Sustainability leadership Kirksey positions itself as a sustainability focused, full-service architecture firm with a mission to design high-performing, healthy buildings. This presents an opportunity to upsell green building certifications, energy modeling, and resilient design services to clients seeking sustainable, high-performance outcomes.

Growth and promotions Recent leadership promotions to Partner and Associate Partner indicate a growth phase and potential for larger, more strategic design projects. Leverage this momentum to present senior-level collaboration on larger campus, mixed-use, or multi-site development opportunities.

Strategic hires New hires and a dedicated Strategy and Foresight practice suggest Kirksey is investing in long-term vision, planning, and innovation. Market this with offerings in master planning, foresight-driven design, and future-proofed infrastructure for clients undertaking long-range development plans.

Collaborative expansions Recent partnerships and cross-firm collaborations, including work with JE Dunn Construction and Elkus Manfredi, show openness to integrated delivery and joint ventures. Propose bundled services combining architecture, interior design, and construction delivery to streamline owner projects and reduce risk.

Financial scale With revenue in the 100M to 250M range and a broad employee base, Kirksey serves sizable projects and institutions. Target mid- to large-scale opportunities in higher education, corporate campuses, or community-focused projects where their multidisciplinary expertise and global project experience provide a competitive edge.