Group 4 Architecture Research & Planning

We are excited that The Yorba Linda Public Library and Cultural Arts Center Project has been selected as the recipient of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Orange County Branch (ASCE OC) 2020 Outstanding Community Improvement Project Award!

Indian Creek Library in Olathe, KS recently won the 2020 AIASMC Honor Award in Architecture! Check out our website to learn more at www.g4arch.com

The Rec Center @ Boulevard recently won the 2020 AIASMC People's Choice Award for Architecture!

Group 4 is giving back to the library community by sponsoring and presenting at the Library Journal Design Institute on November 18th. This year it is a global virtual session, free and live all day! Group 4’s creative and committed architects, interior designers, and planners are looking forward to a new design challenge and creating true impactful connections with participants across the country. Past Group 4 Design Institute pro-bono challenges have included: re-imaginin...g Portland’s Central Library for Multnomah Public Library, visioning for a joint use library senior community center for Azuza, CA, and expansion concepts for a community library in Eagle, Idaho. Follow the link to register for free and see you in November!! https://www.libraryjournal.com/?event=library-design-online

The Deschutes Public Library’s new Central Library will be a cultural and enrichment hub, providing destination programs and spaces in the heart of Deschutes County, OR. It will also support improved and expanded services at DPL’s other six libraries to meet the needs of the rapidly growing community. Read more at http://www.g4arch.com/news/

The new Olathe Indian Creek Library designed by Group 4 and Gould Evans in Kansas, has won a Capstone Award! The dramatic transformation of an old grocery store into a modern, light-filled community hub continues to inspire visitors. See pictures and read more about this library on our website: http://www.g4arch.com//07/22/award-for-olathe-public-libr/

Check out our website to see how community services and recreation departments are providing programs since COVID-19. Read more about it here: http://www.g4arch.com//future-of-community-recreation-spa/

Library leaders and designers explored COVID-19 challenges and opportunities at Group 4's first virtual salon. More than 40 library professionals, architects, and other thought leaders from across the country came together to explore questions and share ideas. Read more about it: http://www.g4arch.com/2020/05/26/future-of-library-spaces/

Group 4’s cute ‘shelter in place’ officemates to help keep us healthy and productive!

On Monday, April 20, 2020, City Council awarded the construction contract of the new Burlingame Community Center to BHM Construction, Inc., whose bid came in 2.5% below the Engineer's estimate. Congrats to BHM Construction, looking forward to starting construction soon!

At Group 4, the health, safety and well-being of our staff, clients, colleagues, and communities we serve is foremost in our minds. With the current "shelter in place' we are still working virtually! If you need to reach us you can email at [email protected] Please continue following our website and social media for updates.... http://www.g4arch.com/news/

Last week the City of Elk Grove enthusiastically inaugurated its senior, veterans, and community center at the latest addition to its District56 civic campus. http://www.g4arch.com//31/elk-grove-community-center-opens/

Very proud of the new STEM Center for Skyline College! We worked closely with Science/Mathematics/Technology division staff and stakeholders to develop an innovative cross-disciplinary collaboration space. Read more about it and the ribbon cutting: http://www.g4arch.com/2019//29/new-stem-center-for-skyline/

Dublin mayor and others enjoyed the Boulevard Rec Center VIP opening, which showcased the resort-style pool, flexible layout, and cutting-edge fitness equipment including a rotating climbing wall system: http://g4arch.com/2019//08/blvd-rec-center-vip-celebration/ Congrats to Brookfield Residential Bay Area, Lennar Northern California, C2 Collaborative Mannigan Design, MacKay & Somps Civil Engineers, MKK Consulting Engineers Inc. now IMEG Corp., TTG Engineers, Aquatic Design Group, Smith, Fause & Mc Donald, Inc.!

How exciting to see the new #IndianCreekLibrary open!

Celebrating the grand opening of #IndianCreekLibrary!

We are so proud of the new Indian Creek Library in Olathe, KS! Visitors were delighted to explore during the grand opening. Check out photos and details at: http://www.g4arch.com/20//25/olathe-library-grand-opening/ Congratulations to Olathe Public Library, our partner Gould Evans, and McCownGordon Construction!

Years of collaboration with Olathe Public Library & Gould Evans have led to a grand opening of the #IndianCreekLibrary in #OlatheKS on October 19! Find out more about this project and its incredible story: http://www.g4arch.com/2019/10/03/olathe-icl-to-open/