Craig A. Rhodes, AIA, one of the foremost leaders in zoo design for nearly two decades, began his career with one of GLMV’s founding firms in 1986 as a project architect. After pursuing an opportunity to be principal-in-charge of his own zoo design studio and partner at a local architecture firm, he rejoined GLMV in 2011 to create a zoological design powerhouse—GLMV Zoos. Mr. Rhodes’ passion and depth of experience, coupled with GLMV’s national presence and full range of architectural services, provides the trusted knowledge and new enthusiasm the zoo world desires.

AVIATION

 

GLMV has a long, continuous history of service to aircraft and aviation-related clients. Working for all Wichita-based aircraft manufacturing companies, and numerous military clients including the U.S. Air Force, the Air Guard and the Corps of Engineers, the firm possesses a wealth of experience in a variety of project types located through the nation, including hangars, paint facilities, service centers, manufacturing facilities, maintenance facilities, corporate offices, laboratory and testing centers, flight and delivery centers, training centers and other facilities.

CORPORATE/COMMERCIAL

GLMV’s portfolio of corporate and commercial experience includes warehouses and distribution centers, data centers, manufacturing facilities, research laboratories, retail/hospitality spaces and office buildings. The firm has provided design services for literally hundreds of corporate and commercial projects over the last 40 years, including projects for numerous municipal, public and private clients.

GOVERNMENT

GLMV routinely provides professional services for federal, state, and local government agencies. The firm has been involved in numerous, continuous military projects for the Department of Defense, the Corps of Engineers, the Air Force, and Air Guard clients for decades, including repair, renovation and new construction of barracks and housing complexes, vehicle maintenance facilities, aircraft maintenance hangars, testing laboratories, avionics facilities, headquarters facilities and storage facilities.

FOOD SERVICE

GLMV has a well-developed specialty in planning and design for the food service industry. Projects have included facilities for multi-build restaurant accounts nationwide, food service operations on university campuses, restaurants in medical centers, corporate food service facilities, and other food service facilities. The firm routinely provides site evaluations, site planning, prototype design, prototype adaptation, design and construction administration for its food service clients.

HEALTHCARE

GLMV provides specialized planning and design of healthcare facilities to a wide range of clients, including new buildings, additions and renovations for hospitals, medical clinics, treatment facilities and rehabilitation centers. The firm provides comprehensive design services tailored to help each healthcare client create an environment that will reflect their values and mission, as well as encourage health and promote healing.

EDUCATION

GLMV embraces the design of educational facilities that promote education and a sense of community while providing efficient, productive spaces that anticipate future innovations in learning environments. The firm has worked with numerous local K-12 schools, as well as higher education facilities throughout the nation. GLMV’s extensive experience in the design and renovation of student centers, learning centers, laboratories, libraries, auditoriums and student housing gives them a special appreciation of the intricacies, challenges and satisfaction of working on university campuses.

LONG-TERM CARE

GLMV offers extensive and diverse experience in the planning, design and development of long-term care and senior living facilities. The firm employs a founding member of the Society for the Advancement of Gerontological Environments (SAGE), a national organization focused on the improvement of the built environment through collaboration of care providers, regulators and designers. The firm’s expertise coupled with its involvement in pertinent senior living associations keeps them on the cutting edge of new trends and directions in the design of quality and beneficial environments for senior residents and facility staff.

RELIGIOUS

GLMV serves a wide range of religious clients consisting of all levels of service, including master planning, site development, renovations, additions and new buildings. The firm believes that the design of religious facilities requires a cultural and theological understanding along with a superior level of design expertise. GLMV believes in designing religious structures that enhance spiritual practices while providing a source of inspiration for all users.

PARKS AND RECREATION

GLMV has a rich history of designing aesthetically beautiful park and recreation projects of significant quality, and understands the need for outdoor and recreational spaces that are inviting, comfortable and safe. The firm’s approach to park and recreation planning and design is based on a belief that spaces must not only fit the purpose, but enhance the environment by defining quality spaces, reinforcing circulation and inspiring the lives of residents and visitors.

LEED/SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Long before sustainable projects were fashionable, GLMV was designing energy-saving facilities. While many GLMV projects have been designed to meet the various levels of LEED design, this team understands, more importantly, that solutions that incorporate sensible sustainable elements are often the best answer. GLMV has always been sensitive to environmental concerns as they pertain to our clients and the environment. GLMV has received numerous design awards and recognition for demonstrated excellence in environmental stewardship.