NAC Architecture
NAC Architecture is a design firm with over 170 architects, engineers, interior designers and support staff, with offices in Spokane, Seattle and Los Angeles. The firm specializes in architecture, planning, electrical engineering, interior design, and capital facilities consulting. Core markets served include education (K-12 and higher education), healthcare, laboratory, biotechnology, recreation, hospitality, civic, cultural, extended care, and restoration. Incorporated in 1970, NAC Architecture has roots in Spokane, Washington, dating back to 1960.[1]
The firm has won over 230 design and industry awards in its history.[2] In 2013, NAC Architecture was ranked 18th[3] for sustainable design among architectural firms in the U.S. by ARCHITECT magazine, the official publication of the American Institute of Architects. The firm was ranked 45th[4] overall.[5]
In 2011, Building Design and Construction Magazine ranked NAC Architecture 30th overall[6] and 9th among U.S. K-12 school design firms[7] in their Giants 300 Report.[8]
Notable buildings
- Golden High School - Golden, Colorado[9]
- Woodrow Wilson High School - Tacoma, Washington[10]
- Shadle Park High School - Spokane, Washington[11]
- Oak Harbor High School - Oak Harbor, Washington[12]
- University of Arizona Likins Hall and Arbol de la Vida Residence Halls - Tucson, Arizona[13]
- John R. Rogers High School - Spokane, Washington[14]
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs Osborne Center for Science and Engineering - Colorado Springs, Colorado[15]
- Glacier Peak High School - Snohomish, Washington[16]
- Joel E. Ferris High School - Spokane, Washington[17]
- Fox Theater - Spokane, Washington[18]
- Machias Elementary - Snohomish, Washington[19]
- Eisenhower High School (Yakima, Washington) - Yakima, Washington[20]
- Bellevue High School - Bellevue, Washington[21]
- Washington State University Northside Residence Hall - Pullman, Washington[22]
- Whitworth University East Residence Hall - Spokane, Washington[23]
- University of Idaho Student Recreation Center - Moscow, Idaho
References
- Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, Survey: NAC Architecture, Oct. 25, 2012
- Architect, The Architect 50, Sept. 2013
- Giants 300 Report, July 22, 2011
- Archdaily.com
- AIA Seattle Website, Architect Finder
- Learning By Design Spring 2011 Awards
- SchoolDesigns.com
- KVOA story, UA Dorms Best in State, March 21, 2012
- Spokesman Review, September 13, 2009
- NAC|Architecture website, Portfolio, Higher Education
- Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, December 14, 2011
- KREM News website, June 18, 2012
- Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, October 27, 2010
- Project of the Month, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, November 7, 2012
- Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, July 6, 2011
- Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, January 31, 2012
- Spokane Journal of Business, March 13, 2009