AIA WMR Firm Award | EV&A Architects

2021 AIA WMR

Architecture Firm Award July 16, 2021

Ed Vance & Associates Architects | Las Vegas Nevada

Architecture Interior Design Master Planning Project Management Visualization BIM BrandingGraphicDesign

“Design does not solely define the meaning of our work.

People do.”

Contents 1.0 Nomination

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Firm Biography

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3.0 Firm Contributions

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EV&A Architects has built a reputation over the many years for innovative experience design. It has been said, that Architecture is about experience: not only visual but also what you can touch, what you can feel. EV&A’s design team has an incredible intuitive feel for space making and always brings a well-rounded approach understanding that the essence and esthetic of the design need to coexist with the practical and viable. It has been a pleasure to work with the firm over the many years and I look forward to our continued collaboration in the future.

Kevin Burke

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President & CEO, Burke Construction Group, Inc.

1.0 Nomination Letter June 24, 2021

2021 AIA Western Mountain Region Honors Award Jury c/o Ms. Diana Smith, CAE Director, Local Chapters AIA Arizona 30 North Third Avenue, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85003 RE: Nomination for EV&A Architects for the 2021 AIA WMR Architectural Firm of the Year Honor Award Dear Members of the AIA Western Mountain Region Honors Award Jury: It is with great pleasure and honor that I nominate EV&A Architects for the 2021 AIA Western Mountain Region Honor Awards Firm of the Year award. Founded in Las Vegas in 2006, EV&A provides a wide range of architectural, planning and interior design services. EV&A has a reputation of leadership, dependability and performance.

Lead by Ed Vance, FAIA, his practice has served its clients, the community and the profession of architecture. With 19 employees and 25 Industry Awards, EV&A is leading the way of design excellence in our community and being a model for strong leadership in our profession. Mr. Vance’s commitment to the local, regional and national AIA for over twenty years is unparalleled and clearly demonstrates his service to advancing our profession and natural and built environments.

EV&A Architects is a small but passionate team of creative professionals. They have grown into a mid-sized firm that uses the power of collaboration and discipline to deliver a diverse body of work from commercial and industrial projects to hospitality and retail venues to highly complex and sophisticated healthcare facilities. Moreover, EV&A has collaborated with regional and national design firms, which has contributed to the quality of architecture in Las Vegas. Their hospitality project designs have changed the city skyline and provided unique visitor experiences and competitiveness for their clients. More importantly, EV&A’s design for healthcare projects incorporates evidencebased design, holistic design and the latest in-patient care practices.

Guided by a design philosophy that emphasizes respect for excellence, cooperative client relations, and enhancing the human environment, the EV&A team has contributed to shaping the physical expression of our local desert community in Southern Nevada. Their mission is “to be their clients’ trusted advisor,” and I believe their success is a result of this commitment to their clients.

I am confident you will agree with me that EV&A Architects is most deserving of the 2021 AIA Western Mountain Region Architectural Firm of the Year Honor Award.

Sincerely,

Lance J. Kirk, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP President, AIA Nevada

AIA Nevada 1131 S. Casino Center Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89104 T (702) 483-3838 www.AIANevada.org

“Creating spaces that maximize efficiency & enhance the customer experience.”

2.0 Biography At EV&A Architects, our firm culture centers on design to lift and improve the human experience. Our nineteen architects, interior designers, planners, technology specialists, and support professionals are dedicated to a collaborative ethos, allowing us to tackle the ever-changing challenges of the built environment.

We began in 2006 as a small but passionate team of creative professionals, and from these roots, we’ve grown into a mid-sized firm that uses the power of collaboration and discipline to deliver a diverse body of work from commercial and industrial projects to hospitality and retail venues to highly complex and sophisticated healthcare facilities. We have developed a reputation for working closely with our clients blending their business needs with design excellence in every project, regardless of size.

We are simply committed to our mission of serving the profession while becoming our client’s trusted advisor.

Licensed in 19 states our work has transcended architecture in the commercial, healthcare, and hospitality market sectors throughout and across the country. Our hospitality projects have changed the Las Vegas skyline and provided unique visitor experiences while our healthcare projects incorporate evidence-based and

holistic design with the latest in patient care practices. We are at the forefront of commercial office design leading the way for sustainable, technologically advanced, planning and design of Class A and industrial office campuses of the future.

Our leadership is grounded in the profession of architecture and service to AIA. We encourage our staff to get involved in Institute programs to further develop their knowledge and skills and to contribute to the profession we love. EV&A financially supports our team members by paying all their AIA dues, including NCARB and licencing fees. The firm also believes in the importance of our interns completing their exams to become licensed professionals by removing as many barriers to licensure as possible. We not only reimburse the costs of examination upon successfully passing each section of the A.R.E. but encourage and support internal study groups to help employees pass their exams sooner.

