NAC Architecture

American design firm

NAC Architecture is a design firm with over 170 architects, engineers, interior designers and support staff, with offices in Spokane, Seattle and Los Angeles. The firm specializes in architecture, planning, electrical engineering, interior design, and capital facilities consulting. Core markets served include education (K-12 and higher education), healthcare, laboratory, biotechnology, recreation, hospitality, civic, cultural, extended care, and restoration. Incorporated in 1970, NAC Architecture has roots in Spokane, Washington, dating back to 1960.[1]

The firm has won over 230 design and industry awards in its history.[2] In 2013, NAC Architecture was ranked 18th[3] for sustainable design among architectural firms in the U.S. by ARCHITECT magazine, the official publication of the American Institute of Architects. The firm was ranked 45th[4] overall.[5]

In 2011, Building Design and Construction Magazine ranked NAC Architecture 30th overall[6] and 9th among U.S. K-12 school design firms[7] in their Giants 300 Report.[8]

## Notable buildings

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* Golden High School \- Golden, Colorado[9]
* Silas High School \- Tacoma, Washington[10]
* Shadle Park High School \- Spokane, Washington[11]
* Oak Harbor High School \- Oak Harbor, Washington[12]
* University of Arizona Likins Hall and Arbol de la Vida Residence Halls - Tucson, Arizona[13]
* John R. Rogers High School \- Spokane, Washington[14]
* University of Colorado Colorado Springs Osborne Center for Science and Engineering - Colorado Springs, Colorado[15]
* Glacier Peak High School \- Snohomish, Washington[16]
* Joel E. Ferris High School \- Spokane, Washington[17]
* Fox Theater \- Spokane, Washington[18]
* Machias Elementary \- Snohomish, Washington[19]
* Eisenhower High School (Yakima, Washington) \- Yakima, Washington[20]
* Bellevue High School \- Bellevue, Washington[21]
* Washington State University Northside Residence Hall - Pullman, Washington[22]
* Whitworth University East Residence Hall - Spokane, Washington[23]
* University of Idaho Student Recreation Center - Moscow, Idaho

## References

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1. ^ "Survey: NAC Architecture". www.djc.com. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
2. ^ "Awards".
3. ^ "The 2013 ARCHITECT 50: Top 50 in Sustainability - Architects - Architect Magazine". www.architectmagazine.com. Archived from the original on 2013-09-14.
4. ^ Wills, Eric; Dickinson, Elizabeth Evitts (September 10, 2013). "The Results of This Year's ARCHITECT 50". Architect Magazine. Archived from the original on 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
5. ^ Architect, The Architect 50, Sept. 2013
6. ^ Architecture Firms - Giants [dead link]
7. ^ "K12 Design Firms Giants 300 2011". 26 July 2011.
8. ^ "Giants 300 report". Building Design + Construction. 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
9. ^ "Golden High School / NAC Architecture". ArchDaily. 2011-08-17. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
10. ^ AIA Seattle Website, Architect Finder
11. ^ Learning By Design Spring 2011 Awards
12. ^ "Oak Harbor High School". School Designs. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
13. ^ KVOA story, UA Dorms Best in State, March 21, 2012
14. ^ "All-day festivities mark Rogers High renewal | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
15. ^ "NAC Architecture". NAC Architecture. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
16. ^ "NACArchitecture wins award in Tokyo". www.djc.com. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
17. ^ KREM News website, June 18, 2012
18. ^ Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, October 27, 2010
19. ^ "Project of the Month: Sandburg joins a new generation of schools". www.djc.com. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
20. ^ "Replacing Eisenhower High in Yakima to cost $109.3M". www.djc.com. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
21. ^ "Bellevue High School Construction Project". Archived from the original on 2015-02-10. Retrieved 2015-02-10.
22. ^ "WSU students getting $33M dorm". www.djc.com. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
23. ^ "School construction activity here eases, but still strong > Spokane Journal of Business". www.spokanejournal.com. Retrieved 2023-06-27.

## External links

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* Company website