Downtown Inc recognized businesses, organizations and individuals who have made a difference in Downtown York through their commitments of time, advocacy and resources at the 21st Annual Downtown First Awards Sponsored by The Glatfelter Agency. This year’s Awards took place at 6 p.m., Thursday, August 19, at PeoplesBank Park, sponsored by York Revolution.

Warehaus was honored to be selected as “Outstanding Large Business,” among a host of deserving candidates, including our valued client O.N.E. Hospitality and Fulton Bank, Truist, and York Revolution. Warehaus has called the York community home for more than 40 years, most recently relocating from 320 North George Street to 231 North George Street.

Of Warehaus’ nomination, York County Economic Alliance Vice President Silas Chamberlin said,

It was well deserved for everything Warehaus does for the regional economy and for what it means to have you in York…remaining in Downtown York and replanting your flag on North George St. was really a big deal for the community, so we were glad to have a chance to celebrate it.

 

To learn more about the event and award winners, visit Downtown York PA.

About Warehaus

Warehaus, formerly LSC Design, is an award-winning architecture, design and engineering firm based in York, Pennsylvania. The firm was originally founded in 1980 as Land Survey Consultants. Since then, the company has evolved to become a multi-disciplinary firm offering architecture, civil engineering and land planning, structural engineering, building sciences and creative services. Warehaus’ work was recently recognized by the AIA Central Pennsylvania, awarding two Excellence in Design Awards in 2020.  To learn more about Warehaus, visit www.warehausae.com.

In the wake of Covid-19’s impact on workspace needs, Warehaus is transforming their workplace environment with a move to a new location that maximizes space and sustainability and provides flexibility for collaboration and remote working.

In 2020, like many businesses across the US, Warehaus’s work force went exclusively remote for more than 6 months. The change was seamless, in that they were equipped with the technology and software to keep employees online with no interruption of service to clients. Following the return to in-person work in September 2020, Warehaus anonymously surveyed their employees to understand firm-wide successes and challenges with remote work. 97% of team members expressed interest in continuing part-time remote work, mirroring nation-wide trends toward a hybrid work approach, blending time in the office with time working from home. With efficiencies gained from remote work, Warehaus integrated a hybrid remote policy that accelerated the need to evaluate their office space needs.

We are very proud of our current LEED Platinum office space and the impression it makes from the moment you walk in the front door. We designed the space to be a shining example of adaptive reuse, and we transformed a historic space into an effective, modern workspace that reflected our collaborative work style. But as our company evolved and remote work became more prevalent, it became much more space than we needed. What was once the picture of sustainability became an inefficient workspace following changes brought to light by the pandemic.” said Troy Bankert, Warehaus’ CEO.

The opportunity to right-size their workspace arose when the 1st floor of The W. Latimer Small Building opened for lease on North George Street, just steps away from Warehaus’ former office. It was critical to the Warehaus team to remain downtown and continue to support the local community, making this location an ideal option. It was also paramount to find a space that accommodates Warehaus’ unique working style – with space for team discussions, collaborative pin-up sessions and individual focus.

The new space allows us to be in an environment that is right-sized and brings our team closer together. It has all of the critical pieces that allow us to work in the same way we currently work, so our collaborative culture can thrive.” said Bankert.

The change in location also aligns with a change in ownership, as Warehaus departs from the Kinsley Enterprises family of companies to new ownership under the leadership of two long-term employees – Troy Bankert, AIA, CEO and David Koratich, COO.

The team is led by two employees with long-term history with the firm, Troy Bankert and David Koratich. Bankert served in many roles during his 32-year tenure, including project manager and director of architecture. As CEO, Bankert continues to lead the architectural team and also serves as lead representative for the firm, driving strategic communications and client relationship management. Koratich joined the firm in 1999 and in addition to his role as director of engineering, he also leads internal operations including information technology, facilities, internal policies, budgets, business plans and processes.

Our leadership team is committed to our success as a high performing, multi-disciplinary firm serving our local community. Our legacy in York for more than four decades has been a commitment to building and sustaining local relationships – to be the choice for our community’s architectural and engineering needs.” said Bankert.

With changes to location and ownership, Warehaus ensures there is one thing that will absolutely stay the same – Warehaus’ mission to be a collaborative design partner, working hand in hand with clients toward success.

