QKA has again ranked on industry giants’ annual top design firms list coverage including the Architectural Record ‘Top 300 Architecture Firms’ at #142, Engineering News-Record (ENR) ‘Top 500 Design Firms’ at #491 and ENR California’s ‘Top Design Firms’ at #56. QKA was also ranked at #13 and #5 on ENR CA’s strictly Architecture design firms and Education design firms lists, respectively.

QKA’s very own Human Resources Manager Monica Flores was included among leading HR professionals in the North Bay Business Journal’s recent Human Resources roundtable coverage. Flores shared her thoughts on questions surrounding hybrid work environments, recruiting efforts and mental health support.

Read what Monica and other leading North Bay HR professionals had to share, here.

The completion of several projects at Lynbrook High School mark a significant milestone for the campus’ ongoing, multi-phase transformation. Over the last five years, the Fremont Union High School District campus has received several updates, including a new athletic Field House (2018), a complete replacement of its Café and Quad areas (2019), a new Gym Lobby (2021), a new Guidance & Student Services Building (2021) and a new Theatre Lobby (2022).

This past weekend, A Chance In Life (ACIL), an international nonprofit that provides shelter, education and food for youth within self-governed communities, honored Founder and Principal Mark Quattrocchi, FAIA as the organization’s Honoree of the Year. While the gala was delayed multiple times by the pandemic, Mark’s recognition marks a decade of his involvement with the organization.

Founder and Principal Mark Quattrocchi, FAIA was asked to lend his insights and assessments for leading industry outlet School Construction News’ “2022 Architect Roundtable.” A seasoned guest of the annual column, Mark shared his thoughts on the future of sustainable building, a rapidly evolving awareness of indoor air quality, and the simple power of listening to hear. Thank you, Mark, for once again representing our firm’s passion for excellent learning environments!

We had the pleasure of joining Fremont Union High School District and fellow project partners to celebrate the highly-anticipated grand opening of its new District Office and Adult School. The modern facility serves as a significant bridge between the district and surrounding community, as well as the district’s rich history and bright future. The project was celebrated by both local media sources and trade publications alike.

Celebration Marks Another Successful Collaboration for Long-Time District Partners Quattrocchi Kwok Architects and Blach Construction

Students within the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District are now enjoying new classroom buildings and an auxiliary gymnasium at two high school campuses. The first elements to complete in an ongoing series of district-wide campus improvement projects funded by the local passage of Bond Measure E, each provides needed facilities to accommodate increased district enrollment and expand curricular offerings.

QKA is honored to be named a recipient of the North Bay Business Journal’s GIVES Award, profiling community-oriented organizations that dedicate resources to financial giving and community involvement. Many thanks to each and every one of our staff for their individual and group efforts to support programs and organizations within and outside of QKA’s education-focused mission. We are proud to be recognized alongside our inspiring peers for our culture of community investment.

The Liberty Union High School District celebrated the opening of its long-awaited Performing Arts Center (PAC) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) buildings on Freedom High School’s campus with a ribbon cutting ceremony in early December. The new 19,000 sq. ft. PAC includes a 300-seat theater equipped with comprehensive production features to enhance performing arts curriculum, a supporting backstage area, Choral and Theater Arts classrooms, and an outdoor amphitheater. The 3,500 sq. ft.