Show-Stopping Performance Spaces: How Four School Districts Put Their Fine Arts Programs on Center-Stage

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the importance of fostering creativity and artistic expression has never been more pronounced. As schools across the nation strive to provide immersive and dynamic environments for their students, four institutions stand out for the revitalization of their fine arts spaces.  From state-of-the-art auditoriums to versatile performance venues, let's take...

Playhouses with Purpose

For a 5th year, BLDD Architects, Inc. has partnered with Macon County CASA for their annual Casas for CASA Playhouse Fundraiser. Casas for CASA is a charity raffle for one of two custom playhouses. Each playhouse is designed, built, and painted by a team of local volunteers. BLDDers have big hearts for helping their communities...

Back to Their Roots

How Okaw Valley Found Greatness in Agriculture Education by Going Back to the Basics Agriculture is a staple of the rural education curriculum, and while a majority of students are involved in those programs, there is often little funding and inadequate spaces to support them. The future farmers and agribusiness leaders are frequently taught in...

Architectural Interns Added to BLDD Team

We are growing with additional architectural interns hired for 2022. Our new, rock star team members will help us continue to serve clients and our communities.

New Rock Star Talent Added to Our Team

We are excited to announce new hires at BLDD. These talented new team members will support increased project demand and help achieve continued growth throughout the firm.

New Promotions Named

Congratulations to Liz Kissenger, Kim Kurtenbach, Alida Duff Sullivan, and Shannon Richards on their promotions at BLDD Architects!

Planning for the polls: insights for successfully navigating a bond referendum

Is your school district PLANNING FOR THE POLLS? School bond referendums provide the dollars that districts need for facilities that support their educational objectives. Passing a school bond referendum is challenging at any time. However, with potential budget deficits looming because of the Covid-19 pandemic, it could become much more difficult. Our recent cover story in American School and University Magazine gives insights for successfully navigating a bond referendum.

Villain or Hero? What Part Do Your Theatre and Dance Spaces Play?

Without the right spaces, a theatre and dance program can suck the energy and passion out of students. The new Center for Theatre and Dance at Millikin University in Decatur, IL, has created an extraordinary home that spotlights the student experience. From the minute students walk into the 60,300-square-foot space, they are encouraged to study their passion, and the Center's amazing superpower features set the scene for all students to succeed.