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2023 year in review

As another successful year is wrapping up, we’re reflecting on all of this year’s accomplishments and looking forward to a strong start in 2024. Join us in revisiting our highlights throughout 2023 — a journey marked by growth, innovation, and determination. We are proud of each facility we transform and having it recognized within the…

Designing for the Well-being

In an age where our built environments profoundly impact our well-being, architects are increasingly taking on the responsibility of designing spaces that prioritize human health and comfort. We’re fortunate to have three architects on our team who have taken their passion for improving human health in the built environment to the next step by receiving…

April 5, 2024

Jen Doering 5 year work anniversary at Bray.

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Bray Spotlight – Jen Doering

At Bray, we’re thrilled to commemorate significant milestones like Jen‘s impressive 5-year work anniversary with us! Jen has been instrumental in transforming educational spaces into functional, inclusive, and vibrant learning environments for students with her creative talent and eye for interior design. We took a break to ask Jen some questions about her past five…

April 1, 2024

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Volunteer Day

Here at Bray, we set out to design lasting solutions that shape lives and communities for the better. While this guides our day-to-day work with school districts and municipalities across the Midwest, our efforts extend beyond design and the markets we serve. As designers, we understand the impact safe and sustainable buildings have on communities…

Women in Construction Week

In celebration of Women in Construction Week, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible women here at Bray. Across our four offices, 28 women contribute to our administrative, architecture, interior design, and marketing departments. Their exceptional talent, passion, and expertise not only propel our firm forward but also foster an inclusive and collaborative environment in…

March 4, 2024

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Employee Spotlight – Kari Uhlenkamp

Kari Uhlenkamp, an architect in our Davenport, Iowa office, is celebrating one year with us. She leads and manages the projects through all phases. Currently, she’s designing Sudlow Middle School (Davenport Community Schools) and Bettendorf Community School District’s Alternative High School – Edison Academy. Growing up in a family of engineers, solving problems and building…

February 23, 2024

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Employee Spotlight – Joe Lopera

Joe Lopera, a construction administration representative, handles various responsibilities, including reviewing submittals, conducting field observations, and managing punch lists. Initially pursuing engineering in college, Joe shifted to architecture as emerging technologies like CAD (computer-aided technology) were discovered. “I fell in love with technology and the vast opportunities that came with architecture,” he shares. Joe enjoys…

February 16, 2024

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Employee Spotlight – Joe Frisch

Joe Frisch is a project coordinator at Bray and works on all phases of design, from predesign through construction documents. He is currently working on Oconomowoc High School as extensive work will be done to the facility. From an early age, Joe’s passion for architecture was apparent. He remembers attending various architectural camps, specifically one…

February 8, 2024

Kylie Arett employee spotlight graphic celebrating one year at Bray

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Employee Spotlight – Kylie Arett

Kylie Arett, a key member of the interior design team, engages in all facets of interior design for our clients. Whether meeting with clients, facilitating user focus groups, making furniture selections, or working on construction documents, she transforms clients’ visions into reality through thoughtful design. Currently, she’s working on projects with our Iowa team –…

January 16, 2024

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happy holidays

You made this year even brighter — Thank you! This holiday season, we want to express our gratitude for your trust and support; it has been instrumental in making 2023 a successful and inspiring chapter for us. We look forward to creating more innovative spaces together in the coming year!

Rising Star in the Industry

We are excited to announce that Nathan Derks, AIA, project leader and architect at Bray Architects received a Rising Young Professional of the Year award from The Daily Reporter. Nathan keeps pushing the limits for young architects and is a true rising star within the industry. Starting his career as a senior project coordinator at…

October 20, 2023

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Employee Spotlight – Josie May

Josie May is the proposal and communication coordinator and is responsible for the coordination and creation of proposals. She also works on coordinating and creating interview documents (that occurs after we have been shortlisted and chosen for an interview by the client). Switching to the communications field in college after starting on a pre-med track,…

October 16, 2023