We are pleased to announce that

Skinner Farlow Kirwan Architecture was awarded Silver by The Brick Industry Association for Woods Creek Elementary School! From the Brick Association’s Press Release: “Now in its 35th year, the 2024 winning projects span the United States, Canada, China, England, Mexico and Russia. Judged by a jury of peers, winners include Best in Class, Gold, Silver and Bronze. The overall Craftsmanship Award honors a mason or team of masons that skillfully installs brick in an artful or unique way. “The award winners highlight brick’s limitless versatility to create inspired, sustainable designs that achieve any aesthetic,” said BIA President and CEO Tricia Mauer. Mauer also emphasized how material choice matters in designing for resilience, including brick’s enhanced durability, fire resistance and energy efficiency. “With the unpredictability of natural disasters, brick provides peace of mind—brick stands for good,” she said. “

Check it out below!

https://www.gobrick.com/.../2024-competition-award-winners

Kids Day

What do they really think?

Some staff from Skinner Farlow Kirwan Architecture stopped by Fredrick Douglass Elementary School to hear from the kids and what they think should be at their school. They had some very creative and fun things planned!

We had so much fun listening to the children and what they believe should belong at Fredick Douglass. A few suggestions include a colorful garden full of flowers, a giant aquarium on the playground, and four-story playhouse. Some necessary qualities the school needs include windows, spaces, fancy lighting, and comfortable seats. Now this we can do! Thank you so much for having us and we are so excited to see the children learn in a new environment!

the ultimate fort

Do we have a future architect on our hands?

Skinner Farlow Kirwan Architecture joined Barnhill Construction in their outreach session with Wilson Academy of Applied Technology (WAAT) students in their new school under construction!

The purpose of the sessions is to expose students to the various skills & careers available in the design & construction industry. We had a great time with students and members of the Wilson County Board of Education.  As part of the afternoon events, we challenged students to create either a tower or bridge with sticks, tape & plastic cups. The beans were to be used as the weight that was held, utilizing as little as one bean or the entire bag.

The collaborative process illustrates how design ideas are developed and change as the design progresses. There were some great results from both students & board members. We loved seeing how each team chose to tackle the problem & the humor some brought to the process.

We had a great time & we can't wait to see what these students will create in the classroom & beyond!

Students at WAAT Field Day Building Structures for Architecture Challenge

Building a Tower

Some of the projects included; Say WAAT?, Getting’ Sturdy, We came we saw we Conquered, Blast Off, Reach for the Sky, High-Larious, Zentastic, One Bean Wonder, The Leaning Tower of Beanza, Well Balanced, and Percolating Progress.