Welcome Nita Tjahjana Help us welcome our newest Job Captain, Nita Tjahjana, to our team! With a strong background in BIM, sustainability, and construction coordination, Nita will help us continue to
NHC Canby clinic video coming soon… Healthcare spaces shape the way we experience care. They shape experiences, influence care delivery, and impact well-being. That’s why we’re excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at our
What’s Next for Us As we step into 2025, Clark/Kjos Architects reflects on a year of meaningful accomplishments, transformative projects, and community engagement. From reimagining a big-box store into a cutting-edge oncology
On the Boards: An Adaptive-Reuse Oncology Clinic We’re thrilled to share a special project we’re working on in Clackamas County: transforming a big-box store into a comprehensive cancer center. This adaptive reuse project is all
Mission Control Center Complete We’re proud to have designed Oregon Health & Science University's new "Mission Control" center, now streamlining patient care across Oregon. The new Mission Control Center serves as a
Swinging into Summer We had such an amazing time at the Samaritan Health Services Scramble this June! The weather couldn’t have been better—clear skies, warm sunshine, and a perfect breeze made
AIA24 Insights Clark/Kjos staff member, Evon Calabrese, brought back some valuable insights on trauma-informed and human-centered design from the AIA24 conference in Washington, DC, this year. We are once again
Honoring Nurses in Healthcare Design This Nurse Week, we're sending a huge shout out to all the amazing nurses! Your compassion and resilience inspire us every day. It's been an honor working alongside
Project Completed: Legacy Silverton Medical Center Expansion What a remarkable journey from groundbreaking in July 2022 to the completion this week. A project that not only demanded innovative design solutions but also a deep understanding
Congratulations Dan Salvey GREAT NEWS: Dan Salvey, LEED Green Associate is now a licensed architect! With a rich 25-year background and currently leading healthcare projects at CKA, his contributions have been
Utilizing VR to Assist in Design We recently welcomed the Neighborhood Health Center team in for a VR tour of their upcoming new clinic in Canby. Not only was it fun to have them 'walk through'
CKA Visits OHSU We can always count on Larz Hitchcock and Rebecca Kiefer to make sure things are moving along nicely at one of our projects on the OHSU main campus!
Intentional Spaces Summit Recently, our very own Evidence-Based Design/Research Lead, Evon Calabrese attended the invite only “Intentional Spaces Summit 2023”event in Washington DC. The summit, hosted by The International Arts +
Insights Inclusivity and accessibility aren't just buzzwords – they're vital lifelines. It's more than just architecture; it's about creating spaces that welcome and serve bodies of all shapes and
Doernbecher Retail Pharmacy Highlight We recently photographed an OHSU project we completed a few years ago – the extensive expansion of the retail/inpatient pharmacy at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. This pharmacy does significant
Same City, New Space At the end of May, we’re moving just a few blocks to the 13th floor of the Commonwealth Building, an architectural landmark designed by Pietro Belluschi. This inspiring
