Anna Holtzclaw’s footprint is on property all over Memphis.

Since 2001, the real estate marketing entrepreneur has worked to promote properties developed and designed by the likes of the Henry Turley Co., LRK Inc. and Loeb Properties Inc.

2. Creative Space - Thursday, January 31, 2013

By the time Crosstown Arts occupies space in the 1.5 million-square-foot Sears Crosstown building, it will have completed a solid test run of promoting arts-based community and economic development in Midtown.

3. Daunting Vision - Tuesday, October 02, 2012

To say the team behind the redevelopment of the nearly 20-year-vacant Sears, Roebuck & Co. Retail and Catalog distribution facility in Midtown’s Crosstown neighborhood has their work cut out for them would be an understatement at best.

4. Tying it All Together - Monday, June 25, 2012

Two of the city’s high-profile architecture firms are behind the design enhancement of one of Memphis’ most cherished spots – Overton Square.

LRK Inc. is the architect of record for both Loeb Properties Inc.’s $20 million revitalization of the Midtown theater district and also for the city’s parking garage at Monroe Avenue and Florence Street.

5. Loeb Unveils Ambitious Plan For Renewed Overton Square - Friday, October 14, 2011

Loeb Properties Inc. hopes to capitalize on Midtown’s recent successes with a $31 million revitalization plan for Overton Square.

6. Loeb Properties Reveals Theater Arts District for Overton Square - Thursday, October 13, 2011

Loeb Properties Inc. is hoping to capitalize on Midtown’s recent successes with a $31 million revitalization plan for Overton Square.

7. Overton Square Developer Eyes Grocery Store for Site - Thursday, March 03, 2011

A premium grocery store is in the works for Overton Square with plans to preserve the entertainment district’s character and bring it back to life, Loeb Properties Inc. revealed this week.

8. Overton Square Developer Eyes Grocery Store - Wednesday, March 02, 2011

A premium grocery store is in the works for Overton Square with plans to preserve the entertainment district’s character and bring it back to life, Loeb Properties Inc. revealed this week.

Before a standing room only crowd Tuesday at the office of Memphis Heritage Inc., 2282 Madison Ave., Loeb president Bob Loeb unveiled the site plan for a 53,000-square-foot grocery store, more than double the size of Schnucks’ Midtown location.

9. Bankruptcy Trends Shift, Local Numbers Drop - Friday, January 14, 2011

Bankruptcy attorney Jimmy McElroy, one of the Memphis court’s top filers, has noticed a recent change in local bankruptcy trends.

10. LRK Works to Rise From Bankruptcy Ashes - Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Many architecture and engineering firms spent the past two years adapting to the changing economic times, but the most prominent example occurred last winter when Looney Ricks Kiss Architects Inc. filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition.

11. County Awards New Design Contract For Admin Building - Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Shelby County government is drawing up a new contract for renovation of the Vasco Smith Administration Building, 160 N. Main St., after deciding not to work with the first vendor chosen for the project.

12. County Awards New Design Contract for Admin Building - Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Shelby County government is drawing up a new contract for renovation of the Vasco Smith Administration Building, 160 N. Main St., after deciding not to work with the first vendor chosen for the project.

13. Recession Pushes Looney Ricks Kiss Into Bankruptcy - Thursday, February 25, 2010

Looney Ricks Kiss Architects Inc., one of the city’s most recognizable and renowned architectural and design firms, on Tuesday filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition.

14. Recession Pushes Looney Ricks Kiss Into Bankruptcy - Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Looney Ricks Kiss Architects Inc., one of the city’s most recognizable and renowned architectural and design firms, on Tuesday filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition.

15. French Quarter’s Original Owners Buy Back Property - Monday, December 07, 2009

The French Quarter Suites Hotel has come full circle, as the group that originally owned the property in the 1980s reacquired it last month for $1.5 million.

FQI LLC, a limited liability company whose chief manager is Ronald L. Kirkpatrick, bought the shuttered hotel at 2144 Madison Ave. from three sellers – Lodgian Memphis Property Owner LLC, Horace and Ann Proctor, and Martha D. Sutton – in three separate warranty deeds all dated in November.

16. Local ULI Leads Green Charge - Monday, November 16, 2009

Memphis might lag behind other cities when it comes to developing and connecting green spaces, but a collaboration of organizations is working to improve this community’s “greenprint,” or its collection of parks, trails and other natural areas, and then link them to regional and national green spaces.

17. Bloodworth Named Chair of Urban Land Institute’s District Council - Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Russell Bloodworth has been named chair of the Urban Land Institute’s District Council representing Memphis and the Mid-South. He most recently served as assistant chairman to the previous chair, Frank Ricks of Looney Ricks Kiss.

18. Airport Authority Files Permit For Parking Garage, Rental Car Facility - Tuesday, October 20, 2009

2491 Winchester Road
Memphis, TN 38116
Permit Amount: $135 Million

Project Cost: $150 million
Permit Date: Applied October 2009
Completion: TBA
Owner: Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority
Tenant: Memphis International Airport
Contractor: TBA
Architect: Walker Parking Consultants

19. Economies of Scale - Friday, August 21, 2009

The dynamics of a bleak economy render a simple equation when applied to the architecture and design industry.

