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May 21, 2019 We've Been Busy

Beyond Bulletproof Glass: Thoughtful Detention Center Design

By: Donna Marion, AIA, LEED AP BD+C To quote a dear friend, “The most impactful designs are often in the most challenging places.” After spending the better part of last year managing design for the renovation and expansion of the Otero County Detention Center (OCDC) these words have never rung truer to me. Our firm,..

April 3, 2019 We've Been Busy

NO OTHER PETUNIA FOR ME

An ode to our beloved office dog Our favorite OD, you are so sweet Where would we be with out our Petunia to greet? You wag and you bark, and beg for treats And all day long you are so sweet You shower us with tricks galore And give us a break from the day-to-day..

January 3, 2019 We've Been Busy

Studio Southwest Architects Announces Associate Promotions

Studio Southwest Architects is pleased to announce the promotion of five employees to Associate level. Cameron Erdmann, AIA, a registered architect and senior project manager, has over 30 years of experience in the architecture field. He received his master’s degree from the University of New Mexico in 1983 and has specialized his practice in the..

June 30, 2018 We've Been Busy

Studio SW Hires Three Team Members

For the past few years Studio Southwest Architects has been on an upswing. With the award of several significant projects finishing up this year including Albuquerque Public Schools’ Manzano High School Athletic Facility, the Mountain and Valley Regional Medical Center in Edgewood, and the highly anticipated One Central mixed-used development at 1st and Central, they..

May 14, 2018 We've Been Busy

One Down, Five to Go

Reposted from AIA New Mexico Emerging Professionals Bolg May 11, 2018 By: Steven Mattern, Associate AIA, CDT, Studio Southwest Architects After having completed my first ARE 5.0 exam, I’m relieved to have passed and ready to approach the remaining tests with new hope and insight. For those of you who’ll soon be..

March 30, 2018 We've Been Busy

Balancing Life and Licensure

Becoming a licensed architect is no small feat. Neither is being a parent. When you combine the two it can seem like your professional goals are unachievable; falling so easily to the background. Finding the right study tool can be just the thing that helps tip the scale in favor of professional licensure. Recently one..

March 19, 2018 We've Been Busy

Studio SW hires Donna Marion

Studio Southwest Architects has hired Donna Marion as an Intern Architect III. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Donna is a LEED AP BD+C and is pursuing her architectural license. Donna sees architecture as the balance of tension between technical needs and design possibilities; one that has the unique ability to benefit the common..

September 20, 2017 We've Been Busy

Cam races in BMW Berlin Marathon

September 16, 2017 Senior Project Manager Cameron “ActionCAM” Erdmann fulfilled a bucket list item this September when he participated in the BMW Berlin Marathon. With support from the AEC community, family, and friends, Cam participated in the 44th Annual Inline Skating Marathon, breaking his personal record with a time of 1hr 49min 8sec.

June 25, 2017 We've Been Busy

Design Time: A Morning with Teens in Trouble

By: Jennifer Penner, AIA, CDT, NCARB 25 June 2017 When I was asked by a teacher to speak to a group of at-risk teenagers about architecture, I jumped at the chance. I have a deep desire to spread the knowledge of architecture as far and wide as I can. I always accept invitations to present..