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Teams enhanced by AI technology to help bring their vision to life
VLK Architects: Innovative Leaders in Educational and Commercial Design
A Pioneering Architectural Firm Transforming Communities Through Thoughtful Design
VLK Architects is a renowned architectural firm celebrated for its innovative approach and unwavering commitment to client-focused solutions. Since 1984, VLK has become the fifth-largest educational architecture firm in the U.S., excelling in commercial, higher education, and specialized sectors like auto dealerships. With a unique “Educators for Life” initiative and a philosophy centered on “People, Service, Solutions,” VLK creates spaces that not only meet functional needs but also inspire and nurture the communities they serve. Their collaborative approach and dedication to transforming client visions into reality have positioned VLK as a trusted partner in shaping the future of architectural design across diverse projects nationwide.
VLK sought to optimize the documentation process, aiming to dedicate more time to their client-first approach and having their teams focus on creating unique, exceptional spaces across diverse sectors.
VLK’s expert teams handled multiple design change requests from different stakeholders and sought to maintain an ROI-driven approach and stay within the project budget.
The firm’s architects aspired to successfully streamline design tasks throughout the project phases, handling multiple iterations and programmatic request changes, while meeting deadlines.
Driven by a “People, Service, Solutions philosophy,” VLK sought innovative ways to provide exceptional service by leveraging the most advanced technology available.
VLK Architects integrated SWAPP’s AI-driven automation into their workflow, aligning with their core philosophy of “People, Service, Solutions.” This helps them stay within project budgets and deliver exceptional value to customers, while facing multiple design changes.
SWAPP automated costly and time-consuming design change tasks, handling all the ripple effects that occurred with each change.
SWAPP enabled VLK to optimize team availability and avoid overloading architects with tedious tasks during stressful project timelines.
SWAPP allowed VLK to establish and set firm guidelines and BIM standardization for accuracy, consistency, and legibility of the construction document set.
The impact was rapid and substantial. By incorporating SWAPP’s AI-driven automation, VLK Architects efficiently handled design changes, maintaining quality without overburdening architects or missing timelines and budgets.
This allowed VLK to handle more projects internally, optimize their talent’s time, and ensure accuracy and consistency throughout their deliverables.