If financing is tight, then fewer construction projects are started. If fewer construction projects are started, then the need for architectural firms to create blueprints and design buildings also diminishes. And if there’s a decreased need for architectural firms, then some companies are forced to cut staff and many more to implement hiring freezes.

20. New Architecture Program Gathers Steam at U of M - Thursday, August 02, 2007

Since he arrived at the University of Memphis a decade ago, architecture professor Michael Hagge has been trying to establish a master of architecture (M.Arch) at the school.

Hagge, director of the architecture department, knew the degree would give the U of M a distinct advantage when recruiting or retaining students and preparing them to become architects.

21. Alums Reflect on Gains While Leadership Academy Master's Class Celebrates First Decade in City - Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Former Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division president and current mayoral candidate Herman Morris was one of the city's first leaders to go through the master's class at The Leadership Academy, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

22. Park Alliance Changes Name, Elects New Board, Restructures - Thursday, August 17, 2006
     The Shelby Farms Park Alliance - formerly known as the Friends of Shelby Farms Park - has restructured its organization and elected a new board of directors, spanning the top talent of many local businesses and civic org

23. Several Memphis Luminaries Make Power 100 List - Monday, April 17, 2006
"This list represents a 'who's who' of individuals spanning the world of politics, religion, academia and philanthropy, as well as commerce in our state," said Drew Ruble, editor of Business Tennessee.

The Power 100, a list ranking the 100 most powerful people in Tennessee, is available in this month’s edition of Business Tennessee magazine.

24. Urban Land Institute Forms Memphis District - Friday, February 17, 2006

From outdated development codes to suburban sprawl, Memphis has plenty of issues when it comes to land use and planning. The Mid-South District Council, a local chapter of the Urban Land Institute, is forming to help guide the city and its surrounding areas in responsible growth.

25. Zoning Consultants to Meet With City Stakeholders - Friday, August 12, 2005

In the past, promoting "smart growth" in Memphis might have seemed like a pipe dream to neighborhood groups, government leaders, developers and urban planners.

One reason is the fact that Memphis and Shelby County's zoning and subdivision codes haven't been updated in almost three decades. Outdated blueprints don't make it easy to control sprawl and promote sustainable development - one of many reasons a consulting team led by Duncan Associates has spent the last several months refining the Memphis/Shelby County Unified Development Code.

26. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Flintco Companies Names New Senior Vice President

Flintco Names New Senior Vice President

Kevin Moyes was appointed senior vice president of The Flintco Cos. Inc. Moyes has worked with Flintco for 18 years. He earned a bachelors degree from Ok...

27. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Rhodes Professor Honored as Professor of the Year

LRK Hires New Project Manager

Joseph Bruce joined Looney Ricks Kiss as project manager/project architect in the Multifamily Residential Studio. Bruce previously worked for RTKL Associates in Da...

28. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Real

Architecture Market Gaining Strength

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Like other sectors of the building industry, the architecture market saw a downturn during the post-Sept. 11 economy. But the market now seems to be on the move, as are...

29. Archived Article: Library (lead) - Thursday, November 08, 2001
Central Library opening a new adventure says director

Central library opening an adventure

By MARY DANDO

The Daily News

The grand opening of the new Central Library at 3030 Poplar Ave. Saturday rivals Moses parting of the Red Sea in the ...

30. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, August 14, 2000
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: Aug.14-Aug. 21 Aug. 14 The International Association for Administrative Professionals regular monthly meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-Memphis East, with Gary Brackett as speaker. The cost...

31. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, September 14, 1999
Memphis architecture firm Looney Ricks Kiss walked away with four design awards at therecent American Society of Interior Desig By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Memphis architecture firm Looney Ricks Kiss walked away with four design awards at there...

32. Archived Article: Real Review Lj - Tuesday, August 10, 1999
Real Review 8-02-99 By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Trammell Crow Co. broke ground Monday on the first phase of a new office development in southeast Shelby County at Forest Hill Heights. The first phase of the project includes a 75,000-square-foot...

33. Archived Article: Lrk (bott) - Tuesday, May 25, 1999
Looney Ricks Kiss project wins Business Leadership award Looney Ricks Kiss project wins Business Leadership award By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Architecture trade magazine residential architect has selected Memphis architecture firm Looney Ricks ...

34. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, March 18, 1998
Lawrence C Lawrence C. Day has been elected to the newly created position of executive vice president and chief operating officer for TBC Corp. Day comes to TBC from Monro Muffler Brake Inc. of Rochester, N.Y., where he was president and chief execu...

35. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, March 11, 1998
Gary L Gary L. Osing has joined the Waring Cox law firm as chief operating officer. He formerly was director of administration for the law firm of Hand Arendall LLC in Mobile, Ala. He is a graduate of the University of South Alabama and Springfield ...

36. Archived Article: Real Fcs (resid Archi) Lj - Tuesday, August 12, 1997
By LAURIE JOHNSON On the cover of the ... residential architect Carson Looney and Looney Ricks Kiss featured in premiere issue of new publication created for architects who specialize in housing By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News A national publisher ...

37. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, May 07, 1996
05-07 Real briefs The principals of Looney Ricks Kiss Architects Inc. have been selected to receive the 1996 Outstanding Alumni Award from the University of Memphis Herff College of Engineering alumni chapter. J. Carson Looney (B.S. 1979), H. Frank ...