The Planetarium & Astronomy Center at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center has been honored at CREW CT’s 31st Annual Blue Ribbon Awards, receiving the Award for Best Specialty Project: Learning Destination.
This project brings science, education, and community together in a new way, creating a place where visitors of all ages can explore and learn.
🔗 Read more about the project at the link in our bio.
#CREWCT #BlueRibbonAwards #Planetarium
Happy Earth Day! 🌎Bowers Elementary School has secured a $2.4M Investment Tax Credit (ITC) in recognition of its Net Zero Energy design.
Through the integration of geothermal and rooftop solar systems, the school generates as much energy as it consumes annually while reducing operating costs and supporting a healthier, more sustainable learning environment for the Manchester community.
🔗 Link in bio to read more.
#EarthDay #NetZero #SustainableDesign #PublicSchools #CleanEnergy
Happy National Library Week!
Libraries are among the most meaningful spaces we design. Places where communities can come together, explore ideas, and individuals can find quiet reflection and focus.
We are proud to partner with communities to create libraries that are welcoming, adaptable, and built for the future. They go far beyond books, offering space both to gather and to pause.
#NationalLibraryWeek #LibraryDesign #Architecture #PublicLibraries
In November 2025, the Worcester Art Museum unveiled its reimagined Arms and Armor Galleries, now home to over 1,000 objects spanning cultures and centuries.
With immersive displays, open storage, and hands-on learning throughout the galleries invite visitors to explore history up close in new and unexpected ways.
🔗 Click the link in bio to read more.
#WorcesterArtMuseum #ArmsAndArmor #MuseumDesign #ExhibitionDesign
Construction has officially begun on St. Vincent Commons in Middletown!
This new facility will expand St. Vincent de Paul’s ability to support the local community with an enlarged soup kitchen, studio apartments, a warming and cooling center, and dedicated spaces for client services.
The project will bring essential programs together in one building designed to support dignity, accessibility, and long-term community needs.
🔗 Read the full story at the link in our bio
#Groundbreaking #CommunityImpact #Architecture #DesignForGood
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT! Western Connecticut State University’s Higgins Hall sits at the geographic heart of the midtown campus, and now, it finally feels like it.
What was once the “back” of the building became the new front door to campus. The former two-story lecture hall was thoughtfully reimagined as a light-filled main entrance and lobby, opening to the quadrangle with a welcoming canopy and outdoor gathering space.
The renovation stripped the building to its structural framework and reprogrammed it for today’s learners. Small windows and dark corridors gave way to open, daylight-filled interiors. Flexible furnishings support everything from quiet study to collaborative work.
Academic spaces are intentionally organized for connection. The TV production studio sits adjacent to digital editing and classrooms, enabling real-time, integrated learning. A 3-D computer lab strategically supports the Computer Science and Math Departments, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Higgins Hall demonstrates how adaptive reuse can reposition an existing building as a vibrant academic hub, strengthening campus identity while supporting evolving pedagogy.
#Architecture #AdaptiveReuse #HigherEdDesign #CampusArchitecture
March 1–7 is Women in Construction Week, and TSKP STUDIO is celebrating the women who bring skill, leadership, and heart to everything they do. Strong teams are built on diverse perspectives, and that impact is reflected everywhere—in the quality of our projects, the culture of our office, and the communities we serve.
#WomenInConstruction #WomenInAEC #WomenInDesign #WomenWhoBuild #WomenInArchitecture
Keeney Elementary School secured a $2.5M Investment Tax Credit, celebrating the Town of Manchester’s leadership in sustainable public education. As the final project in the town’s decade-long plan, Keeney joins Buckley and Bowers as a Net Zero energy school. Proof that smart planning and sustainability deliver real community value!
Read more at the link in bio.
#NetZero #SustainableDesign #CleanEnergy
Earlier this year, we celebrated the retirement of Jeannette O’Connell, Director of Interiors at TSKP STUDIO.
For over three decades, Jeannette has been an integral part of the firm. Her work and leadership have left a lasting impact on our studio.
We are grateful for her many contributions and wish her all the best in this next chapter.
🔗 Click the link in our bio to read more and read our previous #MeetTSKP spotlight featuring Jeannette!
Happy Lunar New Year from TSKP STUDIO 🏮
2026 marks the Year of the Red Horse which is a symbol of energy, creativity, and forward momentum. Themes that feel especially meaningful as we reflect on a year of ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, and projects that bring communities together.
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From the playing field to the classroom, youth sports are strongly linked to academic success and future opportunity, especially for young women. Miss Porter’s School is an independent, college-preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades 9–12, located on a historic campus in Farmington, CT. @missporters is a member of the Founders League and the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC).
Engagement in athletics is linked to:
1. Lower dropout rates, particularly among female students
2. Higher GPAs for both high school boys and girls
3. 15% greater likelihood of attending college
4. Higher lifetime earning potential for former student-athletes
5. Up to 40% higher test scores
#Athletics #GirlsWinHere #IndependentSchool #Design #Historic #Thursday #DesignAward @robertbensonphoto
Image 1 Description: The Crisp Athletic Center. Exterior view of a modern brick recreation center with a large glass entry wall framed by white structural arches and a low, sloping metal roof. The building sits on a manicured green lawn with trees and landscaping along the side.
Image 2 Description: Interior view of a bright, modern indoor gymnasium with a high, open truss roof and large skylights that flood the space with natural light. A marked multi-use court is centered on the floor with wooden bleachers along both sides, and a white elevated running track wraps around the perimeter.
TSKP STUDIO is honored to share that our office has been recognized with the 2025 J.E.D.I. Award at the AIA Connecticut Awards Gala!
This award highlights our ongoing dedication to fostering a culture of inclusion, equity, and diversity within our team and the broader architecture community. Creating a culture of inclusion is central to who we are, and we’re proud to see these efforts celebrated.
A big thank you to AIA Connecticut and our amazing team for making this possible.
🔗 Link in bio to read more.
Image Description: A woman stands at a clear podium on a stage, speaking into a microphone at a formal event. She is wearing a dark blazer over a patterned dress, glasses, and a necklace, and appears focused as she looks slightly to the side, mid-speech. The podium bears a sign reading “AIA Connecticut Awards Gala,” with a classical column graphic, indicating a professional architecture awards event. Behind her, soft white drapery is illuminated with warm pink and amber lighting, creating an elegant, ceremonial atmosphere.