EV&A is big on work-life balance and puts its money where its time clock is. It is staffed to a level so that people aren’t routinely working late or long. Sure, things come up and you might have to work on the occasional weekend, but as long as you get your job done and we meet our client’s deadline, that’s all that really matters.

Flex-time rules.

2.1 Biography EV&A is committed to sustainability.

With our work primarily in the private sector, achieving sustainable design in our projects becomes a challenge. Yet our commitment to sustainability is evidenced by our many LEED Certified/Certifiable buildings ranging from Certified to Silver, Green Globes rated facilities and EPA Energy Star rated buildings. Our long range goal is to bring sustainability to our private sector clients, creating environments that are effective and efficient not only for the present but for the next 50 years.

The strength of our company is built on our people and their extraordinary talents and expertise, who play pivotal roles in creating great architecture, providing great client service while remaining committed to community service and social responsibility. The firm donates thousands of man-hours annually to various charities and not-for-profit organizations throughout Southern Nevada and the region. Some of these organizations include: • American Institute of Architects • AIA College of Fellows • UNLV School of Architecture • UNLV College of Fine Arts • UNLV Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies • NAIOP Developing Leaders Institute • American Lung Association, Scale the Strat • Opportunity Village • Big Brother Big Sisters • UNLV’s Center for Autism

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• St. Jude’s Ranch for Children • Shade Tree • Back to School Drives for Kids • Holiday Drives for Food & Clothing • The Las Vegas Founders • Boy Scouts of America • Lied Discovery Children’s Museum • Muscular Dystrophy Association • The Las Vegas Rescue Mission • Canyon Ridge Christian Church • Shannon West Homeless Youth Center Over the past fifteen years we have completed a wide variety of outstanding projects across the Country, but we are so much more than the projects we design and build.

“We simply love what we do and we love doing it together. Our commitment and passion to the art and science of the built environment is evidenced by our respect for the role the architect plays in our society which is simply creating enduring and memorable spaces for PEOPLE.”

3.0 Contributions

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he firm’s culture is grounded in the profession of architecture, service to the institute, and the community. The company encourages its architects to be involved in AIA, industry related professional organizations, and community organizations to further develop their knowledge and skills that contribute to serving people.

The EV&A team has proven that service is a role necessary to foster advancement for the profession of architecture and the communities we live in. The following is a listing of recent service by the firm team members: AIA NATIONAL Edward A. Vance, FAIA 2021-2022 AIA National Board Candidate, First Vice President/ President-Elect AIA College of Fellows

2019 Chancellor

2019 Latrobe Prize Chair

2018 Vice Chancellor

2016-17 Secretary 2010-2012 AIA National Board Chair, AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion Jury, 2012 AIA REGIONAL 2017 WMR, Volunteer

Destanee Cook, Assoc. AIA

2010-2012 WMR

Director, Edward Vance, FAIA 2001-2002 WMR Regional Honor Awards Jury

Chair, Edward Vance, FAIA AIA STATE 2011 Economic Diversification Task Force

Chair, Edward Vance, FAIA AIA LOCAL 13 Members, AIA Las Vegas Chapter

Edward Vance, FAIA

Matthew Burns, AIA

Nic Niccum, AIA

Theresa Grayson, AIA

Erik Swendseid, AIA

Ana Fimbres, Assoc. AIA

Steve Winfield, Assoc. AIA

Kurt Walden, Assoc. AIA

Kim Galbe, Assoc. AIA Humberto Lopez, Assoc. AIA Destanee Cook, Assoc. AIA Andrya Mojena, Assoc. AIA 2020, 2019, 2018 College of Fellows Committee

Chair, Edward Vance, FAIA

Destanee Cook, Assoc. AIA, 2018-2019 AIA Las Vegas Board of Directors, AIAS Representative

Destanee Cook, Assoc. AIA

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Matthew Burns, AIA

Kim Galbe, Assoc. AIA

Destanee Cook. Assoc. AIA 2019 A’19 Panelist

Destanee Cook, Assoc. AIA 2019 Host, A’19 Volunteer Celebration 2018-2019 AIAS UNLV Chapter Fifth and Fourth Year Representatives

Kim Galbe, Assoc. AIA 2018-2019 AIAS UNLV Chapter President 2018-2019 AIAS National Health and Wellness Task Force 2017-2018 AIAS Events Coordinator 2017-2018 AIAS National Membership Committee 2016-2017 AIAS General Member

Destanee Cook In addition, the firm is active in industry professional organizations that enhance the knowledge base in specialized areas of architecture.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDUSTRIAL & OFFICE PROPERTIES 2018, Architecture Firm of the Year, Spotlight Awards 2018-2020 Member, Spotlight Awards Committee 2017-2019 Bus Sponsor, Bus Tour 2017-2018 Sponsorship Chair, Golf Tournament Committee

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EV&A is a signatory to the AIA 2030 Commitment and is committed to sustainable design practices partnering with the Coda Group for pursuing LEED or Green Globes certifications for our company’s projects. The following are recent sustainable projects designed by the firm with their features and certification level.

