by Andrew | Oct 2, 2023 | Culture, Design, Education, Life
In acrylic paint, I have captured the vividness of IAIA’s sunset view in the painted piece “You Can Start Here.” The colorfulness and ambiguous figure represent the ambition of all Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) members. The opportunity to become who...
by Andrew | Jul 10, 2023 | Architecture, Culture, Design, Education, Life, Navajo
Danielle Begay is one of our newest interns. She graduated from UNM with her bachelor’s degree in Architecture. DMA looks forward to having her here to gain experience designing for local communities. Q: What inspired you to pursue architecture? A: I was...
by Andrew | Jul 7, 2023 | Architecture, Design, Education, Life
Tahlee Vargo is one of our newest interns. He graduated with his Master’s degree in Architecture and is looking to gain experience designing for Navajo communities. Q: What inspired you to pursue architecture? A: Growing up I always found an interest in...
by Andrew | Jun 5, 2023 | Architecture, Design, Education, Life
Q: What inspired you to pursue architecture? A: I have always had a love and interest in design. I always knew I wanted to pursue something that allowed me to use my creativity. I gained a huge love for architecture throughout high school and was inspired to...
by Andrew | Nov 4, 2022 | Architecture, Design, Education, Life
Q: What inspired you to pursue architecture? A: I chose architecture because of the way it impacts our communities. Architecture is a tool to connect people and places, it offers opportunities for positive environmental, economic, and social impact. I love how it is...
by Andrew | Jun 14, 2022 | Architecture, Culture, Design, Education, Healthcare, Life, Navajo, Sustainable
“A key role for an Interior Designer is FF&E specification. FF&E stands for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment. FF&E should meet safety codes and standards for flammability, toxicity and slip resistance.” (i) There is more to FF&E than...
