September 2016
The Article first appeared in the October (Lobby and Design) issue of Film Journal magazine HERE.
First impressions are made within the first five seconds (or less) of an encounter. Sure, the movie-going experience starts before your lobby, but it is just as important for your credibility when the customer opens the front door. (more…)
By Ian Wilson, Bsc hons, Pdip, AIA, RIBA, RIAS, Principal, TK Architects International
August 2016
Laser Building Surveying, 3D model example
If I could name one major source of construction change orders in renovation or remodeling of existing buildings, it would have to be the surprise discovery of actual built conditions not matching the available as-built drawings.
Of course we could send an architect and engineers to survey a property and expect to catch all as-built discrepancies from the drawings. Of course the general contractor is to visit the site and become generally familiar with the conditions under which the work is to be performed. However, the reality is that a human being cannot economically guarantee a survey of the existing conditions. (more…)
August, 2016
Mike Cummings, TK Architects Sr. Principal, was featured in an interview with the industry leaders regarding the current trends on projection booth usage or boothless auditoriums. He discusses challenges and benefits of a theater operator going boothless. (more…)
By Michael Cummings, Sr. Principal, TK Architects International
June 30, 2016
There were several sessions at the CineEurope convention in Barcelona this year that focused on the impact that data is having on Cinema. Data is the reason that Amazon has a better idea of what you want for your birthday than your spouse. Many of the discussions focused on exhibitor loyalty programs and what is possible to do with that information.
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May 2016: TK Architects participated in 2016 Kansas City World Trade Day on Thursday, May 19 2016, at the Kansas City Power & Light Headquarters, 1200 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64105.
Our own Mike Cummings, Sr. Principal at TK Architects, along with Bret Holder, Garmin, Laura Schmidt, Notes to Self LLC, participated in the panel, led by Nyamusi K. Igambi, KC -U.S. Commercial Service, which covered various topics and advice on doing business internationally. Matthew Swindells, Cerner, a keynote speaker, talked about importance of international trade and the new Go Global KC Kansas City Metro Export Plan through Global Cities Initiative. TK Architects was also recognized as a 2015 recipient of Missouri Exporter of the Year Award, while Vektek, Inc. as a 2015 Kansas Exporter of the Year. (more…)
