David Anderson
Babcock Design
With an education spanning Hawaii, New York and Italy, and having practiced architecture in Oregon, Massachusetts and Utah, Mr. Anderson brings a diverse understanding of the field of archi- tecture to each project. He believes that successful design emerges from the interdependency of site, program and client. He specializes in civic and higher education projects, including over a dozen projects for the State of Utah. Licensed in Utah since 2006, Mr. Anderson has been the architect on projects ranging from private residences to manufacturing facilities over 200,000 square feet. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Anderson applies sustainable design practices to improve building function and operations. Mr. Anderson’s role at Babcock Design Group focuses on the schematic design and design develop-ment phases. Education: Punahou School Cornell University – Bachelor of Architecture |
Alex Booth
VCBO
Alex approaches architecture with passion and intensity. He has been working in the profession since 2002, and loves the everyday challenges and variety that architecture brings. Alex won design awards during his time at the University of Utah before completing his Master’s of Architecture degree. He has been an integral part of several award winning projects and competitions while at VCBO. Alex thrives on being intimately involved in the creation of design, using digital tools and visualization to bring the ideas to life. He brings a level of real time collaboration to projects that facilitate a unique connection which links the client into the design process. Alex believes that everyone is (or wants to be) a designer at heart and for this reason, he enjoys sharing the creative process with the end user. Alex’s design, computer, and project experience allow him to follow a design from inception, to development, documentation, and ultimately through construction. Interests: mountain biking, basketball, being a husband & dad |
John Branson
Architect and Principal at GSBS
John is a Principal at GSBS and a member of the Board of Directors. He has worked for GSBS since his graduate school days in the late ‘80’s. Some of his early work involved municipal projects including several pools and bathhouses. He was the project manager for 3 visitor centers in the Escalante Grand Staircase National Park – one in Escalante, on in Big Water and one in Cannonville. His most recent work was as PM for the USU Merrill Library Addition and the Utah Museum of Natural History. His newest projects include the UVU Student Life Center and the USU Business Bldg. John is also an accomplished artist and a diehard desert rat. |
Steven R. Burt, AIA
ENTELEN Design-Build, LLC
Graduate Univ of Utah M. Arch 1981, BS Economics 1978. I have spent the last 27 years in non-traditional practice areas. I followed a traditional practice career path from 1981-1988 at FFKR Architects (SLCo Water Conservancy/Hunter HS/Dixie Center/Alpine Schools/Hotel Utah multiple projects) Prior to 1981 I worked for a number of local architects including university professors Stan Hallet, Bob Hermanson, Kazuo Matsubayashi, Gordon Hashimoto and Carl Inoway. I was recipient of scholarships during my 5th and 6th years of school. I left FFKR in 1988 to take over Director of Architecture at DMJM office in SLC I was recruited away 6 weeks later (salary doubled… hard not to do it) by Daw Technologies, Inc. to establish design entity as part of corporate construction group to build cleanrooms for high tech companies around the world. Started as Design Director, became Asia-Pacific Operations VP, then Sr. VP of World Wide Field Operations including sales/marketing, design and engineering, estimating, R&D, construction staff and had offices in Scotland, Taiwan, France and Israel. I left in late 1999 to get off the airplane and spend more time at home. I founded ENTELEN at that time, along with partners at FFKR Architects. I purchased their interests in 2011. ENTELEN currently employs architects, draftspersons, construction staff and pursues commercial, institutional and government projects. We provide a broad range of design and construction services, specializing in cleanroom work and manufacturing renovations. I currently chair Sandy City’s Design Review Committee, served as a Planning Commissioner there from 1988-1996, founded the Sandy Arts Council in 1985, and am currently serving as a Utah Supreme Court appointee to the Utah State Bar Commission where I urged development of their current new-lawyer mentoring program. |
Jaeyoung Byun
Method Studio
Jaeyoung was raised in New York City where he earned his B.Arch degree at The Cooper Union’s Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture. His thesis explored the problems of surveillance in the mega-event, more specifically the Boston Marathon, and proposed an architectural intervention to challenge the relationship between spectator and spectacle. Jaeyoung moved to Ogden, Utah last June 2014 and worked in the production team at Building God’s Way. At BGW, He was involved in the design and development of construction documents of churches and high school gymnasiums, in many different scales, all over the country. He has recently moved to Salt Lake City and is currently working at Method Studio. |
Celestia Carson
VCBO
