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.

The Press Democrat covered the encouraging forward progress of Cardinal Newman High School’s ongoing rebuilding and expansion campaign, highlighting the completion of a new two-story classroom building. The complex introduces critical space for additional academic programing with 18 classrooms, an art studio, four student and two staff collaboration rooms, all surrounding a central courtyard and outdoor learning areas. We are enthusiastic about the momentum and the hope this completion represents for the students, faculty and supporting community.

In 2020, Founding Principal Mark Quattrocchi was elevated to the American Institute of Architects' (AIA) College of Fellows, earning the prestigious FAIA designation (a distinction only possessed by three percent of national AIA members). On December 8th, he attended his delayed Investiture of Fellows Ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

As a proud member of the vibrant North Bay business community, QKA delights in seeing the North Bay Business Journal’s variety of lists each year, providing snapshots into the state of different industries. It is an honor to continually be included for our work.

Here is a full roundup of QKA’s 2021 North Bay Business Journal Book of List mentions: