Fox Theater Takes Center StageA weeklong celebration marked the grand reopening of the Fox Theater, a beloved Spokane landmark since its opening night in 1931. The art deco treasure, originally built as a movie theater, is now a state-of-the-art venue for the performing arts. Led by NAC Architecture, the comprehensive restoration and renovation infused the facility with new technology while restoring the historic landmark’s original grandeur. Owned by the Spokane Symphony, the newly transformed Fox Theater is playing a leading role in the cultural renaissance of the city.

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KSPS Documentary: "Spokane's 21st Century Fox"

Bruce Blackmer Awarded AIA Northwest and Pacific Region 2007 Medal of HonorBruce E. Blackmer, FAIA, president and CEO of NAC Architecture, has been awarded the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Northwest and Pacific Region 2007 Medal of Honor. The award is conferred on an architect from within the region who has consistently demonstrated excellence in design, the practice of architecture, architectural education, or service to the profession that has promoted public understanding of architects and architecture and who has made notable contributions to the AIA Northwest and Pacific (NW&P) Region.The AIA NW&P Region encompasses all AIA members in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, China and Japan. Presentation of the award was made Sept. 29 in Spokane at the AIA’s Regional Conference.Read more

NAC Architecture Expands in SpokaneNAC Architecture is expanding its longtime Spokane office at 1203 W. Riverside Ave. with a 10,000-square-foot addition to accommodate the firm’s ongoing growth. The addition, on which construction is slated to begin later this summer, will house 35 work stations as well as a large multi-use room for office and other professional functions. It also will allow the firm’s electrical and communications engineering division – NAC|Engineering, which has been temporarily located in nearby leased space as a result of the firm’s growth – to be housed in the same building as NAC Architecture again.Read more

Bruce Blackmer Named One Of "Spokane's Power 25"Bruce E. Blackmer, FAIA, president and CEO of NAC Architecture, has been named one of "Spokane’s Power 25" by Spokane Business Catalyst magazine. Blackmer, along with the other professionals cited as the most influential business leaders in Spokane, is profiled in the March issue. All were recognized for having significant impact on the regional business scene and spurring economic growth in the area. Blackmer was acknowledged for attracting national attention to Spokane through his leadership of NAC Architecture, which has grown phenomenally and expanded with an office in Los Angeles during his tenure as CEO, and the firm’s efforts to increase the ranks of the architectural, engineering and planning professions by partnering with academic institutions at the regional level and beyond to address the current and projected shortage of expertise in design-related fields.

Staff AdvancementsWe are pleased to announce staff advancements.Read more