IKM Architecture

We’re excited to welcome two new members to the IKM Architecture team!

Xiaoyang Xu, NCARB, joins our Pittsburgh office as a Project Architect. With nine years of experience, she brings specialized expertise in healthcare design and experience delivering complex projects from concept through construction.

Connor Lindsay, Associate AIA, joins our growing Columbus team as a Project Designer. He is already making meaningful contributions to healthcare-focused projects across Central Ohio while actively collaborating with our teams in Pittsburgh and Cleveland.

Learn more about Xiaoyang and Connor on our People Page:
https://ikminc.com/people/

We are pleased to welcome three familiar faces back to the IKM Architecture team!

Ryan Gorscak, AIA rejoins our Pittsburgh office as a Senior Project Manager. With 20 years of architectural and project management experience, Ryan brings deep expertise in the healthcare sector, having worked on projects including cancer centers, inpatient bed units, surgical services, radiology departments, medical office buildings, and emergency care facilities.

Aaron Perelstein, NCARB returns to our Pittsburgh team as a Project Manager. With 14 years of experience, Aaron has contributed to a wide range of projects across higher education, science and technology, and sports facilities. He also brings specialized skills in code compliance, real-time rendering, and design visualization.

Tim Wagner, Associate AIA officially joins our Cleveland office after completing his internship with us in the summer and fall of 2024. A recent graduate of Kent State University’s Master of Architecture and MBA programs, Tim has already been making an impact on projects in higher education, healthcare, workplace, and civic sectors across Cleveland and Columbus.

Learn more about our growing team on our People Page:
https://ikminc.com/people/

🌍 This Earth Day, we’re reflecting on the role design plays in shaping a healthier planet and a more sustainable future for all.

At IKM Architecture, sustainability isn’t an afterthought, it’s a mindset that’s woven into every phase of our design process. As proud supporters of the AIA 2030 Commitment, we're focused on reaching carbon-neutral emissions in the built environment. Through thoughtful design, strategic material selection, and collaboration with like-minded partners, we’re making measurable progress, project by project.

These US Green Building Council LEED-certified projects reflect our commitment to high-performance and environmentally responsible design:
• Carnegie Mellon University, Forbes Beeler Apartments | LEED Gold
• Children’s Hospital of UPMC, South Fayette Medical Office Building | LEED Certified
• Allegheny Health Network Wexford Hospital | LEED Certified

🌱 As we look toward a more resilient future, we remain committed to advancing sustainable design to help shape a healthier world, on Earth Day and every day.

The American Institute of Architects U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

We’re pleased to welcome Oumar Korehala, NOMA, to our team as a Project Designer! Oumar officially joins our Pittsburgh office after completing his Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture UDream internship with us during the Summer and Fall of 2024.

IKM has been a proud Employment and Supporter Sponsor of the UDream program for two consecutive years, and we’re excited to continue our involvement in 2025.

Oumar will contribute to projects across multiple sectors, including healthcare, workplace, education, and lab design. Beyond his project work, he is actively engaged in IKM’s employee cohort groups, including WEDI, Professional Development, Technology, and Sustainability.

Learn more about Oumar on our People Page below!
https://ikminc.com/people/

This , we celebrate the 2025 theme "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures," emphasizing maternal and newborn health and recognizing architecture’s vital role in shaping positive health outcomes from life's earliest moments.

At IKM, we believe designing for healing means creating spaces that nurture not just the body, mind and spirit. Great healthcare design goes beyond aesthetics. It directly supports wellness, reduces anxiety, accelerates recovery, and empowers healthcare providers to deliver exceptional care.

Here are three projects demonstrating how thoughtful design contributes to healthy beginnings and hopeful futures:

Southwood Children’s Behavioral Healthcare | Pittsburgh, PA Designed with empathy, this facility prioritizes emotional safety, comfort, and support for young patients and their families. Social spaces, indoor and outdoor play areas, calming finishes, and nature-inspired elements work harmoniously to ease stress and promote healing.

SEHA Corniche Women’s Hospital | Abu Dhabi, UAE Tailored specifically for women and neonatal care, this hospital creates a serene and dignified environment through intuitive design, privacy-focused spaces, and abundant natural light, significantly enhancing comfort and reducing stress during childbirth and recovery.

Penn State Health Children’s Lancaster Pediatric Center | Lancaster, PA Transformed from a former retail space, this pediatric center is thoughtfully designed to welcome and guide children effortlessly to their care. Natural lighting, playful wayfinding elements like “the River,” and child-friendly design provide a comforting, positive healthcare experience.

Together, these projects demonstrate how thoughtful architecture can meaningfully support and nurture the well-being of mothers, newborns, children, and their families.

Discover more about the impact of thoughtful healthcare design: ikminc.com/sector/healthcare

We’re excited to introduce Nikita Goswami, NOMA, a talented Project Designer in our Pittsburgh office!

Since joining us, Nikita has applied her knowledge and creativity to a variety of healthcare and workplace projects, contributed to project pursuits, and become a key member of IKM’s WEDI Cohort. We look forward to seeing her continue to thrive and grow at IKM Architecture!