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Throughout the year, MKM shuts down its Fort Wayne location to host a public event, affectionately called the Fishbowl. “This is a time when we invite a thought-provoking individual to share about their career, work, community, or big ideas they are working through,” said Zachary Benedict, AIA, LEED AP, President, MKM. “The intent is to provide an intimate venue to talk, share, and learn about innovations in community health and well-being.” Past Fishbowl discussions have ranged from artificial intelligence to social justice.

Andy McLeod's expertise in designing environments for ageing and his experience leading senior design efforts will support MKM’s mission to enhance community health and well-being.

Marketing Manager joins MKM architecture + design. Tammy’s strategic marketing and public relations leadership spans multiple industries, including the incubator/accelerator space, medical device manufacturing/med tech industry (original equipment manufacturing [OEM] and supply side) and nonprofits. Her expertise supporting for-profit and nonprofit innovators, growth companies, and startups make her an excellent fit for MKM—committed to design that enhances the health and well-being of communities.

Members of our staff volunteered on at Science Central for an event celebrating 2024 World Architecture Day.

Officials held a ceremony celebrating Electric Works’ most recent development, the Elex, a mixed-use development.

Principal, Dodd Kattman, has been named a 2024 Design Champion in Environments for Aging's national awards competition.

On November 14th at 3:45 p.m., the Fishbowl will feature Beth Goldsmith. She is the owner of Sold by the Gold, Inc.

A ribbon-cutting and open house took place on October 8, 2024, to celebrate the unveiling of Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital's facility updates.

The future site of the $20 million development is on the corner of Harrison and Columbia Street in downtown Fort Wayne, IN.

Tyler Schwede has joined MKM architecture + design as a Senior Associate, bringing over a decade of experience in healthcare design.

A groundbreaking ceremony for phase two of the McKinnie Commons development kicks off construction of a new Meridian Health Services clinic.

MKM architecture + design announces its recognition from the AIA Indiana as a 2024 Emerging Professional Friendly Firm.

Bowen Center held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new integrated healthcare facility, which will be located in Warsaw, IN.

Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne held a ceremonial groundbreaking event to commence renovation of the Arts United Center.

On August 22nd at 3:45 p.m., the Fishbowl will feature Sarah Strimmenos, President and CEO of the Foellinger Foundation.

Jonah Garoutte has passed his Architect Registration Examination and is now a registered architect in the state of Indiana.

On June 27, Lutheran Health Physicians broke ground on a new 15,700-square foot access point location off of Illinois Rd. in Fort Wayne.

MKM architecture + design was presented with the 2024 Excellence in Small Business Award by Greater Fort Wayne, Inc.

Andrew Mitchell, AIA, ACHA, NCARB, presented at the 2024 IRHA Conference, discussing the future of emergency care in rural settings.

Allie Vanderhorst has joined MKM architecture + design as an Associate, supporting the firm through research and presentation strategy.

MKM was recently named one of the “Top Healthcare Architectural Firms” in the United States by Modern Healthcare magazine.

Zachary Benedict, AIA, LEED AP, presented the opening keynote of the 2024 IRHA conference, exploring the future of rural health and placemaking.

On June 13th at 3:45 p.m., the Fishbowl, hosted by MKM, will feature Matt Kelley, founder of One Lucky Guitar, Inc.

MKM architecture + design has received two Building Contractors Association of Northeast Indiana (BCA) Awards for 2024.