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Earth Day in Sacramento!
For 45 years now, human beings around the world have been gathering to celebrate planet Earth on April 22nd. According to Wikipedia, “Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which day events worldwide are held to…
Touring the Sacramento County 911 Communications Center
The Sacramento Convention Center was host to the 2015 Western Regional Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) Annual Conference last week. Serving as the largest public safety communications association in the world, the conference offered Communications professionals an opportunity to see vendors…
Staff Spotlight: Stephanie Young
Say hello to Stephanie Young, our Accounting Assistant! 1. What is your job at Nacht & Lewis and how long have you been doing it? My position at Nacht & Lewis is the Accounting Assistant and I have been with…
Allan Hancock’s New Industrial Technology Project
Nacht & Lewis recently completed a Design-Build project* with Flint Builders for Allan Hancock College. The project was to expand and improve space for the college’s existing industrial technology programs and relocate, replace and upgrade to the college’s varsity baseball, soccer, football and track venues….
Staff Spotlight: Andrew McPherson
Our first Staff Spotlight of the year kicks off with Andrew McPherson, Director of Design and Vice President. 1. What is your job at Nacht & Lewis and how long have you been doing it? 24.5 years. I started as…
Staff Spotlight: Chris Hirai
Tis the month of December, so say hello to Chris Hirai, our Project Coordinator. 1. What is your job at Nacht & Lewis and how long have you been doing it? I am a Project Coordinator at Nacht & Lewis and…
Staff Spotlight: Bobbi Dougherty
Up next for our November Staff Spotlight we have Bobbi Dougherty, Controller. Enjoy! 1. What is your job at Nacht & Lewis and how long have you been doing it? I am the Controller and have been here for 4.5 years….
Staff Spotlight: Jinnelle Fong
Hello October and hello Jinnelle Fong, a Senior Design Technician at Nacht & Lewis. 1. What is your job at Nacht & Lewis and how long have you been doing it? I’m a Senior Design Tech. I’ve been working here…
Staff Spotlight: Megan Garon
Our September Staff Spotlight features Megan Garon, Marketing Coordinator and proposal extraordinaire! 1. What is your job at Nacht & Lewis and how long have you been doing it? I am the Marketing Coordinator and have been in the Marketing…
So, You Want to Be an Architect?
Despite both of my parents being in the healthcare industry (Mother an RN, Father an Acupuncturist), I knew without a doubt that I was interested in becoming an architect as early as the age of fourteen. Let’s be honest, it’s…
Canstruction at the AIACV Experience Architecture Week
It’s that time again folks – the American Institute of Architects, Central Valley Chapter (AIACV) is knee-deep in planning for the upcoming Experience Architecture Week. The 10-day celebration, starting October 10th, was created to facilitate greater transparency with the public in…
Staff Spotlight: Michael Corrick
Up next for our August Staff Spotlight we have Michael Corrick, President and Principal-in-Charge. Enjoy! 1. What is your job at Nacht & Lewis and how long have you been doing it? As President, I’m responsible for providing leadership, management…
New Natomas Gateways Middle School Grand Opening
On August 7, 2014, Nacht & Lewis was honored to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening for the new Natomas Gateways Middle School (NGMS), the newest middle school in the Natomas Unified School District. Hundreds of community members, parents,…
A Trip Back in Time – Exploring the Legacy of Nacht & Lewis
Our firm has a rich history in Sacramento, which is no surprise after being in business for 92 years. With the legacy of our name, we take great pride in understanding and honoring some of the architectural gems from the…
Design-Build for California State Funded Detention Facilities
Counties throughout California are leveraging state funding provided under legislative bills AB900 and SB1022 for detention facility projects. While the opportunities are ample, Counties are faced with the struggle of balancing the up-front expenses and selecting the appropriate delivery methods…
The Art Hack at HackerLab
Outside of our “day” jobs, my husband, Justin Wood, and I love to explore a variety of artistic endeavors. One of which is an installation we are working on right now at the HackerLab in Midtown Sacramento with Gina Lujan and Eric Ullrich. We…
Staff Spotlight: Joey Yao
We are excited about running a new monthly series, Staff Spotlight, which highlights fun tidbits about our diverse group of people here at Nacht & Lewis! To kick things off, let’s started with an interview from our newest employee, Joey…
Inside the City of Sacramento’s 911 Dispatch & Training Facility
Nacht & Lewis designed a state-of-the-art 911 Dispatch & Training facility for the City of Sacramento. Since opening in 2006, the facility has remained flexible for all of the City’s essential services needs, consistently supports both the staff who work…
LEED Gold in Corrections Facilities
The topics of sustainable design, LEED® certification and environmentally responsible buildings seem to be commonplace in architecture and design language these days. For Nacht & Lewis, these topics are even more intriguing when faced with the challenge of implementing them…
Kicking-Off Bike Month in May
Have you heard? May is Bike Month! What is “May is Bike Month”? “May is Bike Month” is a campaign that takes place in the six-county Sacramento Region each year. The focus is to promote bicycle use as a mode of…
2013 Best Green New Construction Award
In June of 2013, Nacht & Lewis worked together with all of the Design-Bid-Build partners to complete the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation’s California Men’s Colony, 50-Bed Mental Health Crisis Facility project. On track to receive a LEED Gold Certification,…
A Round of Applause – Staff Promotions!
As we settle into the new year and reflect on 2013, we can easily see the positive momentum for our firm and most importantly within our industry. Wishing you all even more success and goodwill for the rest of 2014!…
New 2013 California Energy Commission Code Requirements
January 1, 2014 will not only ring in a new year, but it will also bring a wide range of code changes as the new 2013 California Energy Code (CEC) takes effect. In order to help Nacht & Lewis stay…
Sights From the Top of Sacramento
The American Institute of Architects, Central Valley Chapter’s (AIACV) continues to celebrate the 10-day Central Valley Regional Architecture Festival and we have some great photos to share from Tuesday’s Top of the City Views Tour. As part of the festival, the AIACV offers exclusive access…