KMA Design Studio

KMA attended the Timber Connections Happy Hour, hosted by Quarry View Building Group at their beautiful Quarry View Adaptive Reuse Campus in Ronks, PA. It was a great opportunity to gather with Mass Timber experts and exchange knowledge and insights on the latest trends and innovations in timber construction.   Mass timber, known for its strength, durability, versatility, and sustainability, is an engineered wood product that can be used as a load-bearing building material in a wide variety of structural applications. KMA is excited to use Mass Timber on a newly awarded PHFA project. . . . #networking #event #happyhour #masstimber #timberconnections #design #architecture 

In 2021, KMA completed The CubeSmart KOP project in King of Prussia, PA. The planning of the new CubeSmart building included a new firehouse, designed by Bernardon Architects, and a self-storage complex. Due to the lack of land available, a high-rise concept was developed, maximizing the number of storage units and fitting the scale of the buildings adjacent to the site. CubeSmart has a wide variety of clean and well-maintained storage unit sizes, including climate-controlled units. Terry W. Wall, Jr. & Associates, P.C. DCI Engineers . . . #TBT #throwbackthursday #KOP #CubeSmart #storage #design #architect

Congratulations, Monarch Development Group, on Riverton Woods’s Gold LEED Certification! Riverton Woods is a new construction LIHTC affordable senior (62 ) housing community featuring 38 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units. The contemporary design features a wellness room with technology for Telehealth services, a community room with a kitchen, activity room, laundry area, reading nook, supportive services, and management offices. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification is the world's most widely used green building rating system. It provides a framework for healthy, efficient, and cost-saving green buildings. It is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement. KMA is committed to sustainability and is pleased to have worked on this project. JEM Group, LLC - Construction Services R.J. Fisher & Associates, Inc. Century Engineering, A Kleinfelder Company Providence Engineering MaGrann Associates . . . #LEED #sustainability #architecture #design #affordablehousing

Jamie is a project manager at KMA Design Studio in our Senior Living Studio. With 32 years of experience, Jamie has an extensive background in architecture. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Spring Garden College. His favorite project so far at KMA is Acts Spring House Estates, Cherry Springs. The Cherry Springs memory care neighborhood at Spring House Estates was recently renovated to enhance the finishes of the resident rooms, resident toilet rooms, corridors, lounge, activity room, spa, staff breakroom, and ancillary spaces. . . . #meetthestaff #springgardencollege #architecture #design #projectmanagement  

Congratulations, Monarch Development Group, on The Point @ Sporting Hill's Silver LEED Certification! The Point @ Sporting Hill is a newly constructed community of affordable rental townhomes and apartments in Mechanicsburg, PA. The 39-unit development includes a mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units. Amenities include a resident community room with a kitchen, bike storage, and a fitness center. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification is the world's most widely used green building rating system. It provides a framework for healthy, efficient, and cost-saving green buildings. It is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement. KMA is dedicated to sustainability and is thrilled to have worked on this project. Century Engineering, A Kleinfelder Company Providence Engineering MaGrann Associates JEM Group, LLC - Construction Services . . . #LEED #sustainability #architecture #design #affordablehousing

In 2014, KMA completed The North Penn Commons in Lansdale, PA. North Penn Commons is a partnership between four nonprofit organizations that created a center to celebrate community members of all ages and abilities. At North Penn Commons, community members can access programs, services, and facilities that foster intergenerational connections and promote health and wellness. The campus is home to Advanced Living Communities, which includes 60 affordable independent living units for seniors. Manna on Main Street operates their soup kitchen, choice food pantry, education programs, and the Common Grounds Café. The PEAK Center offers programs to help older adults live independently and remain active. North Penn YMCA was upgraded and expanded to house a zero-entry family pool, a six-lane multi-purpose pool, new locker rooms, and more! We are beyond proud of our work on this facility and the change it has brought to the surrounding community. . . . #TBT #throwbackthursday #lansdale #YMCA #affordablehousing #community 

Coming soon…KMA is working on a CubeSmart in Roseland, New Jersey! Roseland self-storage will offer clean, modern units, well-lit premises, and 24-hour video recording. As populations continue to rise and living quarters continue to shrink, storage facilities continue to grow in popularity. KMA architects enjoy the challenge of designing storage facilities; they strive to maximize the number of units in the given space. It's like a game for them to showcase their design skills. Bohler DCI Engineers MOORE, a Bowman company . . . #storage #cubesmart #architect #design #roseland #newjersey

KMA utilizes technology in senior memory care, and we are very pleased with the results! Shadow boxes and digital memory frames are placed outside residents' rooms to serve as visual cues to stimulate memory. In addition, lighted wall bases in resident rooms help residents navigate the space, while circadian lighting mimics natural sunlight to regulate sleep patterns. We have also incorporated anti-microbial lighting in high-touch areas to combat bacteria. Optimyst fireplaces are used in common areas, providing residents with a safe and cozy ambiance. Interactive TVs offer engaging activities to fight depression and social anxiety, and the use of Artificial Sky brings the outdoors inside. Interactive tables provide cognitive challenges to help keep seniors mentally sharp. What Memory Care Technology are you using? . . . #seniorliving #architecture #design #technology #memorycare 

Happy 4th of July from KMA! . . Liberty and Fireworks for all! #4thofjuly #independenceday

Preserving affordable housing is crucial for maintaining homes for low-income tenants. Preservation is often more cost-effective than building new housing, and various levels of government and nonprofit organizations employ creative financing and ownership structures for this purpose. As more low-income households struggle to find affordable homes, preserving affordable housing is critical. Affordable housing is not a one-time construction project; it requires flexibility as neighborhoods and needs change. Preserving affordable housing is an exercise in sustainability. KMA Design Studio specializes in preserving affordable housing. Our Affordable Housing Projects mentioned in this video: Bergenview, Morristown Midrise, Sandy Hill Terrance, Victorian Towers, and Westminster. Visit our website for more information! Statistics from: https://lnkd.in/euhzPQH6 . . . #preservation #affordablehousing #architecture #design #sustainability