Celestia Carson AIA, LEEDap., an Associate Principal with VCBO Architecture, specializes in architecture that enhances life: education, recreation and healthcare facilities. She is particularly committed to higher education and has worked on numerous university campuses in the State of Utah. Celestia’s skills span both the technical and aesthetic aspects of architecture, and she is passionate about managing her projects from the planning stages through construction. As an excellent communicator Celestia is particularly skilled at facilitating complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Outside of the office, Celestia serves as the president and founder of the local non-profit Women in Architecture, SLC; a group committed to bolstering the number of women in the field of architecture through advocacy, mentorship and community. Interests: marathons, culture, life-long learning. Passion Statement: I love architecture and its ability to shape our communities. |
Laura Clayton
Babcock Design |
Travis Dance
Raymond, Van Nosdol & Associates
Master of Architecture degree – University of Idaho (2003). Licensed in Utah. We are a small firm which allows exposure to all aspects of the profession. Mostly commercial office work and LDS Church work. Occasional retail, medical, education and residential work. Interests: Sci-fi, music, gardening. |
Philip Dimick
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
I am a licensed architect practicing in Salt Lake City at Sparano + Mooney Architecture. The bulk of my professional experience over the last 4 years has been with performing arts facilities, with some various other experience in hospitality and single-family residences. I received my master in architecture from the University of Illinois at the end of 2009 and have been living in Salt Lake City since early 2010. I believe architecture is an integral part of any culture in that its values are inherent in the spaces they construct. I believe simplicity in design is undervalued and strive toward a reductionist architecture that allows one to emphasize but also find interest in explo activity within a space over the space itself. Lastly, I find interest in the construct of satirical architecture as a means to study or critique the world around us. |
Eric Egenolf
Process Studio
Eric Egenolf graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture and Minor in Engineering Studies from Carnegie Mellon University in 2001. Since then he has been in professional practice at small to medium-sized firms in Pittsburgh PA, Takoma Park MD, San Diego CA, and Salt Lake City UT. In 2012, Eric and his former classmate Dwight Yee founded Process Studio, a young and energetic architectural practice based in Salt Lake City. The name “process” was a deliberate choice to represent the firm’s collaborative design approach that engages and listens to its clients and consultants, draws inspiration from precedent and context, and proposes thoughtful and modern design solutions. Eric is licensed in both Utah and Maryland and is a LEED Accredited Professional with Specialty in Building Design and Construction. He uses a variety of design and production tools ranging from hand sketches to Autodesk Revit. Process Studio pursues residential, commercial, and institutional projects in Utah and the surrounding region. They also collaborate with other small firms based in California and Maryland. Current projects in development and construction include a lakeside vacation home at Bear Lake in Idaho, a Los Angeles bungalow renovation, and an outdoor amphitheater for the Sorenson Unity Center on 900 West. Eric recently participated as a selected member of the Lower Park Avenue Design Studio that studied affordable housing solutions in Park City. He also sometimes provides pro bono design services to the Weber Davis Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. In the words of Andrew Carnegie, Eric’s “heart is in the work.” |
John Ewanowski
CRSA
Graduated from University of Michigan in 2013 with my M.Arch. Moved to Utah the following fall. Got a job at CRSA, where I have been in the historic preservation studio. While preservation was not a big interest, I have found that it marries my passion for architecture with an interest in history, geography, place making. I sometimes miss the thrill of architecture school and try to supplement with drawing, reading, writing, design outside of the pressures of work. I have passed the ARE and can offer study tips. Working on IDP hours and hoping to be licensed next summer. Love skiing, watching sports, being outdoors, watching movies, hanging out with my dog in my spare time. |
David W. Griffin II
Arch|Nexus
Trained in both architecture and building science at Arizona State University, Mr. Griffin II has focused on the integration of the built environment and energy conserving/consuming systems. A focus on whole building energy simulation allows him to provide investment grade financial analysis to all parties involved proving the business case for sustainability in both new construction and existing buildings. David’s energy experience includes over 2 million square feet of healthcare, higher education, commercial, and municipal buildings boasting over 8.8 MkWh saved/year. Applying his experience, he continues to push the envelope and diligently seek out opportunities to save the world – one building at a time. |
Stacy Hamm