Citizens of the environment, our Rocky Mountain heritage has made us stewards in sustainable design. We take cues from each project to define sustainability goals—from harmonious forms and materials to creating environments that support health and well being. We utilize cutting-edge analytic simulations to deliver projects at the forefront of green technology and resiliency. We are an AIA 2030 Commitment signatory.

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Lucky Dragon

Sustainability

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LEED Silver

Site selection, water efficiency, optimized energy & performance,

Resort & Casino

innovative green housekeeping program and pest management, green building education.

Kaktus Life III

LEED Certified

Mixed Use Project

Sensitive land protection, density and diverse uses, green vehicles, water efficiency, low-emitting materials, solid waste program, regional materials usage.

Two-Summerlin

LEED Silver

Office Building

Site selection, development density, alternative transportation, water efficiency, optimized energy & performance, low-emitting materials, innovative solid waste management program, green cleaning and pest management, regional priority.

Aristocrat

LEED Silver

Site selection, development density and community connectivity,

Technologies

alternative transportation (LEV/FEV), water use reduction,

Headquarters

enhanced commissioning and refrigerant management, green power, recycled materials, regional materials, green cleaning and pest management, heat island reduction roof and non-roof.

UNLV Technology

Two Green

Integrated design process, environmental management system,

Park Office Building

Globes (70%)

building materials and envelope, commissioning, urban infill, reduced ecological.

The EXPO at World

Two Green

Site selection, development density and community connectivity,

Market Center

Globes (70%)

alternative transportation (LEV/FEV), water use reduction, enhanced commissioning and refrigerant management, green power, recycled materials, regional materials.

4.0 Projects

“We believe everyone deserves good design, all the time. It elevates the everyday human experience, enabling people, communities and societies to thrive.”

4.1 The Las Vegas Expo at World Market Center

In early 2016, EV&A was commissioned to design the next phase of the World Market Center adding over 330,000 SF of exhibition and meeting room space to augment the existing 6,000,000 SF of permanent showroom facilities that have made the World Market Center the largest and most comprehensive home furnishings showroom and convention complex in the West.

The project’s master plan provides for a campus of interconnected high-rise buildings providing permanent showrooms and temporary exhibit space with complete build-out planned to be over 12,000,000 SF. The design center provides year round access to the design and trade industries. This project was completed in early 2020.

4.1 The Las Vegas Expo at World Market Center

PROJECT DATA CLIENT | OWNER:

IMC | Las Vegas EXPO Center

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330,000 SF | $80 MM

CONTRACTOR:

PENTA

COMPLETION DATE: SUSTAINABILITY: AWARDS:

2020 Two Green Globes Honor Award for Architecture 2021 NAIOP Design Awards

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EV&A Architects understands IMC’s business and is creative and thoughtful in addressing our needs, goals, and budget while offering the highest level of architectural design and thought leadership.

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Robert J. Maricich

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer International Market Centers

4.2 Two Summerlin Corporate Offices

Emerging from within Downtown Summerlin along Pavilion Center Drive, east of the Red Rock Resort, is Two Summerlin, a Class “A” multi-tenant office building and future home of The Howard Hughes Corporation among others. The project’s interior amenities offer the latest in technology and sustainable design in a refined, state-of-the-art corporate environment. Completed in

late 2018, the six story, 150,000 sf class A office building has become the centerpiece of the Howard Hughes office portfolio providing a pride of place for tenants and owners alike. The strategic and thoughtful use of shading elements and the implementation of innovative materials result in an energy efficient project that has a signature esthetic identity.

4.2 Two Summerlin Corporate Offices

PROJECT DATA CLIENT | OWNER:

Howard Hughes Corporation

SCOPE | COST:

150,000 SF | $30 MM

CONTRACTOR:

VCC

COMPLETION DATE:

2018

SUSTAINABILITY: AWARDS:

LEED SILVER Honor Award for Architecture 2019 NAIOP Design Awards Best Office Project

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4.3 Aristocrat Technologies Corporate Offices Nestled quietly on the desert floor near the foothills of the Spring Mountains, this pair of three-story office buildings are home to one the world’s leading gaming technology companies. Developed by The Howard Hughes Corporation, Aristocrat Technologies relocated their operations to this twelve acre site to improve freeway access and visibility while allowing for the continuous expansion of their businesses. Re-evaluating internal adjacencies for their teams resulted in a more creative environment for better collaboration and efficiencies. The pair of buildings bookend around a landscaped

central plaza area designed for staff gatherings while providing a clear sense of arrival and good place making. The design team’s primary goal was to create a unique and identifiable design esthetic to reflect and reinforce the modern design vernacular that has become synonymous with the technology company. The project’s exterior design features are replete with shading elements on and around the building’s common areas, providing welcome relief from the desert’s intense sun during the summer months.

