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When you hire an architect, you are commissioning an expert to facilitate your vision into a built reality. While design expertise is critical, more importantly, you should understand the background of that expertise. This background is built on project experience, and it is maintained by the opinions and theory of your architect as it relates to professional practice and our work within the built and natural environment – our quality of life.

Robust dialogue in opinion and theory is critical to advancing our thought process and problem solving abilities, and the process of design. We are one of just a few architectural practices not afraid to share and promote our opinions and theory that drive our design process.

Click on the following links to download articles written on architecture and design, by MKM, Inc.

Design that Drives Social Engagement
Mar 08

Article by Zach Benedict

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Why insist on rebuilding? - Architectural Record
Nov 05

Letter to the Editor from Fort Wayne architect Michael McKay of Morrison Kattman Menze on the topic of rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina.

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"when the wind blows, the cradle will rock..." - Forward
Nov 05

First Place Essay by Fort Wayne graduate architect Zachary Benedict of Morrison Kattman Menze on the topic of incorporating sustainability into your company or organization's work.

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What is green design?
Oct 04

Article by Michael McKay

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Going Green - Business People Magazine
Oct 04

Fort Wayne architect Michael McKay of Morrison Kattman Menze discusses the growing trend of green design and its potential impact locally.

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Development, Grass Among Flood Causes
Aug 03

Article by Michael McKay

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Fort Wayne Planning Commission Downtown Acton Plan
Mar 03

Speech delivered by Michael McKay to the Planning Commission