by Andrew | Sep 12, 2023 | Architecture, Culture, Design, Life, Navajo, Sustainable
The initial site clearing for the Navajo Tribal Utility Headquarters (NTUA) Fort Defiance District Office is progressing rapidly thanks to our team of contractors at LAM Corporation. Currently, the primary work underway is site clearing and demoing of 2 pre-engineered...
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 | May 23, 2023 | Architecture, Culture, Design, Healthcare, Navajo
It was a beautiful day in Polacca Arizona for such an auspicious ceremony. The Hopi Tribe and the Indian Health Service have reason to celebrate as they embark on a groundbreaking journey towards improved healthcare services. With the upcoming expansion and renovation...
by Andrew | May 4, 2023 | Architecture, Culture, Design, Life, Navajo, Sustainable
The Navajo Tribal Utility Authority Fort Defiance District office is about to start construction sometime this summer! Similar to the design of the Headquarters building, spaces were created to continue the interaction between various users. Cultural elements such as...
by Andrew | Mar 23, 2023 | Architecture, Culture, Design, Life, Navajo, Sustainable
The Thoreau Veteran’s Center is getting closer to completion! This week the final inspection was completed with the Navajo Nation Fire Chief, and the next step is a certificate of occupancy. The building is expected to open April 2023 to serve both Navajo and...
by Andrew | Nov 8, 2022 | Architecture, Culture, Design, Life, Navajo, Sustainable
The re-development of the Tonalea Chapter Replacement Facility shone as a true testament of persistence for community leadership. Mr. Colbert Dayzie, former Vice President of Tonalea Chapter, led early design efforts on behalf of the Chapter, along with other chapter...
