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Pride Month – Celebrating Extraordinary Architects
Across many countries, Pride Month takes place in June and is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of all those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and any other gender/sexual fluidity. The list will continue to…
Mental Health Awareness Month
Nurturing Our Mental Health Since 1949, May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month by the Mental Health Association (MHA). In order to bring awareness and decrease the stigma associated with the mental health challenges, each year the MHA…
Baking & Architecture
My grandmother owned a small bakery on an island in the Philippines. I remember her waking up at 4 am to knead batches of dough with great effort. Pan de sal was her specialty, which translates to salt bread. Locals…
In Memory of John Wong
On April 15th, we mourn the loss of John Wong. With over 20+ years at Nacht & Lewis, Wong had a lasting impact on our firm as the Principal Architect for our correction market. His extensive expertise expands across multiple…
The Builder/Architect Relationship: Things to Remember to Make It Work
Before entering the architecture industry, I began my career as a union carpenter building custom homes and commercial projects. I worked with architects, engineers, and consultants discussing plan sets and specifications. During that period, I was able to obtain a…
Designing for Wellness
When designing, architects always think about the effects that architecture may have on the people that use and interact with our buildings and spaces. The experience can vary depending on the intent of the structure. For example, a sacred space should elicit…
5 Tips In Joining The Architecture Industry
One key thing to remember about the architecture industry is that it is much broader than most people may think. First of all, you don’t need to be an architect to work at an architecture firm. Wait, what? It’s true….
The Process of a Designer
“You don’t just design buildings, you design details, you design execution… you design the entire process”. – Bob Borson, lifeofanarchitect.com I was recently asked about “design” and what the process entails. While the notion of “design” is something achieved and…
Introduction to Building Information Modeling
As Architects, it is essential for us to efficiently collaborate with our engineer and construction partners. Platforms that allow real-time collaboration is crucial from design to construction; therefore, Building Information Model (BIM) is key in our process in shaping the…
Staff Spotlight: Alex Balais
Nacht & Lewis is pleased to welcome our newest team member, Senior Project Coordinator, Alex Balais. 1. How long have you been with N&L? As an employee, I started officially on September 27th, but I have been working with projects…
Architecture Talk – A Language of Its Own
Architecture comes from a deep-rooted culture and long history, commonly assessed through visual terms and subject to perception. When speaking to an architect, you begin to pick up on words that are uncommon. Like all professions, architects have their own…
Art-chitecture
Designing with Functionality Architecture plays an important role in our lives. The physical infrastructure is something that we are confronted with every day. We share an apartment or a house with our family and if we are lucky, we are…
Staff Spotlight: Jeff Janssen
Nacht & Lewis is pleased to present our newest team member, Senior Project Coordinator, Jeff Janssen. 1. How long have you been with N&L? Started last month. 2. What do you do in your downtime? (Cook? Ski? Play sports?) Play…
We Wheelie Love to Bike!
Dust off your bikes because May is Bike Month! The League of American Bicyclists established Bike Month in 1956, an annual celebration that encourages biking as the main form of transportation. This is an opportunity for everyone to demonstrate the…
Making A Difference In The Community
Among the many associations and organizations that meet our professional desires, Nacht & Lewis takes pride in serving our community by volunteering. About 17 months ago, I joined the Sacramento Sheriff’s Drowning Accident Rescue Team (DART) with my son Grant….
Make Every Day Earth Day
Nacht & Lewis celebrates Earth Day every day by incorporating practices that reduce the negative affect on our environment into our daily lives. Here are ways our team contributes to sustainability: Biking Instead of starting your engine for a quick…
In Memory of Hans Schneider, AIA
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Hans Schneider on March 19th. Hans’ 50+ year history with Nacht & Lewis began in August of 1962, when he was hired on as a Draughtsman and Project Coordinator….
Not All ZNE Are Created Equal
Zero Net Energy (ZNE) is a design strategy that has piqued the interest of many clients. ZNE is a viable solution due to the declining price of photovoltaic panels. Since a decade ago, the payback period has reduced from 20…
Staff Spotlight: Vu Nguyen
Say hello to Vu Nguyen, the newest member of the marketing team! 1. What’s your favorite type of cuisine? Love, love, Asian cuisines (Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, etc.) and of course pizza. 2. What do you do in your downtime? I like to…
Napa County Re-Entry Facility
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Napa County Re-Entry project occurred with pomp and circumstance on Friday, February 1st and included the Chief of Probation, Chief of Corrections, Members of the Napa County Board of Supervisors, as well as distinguished members…
A Dedication to Robert Petersen
“Great is the art of beginning, but greater is the art of ending.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow On January 30th, the Nacht & Lewis staff, along with members of his family, celebrated the life of Robert Petersen who passed suddenly…
Get to Know the New Accessibility Market
Introducing A New Market My name is Eric Sifuentes, and I am excited to introduce the new market sector! As a Certified Access Specialist (CASp), subject matter expert and newly licensed architect, I will be leading the accessibility market. This…
2019 Staff Promotions
Congratulations to our team members! Chris Flatt | Associate Principal Stephanie Surigao | Project Coordinator Jackie Son | Marketing Coordinator
A Tale of Two Clinics
Nacht & Lewis has been working with UCSF since 2003. In our 15-year relationship we’ve had the privilege of working on three significant healthcare programs that needed to be moved from the Parnassus campus over to the new campus in…