News
June 17, 2010
New Stockholders at Confluence
It is with great pleasure to announce that Steve Ford and Chris Cline have recently become stockholders at Confluence. Both have exhibited tremendous levels of leadership, loyalty, talent and commitment. In addition, clients think they are pretty 'swell' too!
May 7, 2010
We Love GOLD!
We just received word this morning that the University of Iowa's P. Sue Beckwith, M.D., Boathouse has achieved LEED Certification at the Gold level! Congratulations to the entire project team and especially to Confluence's Jim Host. Well done!!
May 6, 2010
Brian Clark to Represent Iowa at Leaders Forum
Brian Clark, Principal with Confluence, has been selected to be part of a Leaders Round Table discussion on the future of the profession, held in Chicago May 12, 2010. Of the 20 landscape architects chosen from around the country, Brian will represent the Midwest and provide regional insight into current economic realities, how firms are responding, and what the future holds for the landscape architecture profession.
Conclusions formed by this discussion will be published in a whitepaper and presented to design professionals through the Landscape Architecture Foundation.
April 27, 2010
Des Moines Takes Two
The Des Moines office received two Iowa Chapter, ASLA Awards for planning this year!
East Village Market District Urban Design Study - Honor Award
Iowa State Capitol Complex Master Plan - Merit Award
Thanks to our Project Managers, Patrick Alvord and Matt Carlile, who really made these projects great!
March 25, 2010
KC Brings Home Two ASLA Awards
Confgratulations to the KC office who has had two projects recognized by the Central States Region of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
Second Street Streetscape - Honor Award for Built Construction
kcIcon Corridor Aesthetics- Merit Award for Built Construction
Keep up the good work KC!
October 30, 2009
Confluence Selected to Develop Master Plan for Missouri Innovation Park in Blue Springs
Article featured in the Kansas City Business Journal
Blue Springs Growth Initiative Inc., an entity created to manage development of the proposed 500-acre Missouri Innovation Park in Blue Springs, announced the addition of a design team to complete the project’s master plan.
The team includes Treanor Architects PA, a full-service architecture firm with an office in Kansas City; Confluence, a landscape architecture and planning firm with an office in Kansas City; and Olsson Associates, an engineering firm with local offices in Olathe and Overland Park.
To read the complete article go to: http://kansascity.bizjournals.com/kansascity/stories/2009/10/26/daily42.html.
May 11, 2009
Confluence taking the LEED...Exam
In February Confluence brought in a trainer to host a two-day class as preparation for our staff members to take the LEED AP Exam for New Construction. Since then eight people have tested and passed to become LEED Accredited Professionals. We now have a total of eleven LEED AP's made up of Principals, Landscape Architects, and Administrative Proffesionals.
April 9, 2009
Award Winning
Confluence received four Merit Awards from the American Society of Landscape Architecture's Central States Region. We are very honored by the recognition of our efforts on the following projects:
Sanford Vermillion Healing Garden - Design Built,
R.A. Bloch Cancer Survivors Park - Design Built,
Substation - Design Built, and
Loomis Park Master Plan - Analysis & Planning.
Confluence received two additional awards from the Prairie Gateway Chapter of ASLA; an Honor Award for Substation - Design Built, and a Merit Award for kcICON Corridor Aesthetics - Design Unbuilt.,
November 17, 2008
Party Time CONFLUENCE Style
CONFLUENCE Des Moines held another successful Open House celebrating clients, projects, and all things nutty...or Nutters to be more precise! It was the giant papier-mâché squirrel statue, Nutters (created by Aaron Graves), that was the hot topic of the evening and will surely become a permanent fixture in the office.
August 21, 2008
CONFLUENCE Continues to be "Eco-Friendly"
Seth Gray's work on the Drake University/28th Street Streetscape project was highlighted in an article entitled "Drake Building Eco-Friendly Walkway" which ran in the Des Moines Register. This project will serve not only to enhance and unify the Drake University Campus but also incorporates sustainable practices, by using 'green solutions' to manage storm water through permeable pavers, rain gardens and native plantings.
July 15, 2008
A 'Model of Sustainability'
Our Wells Fargo Campus Project graced the cover of the Summer 2008 edition of "Western", a magazine published by the Western Nursery & Landscape Association. The feature article highlights the design of this project's native central park spine that serves as a unique organizing element.
July 7, 2008
Brian Clark + Associates Is Now CONFLUENCE
Confluence is our new name. It defines who we've become together - a naturally collaborative, multi-faceted regional design force.
May 9, 2008
Planning a Sustainable Future
Chris Cline authored a guest column entitled "Form-Based Code Can Make Our Area More Sustainable" which was featured in the Kansas City Business Journal. The article highlights the potential to properly guide investment and redevelopment of existing urban areas and inner-ring suburbs. To read the article in its entirety go to: http://kansascity.bizjournals.com/kansascity/stories/2008/05/12/focus4.html.
May 8, 2008
Lobbying Efforts Take BCA to Washington
Confluence's Chris Della Vedova and Matt Carlile met up with Iowa Senator Charles Grassley in Washington D.C. to lobby on behalf of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). Also in attendance of the May 8th meeting was West Des Moines Parks and Recrection Director, Gary Scott.
April 29, 2008
That's How We Roll!
