FOUNDING MEMBER
Kirk Edwards, AIA, NCARB

Years of experience: 26

Expertise: "The Big Picture"

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|​ Awards |
National AIA Honor Award for Architecture - Holy Rosary Religious Complex
International Biennial “Barbara Cappochin” Prize - Holy Rosary Religious Complex
National AIA Design Award for Interiors - LSU Cox Communications Center
Good Growth Award - LSU 459 Commons

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​Over the past 26 years, Mr. Edwards has developed a very broad base of professional experience. He is well versed in all phases of the architectural process. Mr. Edwards  practiced architecture for the 14 years for 3 established Baton Rouge firms. While working with his previous colleagues he played a variety of key roles in projects across the United States with construction costs ranging from $250,000 to $40,000,000. These projects included large office buildings, sports facilities, religious complexes, educational facilities, residential/mixed use master planning, multi-family and single family residential. As Vice President of Operations of his previous firm, Mr. Edwards oversaw the day to day operations of the Firm. He was directly involved in all aspects of project development including programming, design, cost analysis, project delivery and construction administration. 


Kirk has spent the last 10 years building MKE into an architecture firm that is rooted in his past experience but driven to deliver a unique personal approach to every project. This client driven process has been implemented on every project in MKE's portfolio. Kirk's leadership and vison has allowed MKE to grow into new business sectors and secure commissions with some of the largest companies in the region. He has been responsible for leading the project Teams on the following notable projects in MKE's portfolio:


  • CF Industries Donaldsonville Expansion and Project Blue Point 
  • Newtron Group Headquarters
  • Warrior Field - St. Michael the Archangel High School
  • Pearl Dental Group 






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​| Education |
Bachelor of Architecture, Louisiana State
University, 2000


| Professional Affiliations |
American Institute of Architects
AIA Louisiana
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards


| Registration |
NCARB Certified
Registered Architect: Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Nevada
LEED AP


| Military |

LA Army National Guard - Sergeant

Mechanized Infantry - 256th Infantry Brigade