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Études offers comprehensive consulting, management, design, and research solutions. Every architectural endeavor is an opportunity to shape the future.

Leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of tomorrow.

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The revitalized art gallery is set to redefine cultural landscape.

With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence, we create spaces that inspire, elevate, and enrich the lives of those who inhabit them.

The revitalized Art Gallery is set to redefine the cultural landscape of Toronto, serving as a nexus of artistic expression, community engagement, and architectural marvel. The expansion and renovation project pay homage to the Art Gallery’s rich history while embracing the future, ensuring that the gallery remains a beacon of inspiration.

The revitalized Art Gallery is set to redefine the cultural landscape of Toronto, serving as a nexus of artistic expression, community engagement, and architectural marvel. The expansion and renovation project pay homage to the Art Gallery’s rich history while embracing the future, ensuring that the gallery remains a beacon of inspiration.

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Guiding your business through the project

Experience the fusion of imagination and expertise with Études—the catalyst for architectural transformations that enrich the world around us.

Meet our team

Our comprehensive suite of professionals caters to a diverse team, ranging from seasoned architects to renowned engineers.

Francesca Piovani

Founder, CEO & Architect

Rhye Moore

Engineering Manager

Helga Steiner

Architect

Ivan Lawrence

Project Manager

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About TKO Project Solutions

Experience from both sides of the table.

We’ve worked in the plant and on the vendor side. That dual perspective is what makes TKO different.

Kirk Oden — President, TKO Project Solutions
Kirk Oden
President & Founder
TKO Project Solutions
Based in Roxboro, NC
Operating Nationally
Experience 15+ Years
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Our Founder

Built on real project experience — from both sides.

Kirk Oden founded TKO Project Solutions after more than two decades working across the industrial project landscape. His career spans both sides of capital projects — first as a plant engineer responsible for executing projects at sawmill and forest products facilities, then as a vendor and EPC-side project developer helping industrial customers define, scope, and build facilities.

That dual perspective is the foundation of everything TKO does. Kirk has sat across the table from vendors, contractors, and engineers — and he’s been the one managing plant operations while projects were being executed around him. He understands what owners actually need, what vendors and contractors are capable of, and where projects typically go wrong.

Kirk is not a traditional consultant who has only seen projects from a desk. He has worked in sawmills, OSB plants, biomass facilities, and construction sites. He has evaluated equipment, negotiated vendor scopes, managed construction schedules around 24/7 operations, and helped project developers turn early-stage ideas into operating facilities.

Plant-Side Experience
Six years as a plant engineer in sawmill and forest products operations. Nearly two years in OSB manufacturing. Responsible for capital project execution in 24/7 industrial environments.
Vendor & EPC Experience
Project development and project management on the vendor and EPC side with Biomass Engineering & Equipment and Crow Engineering. Experience scoping, pricing, and executing projects for industrial customers nationwide.
Biomass & Biochar Focus
Deep experience with biomass combustion, pyrolysis, wood pellet, and biochar project development. Technology evaluation across multiple platforms and vendors. Practical understanding of feedstock, logistics, and project economics.
Trusted Industry Network
Relationships with equipment OEMs, engineering firms, EPC contractors, and project developers across biomass, biochar, wood products, and renewable energy sectors built over two decades of active project work.

Career Background

Two decades of industrial project experience.

TKO Project Solutions
President & Founder
Founded TKO Project Solutions to provide independent, owner-focused project consulting for industrial facilities nationwide. Specializing in biomass, biochar, wood products, pellets, and renewable energy.
Biomass Engineering & Equipment
Project Developer & Project Manager
Project development and management on the vendor/EPC side. Helped industrial customers define, scope, and execute biomass and biochar projects. Satellite pellet mill design and material handling system development.
Crow Engineering
Project Manager
EPC-side project management for industrial capital projects. Vendor coordination, construction management, and project execution support across multiple industrial sectors.
Louisiana-Pacific
Plant Engineer
Plant engineering in OSB manufacturing. Capital project execution, equipment management, and process improvement in a demanding 24/7 production environment.
Mendocino Forest Products & Humboldt Redwood
Plant Engineer
Six years as a plant engineer in sawmill and forest products operations. Responsible for capital projects, equipment maintenance, and production improvement in active sawmill environments.
BAE Systems
Defense Manufacturing
Early career experience in defense manufacturing, building a foundation in industrial operations, quality systems, and production management.

How We Operate

What you can expect from TKO.

01
Honesty first
We tell you what we actually think — about your project, your technology choices, your budget, and your timeline. Not what you want to hear.
02
Your interests, always
TKO has no financial relationship with any specific vendor or technology. Our job is to help you make the best decision for your project.
03
Practical over theoretical
Every recommendation we make is grounded in field experience — not textbook assumptions. We know what works in real industrial environments.
04
Conservative estimates
We use conservative numbers and clearly document our assumptions. No inflated projections to win business. Realistic budgets protect your project.
05
Reputation above revenue
We will not take on work we are not qualified to do, recommend vendors we do not trust, or accept projects that conflict with our values.
06
Direct communication
You will always know where your project stands. We communicate clearly, respond promptly, and flag problems early — before they become expensive.

Ready to talk about your project?

No sales pitch — just a straight conversation about what you’re trying to accomplish and whether TKO can help.