About Warehaus
Warehaus, formerly LSC Design, is an award-winning architecture, design and engineering firm based in York, Pennsylvania. The firm was originally founded in 1980 as Land Survey Consultants. Since then, the company has evolved to become a multi-disciplinary firm offering architecture, civil engineering and land planning, structural and MEP engineering, interior design, building sciences, historic preservation, and creative services. Warehaus’ work was recently recognized by the AIA Central Pennsylvania, awarding two Excellence in Design Awards in 2020. To learn more about Warehaus, visit www.warehausae.com.

YORK, Pa. –Warehaus, a York, Pennsylvania-based, industry-leading architecture and engineering firm is proud to announce Troy Bankert, AIA and David Koratich, both of York, PA as the company’s new owners. Bankert has been the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Koratich the company’s Chief Operating Officer since 2019. The duo purchased Warehaus from the company’s former owner, Kinsley Enterprises, who held ownership for the last 40 years.

New firm co-owners Bankert and Koratich each have a long history at Warehaus, spanning as far back as 1988, when the firm was known as LSC Design. Bankert served in many roles during his 32-year tenure, including project manager and director of architecture. As CEO, Bankert continues to lead the architectural team and also serves as lead representative for the firm, driving strategic communications and client relationship management. Koratich joined the firm in 1999 and in addition to his role as Director of Engineering, he also leads internal operations including information technology, facilities, internal policies, budgets, business plans and processes. As co-owners, Bankert and Koratich will oversee the day-to-day operations of the firm as well as overall asset management, guiding the strategic vision for ongoing growth and advancement.

“David and I are honored to work together alongside a strong Warehaus team as we begin our next chapter,” said Bankert. “We look forward to the new opportunities this transition will open up as well as the continued growth and development of the company and the team.”

“We look forward to the new opportunities this transition will open up as well as the continued growth and development of the company and the team.”

The ownership change comes following a collaborative evaluation between Warehaus and Kinsley Enterprises focused on identifying the optimal path for Warehaus to continue to expand its legacy as a thriving architecture and engineering firm as well as capitalize on opportunities to expand relationships with construction firms across the Mid-Atlantic region. The transition positions both companies and their teams for ongoing collaboration and growth.

“We are and have been a successful and thriving firm, and we’ll continue to build on that success as an independent company,” said Bankert. “While operating autonomously for many years, we’ve built strong relationships with key partners and clients. We now have the ability to explore relationships with new clients that may have had reservations about us in the past, due to our construction roots. We are grateful for the solid foundation Kinsley Enterprises has built and look forward to continuing to deliver innovative architecture and engineering solutions to our expanding client base. We also look forward to continuing to work with Kinsley companies, competing for and earning their business as we always have.”

In addition to the ownership change, Warehaus will also be moving office locations to the first floor of the W. Latimer Small Building. This move is predicated by an analysis of their workspace needs following changing workplace trends, like remote working. Warehaus will stay true to its roots as a downtown York firm, working in a sustainably responsible, LEED-certified office that maximizes space and provides flexibility for collaboration and individual focus.

“The new space allows us to be in an environment that is right-sized and brings our team closer together. It has all of the critical pieces that allow us to work in the same way we currently work, so our collaborative culture can thrive,” said Bankert.

“We are excited about the opportunities ahead and continuing our legacy in York. Our focus is to continue being the choice for our community’s architectural and engineering needs. Through the changes in ownership and office locations, one thing will remain the same, our mission to be a collaborative design partner, working hand in hand with clients toward success.”

“Our leadership team is committed to our success as a high performing, full-service firm serving our local community,” said Koratich. “We are excited about the opportunities ahead and continuing our legacy in York. Our focus is to continue being the choice for our community’s architectural and engineering needs. Through the changes in ownership and office locations, one thing will remain the same, our mission to be a collaborative design partner, working hand in hand with clients toward success.”

About Warehaus
Warehaus, formerly LSC Design, is an award-winning architecture, design and engineering firm based in York, Pennsylvania. The firm was originally founded in 1980 as Land Survey Consultants. Since then, the company has evolved to become a multi-disciplinary firm offering architecture, civil engineering and land planning, structural and MEP engineering, interior design, building sciences, historic preservation, and creative services. Warehaus’ work was recently recognized by the AIA Central Pennsylvania, awarding two Excellence in Design Awards in 2020. To learn more about Warehaus, visit www.warehausae.com.