Zoey Koester

Interior Designer

Back

Zoey's professional path has been defined by her dedication to BLDD. While in college, she briefly ventured into construction and management in Virginia. However, upon graduating in May 2017, she swiftly returned to her roots, joining the Decatur BLDD office. Since then, Zoey has become an indispensable part of the educational design team. Her unwavering commitment and growing expertise have made her a driving force in shaping innovative learning environments.

contact zoey

Back
Get To Know Me
Are you an early bird or a night owl?
I cannot take credit for this quotation, but it sums me up pretty accurately: "I am not an early bird or a night owl; I am some form of permanently exhausted pigeon"!
What makes BLDD different?
BLDD truly cares about our clients, and actions speak this louder than words. We walk hand-in-hand with our client through every stage of a project, from pre-referendum planning to post-construction follow-up; we meet face-to-face with not only building owners, but also the building users to make sure we fully understand the needs of a space; we see eye-to-eye with our communities, knowing that our work would be nothing without their passion and support.
Best way to spend a weekend
My ideal (summer) weekend includes: endless snuggling with my dog, Ellie; visiting local art fairs or antique stores; hanging out with my friends and family; working on a sewing or needlecraft project; and spending hours outside on the lake with my stand-up paddle board!

My Favorite Projects

Waltham School
Waltham Elementary SD #185 | North Utica, Illinois

The district had two separate schools that served their small, rural student population. Both campuses needed extensive updates and lacked 21st century spaces. The new, smaller single campus school serves the district within a tighter footprint with increased 21st century program space.

Learn More
Maroa-Forsyth Middle School
Maroa-Forsyth CUSD #2 | Maroa, Illinois

Unsure of whether to remodel their historic middle school, build new on the existing site near their current high school, or build new on a different site, the Maroa-Forsyth School District reached out to get community input via BLDD's community engagement process.

Learn More
Waltham School
Waltham Elementary SD #185 | North Utica, Illinois

The district had two separate schools that served their small, rural student population. Both campuses needed extensive updates and lacked 21st century spaces. The new, smaller single campus school serves the district within a tighter footprint with increased 21st century program space.

Learn More
Maroa-Forsyth Middle School
Maroa-Forsyth CUSD #2 | Maroa, Illinois

Unsure of whether to remodel their historic middle school, build new on the existing site near their current high school, or build new on a different site, the Maroa-Forsyth School District reached out to get community input via BLDD's community engagement process.

Learn More