Partnering firms of Workshop Architects, Inc. and Bowman Bowman Novick Inc. were selected last week to design the final plans for the K-State Student Union renovation. Following successful fee negotiation, Workshop/Bowman will begin planning phases on campus later this month.

The firms will be continuing their work at K-State as they were selected last fall to develop a comprehensive architectural building program, conceptual design and phasing and sequencing recommendations.

Workshop, led by Jan van den Kieboom, focuses on creating environments for social interaction for colleges and universities. Kieboom has led planning and design projects for more than 25 colleges and universities nationwide, including the University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin, Oklahoma State University and Northwestern University.

Based out of Milwaukee, WI, Workshop team members for the project include Angela van Dyke, project coordinator; Peter van den Kieboom, sr. designer; and Scott Ackatz, project architect.

Bowman is a local, multi-discipline design firm with offices in Manhattan and Kansas City, Mo. The four principals directing the firm are Brent Bowman, Lorie Doolittle-Bowman, Paul Novick and Patrick Schaub. Their portfolio includes Hale Library, academic buildings, visitor and interpretive centers, religious buildings, residences, office buildings, recreational and athletic facilities and downtown redevelopment.

K-State students approved the $25 million project in spring 2013 and construction could begin as early as next summer.

For additional information, contact Bill Smriga, Union director, at smriga@k-state.edu or by phone at 785-532-6591.