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Akalkotkar Joins VLK as Principal
Gopinath “Gopi”
Akalkotkar has joined VLK
Architects as its new principal. VLK offers architecture,
planning and interior design services to K-12 and higher education
institutions (and other sectors) in Texas. According to VLK,
“Akalkotkar will be responsible for leading VLK’s efforts in San
Antonio and the South Texas market.”
Photography Courtesy of VLK Architects
“We are excited
that Gopi has decided to join VLK. His experience in our profession
is substantial to say the least and I am eager to see the leadership
and mentorship he’ll bring to our firm. His passion for
architecture and gracious demeanor could not be a better fit for our
culture and all of us at VLK are looking forward to working with
him,” said Sloan Harris, CEO|Partner of VLK Architects, in a
prepared statement.
For more than 30
years, Akalkotkar has been involved in numerous projects in K–12,
higher education and other areas and has held roles in business
development, design and project management, operations and
administration at several firms, including ArchWert, Stantec, Parsons
(then 3D/I) and Munoz & Co. (then Kell Munoz Wigodsky). He holds
a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Texas at
Austin.
Further information
can be found at vlkarchitects.com.
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