In 2020, Founding Principal Mark Quattrocchi was elevated to the American Institute of Architects' (AIA) College of Fellows, earning the prestigious FAIA designation (a distinction only possessed by three percent of national AIA members). On December 8th, he attended his delayed Investiture of Fellows Ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

As a proud member of the vibrant North Bay business community, QKA delights in seeing the North Bay Business Journal’s variety of lists each year, providing snapshots into the state of different industries. It is an honor to continually be included for our work.

Here is a full roundup of QKA’s 2021 North Bay Business Journal Book of List mentions:

We are honored to be included in industry-leading publication Building Design + Construction’s annual Giants 400 rankings for yet another year. A review of the nation’s most prominent AEC firms by revenue, QKA ranked alongside distinguished industry leaders on several key lists. See below for links to the feature.

Top 160 Architecture Firms, #75

Originally built in the 1940s, the reconstruction of MHS’s original campus building will transform the facility for modern learning. New Student Union and outdoor Student Common spaces will be accompanied by new finishes, new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and new educational technology throughout. The project will also replace existing fossil-fuel burning mechanical equipment with all-electric systems. The new electric systems are planned to be powered by a future onsite photovoltaic array and a battery backup system, eventually rendering the campus carbon neutral and ZNE. Further reducing energy usage, daylighting will be implemented throughout all buildings.

The Marin Independent Journal covered the recent completion of Novato Unified School District's STEM Center at San Marin High School, highlighting the immense value the specialized facility will provide to the campus and STEM Marin, the school’s magnet science program. QKA also recently completed a new Performing Arts Center on the campus. We join students, faculty and the surrounding community in celebrating the completion of these long-awaited resources. 

New Two-Story Classroom Building Designed by Quattrocchi Kwok Architects and Bisbee Architecture + Design Expands School’s Educational Offerings

A recent Press Democrat article on architectural beauty across Sonoma County tapped Principal and Founder Mark Quattrocchi's expertise to help provide insight and context around locally-loved buildings selected via community poll. We're thankful to have a great relationship with our local media and are honored to speak on what we know and love: great buildings!

Featured alongside other long-standing AEC firms, QKA was included in Engineering News-Record's October Special Section, "Spotlight on Anniversaries." The article highlights QKA's recent transition to majority employee ownership, our updated Strategic Plan and the reorganization of our Studio teams to address the article's theme: what does it take to remain competitive after 25, 50 or even 100 years in the construction industry?

Oakland, Calif., Oct. 4, 2021 – Students, teachers and staff at Fremont High School (FHS) in the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) recently returned to significant new and modernized facilities for in-person learning.

Despite a transition to the fall season that looks a little different than we all expected, we are grateful to have had the opportunity to mark our 35th anniversary alongside a wonderful team and excellent clients, with many opportunities to reflect on QKA’s legacy and impact. Thank you to top industry publications Building Design + Construction and School Construction News for covering our milestone and the publication of our JUST scorecard, capturing a history we are proud of and a future we are greatly looking forward to.