Jody Titze, PE – SDRMCA When a special invitation to AIA South Dakota’s Design in the Hills event was extended to me, I jumped at the chance to participate. This was my second year as an attendee, and this is easily one of my favorite industry events. Here’s why: Tours: Spending the last 25 years…
Miranda Moen Due to its length, this article has been formatted into a two-part series. Begin reading Building Innovative Partnerships for Projects in Rural Areas, Part 1: Spring Grove Heritage House. Secondly, because of its unique partnership and mission, I want to share the Yes! House project I am undertaking at the moment in Granite…
Miranda Moen Growing up in rural southeast Minnesota, I never knew I wanted to become an architect until I was introduced to the idea by a school counselor in high school. In my mind, as an architect I could connect the two things I love most in life – my fascination with people and an…
Ali Rausch Vernacular architecture: local, logical, and functional, no guidance from the intellectualized architect who is trained in design. Vernacular architecture is a direct reflection of the individual and the use of its context. And in South Dakota our vernacular is just that, practical and humble in nature. It’s the corn crib that has been…
Constance Walter, Communications Director, Sanford Underground Research Facility In early spring 2019, crews began preparing for the removal of the old machine shops at Sanford Underground Research Facility. The three buildings—Machine Shop, Motor Shop and Iron House—were used during mining operations. However, since 2002, the shops have been largely empty and were used as cold…
Eirik Heikes, PLA / President of TerraSite Design I visited the Nelson Adkins Museum of Art in Kansas City this spring. A most impressive collection populated the facility, and the architecture was well executed. Light permeated the structure in areas where it should and it allowed for movement of masses of visitors in comfortable proximity…
(Content submitted by the Design in the Hills Committee) The AIA South Dakota annual event, Design in the Hills is right around the corner! This year’s event is themed ‘Innovation RC’ will focus on innovative projects and activities in Rapid City, SD. Thursday, July 18, 2019 Thursday morning will be spent touring new projects around…
AIA South Dakota members are invited to submit entries for our 2019 Nominated Awards, which include the Young Architect Award and Legacy Award.
The AIA South Dakota Design Awards boast a long tradition of celebrating the best architecture in our state, and firms are invited to submit their 2019 nominees.
(Content submitted by Stone Group Architects) Stone Group Architects recently got the opportunity to restore and remodel the East Side Fire Station to use as our office. Like any historical remodel, it was not without its problems, but the rewards just keep coming. Occupying the southwest corner of Heritage Park near downtown Sioux Falls, the…