We focus on creating progressive places that are atmospheric and spatially rewarding.

We have fun in the serious world of architecture.

We have an efficient, seamless process that includes planning, design and production, all performed at an equally high level.

We are client-focused. We listen, and respond with smart, informed solutions.

We are a leader in architecture that will surprise you with new, unexpected ideas.

We endeavor to make the world better and enhance people’s lives through the environments we create.

We are a passionate community of people who believe in honest collaboration.

James C. Lord II

Partner, CEO

Architect, AIA

Lee Norsworthy

Partner, Director of Architecture

Architect

Brian Henley

Partner, Director of Design

Architect, AIA, LEED AP

Chelsea Lavell

Partner, Director of Interior Design

NCIDQ, RID

Rick Romito

Partner, Treasurer and Advisor to the CEO

awards

2024

Global 100

Best Hospitality Architecture Firm - South West USA

Lawyer International - Legal 100

Best Hospitality Architecture Firm - South West USA

2023

American School & University - Interiors Showcase - Outstanding Design

Faith Lutheran Oder Family Flight Academy

American School & University - Interiors Showcase - Outstanding Design

Kickapoo Early Childhood Language & Learning Center

Architecture Press Release - International Interior Design Award Winner - Corporate Interior Built

Caesars Entertainment Corporate Headquarters

Best of Las Vegas - Las Vegas Review Journal

Architecture Firm

Corporate America Today

Best Hospitality Architecture Firm - South West USA

Global 100

Best Hospitality Architecture Firm - South West USA

HOSPY Award - Resort Pool Experience

TAO Beach at The Venetian Resort

Kev's Best

Best Architects - Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas Architects

Best of 2023 Architectural Firm

Learning by Design - Combined-Level School - New Construction/Addition - Career-Tech/Voc-Ed - Outstanding Project

Faith Lutheran Oder Family Flight Academy

Learning by Design - Early Childhood School/Elementary School - New Construction - Early Childhood Center - Outstanding Design

Kickapoo Early Childhood Language & Learning Center

NAIOP Southern Nevada Chapter - Spotlight Merit Award - Office Tenant Improvement

Caesars Entertainment Corporate Headquarters

NAIOP Southern Nevada Chapter - Spotlight Merit Award - Healthcare Building

Queensridge Medical Office Building

2022

Learning by Design - Combined Level School - New Construction/Addition - Admin Areas/Business Office - Outstanding Project

Faith Lutheran Crusader Business Center

NAIOP Southern Nevada Chapter - Spotlight Award Winner - Multi Family

Betty's Village by Opportunity Village

Officer Station Design Awards - Law Enforcement Facilities III Award - SILVER

City of San Marcos Police Headquarters Remodel

2021

American School & University - Outstanding Designs - Interior Work in Progress

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Education Center

Corporate America Today

Best Education Services Interior Design Firm of the Year - Nevada, USA

Global 100

Best Education Services Interior Design Firm of the Year - Nevada, USA

Lawyer International - Legal 100

Best Education Services Interior Design Firm of the Year - Nevada, USA

M&A Today – Global Awards

Best Hospitality Architecture Firm - South West USA

Learning by Design - Combined Level School - Project in Progress - Multi-use / Joint-use Building Space - Outstanding Project

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Education Center

2020

Architecture Press Release - International Interior Design Award Winner - Hospitality Interior Built

Caesars Forum Convention Center

Architecture Press Release - International Interior Design Award First Runner-Up - Office Building Interior Built

UFC Corporate Headquarters

Corporate America Today - Best Sports Facility Design - Athletic Training Center

Bishop Gorman Catholic High School Athletic Training Center

Corporate America Today

Architectural Services Company of the Year - West USA

Corporate America Today

Best Education Services Interior Design Firm of the Year - Nevada, USA

ENR Southwest - Best Project - Office/Retail/Mixed-Use

Caesars Forum Convention Center

2019

American School & University - Outstanding Design - Work in Progress

Kickapoo Early Childhood Language + Learning Center

BUILD, Ones to Watch in Interior Design 2019

Leading Innovators in Commercial Interiors – Texas

Corporate America Today

Best Education Services Interior Design Firm of the Year - Nevada, USA

Lawyer International - Legal 100

Best Education Services Interior Design Firm of the Year - Nevada, USA

LUX-Life

Best Education Services Interior Design Firm - Western USA Award for Excellence in Hospitality Design

M&A Today

Global Awards – Best Education Services Interior Design Firm of the Year - Nevada, USA

NAIOP Southern Nevada Chapter - Spotlight Award Winner - Renovation

Palms Casino Resort Remodel

NAIOP Southern Nevada Chapter - Spotlight Merit Award - Special Use

UFC Corporate Headquarters

2018

American School & University - Outstanding Designs - Classrooms

Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School Classroom Building Addition