4.3 Aristocrat Technologies Corporate Offices

PROJECT DATA CLIENT | OWNER:

Aristocrat | Howard Hughes Corporation

SCOPE | COST:

186,000 SF | $45 MM

CONTRACTOR:

Martin Harris Construction

COMPLETION DATE: SUSTAINABILITY: AWARDS:

2018 LEED SILVER Honor Award for Architecture 2019 NAIOP Design Awards Best Office Project - BTS

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4.4 UNLV Tech Park One The UNLV Research Foundation retained Gardner Company as the master developer of the 122 acre master-planned research and technology park located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first of twelve office buildings totaling 1.5 million SF was completed in early 2019 and rises 4 stories containing 120,000 sf of dedicated tech space.

The park serves as UNLV’s technology incubator, advanced research, business development, and economic growth for Southern

Nevada. The flagship project is comprised of steel and concrete structural elements that include glass, stone and a precast concrete cladding systems. The park offers a half-sized basketball court, park benches and outdoor seating, technology hubs and lush landscaping. It provides a common employee gathering and recreation area fostering social connectivity during the work day.

4.4 UNLV Tech Park One

PROJECT DATA CLIENT | OWNER:

UNLV Tech Center | Gardner Company

SCOPE | COST:

120,000 SF | $12.5 MM

CONTRACTOR:

Burke Construction

COMPLETION DATE: SUSTAINABILITY: AWARDS:

2019 Two Green Globes (70%) Honor Award for Architecture 2020 NAIOP Design Awards Best Office Project

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EV&A Architects was selected based upon their remarkable expertise in designing Class A office projects. EV&A is a very impressive firm. With EV&A, we have an architectural firm that is professional, skilled, knowledgeable and very comfortable to work with. They have been on time and on budget. The building is outstanding.

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Mark L. Pace

Partner Gardner Company

4.5 ENT Surgery Center Surgery Centers can be comfortable and less stressful places when amenities provided within are designed to make you feel relaxed and safe. A patient’s stay is single in its purpose: getting you safely back to your family as quickly as possible. With thoughtful designs that focus on the family, this new clinic and surgery center provides every patient with a relaxed experience from the moment they check in until the time comes for them to head home to be with their families. Completed in

late 2014, this state of the art clinic and surgery center is one of the most advanced surgery centers in Las Vegas boasting three class “A” Operating Rooms. The strikingly modern facility provides the highest levels of specialized medical and surgical needs, all within a familycentered environment. Exteriors feature hi-performance glazing, roof top sky-lights, metal panels and locally quarried southwest stacked stone.

4.5 ENT Surgery Center

PROJECT DATA CLIENT | OWNER: SCOPE | COST: ARCHITECT: CONTRACTOR: COMPLETION DATE: AWARDS:

ENT Consultants of Nevada 12,000 SF | $2.5 MM EV&A Architects LEDCOR 2014 Honor Award for Architecture 2017 NAIOP Design Awards Best Health Care Project

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5.0 Select Awards 2021 Honor Award for Architecture NAIOP Spotlight Awards Las Vegas Expo Center @ WMC Honor Award for Interiors NAIOP Spotlight Awards UNLV Black Fire Tenant Improvement Merit Award for Interiors NAIOP Spotlight Awards CLA Tenant Improvement 2020 AIA Nevada Firm Award Honor Award for Architecture NAIOP Spotlight Awards UNLV Tech Park Office Building Honor Award for Interiors NAIOP Spotlight Awards Howard Hughes Exec. Offices Honor Award for Interiors NAIOP Spotlight Awards UMC Emergency Department Merit Award for Interiors NAIOP Spotlight Awards Aristocrat Technologies

2018 Firm of the Year NAIOP Spotlight Awards Top Ten Design Firms ENR - Southwest 2017 Honor Award for Architecture ENR - Southwest Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino Best Hospitality Project Honor Award for Architecture NAIOP Spotlight Awards ENT Surgery Center Best Healthcare Project Honor Award for Architecture NAIOP Spotlight Awards So. Nevada Recycling Center Best Industrial Project Merit Award for Architecture NAIOP Spotlight Awards Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino Merit Award for Interiors NAIOP Spotlight Awards Alterra Corporate Offices

Merit Award for Interiors NAIOP Spotlight Awards JRS Hospitality

2016 Honor Award for Architecture NAIOP Spotlight Awards Thatcher Company of Nevada

2019 Honor Award for Architecture NAIOP Spotlight Awards Two Summerlin Office Building

Honor Award for Architecture ENR - Southwest So. Nevada Recycling Center Best Energy/Industrial Project

Honor Award for Architecture NAIOP Spotlight Awards Aristocrat Corporate Offices

2015 Merit Award for Architecture NAIOP Spotlight Awards Sammy’s Restaurant Best Redevelopment Project

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2014 Honor Award for Architecture American Public Works Assoc.

