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NAC|Architecture
Associate Principals
Trish E. Buzan
, Associate AIA, Technology Director
"In my career at NAC|Architecture, computing technology has gone from drafting and word processing stations to becoming the underlying structure of an integrated process that is leveraged in every part of design and delivery. We continually explore new tools and processes for both ourselves and our clients and push our utilization to achieve the greatest benefit. This is one of the many reasons that NAC|Architecture is a great place to work and a great firm with which to work."
Michael J. Cole
, AIA, LEED AP, Architect
"We thrive in our pursuit of creative and inspirational design. This motivates us to give special attention to project details without losing sight of the big picture."
Brent S. Compton
, AIA, LEED AP, Architect
"I view our practice of educational architecture as two key roads that intersect at critical moments in the design. The first road represents the application of our design ingenuity to create spaces that enhance a child's educational experience, which we consider a fundamental responsibility. The second road comprises the relationships we build with clients, teachers, students and communities — as well as with our own staff. It is through these relationships that we gain an understanding of our clients' and building users' needs and desires for their schools. The combination of how we apply our skills and how we interact with people makes NAC|Architecture unique in the educational design field."
Mark J. Gifford
, AIA, Architect
"NAC|Architecture fosters a productive dialogue between creative people and our clients. This dialogue encourages a dynamic exchange of ideas in a collaborative setting, resulting in a design strategy that is unique to each project."
Douglas G. Heyamoto
, AIA, Architect
"We as architects have a professional responsibility to help make sustainable communities the new standard of the industry. As designers and planners, we are uniquely positioned to help lead the way. We have talked with the American public in asking them what direction they want to see their communities take, and what kind of role they would like to see us as architects play. We are speaking the language of the American people, and they are looking to us to find solutions."
Bennett J. Hill
, AIA, LEED AP, Architect
"What draws me to architecture is the creative energy and teamwork it takes to start with an idea and transform it into a physical object that becomes a part of the living fabric of our environment. A creative team becomes a collection of experiences, personalities and knowledge that are greater as a whole."
Malcolm R. Jollie
, AIA, LEED AP, Architect
"Every day we embrace the essential challenge of school design, which is to provide an environment that nurtures, informs and inspires our children. What could be more important or more fun?"
Dan A. Kurtz
, AIA, LEED AP, Architect
"The project types that are at NAC|Architecture's core are education and healthcare, and the buildings we design have a positive effect on community and society. The learning and healing that take place in the buildings are important aspects of people's lives and can have benefits lasting a lifetime. Having the ability to work on projects like these every day is very rewarding."
Melissa A. McFadgen
, AIA, LEED AP, Architect
"Developing a relationship with our clients allows us to understand their vision. Transforming that vision into a dynamic, responsive design solution that surpasses our clients' expectations is the goal we strive to accomplish every day."
William W. Rash
, AIA, LEED AP, Architect
"I like being a project manager at NAC|Architecture because we are involved from start to finish, from pre-design through construction and building management, so there is no loss of continuity or confusion in design intent. We develop working relationships with our clients that are built on mutual trust and respect, with the result that our buildings are tailored to their needs."
Philip Riedel
, AIA, LEED AP, Architect
"In working on educational projects, I am excited to have more resources available than ever before. We use technological tools and research data to study a variety of design factors, including daylight, material performance, acoustics and the effects of the built environment on learning. Recent interdisciplinary developments have provided a wealth of additional perspectives, from psychology to computational fluid dynamics. These perspectives inform the daily decisions that we make with our clients and the end result is better-performing buildings for the communities they serve. I enjoy bringing the best possible practices to problem-solving, coupled with the creative design process and great working relationships on each project."
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We have offices located in Seattle and Spokane, Washington; Los Angeles, California; Denver, Colorado.
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2025 1st Ave Ste 300
Seattle, Washington 98121-3131
phone: 206-441-4522
fax: 206-441-7917
Los Angeles Office
3951 Medford St
Los Angeles, California 90063-1608
phone: 323-859-3100
fax: 323-859-3110
Spokane Office
1203 W Riverside Ave
Spokane, Washington 98021-1107
phone: 509-838-8240
fax: 509-838-8261
Denver Office
1600 Broadway, Suite 1600
Denver, Colorado 80202-4916
phone: (303) 837-8811
fax: (303) 837-9007
