by Andrew | Jan 23, 2019 | Architecture, Culture, Design, Healthcare, Navajo
Architectural design for senior living and nursing home facilities has had to continuously adapt over the years to promote a high quality standard of living and to provide for dignified care for an aging population group. The design for the Chinle Nursing Home was...
by Andrew | Nov 20, 2018 | Architecture, Culture, Design, Healthcare, Navajo
The integration of artistic features within architectural design enhances the built environment in a unique way, helping to make it more relevant to its users and visitors. At DMA, our projects seek to reflect artistic expression throughout the actual building design,...
by Andrew | Oct 24, 2018 | Architecture, Culture, Design, Education
Exterior lighting plays an important role in our DMA designs. It is common for people to think of facility lighting strictly related to function, but the proper use of lighting can actually complement the architecture in a captivating way. When the sun goes down on...
by Andrew | Mar 8, 2018 | Architecture, Culture, Life
Our Administrative Assistant, Chelsea Shendo, is always taking on new responsibilities and working hard to support DMA! Chelsea completed an internship with DMA while in school working towards receiving her A.A.S. in Architectural/Engineering Drafting Technology. She...
by Andrew | Feb 8, 2018 | Architecture, Culture, Design, Education, Life
Lloyd Kiva New, (Cherokee, 1916-2002) was a primary figure in the establishment of the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Initially, New envisioned a “design laboratory” that taught young Native American students how to make a living...