Symphony Park Bridge Best Places to Work So. Nevada Human Resources Assoc.

2013 Honor Award for Architecture Southeast Contractor Magnolia Bluffs Casino Project of the Year 2010 Honor Award for Architecture NAIOP Spotlight Awards Freeman Headquarters Best Industrial Project Merit Award for Architecture NAIOP Spotlight Awards Freeman Headquarters Best Three-Story Office Honor Award for Architecture NAIOP Spotlight Awards Freeman Headquarters Best of Show 2006 Honor Award for Architecture Southwest Contractor World Market Center Best Steel Project Honor Award for Interiors NAIOP Spotlight Awards World Market Center

5.1 Select Publications Over the years, EV&A has produced a variety of publications for the community, the practice architecture and the members of the Institute and its chapters.

BOOKS

AS AUTHOR & EDITOR PRACTICE Blueprint for Placemaking; Blurb 2019.

Architectural Sketches; Blurb 2008.

Jeffery T. Potter, FAIA - 88th President of the AIA; My Publisher 2012.

Clark D. Manus, FAIA – 87th President of the AIA; My Publisher 2011.

George Miller, FAIA – 86th President of the AIA; My Publisher 2010.

Other (as editor)

John Padilla, AIA – WMR Silver Medal Submittal Stephen Loos, FAIA – WMR Silver Medal Submittal

INSTITUTE

Terry Brown, FAIA – Kemper Award Submittal

50th Anniversary – AIA Western Mountain Region; Author/Editor; Blurb 2009.

Albert Rubeling, FAIA – Kemper Award Submittal

60th Anniversary – AIA Western Mountain Region; Contributing Author/Editor; Blurb 2019.

AIA MEMBERS Chancellors Annuals Raymond Post, FAIA – 2018 Chancellor of the AIA College of Fellows; Blurb 2019.

Lenore Lucey, FAIA – 2017 Chancellor of the AIA College of Fellows; Blurb 2018.

John R. Sorrenti, FAIA – 2016 Chancellor of the AIA College of Fellow; Blurb 2017.

Albert Rubeling Jr., FAIA – 2015 Chancellor of the AIA College of Fellows; My Publisher 2016.

William J. Stanley III, FAIA – 2014 Chancellor of the AIA College of Fellows; My Publisher 2015.

AIA President Annuals

Helene Dreiling, FAIA – 90th President of the AIA; My Publisher 2015.

Mickey Jacob, FAIA – 89th President of the AIA; My Publisher 2014.

Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA – 85th President of the AIA; My Publisher 2014.

Sketchbook on the World, Terrance J. Brown, FAIA; Editorial Advisor, Sunstone Press, 2017

5.1 Select Publications AIA MEMBERS

EV&A has produced and funded the production and publishing of the submittals of every member of the AIA College of Fellows in the State of Nevada including; Jess Holmes, FAIA, Robert Fielden, FAIA, Windom Kimsey, FAIA, Bill Snyder, FAIA, Brad Schulz, FAIA, Ric Lacata, FAIA, Ed Vance, FAIA, John Klai, FAIA, Chuck Kubat, FAIA, COMMUNITY

Envisioning Nevada’s Future; Author/Editor, Blurb 2011.

The Recession is Over - Now What; Author/Editor, Blurb 2011.

The NAIOP Developing Leaders Institute - A Study of the Practice of Architecture, Blurb 2011.

“Strong Design Architects in Nevada” ; by Pat Evans; Nevada Business Magazine - 2019.

“Movers & Shakers” ; by Pat Evans; Nevada Business Magazine - 2018.

“Treat Employees like Family not Commodities”; by Rebecca Cruz; Vegas Inc. Magazine - 2017.

“Executive Snapshots”; Tony Illia, Editor; Las Vegas Business Press 2010.

“Who’s Who in Las Vegas Design and Construction”; Bruce Spotleson, Editor; Las Vegas Business Press 2009.

“Having Fun Again;” Tony Illia, Editor; Las Vegas Business Press 2007.

“Nevadan at Work;” Hubble Smith, Editor; Las Vegas Review Journal 2004.

ARTICLES

AS AUTHOR “COVID-19 Will Reshape How Communities Are Designed” ; Las Vegas Review Journal 2020.

