The meaningful use of space can take many forms. It can be fun. It can be understated. It can be over-the-top. In some cases, it can take your breath away. But no matter what form it takes or what feelings it evokes, it should always be intentional. At Krech, O’Brien, Mueller & Associates, our architects, engineers, designers and managers are here to help guide your project from vision to completion. We’re here to ensure that your vision is realized, and that your space is made meaningful. And we’re here to do so with respect and integrity.
InterKOM: Going Fast
As many of you know, 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of Krech, OBrien, Mueller & Associates. Coincidentally, it also marks my 10-year anniversary of working with KOMA. Beyond just being kind of a cool overlap, the intersection of these two milestones has me thinking about both moving forward and looking back. more »
Making Something Out of (Almost) Nothing
In an industrial park in South St. Paul sits an unassuming warehouse and factory that takes some rather unpleasant substances animal carcasses, meat byproducts, used cooking oil and turns them into usable products. Stuff that would otherwise go into a landfill finds extended purpose in animal feed, biodiesel, even high-end leather. Its recycling that goes beyond paper, bottles and cans. more »
Ghosts of the Past
Imagine it is 1942. The United States has just joined World War II and there is a sudden need for bomber pilots. A row of hangars sits in a field near the town of South St. Paul and a small runway buzzes with the takeoffs and landings of scores of fighter pilots in training. By the end of the war, approximately 2,100 pilots had received training at Fleming Field. more »
KOMA Celebrates 25 Years!
September 2010 Inver Grove Heights, Minn. Krech, OBrien, Mueller & Associates, Inc., recently announced efforts to publicly acknowledge its 25-year anniversary. These efforts include the release of a special edition of their bi-monthly e-newsletter, KOMAink, development of a detailed timeline about the companys history, and release of a first-ever video project. more »