by Alexandria Oberbeck | Feb 12, 2020 | Architecture, Climatechange, Culture, Design, Education, Healthcare, Life, Navajo
Dyron Murphy Architects (DMA) is celebrating its 19th anniversary today. The firm was founded in 2001 by Dyron V. Murphy, AIA, NCARB, James P. Houser, AIA and Greg Comer (retired), who set out to start a business that would serve Native American communities and...
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...
by Andrew | Dec 7, 2017 | Architecture, Culture, Design, Healthcare, Life
Nature is an overarching theme in the design of the new health centers for Utah Navajo Heath System. The features, materials, and colors used throughout the design of the Montezuma Creek Health Center and the Blanding Health Center were inspired by the geographic...
by Andrew | Oct 26, 2017 | Architecture, Culture, Design, Education
Our experience designing the Concho Head Start for the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes reinforced the importance of implementing design strategies that stimulate healthy growth and development for children and that inspire cultural connections and expressions within their...
by Andrew | Nov 16, 2016 | Architecture, Culture, Design
DMA was recently selected to design the new Welcome Center for the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Welcome Center will be a centralized location for ticket purchases, event and exhibit information, and will improve public...