“Comeback Tactics”; Contributing Author; Casino Design Journal 2010.

“Architects Adapt to Tough Times”; Guest Columnist; Las Vegas Business Press 2010.

“Survival Techniques”; AIA LV Forum 2009.

“Hospitality Design Trends of 2009”; Contributing Author; Casino Design Journal 2009.

Jonathan Sparer, FA.IA:

“The Brave New World in Design”; Contributing Author; Casino Design Journal 2008.

2018 AIA Fellowship Submittal

“Influence – The Men & Women Who Make Things Happen;” Contributing Author; In-Business Las Vegas 2006.

AS SUBJECT “Architects & Engineers - Rebounds and Changes” by John Seelmeyer; Nevada Business Magazine - 2020

Tom Schoeman, FA.IA: 2019 AIA Fellowship Submittal

Eric Strain, FA.IA: 2020 AIA Fellowship Submittal

Craig S. Galati, FA.IA: 2019 AIA Fellowship Submittal

5.2 Community & Professional Engagement Our people are engaged with the communities of our profession, our industry, our clients, our localities, and the world. Our outreach via lectures, presentation an interviews expands awareness of the technological, economic, environmental, and social forces impacting architecture today and into the future.

Field Sketching Seminar, 2011 WMR Regional Conference Presentation and sketch class dedicated to visual thinking and the preservation of hand drawing.

AIA STATE “Envisioning Nevada’s Future,” 2011 Nevada State Legislature.

AIA NATIONAL

An AIA Nevada Task Force report and presentation made to three legislative committees in Carson City relative to diversifying Nevada’s economy.

“Path to Fellowship” - 2017-2018 - AIA Conference.

AIA LOCAL

Citizen Architect,” 2012 AIA Grassroots Conference

“Citizen Architect,” Architect’s Speak Lecture Series, AIA Las Vegas 2012

LECTURES

Presentation and Panel discussion on the Evolution of the Architect, career path choices and leadership development.

Presentation and Panel discussion on the Evolution of the Architect, career path choices and leadership development.

“AIA 101,” 2012 AIA Fall Board Meeting

“AIA 101,” 2012 AIA Las Vegas Board of Directors

Presentation on the history, structure and accomplishments of the Institute at the National and Regional levels.

Presentation on the history, structure and accomplishments of the Institute at the National and Regional levels to the incoming Board of Directors of AIA Las Vegas.

“Bridging the Practice & Academy Gap,” 1998 AIA Grassroots Convention

“AIA 150 - Economic Development,” AIA Las Vegas Mayor & City Council 2008.

Presentation and Panel discussion on the experience gap between graduation and internship.

Presentation of the Economic Development Section of the AIA 150 - Blueprint for Nevada.

AIA REGIONAL

EV&A’s Ed Vance, FAIA speaking at Grassroots in Washington, DC.

EV&A’s Kim Galbe, Assoc. AIA conducting a lecture at UNLV.

“Path to Fellowship” - 2016-2019 - AIA WMR Conferences “AIA 101,” 2012 WMR Leadership Summit Presentation on the history, structure and accomplishments of the Institute at the National and Regional levels.

“AIA 101,” 2012 WMR Regional Conference Presentation on the history, structure and accomplishments of the Institute at the National and Regional levels.

“Citizen Architect,” 2010-11 WMR Regional Conference Presentation and Panel discussion on the Evolution of the Architect, career path choices and leadership development.

EV&A hosting it’s annual sketch class for UNLV’s AIAS Chapter members.

5.2 Community & Professional Engagement

EV&A’ supporting diversity in emerging professionals.

EV&A supporting UNLV academics.

EV&A’s Ed Vance, FAIA conducting pro-bono sketch class at UNLV.

EV&A’s Destanee Cook and Kyle Fischer, AIA elected to the AIA LV BOD.

EV&A’s Kim Galbe, Assoc. AIA Speaking at UNLV’s Ted Talk.

EV&A supporting Big Brothers | Big Sisters Back to School Drive.

EV&A’s Ed Vance, FAIA speaking at the AIA Grassroots Conference in DC.

EV&A’s Ed Vance, FAIA on a podcast supporting the Las Vegas Rescue Mission.

EV&A American Lung Association’s Scale the Strat.

5.2 Community & Professional Engagement

EV&A’s Ed Vance, FAIA speaking at the WMR Conference in Colorado.

EV&A’s Ed Vance, FAIA with the AIA Utah Leadership in Park City, UT

EV&A’s supporting St. Jude’s Ranch for Children.

EV&A’s Ed Vance, FAIA speaking to the AIA Board in Washington, DC.

EV&A’s Ed Vance, FAIA inaugurated as the 57th Chancellor of the COF.