I am an architect in the Facilities Space Management department at Utah Valley University. I have been there since November 2011 and was previously at HFS Architects from 2004‐2011. I have a Master’s of Architecture and a MBA (marketing emphasis) from the University of Utah. I am currently working on multiple remodel projects at UVU: Pope Science Infill project, PE building bleacher replacement, Student Life Plaza replacement, Library Writing Center remodel, Student Center Sustainability wall, Losee Center Women’s Success Center remodel. I serve as Chair of UVU’s Sustainability Committee, a member of UVU’s Image Committee and a member of the UTA Community Transit Advisory Committee. I live in Sandy and commute to Orem via the Frontrunner each workday. I have two children, Johnny |
Brian Hebdon
MHTN Architects
Position/Roles: project architect, designer, educator, visualization, 3D printing Focus Areas: Higher Education, Institutional and Religious Architecture Interests: phenomenology and architecture, material investigations, sketching, and digital design Interests: family, soccer, religion, fishing, camping, nonprofit support Professional Affiliations: AIA, NCARB, Habitat for Humanity I was raised in a rural neighborhood outside of Elko, Nevada. I moved to Utah while attending high school and received both my BArch and MArch at the University of Utah. My career started doing freelance work for smaller architects but moved onto working for Architectural Nexus where I focused on Higher Education Student Housing. Shortly after graduation I joined MHTN Architects where I currently pursue my love of design. I have ranged from healthcare projects, the Primary Children’s Ambulatory Care Center, to University work, UU Dental School and the future OSH building. I have found a love for programming, feasibility studies and an immense love of design discovery. My favorite project to date has been a small ongoing remodel for the St. Ambrose Catholic Church. While attending the University of Utah I gained a unique understanding of balancing work, family, social life, and school. I was married, a father and unfortunately worked all through school. While balancing all of that I still was able to receive multiple awards and am now a licensed architect within two years of graduating school – a goal everyone can achieve! |
Patrick Mclaughlin
MHTN
I am 61 years old. A graduate of Westminster College with majors in Music(Jazz) and Environmental Studies and received a Master of Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Work has included a variety of projects including Performing Arts, Student Unions, Libraries, K-12, Emergency Operations Centers, Office Buildings and Convention Centers. My professional interests include sustainable design, daylighting, envelope design. But am also interested in Preforming Arts Facilities and Libraries. I am currently the Chair of the Utah BEC Chapter and a Member of AIA Utah Committee on the Environment. I have had the opportunity to introduce a few students at Westminster College to the Architectural Profession. Still play and compose music just for the fun of it. |
Prescott Muir
Prescott Muir Architects
I have been working in architecture for 43 years and in private practice for 39 years. The firm has received more than twenty design awards and published in leading architecture magazines. I have been teaching at the University of Utah for 25 years, first as adjunct then later as full professor. I have a B Arch from USC and M Arch from Columbia University. I like drawing, writing, skiing, golfing and fly fishing. |
Robert Pinon
MHTN
“I am part of the Commercial Studio at MHTN Architects, Inc. Over the last 5 years I have been responsible for the development and construction of RiverPark in South Jordan, Utah. This development boasts over 1 million sf of Class A Office space.
I am engaged in LEED certification on several projects and believe that the market is taking us there, for good reasons.
MHTN a larger sized architectural firm in the Intermountain west and is capable of handling any large size project. We have just 65 employees, including Interiors, Landscape and Specialists (Cost Estimation, Spec Writers, etc.)
For more information, please see http://www.mhtn.com” |
Annie Schwemmer
Renovation Design Group
I am a detail-oriented architect who loves the process of taking something good and making it better. In 2003 my two business partners and I founded Renovation Design Group to focus on raising the bar of residential remodeling in Utah. I’m good at seeing the potential in homes and enjoy building relationships with my clients. My friendly and optimistic personality lends itself well to coordinating with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout the design and construction process. I began working in an architectural firm in 1993. I received my Bachelor’s and Master’s of Architecture degrees from the University of Utah and became a licensed architect in 2004. I have designed and managed residential and commercial projects of all sizes. “I approach architecture like a puzzle,” she says. “I enjoy taking all the parameters of a project into consideration to come up with a great solution.” In my spare time I enjoy cycling, photography, fly fishing, and anything in the great outdoors. My husband and I love to travel to experience other cultures and their history. We have been known to spend our vacations exploring ghost towns in Utah & surrounding states. We adore our two young children who keep life very busy & fulfilling! |
Corey Solum, AIA
Think Architecture, Inc.