Congratulations to Team BCA as they took 2nd Place in the spring Tuesday Perfect League at Val Lanes. The bowlers, Ben Sandell, Aaron (Eagle Claw) Graves, Chris Della Vedova, Denise Ballesteros, Seth Gray, Liz Nielsen, and Matt Carlile, showed tremendous improvement in this, their second league outing since forming the team in 2007.
April 3, 2008
BCA in Print
Naturally Sioux Falls
BCA's own Chad Kucker is quoted in the Spring 2008 issue of Building Stone Magazine. The magazine's feature article "A Natural Choice: Landscaping Trends" discusses the use of natural stone in site design. BCA's Sioux Falls Veterans' Memorial Park was highlighted for the use of salvaged stones.
Playing it Safe in Kansas City
Terry Berkbuegler and Heidi Pollmann have co-authored an article entitled "Successful places, safe spaces" which is being featured in the April 2008 issue of the APWA Reporter, an American Public Works Association publication. The issue will be available soon to view online.
March 31, 2008
BCA Receives Two Regional ASLA Awards
BCA's Sioux Falls and Des Moines offices were each honored with design awards from the Central States Chapter of ASLA.
Veterans' Memorial Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Honor Award for Design (Built), Central States Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects
State of Iowa - West Capitol Terrace, Des Moines, Iowa
Merit Award for Design (Built), Central States Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects
March 7, 2008
ISU Students Visit BCA Des Moines
Members of the ISU Student Society of Landscape Architects toured BCA's Des Moines office to see what it's really like to be a Landscape Architect. Brian, Chris, and the entire BCA staff joined in discussions about the types of projects we work on as well as our interaction with the community.
March 3, 2008
Della Vedova Recognized by Business Record
Chris Della Vedova was inducted into the The Des Moines Business Record's Forty Under 40 class of 2008. The publication's recognition is to honor young professionals that demonstrate leadership in their careers and community.
We at BCA would like to congratulate Chris on this prestigious honor.
February 1, 2008
BCA Welcomes Chris Cline
The Principals of Brian Clark + Associates are proud to officially welcome Chris Cline to our Kansas City office. Chris will be the 5th Principal of BCA and brings a wealth of experience from his days as Design Director of HNTB's Planning Group in Kansas City.
January 27, 2008
BCA launches new website
Brian Clark and Associates launches their newly redesigned website in time for their annual holiday party on Saturday, January 27, 2007. Existing and potential clients will appreciate a fully comprehensive navigation system designed to lead them directly to information tailored to their individual needs. The site was designed in cooperation with and implemented by Flying Hippo web designers.
January 1, 2008
Moving On Up in Sioux Falls
BCA's Sioux Falls office has moved to a new location.
Please find them at: 524 N. Main Avenue, Suite 201, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
November 28, 2007
Sioux Falls Shines with ASLA Honors!
BCA Sioux Falls was recently awarded five out of eight total design competition honors given by the Great Plains Chapter of the American Society of Lanscape Architects (ASLA). The competition encompassed five separate categories and drew entries from North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska.
General Design - Honor Award
Veterans' Memorial Park, Sioux Falls, SD
General Design - Merit Award
Museum of Visual Materials Rain Garden, Sioux Falls, SD
Sanford Vermillion Healing Garden, Vermillion, SD
Augustana College Visual Arts Courtyard, Sioux Falls, SD
Analysis & Planning - Merit Award
Downtown Sioux Falls Riverfront Greenway, Sioux Falls, SD
October 31, 2007
Recognition for Brian
The College of Design at Iowa State University (ISU) recently honored Brian with their 2007 Design Achievement Award. This award, established in 1988, is given as recognition for outstanding creative and professional achievements of ISU alumni in the fields of architecture, art and design, community and regional planning, and landscaped architecture.
Congratulations Brian!
October 19, 2007
Projects Enhance Urban Revitalization
Groundbreaking in Kansas City
September 13, 2007 a groundbreaking ceremony kicked off upcoming improvements to the Kansas City River Market district. BCA's 2nd Street streetscape design is an essential part of turning what was once a dirt road into a vibrant urban development.
Dedication in Des Moines
The Hansen Company Triangle Park opened on October 16, 2007 with a dedication ceremony for the park's focal point art piece, a sculpture by Sally Pettus entitled "Quantum Leaf". Hansen Triangle is one of a series of downtown improvements encopassed in the Prinipal Riverwalk which is designed to attract pedestrian traffic to downtown.
April 6, 2007
BCA Wins Big!
Getting off to a great start in 2007, BCA has recently been recognized for design and planning efforts on five projects by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). The Central States and Iowa Chapters of ASLA have bestowed six awards on BCA including their highest honor the Award of Excellence for the Wells Fargo West Des Moines Campus. BCA looks forward to continued success on future projects throughout the year.
Wells Fargo West Des Moines Campus
Award of Excellence, Central States Chapter ASLA
Award of Excellence, Iowa Chapter ASLA
Iowa Avenue Streetscape
Merit Award, Central State Chapter ASLA
Second Street Streetscape
Merit Award, Central State Chapter ASLA
Iowa State Capitol: West Terrace Improvements
Honor Award, Iowa Chapter ASLA
Raccoon River Playground
Merit Award, Iowa Chapter ASLA