BUILD Award

Best Education Services Interior Design Firm - Western USA

Corporate USA Today - Best Sports Facility Design

Bishop Gorman Catholic High School Athletic Training Center

Corporate USA Today

Architectural Services Company of the Year - West USA

Las Vegas Architects

Top 10 Best Restaurant Architects in Las Vegas

Lawyer International

Best Hospitality Architecture Firm – South West USA

Lawyer International – Global Awards

Architectural Services Company of the Year - West USA

2017

AI Global

Best Architectural Services Company - West USA

AI Global - Best Sports Facility Design

Bishop Gorman Catholic High School Athletic Training Center

2016

AIA Nevada Citation Award

RTC Transit UNLV Transfer Station

American School & University - Outstanding Designs:

Sports Stadiums/Athletic Facilities for Faith Lutheran Jr./Sr. High School Crusader Competition Center

2014

McGraw-Hill Construction/ENR California

Best Sports/Entertainment Project for Graton Resort & Casino

2013

American School & University - Outstanding Designs

Specialized Facilities for Clark County School Districts Variety School

American School & University - Outstanding Designs - Sports Stadiums/Athletic Facilities

Bishop Gorman Catholic High School Athletic Training Center

2012

American School & University

Outstanding Design for Faith Lutheran Jr./Sr. High School Chapel and Performing Arts Center

American School & University

Interior Showcase Outstanding Designs Auditoriums/Music Rooms for Faith Lutheran Jr./Sr. High School Chapel and Performing Arts Center

UNLV Sidney Award

George Garlock, Founding Partner

2011

2010

National Trust For Historic Preservation - 2010 Preservation Honor Award

Historic 5th Street School

American School & University - Outstanding Designs: High Schools

Bishop Gorman Catholic High School

2009

AIA Collaborative Award

Historic 5th Street School Renovation

NCMA/ICPI Design Award of Excellence – Commercial

Faith Lutheran Jr./Sr. High School Chapel and Performing Arts Center

2008

AIA Honor Design Award

Historic 5th Street School Renovation

American School & University - Outstanding Design: High Schools

Bishop Gorman Catholic High School

Southwest Contractor - Best of 2008 Nevada Award

Historic 5th Street School Renovation

2007

TOBY Building of the Year

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department-MetroComm

2005

Real Estate & Construction Review - Top Projects in the Southwest

RTC South Strip Transfer Terminal

Southwest Contractor Best of 2005

Forum Shops at Caesars

Southwest Contractor Best of 2005

Mesa Grill at the Forum Shops

Southwest Contractor Best of 2005

The Spiral Escalators at the Forum Shops

2006

NAIOP Spotlight Awards - Merit Award Recipient

Southern Nevada Safety Service Center

2004

NAIOP Spotlight Award

Kens Foods

NAIOP Spotlight Award

Las Vegas City Hall Expansion

Southwest Contractor Best of 2004

Southern Nevada Safety Service Complex

2003

AIA Citation Design Award

Las Vegas City Hall Expansion

AIA Citation Design Award

South Strip Transfer Terminal

AIA Merit Design Award

Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain

Best of Las Vegas 2003, Las Vegas Review-Journal Editor’s Choice, Best Non-Hotel Architecture

Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain

2002

Southwest Contractor’s Magazine Editor’s Choice Award

Desert Orthopedic Surgery Center

2001

AIA Nevada Honor Award

Serenity Hall Memorial Chapel, Boy Scout Reservation on Mt. Potosi, NV

NAIOP Spotlight Award – Best in Building

Market Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain

Southwest Contractor Best of 2001 - Outstanding Private Building

Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain

2000

AIA Nevada Architectural Firm Award Winner

American School & University - Portfolio for Educational AIA Design Excellence Award – BUILT

Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain

Douglas County Planning Commission Excellence in Design for Community Significance

Genoa Main Post Office, Genoa, NV

Las Vegas 100

Listed in the top 100 privately held Las Vegas Companies

1999

AIA Las Vegas Merit Award

Genoa Main Post Office, Genoa, NV

1998

USPS A/E Expo Design Competition, Design Award

United States Postal Service, Red rock Station, St. George, UT

1996

AIA Honor Design Award

Non-Ferrous Bolt & Manufacturing Company, Office/Warehouse

1993

American School and University - Educational Design Excellence

Thomas Beam Engineering Complex, University of Nevada at Las Vegas

Selected for Exhibit by National School Boards Association with AIA

Rod Lee Bigelow Health Sciences Building, University of Nevada at Las Vegas

1991

American School & University Portfolio for Educational - Design Excellence

Rod Lee Bigelow Health Sciences Building, University of Nevada at Las Vegas

Nevada Silver Award for Commercial Architecture

Thomas Beam Engineering Complex, University of Nevada at Las Vegas

1990

AIA Nevada Merit Award

Thomas Beam Engineering Complex, University of Nevada at Las Vegas

American Association of School Administrators Exhibition of School Architecture

Virgin Valley High School, Virgin Valley, NV

American School & University-Educational Design Excellence

Virgin Valley High School, Virgin Valley, NV

1988

Masonry & Tile Contractors of Southern Nevada Design Awards

Desert Radiologists Medical Office Building, Las Vegas, NV

1987

Tactical Air Command Design Awards - Type II Winner

Officer's Open Mess at Nellis AFB, NV