As a principal of THINK Architecture, Corey is responsible for not only the management of multiple architectural projects, but is also the Vice President and CFO, and is appointed with managing the financial and day to day management responsibilities of the firm. He strives to lead a collaboration of ideas and visions to bring quality architectural design that serve the public and individuals. The goal is to not only serve their practical needs, but also enhance their lives and the natural /built environment. Corey’s main areas of architectural practice is Resort Hospitality, Commercial, Retail, Multi Family, and Single Family. Corey is a Salt Lake native, and a 1995 graduate of the University of Utah School of Architecture. Corey is also member of National Council or Architectural Registration Boards; the American Institute of Architects; the 2014 Past President of the Utah AIA; participates in AIA Government Affairs Committee, Secretary to Utah ACE Mentor Program, and is a member of the Utah Architects Licensing Board. Outside of the office enjoys painting, building furniture, the outdoors in general, and the continued company of his wife and three children. |
RK Stewart
“Hon Fellow Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Hon Japanese Institute Of Architects
Hon Architectural Institute of Australia
LEED Accredited ProfessionalSpecialties: Civic Projects
Institutional Projects
Strategic Planning
Renovation Projects
Complex Aprroval Processes
Environmental Review / Approval
Technical Performance
Building / Planning Codes
Project Management & Delivery” |
Jay Taggart, AIA
Curtis Miner Architects
Jay V. Taggart, AIA, holds a Bachelor of Science (1998) and Master of Architecture (2000) degrees from the University of Utah. Jay is an Associate at Curtis Miner Architecture and specializes in healthcare, commercial, retail, educational, and housing architecture. By traveling and studying architecture, Jay has allowed a variety of architectural influences to enhance his work in complex healthcare, commercial, retail, and educational architecture. Most recently Jay has expanded his experience in commercial, municipal, and multi-family architecture and is currently working on numerous architectural projects along the Wasatch Front. Jay serves the community by contributing his artistic talent, education, and experience for the Utah Heritage Foundation, is a member of the American Institute of Architects, and a registered Architect in the State of Utah. |
Dan Teed
MHTN
I’m a U of U Alum and have been working at MHTN Architects since graduating in May of 2014. My passion lies with community-based design and have participated in Design Build Bluff, and worked at two social-design nonprofits. I’m involved with the local chapter of the YAF (Young Architects Forum) and currently serving as the president of EECTA (Educating Elementary Children Through Architecture). I’m working hard on obtaining a licence and am eager to share my experiences with a student who may be just a step or two behind me. |
Gerritt Timmerman, AIA
Associate at Curtis Miner Architecture
Gerritt holds both a Bachelor of Science (1998) and Master of Architecture (2000) degrees from the University of Utah. Gerrit is an Associate at Curtis Miner Architecture and specializes in healthcare, educational, and commercial design. Over the past several years, Gerrit has worked on higher education facilities as well as several complex and challenging hospital expansion and remodel projects, that have led him to excel in healthcare planning and project management roles. Most recently he has advanced his skills with commercial facilities and multifamily residential facilities. His breadth of experience in planning, design and project management contributes to the success of current and future projects throughout the Intermountain West. Gerrit is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is a registered Architect in the State of Utah. |
Nate White
Naylor Wentworth Lund Architects
I work and NWL Architects and have been here for a little more than a year and a half. I previously worked at another firm for around six and a half years. I have worked on a wide variety of projects, both small and large. I studied at the University of Utah. I graduated in the summer of 2012 doing the accelerated program and recently got licensed as an architect this past Spring. Outside of work In enjoy spending time with my wife and two children. I enjoy sports. I watch every Utah Jazz game I can. I follow U of U sports as well. I play recreation league softball throughout the summer. And I will take any chance I get to play golf. My wife and I enjoy travelling and try to regularly visit new cities to explore for a few days. |
Tang Yang
GSBS
Professional 2008 to Present – Project Manager at GSBS Architects 2003 to 2008 – Imai Keller Moore Architects AIA Utah 2013 & 2014 – Treasurer, Board of Directors 2014 – PR Committee |
AIAS at the University of Utah 