December 11, 2020

Project Description:
Lambert Field Improvements created an artificial turf, multi-purpose sports and recreation field, accompanied by a support facility with a spectator venue, to the outdoor sports field complex on the Montana State University Campus.

Project Description:
When the SxS Group set out to develop a building for their own offices as well as commercial tenants, they desired the qualities of a historic building, the environmental performance and low operating costs of a LEED® Platinum-certified green building, and a daylit, loft-like interior that would serve as a comfortable home-away-from-home.

Project Description:
Jim Darcy Elementary School is a state of the art K-5 school. Located on the same site as the existing school, the school’s namesake Jim Darcy was a helicopter pilot who attended the school in his youth and passed away when his helicopter crashed in the Vietnam War while delivering food to an engaged unit in an active zone. To this day, his brother Bill and sister Margaret celebrate Jim’s birthday with the children attending school, keeping his story alive. Jim’s legacy served as inspiration for the design of the school. National Guard representatives arranged for a Blackhawk Helicopter to fly in during the ribbon cutting. In honor of Jim Darcy, a guardsman repelled from the helicopter with an American Flag, which was delivered to the school.

Project Description:
Hillside Modern is a private residence located on the Bridger Range’s western front, just north of Bozeman. The project was shaped by its surroundings and connected to the landscape from its grand views of the valley to the intimate site subtleties.

Project Description:
The Ravalli Electric Cooperative provides power to the majority of the Bitterroot Valley, spanning from the south end of Lolo to the Idaho border. This region is experiencing a population boom, and with that comes the need for expanded electrical services. This new 58,000 square foot dispatch and operations facility provides the organization with functional efficiency and space for growth in a new location central to their service region.

Project Description:
Radius Gallery is a two-story contemporary art gallery in the historic heart of downtown Missoula, Montana. The gallery fronts Higgins Street — a bustling thoroughfare lined with restaurants, markets and boutique shops. The site was occupied by an existing one-story building that was removed down to the foundation. Transparency and engagement are paramount to the success of the gallery; thus, the entire street façade is clad in storefront glazing to accentuate the display of art and draw in pedestrians. Large sculptural works are visible from a block away and the gallery’s glowing evening presence never fails to draw a crowd on First Friday art openings.

Project Description:
The Alley Lofts provide a model for living large within a small footprint — spatially, economically, and ecologically. Constructed on a minuscule budget, these small but well-appointed lofts provide a minimalist, modern, and sustainable rental option at home amongst its gritty backstreet context.

Project Description
Located on a wooded lot adjacent to Grant Creek in Missoula, this new home meets a young, active family’s lifestyle goals. The owners, who travel to Europe yearly to ski, aspired for a clean, modern farmhouse/Scandinavian design yet wanted the organic, imperfect old-world charm inherent in European architecture. The crisp material palette and simple architectural forms organized around an outdoor courtyard provide the right mood and setting for the family’s casual lifestyle.

Project Description
Bryant Elementary School holds a unique place in Helena as one of the oldest schools in the community, serving a neighborhood with a rich history and strong character. Located in an historically under-privileged neighborhood, the design team sought to create a place of refuge from the struggles of everyday life, providing a welcoming sense of acceptance and safety.

Introduction
The College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects is composed of members of the Institute who are elected to Fellowship by a jury of their peers. Fellowship is one of the highest of all AIA honors. It recognizes the architects’ achievements as an individual and his or her significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level.