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Mount Vernon’s Library Commons: The Next Chapter

On September 28, Mount Vernon celebrated the grand opening of the Mount Vernon Library Commons (MVLC), a project that brings together key elements of the city’s future. Community members, local leaders, and federal officials all gathered to mark the occasion and recognize the significance of this addition to the city.

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HKP Architects would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all of our family, friends, and colleagues who have reached out to see how we are doing as a result of recent flooding in the Skagit Valley. We are grateful to report that the Mount Verno
We're honored to share that the Mount Vernon Library Commons has won the METROPOLIS Planet Positive Award for "Design for Resilience!" This recognition celebrates buildings that continue to serve their communities through shifting energy,
Proud to see the Mount Vernon Library Commons featured in BUILDINGS magazine! Read about how the all-electric design, ultra-tight building envelope, and innovative systems helped achieve an estimated Energy Use Intensity (EUI) of 12- roughly 4x bett
We're excited to share that the Mount Vernon Library Commons received another recognition! The MVLC garnered the Award for Public Space Excellence at PhiusCon 2025! The project was recognized for redefining what public buildings could be: an all-
So excited about One Year at the MVLC! Select the link below to learn more about how the new building is impacting our community. https://mountvernonwa.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/274308 #MVLC #mountvernon #hkparchitects #HKP https://mountve
HKP is thrilled to be presenting along with Kriegh Architectural Studios at this year's Greenbuild conference in Los Angeles as part of the Passive House Summit on November 4th. Looking forward to sharing our experiences on the Mount Vernon Library C
We're thrilled to share that two HKP projects were recognized at this year's AIA Northwest Washington Design Awards! Honor Award - Mount Vernon Library Commons Citation Award - Blackburn Pickleball Pavilion Both of these projects reflect what we lo
Project Update! HKP is working on the design of The Washington State Department of Natural Resources Port Angeles Seasonal Housing project, which is a new single-story 4,600 SF building. The eastern portion of the building serves administrative func