NEWS & RESOURCES

FEATURED
Kingscott’s Sami Szeszulski Recipient of AIA Michigan Young Architect Award
Celebrating Sami's leadership and role in delivering innovative, student-focused learning environments throughout the state of Michigan.


Kingscott Expands Services with In-House Video and Drone Capabilities
Kingscott is proud to offer in-house video and drone services, expanding the firm’s ability to help clients communicate clearly, engage their communities, and share their stories in meaningful, modern ways.


Kingscott Strengthens Commitment to Historic Preservation with Dedicated In-House Team
Kingscott is proud to offer in-house historic preservation services, supported by a team of experienced architects who specialize in the thoughtful restoration, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of historic structures.


Groundbreaking Held for New Willow Elementary School in Lansing, MI
Kingscott joined Lansing School District, city leaders, and community members this week to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Willow Elementary School, a state-of-the-art facility designed to support modern learning and future-focused education.


Celebrating the Graduation of Our Challenge Detroit Fellows
We are proud to congratulate our most recent fellows, Zahra Basha and Dana Anderson, who officially graduated today from the Challenge Detroit fellowship program – culminating their year of service by delivering their fourth and final Challenge project in collaboration with Give Merit.


Innovation Central High School Receives Historic Preservation Award
Kingscott is proud to announce that Innovation Central High School has been recognized with the “Most Outstanding Preservation Project by a Group” award by the Grand Rapids Historic Preservation Commission.


Kingscott Unveils New Brand Identity, Reflecting Nearly a Century of Design Excellence
Kingscott, an architectural, interior design, and engineering firm founded in 1926, proudly unveiled its new brand identity at the firm’s annual company meeting.


Kingscott Brings MEP Services In-House
We’re excited to share that Kingscott is bringing Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) services back in-house. This strategic move strengthens our ability to deliver fully integrated design solutions — combining architecture, interiors, and engineering expertise under one roof.


Kingscott Celebrates 40 and 45 Years of Service
Last month, Kingscott team members from across Michigan gathered in Portage to celebrate two remarkable milestones that reflect the heart of our firm. This summer, Karol Bartlam marked 40 years with Kingscott, while Lisa Dailey celebrated an extraordinary 45 years of service.


Groundbreaking Marks New Chapter for Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy
Kingscott is proud to announce the recent groundbreaking of the future home of Detroit Public Schools Community District’s Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy (PRMX) – a 70,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Pre-K–8 facility rooted in culture, history, and community.


Kingscott and Fielding International Selected to Lead Transformation of Novi High School
Kingscott is proud to announce its selection – alongside Fielding International – to lead the transformation of Novi High School following a competitive design process with Novi Community School District.


Groundbreaking Marks Start of Middle School Recreation Complex and Renovation Project – Saline
Despite challenging weather conditions, a successful indoor groundbreaking ceremony was held this week to mark the start of the Middle School Recreation Complex and renovation project – a significant investment designed to support students, staff, and the broader community.

Designing for Real-World Learning: Genesee ISD’s New Fire Training Center
At Kingscott, we believe great design starts with understanding – of people, purpose, and possibility. That belief guided our work with the Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) to create Michigan’s first fire training facility not owned by a municipality, a place where students can prepare for meaningful careers in public safety.


Howell Public Schools Breaks Ground on Two New Elementary Schools
Kingscott is proud to celebrate the recent groundbreaking of two new elementary schools for Howell Public Schools, marking an exciting milestone shaped by more than a year of thoughtful planning, visioning, and community collaboration.


Armstrong Global Learning Center
Armstrong International is a company built on five generations of family tradition. Armstrong creates system solutions for steam, air, and hot water applications.


Kingscott's 90th Anniversary
In 2019 Kingscott celebrated its 90th Anniversary. In fact, Kingscott is the second oldest Architecture/Engineering Firm in the entire state of Michigan.


Grand Rapids Public Museum School
From the start of Grand Rapid’s history, museums have played a large role as an educational resource in the community. Dating back to 1854 when the first collections were founded, called the “Cabinets of Curiosities”, Grand Rapids museums have been dedicated to increasing community awareness.


Kingscott Expands Leadership
Architects John Davids, Sarah Haselschwardt and Samantha “Sami” Szeszulski join principals Rob Atkins (President), Brendon Pollard (Vice President) and Dan Tryles (Secretary and Treasurer) on the firm’s leadership team.


Kingscott’s Sami Szeszulski Recipient of AIA Michigan Young Architect Award
Celebrating Sami's leadership and role in delivering innovative, student-focused learning environments throughout the state of Michigan.