K-12 School Design Firm in the nation! As reported in Building Design + Construction’s 2022 Giants…
Article Press Release: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates TowerPinkster’s Grand Haven Office TowerPinkster, a multidiscipline design firm, celebrated the grand opening of its Grand Haven, Michigan, office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 17.
Article Cadillac and Byron Center Public Schools Receive EPAct Refunds For Energy Efficient Building Design On Wednesday, July 27, 2022 we presented both Cadillac Public Schools and Byron Center Public Schools with EPAct refunds! The refunds come from the Federal…
Article Workplace Trends from NeoCon 2022 NeoCon is arguably the largest and most important commercial design showcase in the world. Every year, with a few recent exceptions, the biggest names in…
Article Michigan Veteran Homes Receives EPAct Refund for Energy Efficient Building Systems On Monday, July 18, we presented Michigan Veteran Homes with an EPAct refund of $59,000! The refund comes from the Federal Energy Policy Act 179D…
Article TowerPinkster Earns AIA Michigan’s Firm of the Year Award We are humbled and honored to share that TowerPinkster was named AIA Michigan’s 2022 Architecture Firm of the Year!
Article New Mechanical Leadership Team Announced Congratulations to Perry Hausman, PE, who was named manager of the firm’s mechanical engineering department, and Jesse Hendershot, PE, who will serve as supervisor of…
Article TowerPinkster Announces New Shareholders TowerPinkster, an employee-owned and multi-discipline design firm, announced the advancement of 12 talented employees to join the firm’s shareholder group as Associates.
Article TowerPinkster Named One of the Best Firms to Work For We’re excited to announce we’ve been named a 2022 ‘Best Firm To Work For’ by Zweig Group! The award honors outstanding workplaces at AEC firms…
Article Interior Design Team Brings Home Two IIDA Awards We are excited to announce two projects have been named the best in the state by the Michigan Chapter of the International Interior Design Association…
Article TowerPinkster Names Three New Members to Leadership Team TowerPinkster, a multidiscipline design firm, has announced promotions to its leadership team. Shane Evens, PE, has been named manager of the electrical engineering team. Brian…
Article We Adopted…A Park! We’re excited to share we’ve adopted Canal Park in Grand Rapids! This means our team will dedicated time cleaning and improving the park throughout the…
Article Kovert Hawkins Adopts TowerPinkster Name Kovert Hawkins Architects, who merged with TowerPinkster in October of 2021, will adopt the TowerPinkster name starting April 1, 2022. The merger expands TowerPinkster’s reach…
Article Five Essential Design Features for Learning Our design solutions seek to transform the education experience, which begins with an understanding of emerging design trends for learning. We share five essential design…
Article Amenities Create Home-Like Feel at New Veteran Homes The Michigan Veterans Home at Grand Rapids, and the Veterans Home at Chesterfield Township are focused on creating connections between residents, fostering relationships, providing a…
Article Aquinas College Science Center Named Green Project of the Year by USGBC The Albertus Magnus Hall of Science, on the campus of Aquinas College, has received the honor of Green Building of the Year by the Michigan…
Article Michigan Veteran’s Home Named Best in the Nation by Senior Housing News We are thrilled to share that the Michigan Veterans Home at Chesterfield Township has been named one of the best in the nation by Senior…
Article Byron Center Public Schools High School Transformation Recognized for Design Excellence TowerPinkster is pleased to announce that Byron Center Public Schools High School Transformation has been selected as an Outstanding Design in the American School &…
Article TowerPinkster Ranks Nationally as #1 Best Firm to Work For Earlier this month, TowerPinkster was recognized by ZweigGroup as the #1 Best Firm to Work For in the nation.
Article New Scholarship Honors the Life and Legacy of Gary Johnson TowerPinkster is pleased to announce an endowed scholarship to honor the lives and legacy of our late team member Gary Johnson and his wife, Laura.…
Article Projects Earn Top AIA Design Awards Two projects – Ransom Public Library and Research & Development Facility – took home top design awards from the American Institute of Architects Southwest Michigan…
Article TowerPinkster Signs AIA 2030 Commitment to Design Carbon-Neutral Buildings TowerPinkster is continuously pursuing new ways to further our sustainability goals. Our latest pursuit is the AIA 2030 Commitment which pulls together many years of…
Article Press Release: TowerPinkster Opens Grand Haven Office TowerPinkster, a multidiscipline design firm, has announced it will open an office in Grand Haven, MI. This will be the fifth location for the firm…
Article PRESS RELEASE: TowerPinkster and Kovert Hawkins Architects Announce Merger Michigan-based TowerPinkster and Indiana-based Kovert Hawkins Architects today announced they are merging to create a stronger and more geographically diverse design firm. Together, the firms…
Article Better Together! Kovert Hawkins Joins TowerPinkster By Bjorn Green. After much strategic preparation of searching for the right way to expand our reach and build our expertise, we are proud to…
Article K-12 Insights: Using Design to Meet Student’s Emotional and Physical Needs By Steve Hoekzema. What type of environments best enable learning to take place? What ingredients create the best spaces for children to grow, seek, and…
Article K-12 Insights: Designing for Safer Schools: Implementing CPTED in School Design By: Steve Hoekzema. The safety and security of students and staff are always topics of discussion when designing K-12 school buildings. Our design team utilizes…
Article Advanced Manufacturing Facility // Process Improvement Authored by Marika Hawes-Ruhrup. The Lean Six Sigma process is a disciplined, data-driven approach and method for eliminating defects in the process – which is…
Article Advanced Manufacturing Series // Specialty Engineering With over 440 miles of building wire, 30 miles of piping used in plumbing and HVAC systems, and more than an acre of snowmelt, the…
Article Radiant Heating, Displacement Ventilation Create Airport Comfort TowerPinkster engineers, Ryan Idema, PE, and Jesse Hendershot, PE, were recently recognized for their work on the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Consolidated Checkpoint. Read…
Article Advanced Manufacturing Series // Phasing Strategy Is it critical to remain operational during the renovation and expansion of your existing facility, or will production shift to another one of your facilities?…
Article Advanced Manufacturing Series // Expedited Schedule We recently helped an industrial client move from design to completion in 12 months. Learn more about working with an accelerated schedule with Jason Novotny,…
Article Advanced Manufacturing Series // Concept Design How does the conceptual design process work? We start with a thorough immersion into our clients’ process flow and operations. Dive deeper with Adam Doubblestein,…
Article Advanced Manufacturing Series // Site Selection What should industrial and manufacturing companies look for when moving locations or expanding operations? From planning for future growth to finding ways for employees to…
Article Back to School Safely Our team has been working on strategies around how to create an educational environment that supports social distancing and healthy learning spaces.
Article Return to Work Strategies Our team has been working on strategies around how to create a working environment that supports social distancing and collaborative growth and development.
Article Prefabrication and Healthcare Space: Issues and Opportunities In the recent years, healthcare systems have shifted operations to focus on patient experience, speed to market, and cost control. These changes have resulted in…
Article Workplace Community Through Flexibility and Engagement Since our founding, TowerPinkster has focused on designing workspaces that are innovative and inspiring. We have witnessed the shift from the “closed door” private office…
