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Category Archives: Community
The Kastrop Group Architects reaction to systemic racial injustice
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects This past week has highlighted how painfully deep racial injustice permeates our country. Beyond the concerns that the world shares due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have witnessed horrific violence … Continue reading
COVID-19 Pandemic: Is there a silver lining to the black cloud?
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects As I’m writing this, I am praying for the soonest possible relief to sufferers of this illness, people who have lost their jobs, children who are out of school, businesses … Continue reading
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Tagged architectural, architecture, building permit, commercial, construction, coronavirus, COVID-19, design, green business, project, remote, residential, shelter, submittal
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COVID-19 Virus update as of March 16, 2020
Dear Clients, We are aware that six Bay Area counties including San Mateo County, have issued shelter-in-place orders for three weeks beginning tomorrow. Public meetings and non-emergency interactions with the public are suspended until further notice. We know that you … Continue reading
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The Kastrop Group has moved our office!
As of April 1, 2019, our architectural office moved to a new location. We are still in Redwood City, now in a lovely tree-lined neighborhood within walking distance of our wonderful downtown. We have reserved parking at our new place, … Continue reading
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Tagged 160 Birch Street, advice, architect, business, move, office
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Sharing the business of architecture with high school students
Last week I had the opportunity to speak to students at Burlingame High School who are taking beginning and advanced architecture classes. They have a nice design studio with up-to-date computers and design software. Their teacher has an architectural degree … Continue reading
The Kastrop Group receives Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics!
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects We are excited to announce that The Kastrop Group has been selected by the Better Business Bureau of the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern Coastal California as their first-ever … Continue reading
Subcontractors and skilled trades: we need young people to enter the construction industry!
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects You want your son or daughter to go to college, get a degree and enter the workforce with a high-paying job. But what if they enjoy hands-on activities and … Continue reading
Check out our updated website!
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects As more and more people have become accustomed to finding what they need on the internet, we are getting more of our clients from online referrals as well as … Continue reading
Odds and Ends: Things to keep in mind as we approach the end of the year
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc., Architects It’s been a long while since I’ve had time to post to my blog. I apologize for the delay, but it is a good thing. Business is booming in the … Continue reading
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Tagged architect, california, design, drainage, drought, el nino, winter
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Architectural Internship: My Experience
By David Perez Architectural Intern, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects Hello, my name is David Perez. Currently I am attending New School of Architecture in San Diego, CA where I will be receiving my Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (BArch) … Continue reading
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Tagged budgets, design, education, Intership, Kastrop Group, projects, school
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