King Street Center Unveils New Building

New King Street Center design by TruexCullins

Our neighbor King Street Center is growing and expanding their space. TruexCullins Architecture is proud to be a part of the effort. The King Street Center has been an essential hub in our neighborhood for more than 20 years, serving the young and their families with the process of learning and growing. Twenty years ago Roland Batten Architect helped create the original King Street Center and now Rolf Kielman (a former partner of Roland’s), a principal at TruexcCullins, is continuing that work with the re-design of the new and expanded Center.

The new King Street Center will be a 4.5 million dollar project and will significantly expand the space needs of the center. A new entry, a new two and half story west wing and a renovated gymnasium are features of the project. A roof top playground will address the small amount of play space that exists now on the King Street Center site. The building will address environmental needs and be a model for energy efficiency exemplified by the use of day lighting and high quality mechanical and lighting systems.

 

Design is currently underway and construction is expected to start in early 2014 with completion in the late fall of 2014.  To make a donation please contact the King Street Center.

 

Many joined in to celebrate the unveiling of plans for the new King Street Center.

 

King Street Center Executive Director Vicki Smith






Chair of the Board of Directors Clarence Davis

The Honorable Madeleine Kunin



Bob and Holly Miller



Bob Stiller from The Stiller Foundation

 

Architect Rolf Kielman and Tom Clavelle

 




 King Street Center Lemonade Stand

 

 

View more photos on the King Street Center Facebook page.

 

 

Architecture for the Birds

The festive season is upon us and we are looking forward to the annual TruexCullins holiday party.   Mark your calendar for Wednesday December 5th for a friendly celebration with food, drink ... and birdhouses.  (VIEW THE BIRD HOUSE EXHIBIT)

This year we will be showcasing a collection of unique birdhouses designed and built by TruexCullins staff and friends.  The creative works of avian architecture will be up for silent auction during the reception, with all proceeds going to benefit the King Street Center.  Guests may also vote for their favorite birdhouse as part of the People’s Choice competition.

The TruexCullins holiday party is open to all clients and friends of the firm (and readers of the blog).  We hope to see you on Battery Street next Wednesday.  And if you would like to build a birdhouse for the auction, there’s still time.  Submissions may be dropped off at our office for Carmen George by Monday December 1st.

TruexCullins Fundraiser

CALL TO ARCHITECTS!

Bird House Silent Auction for King Street Youth Center.

Clients, vendors and other friends of TruexCullins are welcome to design and donate a bird.  Houses are due on Monday, December 3^rd.

Since space is limited, TruexCullins reserves the right to select the best to show.

For more information: contact Carmen George at 802.488.8232.