Design Practice Profiles

Spring 2026

Fife High School’s new 31,000 sq. ft. STEAM Center of Innovation brings science, technology, engineering, art, and math together under one roof—replacing outdated facilities and creating a collaborative hub designed around the District’s four C’s: Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Creativity. Purposefully planned to support evolving instructional practices and future campus growth, the facility establishes a forward-thinking foundation for hands-on, cross-disciplinary learning. Photo: Art Ross
Fife High School’s new 31,000 sq. ft. STEAM Center of Innovation brings science, technology, engineering, art, and math together under one roof—replacing outdated facilities and creating a collaborative hub designed around the District’s four C’s: Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Creativity. Purposefully planned to support evolving instructional practices and future campus growth, the facility establishes a forward-thinking foundation for hands-on, cross-disciplinary learning. Photo: Art Ross
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For more than four decades, PBK has partnered with educators and communities to design innovative, student-centered learning environments that support teaching, inspire students, and strengthen districts. We offer a comprehensive range of integrated services tailored to the unique needs of K–12 and higher education facilities. Our work is grounded in integrity, creativity, and teamwork—principles that guide every decision and ensure our designs address both today’s instructional priorities and tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our firm provides architecture and engineering services under one roof, delivering seamless coordination and enhanced value. Our in-house expertise includes architectural design, MEP, structural and civil engineering, landscape architecture, interior design, facility and bond planning, technology and safety consulting, construction administration, and community engagement. With deep experience in career and technical education and a wide range of academic environments, we create adaptable spaces that encourage collaboration, hands-on learning, and innovation. Through a “whatever it takes” approach, PBK aligns every aspect of our practice to help clients achieve their vision—designing environments that empower students from early childhood through higher education and prepare them for an evolving global workforce.

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Established: 1981

Employees: 927

Key Education Projects:

  • AD Henderson University School and FAU High School, Boca Raton, FL (2022)
  • State Center Community College District – First Responders Campus, Fresno, CA (2024)
  • Terry Bradley Education Center, Clovis USD, Fresno, CA – (Phase 1 completed in 2024; Ongoing)
  • Olympic View K-8 School, Federal Way Public Schools, Federal Way, WA (2023)
  • Jefferson Early Learning Center, Alief ISD, Houston, TX (2022)

Contact

Melissa Turnbaugh
Senior Principal, Firmwide PreK-12 Market Leader
Melissa.turnbaugh@pbk.com
713-965-0608