EV&A’s Ed Vance, FAIA presenting the Latrobe prize at A’19.

EV&A presenting their pro-bono design to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission’s Board of Directors.

EV&A’s Ed Vance, FAIA with the AIA WMR ExCom in Tucson, AZ.

EV&A’s Ed Vance, FAIA presiding over Investiture at A’19 in Las Vegas.

5.3 A Culture of Giving Back Community involvement fosters the creation of inspired public environments and allows us to live more fulfilling lives. Our firm gives back through design advocacy, education and architecture in our communities and beyond. Funding, scholarships, internships, and engagement in architecture schools are ongoing.

With a mission of giving back, EV&A has partnered with two charities on a pro-bono basis in the spirit of giving back. These charities focus on societies most vulnerable populations, the Homeless and Children in need. The following two projects are projects represent the firms financial commitment to giving back to the society that has given us so much.

Proposed Master Plan of the Las Vegas Rescue Mission

Proposed New Intake Building

Proposed New Entry and Thrift Store

Proposed shading pergolas on each side of the Pedestrian Realm

Proposed New Administration Building

Proposed new Women’s Center

THE LAS VEGAS RESCUE MISSION With a mission serving those in need through food, shelter, daily needs and addiction recovery, offering hope to individuals and families. The Las Vegas Rescue Mission has been providing essential services to all people without regard of race, color, creed, national origin, age, gender, religion or disability.

Founded in 1970, the Las Vegas Rescue Mission started with a small storefront building that included the chapel, kitchen and a shelter that could house a few men. Today, LVRM campus takes up two city blocks in downtown Las Vegas, helping hundreds of men, women and their children daily, and provides approximately 30,000 meals each month.

Over the past two years, EV&A has provided 100% of their design services to provide the Mission with the invaluable design work and website to accelerate donations for their capital campaign to completely renovate their aging campus facilities.

5.3 A Culture of Giving Back Continuing the firm’s commitment of giving back to the communities it serves, EV&A has partnered with St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. They along with their consultants are providing more than $100,000 in pro-bono design services for the new Healing Center project in Boulder City, Nevada.

ST. JUDE’S RANCH FOR CHILDREN HEALING CENTER Leveraging more than a 50 year history of providing residential care to children and young people that have experienced complex trauma, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children will create the Healing Center, the first of its kind program for the specialized care of child victims of sex trafficking.

The Healing Center will offer trauma specific treatment to victims with a goal to have them move along the continuum of healing, from victims to survivors, and then thriving in our community. Due to the complexity of emotional, physical, and sexual trauma experienced there will be an array of treatment modalities to meet these victims where they are in the healing process. Through this program, victims will receive treatment and services to address safety needs, gain a deeper understanding of the victimization they have experienced, improve self-esteem, develop and/or enhance motivation for change, improve life skills and empower them to reach life goals.

Master Plan of the SJRC Healing Center

Ariel View of the new campus

Proposed new Muti-Purpose Facility

Proposed new Intake Building

Proposed new Residences

Proposed new Residences

5.4 Supplemental Project - Magnolia Bluffs Sited just below the historic Roth Hill in Natchez MS, Magnolia Bluffs Casino was built over the Mississippi River to comply with State’s strict gaming regulations. The project is supported on nearly fifty steel piles giving patrons the feeling that they are floating on the river providing a real connection to the site often overlooked in typical casino designs. Utilizing locally produced materials and taking cues from the local vernaculars in the area, the design team collaborated with the Natchez Historical Society to recreate an early 20th century cedar mill

that had been located here nearly a century before. A municipal pedestrian river walk winds itself around the building’s riverside perimeter providing access to the casino’s “Back-Porch” amenities complete with fire pits and stunning views of the Mississippi and her majestic sunsets. Supplanting this project within an established and historically recognized neighborhood was an intricate process.

The design team worked closely with the Natchez historical commission, held public workshops, and facilitated open houses throughout the design process.

5.4 Supplemental Project - Magnolia Bluffs

PROJECT DATA CLIENT | OWNER: SCOPE | COST: ARCHITECT: CONTRACTOR: COMPLETION DATE: AWARDS:

Premier Gaming Group 40,000 SF | $25 MM EV&A Architects Foxcor 2009 Honor Award for Architecture Southeast Contractor Project of the Year

6.1 Letter of Reference

314 South Water Street, Henderson, NV 89015 June 18, 2021 2021 AIA Western Mountain Region Honors Award Jury c/o Ms. Diana Smith, CAE Director, Local Chapters AIA Arizona 30 North Third Avenue, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85003 RE: 2021 AIA WMR Architecture Firm of the Year – EV&A Architects Nominee Members of the Selection Committee, It is with honor and respect that I support EV&A Architects for the 2021 AIA Western Mountain Region Architecture Firm of the Year. I am a peer of Ed Vance’s and for over two decades as a colleague, competitor and friend, I have witnessed the firm’s transformational leadership, passionate services and limitless advocacy within and for the American Institute of Architects at the local, state, regional and national level.

