Founder and CEO Ev&A Architects (11 years in Nevada) Type of Business: Architecture | Hails from: South Dakota | 11 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas, NV How did you first get into your profession? I was born in South Dakota, and raised in Eveleth, Minnesota. I essentially grew up in the Great White North with my brother and two sisters enjoying … [Read more...]
EV&A Architects to Host Back to School Supply Donation Drive for Big Brother Big Sisters of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas – EV&A Architects, a Las Vegas-based architect firm, is partnering with local non-profit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada for a back to school supply donation drive. Every year Big Brothers Big Sisters provides backpacks for over 250 students in elementary, middle and high school. The local community can give back and help kids in the Big Brothers Big … [Read more...]
A New Hope: Power Poll 2015
With the recession having reaffirmed Nevada’s “Battle Born” motto, this recovery has added a new twist on another name for this state, the Silver State. Company owners and executives are seeing the silver lining in a tough economy as businesses grow and are leaner and more efficient than ever. And, while hopeful of the sustainability of this growth, executives remain cautious, … [Read more...]
Edward Vance, FAIA of EV&A Architects Featured Designer at the UNLV Barrick Museum “Reflecting and Projecting: Twenty Years of Design Excellence” Exhibit
Las Vegas – EV&A Architects, an elite Las Vegas-based architecture firm, announced that the work of founder and CEO Edward Vance, FAIA will be featured in “Reflecting and Projecting: Twenty Years of Design Excellence,” an exhibition at the UNLV Barrick Museum. This exhibit is open to the public now through Feb. 28. Vance has been selected to host a "Sketching … [Read more...]
Dickson Realty Awarded Revitalization Award
Dickson Realty Awarded Revitalization Award from Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce Dickson Realty has been awarded the 2014 large company Revitalization Award from the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce in honor of its new 7,048 square foot office building in Truckee. The award recognizes new construction and/or renovation projects that help make Truckee more visually … [Read more...]
EV&A Architects Awarded 2014 Southern Nevada Human Resources Association ‘Best Places to Work’ Award
Las Vegas – EV&A Architects, an elite Las Vegas-based architecture firm, announced that the company took third place in the Southern Nevada Human Resources Association (SNHRA) micro category for Best Places to Work in Southern Nevada. “This recognition really hits home for me because EV&A always strives to make its employees feel like family,” said EV& A Founder … [Read more...]
Park Place Infiniti Sponsors Smiles for Survivors; Governor Approves Solar Tax Incentives
Park Place Infiniti Sponsors Smiles for Survivors Park Place Infiniti is sponsoring the fourth annual Blow Out Breast Cancer event, presented by the Smiles for Survivors foundation and Square Colour Salon and Spa. [Read More...] Governor’s Office of Energy Approves Solar Tax Incentives Highlighting its commitment to renewable energy in Nevada, the Governor’s Office of Energy … [Read more...]
EV&A Architects Hires Tim Hollenbeck as Senior Associate and Project Manager
Las Vegas – EV&A Architects, an elite Las Vegas-based architecture firm, announced the addition of Tim Hollenbeck as senior associate and project manager. With more than 25 years of experience in the commercial and hospitality architect industries, Hollenbeck has extensive knowledge of local, regional, and national regulatory requirements, as well as Building Information … [Read more...]
Improvements Coming to East Downtown in Reno
Reno's East Fourth Street will be transformed during the second annual Positively 4th Street Better Block Project event. Considered "the gateway" to downtown Reno, Fourth Street is home to several historical properties but is in need of upgrades and repair. Local businesses are looking to spruce up the area through landscaping, adding a two-way bicycle lane, re-striping … [Read more...]
Raul Espiritu Hire as Senior Job Captain for EV&A Architects
Las Vegas – EV&A Architects, a Las Vegas-based architecture firm, announced the hiring of Raul Espiritu as senior job captain. With more than 15 years experience in architecture, Espiritu has extensive knowledge of the Las Vegas architecture industry. Espiritu has worked on many of the major hotel and casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, as well as entertainment projects in … [Read more...]
Kevin Welch Named Design Director for EV&A Architects
Las Vegas – EV&A Architects, a Las Vegas-based architecture firm, announced that Kevin Welch has been named the firm’s design director. With over 15 years in architecture, Welch brings extensive knowledge and experience working in the hospitality, commercial and healthcare fields. As design director for EV&A, Welch works closely with firm principals, clients and the … [Read more...]
Foundation Raising Funds for Veterans Memorial in Downtown Las Vegas
A local foundation is raising money to build a "world-class" veterans memorial in downtown Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Veterans Memorial Foundation is seeking $2.2 million through its Brick Campaign, where bricks are being sold at a range of $250 to $550. All bricks can be purchased in honor of a veteran and customized with the veteran's name, rank, dates of service and … [Read more...]
Edward Vance of EV&A Architects elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects
Las Vegas – EV&A Architects, a Las Vegas-based architecture firm, announced that CEO and founder Edward Vance was selected for elevation to Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Vance is the only recipient from the state of Nevada to receive this prestigious recognition this year. “It’s extremely humbling and certainly and an incredible … [Read more...]
If you could meet any fictional character, who would it be?
“Sydney Carton. His last words are a proclamation of hope for the future of mankind. ‘It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known.’” Mitchell D. Forman, D.O. | Dean & Professor, Touro University Nevada - “Buffy Summers because she is strong and resourceful and never gives up no matter … [Read more...]
Officials Break Ground on Moapa Paiute Tribe Solar Project
The first utility-scale solar project on tribal land is underway in Southern Nevada. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (NV) joined representatives from the Moapa Band of Piautes and executives from First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to kick off construction on the 250 Megawatt power plant. The project is located on … [Read more...]
