Spark Labs: Exploring productivity cycles. In the firm, on projects, and beyond.
In my world, architecture projects tend to be split up into phases with obvious “starter” and “finisher” , and review/evaluation parts, as well as various…
Better design, less risk.
To design the right fit for you, we proactively assist in answering relevant questions. These services are offered as stand-alone feasibility studies, or as part of our customized pre-design phase:
- Who is my market, and how should we design for it?
- How does location influence my development? SWAT Analysis of your site(s)
- How do I show potential tenants what they could do in my space?
- What are the planning, zoning, and entitlement rules for my site, and can we change them?
Sophia discovered her passion for architecture during an internship 1996. She received her formal education in Germany and the US. At Arizona State University she was honored by the Henry Adams Certificate for graduating at the top of her (Master of Architecture) class. She worked as a project architect with Architekton before founding Spark Architecture in 2012.
Spark [Thoughts]
Fierce Listening?
How are you listening? For Gist, Rebuttal, Logic, Emotions, or Point of View? The latter aims for a deep understanding the other person’s world…
What happened in Vegas..
… should not stay in Vegas. As 2019 President of AIA Montana I had the pleasure to represent our state at our National Conference. This…
Overdetermined Successes and Failures
We love a good story, and depending on whether you prefer drama, action, or romance you’ll end up with a villain or a hero…
Architects for early Site Concepts?
Yes! Don’t underestimate what your design team can do for you in the early early phases. Benefits for you include “pretty pictures” that can…
Senior Housing meets Pocket Neighborhoods
We love pocket neighborhoods for all ages, but recently explored more applications of them in the active adult and senior market. Baby Boomers have had…