Omni Architects would like to congratulate three members of the firm on becoming licensed architects.

Jeff Bennett became a registered architect in August and was promoted to Associate. Jeff has a Bachelor’s in Architecture from the University of Kentucky and has been with Omni Architects since 1998.

Tracy Adele Wright became a registered architect in October. Tracy has a Masters of Architecture from the University of Kentucky and has been with Omni Architects since 2004.

Jody Boelhauf has been with Omni Architects since 2006 and received his license in June. Jody has a Masters of Architecture from Tulane University.

Omni is also pleased to announce a new addition to the firm. Kimberly Millerd was hired as Marketing Manager in November. Kimberly has a Bachelor’s in Communication from the University of Kentucky and previously served as Senior Associate for Communications for the Council on Postsecondary Education in Frankfort.

On its 100th anniversary, the American Institute of Architects, Kentucky selected Omni Architects as the 2008 Distinguished Firm of the Year. The annual award recognizes a member firm which, “through consistent leadership, vision and ability, has distinguished itself over the past ten years through design and implementation of works of architecture that enhance the quality of the environment.” Omni Architects is the only Kentucky firm to have received this distinction twice.

Omni also received two additional awards from AIA Kentucky this year including the only Honor Award presented this year for the University of Kentucky University Health Service and a Merit Award for the recently completed Veterans Administration Pharmacy Expansion. These AIA awards recognize works of architecture exhibiting design excellence and promoting public awareness and appreciation of the diversity, quality and scope of architecture in the Commonwealth. These awards are the highest professional honors bestowed upon Kentucky architects by their peers.

The new Northern Kentucky University Student Union designed by Omni Architects opened in time to welcome students to the beginning of their fall semester. The new “hub” of campus, the Student Union features expansive fritted glass exterior walls and sky lights and brings many aspects of the college experience into one facility. The first floor features five conference rooms, a state-of-the-art game room, and a media-filled ballroom, which is a great venue for entertainment. The second floor features seven unique dining venues, Starbucks, Edy’s ice cream and bakery, a convenience store, an atrium information desk and several lounges where students can meet and study.  The third floor serves as the home to several student services offices and student organizations, as well as additional lounge areas.  
Learn more at the NKU Student Union website.