I have been fortunate to serve with many talented architects with the Institute, and I can unequivocally state that EV&A Architects led by Mr. Edward A. Vance, FAIA is one of the finest firms for their approach to practice, service and impacting the professional experience of students and emerging architects. The firm is a very successful practice in Las Vegas—no small feat in of itself—while simultaneously dedicating countless hours toward successfully serving and advancing the Institute. When Ed Vance was a national representative of our chapter and region, he put boundless energy to craft, advocate and implement initiatives and special projects with the Institute that have more strongly unified and aligned individuals and components. His leadership has also placed architects and architecture more soundly at the forefront of policymakers and the public. When I served as one of Nevada’s champions for the AIA 150 Celebration, Ed played a vital role as committee chair and in organizing our 24-hour Town Hall efforts. The results were so well received by our legislature that Nevada State Senator Steven Horsford reached out to AIA Nevada to help investigate solutions to diversify the Nevada economy. Ed stepped forward, offering to lead the AIA Nevada task force as Chair. Through his efforts, the book Envisioning Nevada’s Future was published. This volume has helped state leaders craft a framework for future legislation that is based soundly in AIA values of sustainability and creating livable communities. This endeavor simply would not have been successful without Ed’s tireless commitment, enthusiasm and public advocacy skills. Other examples of Ed’s significant contributions include creating and authoring websites, directories, newsletters, awards programs, committees and books that unify and expand membership and celebrate milestones for the Institute and its professionals. In addition, he has mentored countless students and emerging professionals through his lectures, presentations, YAF participation, IDP leadership, NCARB, advise, counsel and practice.

My support of EV&A Architects is rooted in complete respect for its leadership, impact on our profession, the Institute, their quality of architecture and service to the community. I strongly encourage and support the selection of EV&A Architects to receive the 2021 AIA WMR Architecture Firm of the Year award.

Regards,

J. Windom Kimsey, FAIA

6.2 Letter of Reference June 30, 2021 2021 AIA Western Mountain Region Honors Award Jury c/o Ms. Diana Smith, CAE Director, Local Chapters AIA Arizona 30 North Third Avenue, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ RE EV&A Architects, Nomination for 2021 WMR Firm of the Year It is an honor to support the nomination of EV&A Architects for the WMR 2021 Firm of the Year. I have been following their work since the founding of the firm in 2006, and in fact, was consulting with Ed Vance about his ‘starting out’ in the months leading up to the opening of the office. Knowing Ed for about 8 years at that time and understanding his dedication to building a better world, I had no doubt his venture would succeed.

Our firm has collaborated on a few projects over the past 15 years as we share a common vision of practice: the thoughtful delivery of client focused design solutions, care for the health of our planet and our communities, and especially for the professional development of our staffs. Their practice model is establishing EV&A as a sought-after firm for design excellence. The work of EV&A is beautifully executed and provides warmth and value to an increasing variety of users and patrons. Perhaps as important, EV&A provides opportunities for staff to excel in their growth as leaders in the firm, within the Institute and in the community.

I trust that the jury will find EV&A Architects’ contributions to the WMR and the Institute as a whole deserving of recognition as Firm of the Year for 2021.

Sincerely,

Glenn H. Fellows FAIA Principal Emeritus WMR COF Representative

219 Central Ave NW | Suite 800 | Albuquerque, NM 87102

smpcarchitects.com

June 24, 2021

6.3 Letter of Reference

The American Institute of Architects Western Mountain Region 2021 Honors & Awards Program | The Firm Award

Honors & Awards Jury Members, It is my great honor to add my enthusiastic support to the nomination of EV&A Architects of Las Vegas to receive the Western Mountain Region’s 2021 Firm Award. I have known the firm, its founder, and their work, since its beginnings in 2006. The quality of the firm’s work in service to its clients, its support for the community it calls home, its commitment to its staff and their engagement in advancing the profession sets amazing examples for other firms and practitioners to follow. EV&A has earned the acknowledge and accolades that come with the Firm Award.

From its founding, EV&A has complied an extensive portfolio of exceptional, award winning projects. From healthcare facilities to multi-family housing, from master planning to recycling centers to corporate headquarters to casinos the firm has designed for a wide range of clients. With staff members licensed in 19 states they have completed projects far afield from their Las Vegas base for clients who sought the expertise and skills EV&A offer.

Their projects have been recognized with 29 awards from AIA components and other industry organizations. A signatory of the AIA’s 2030 Commitment, EV&A’s projects have received 3 LEED certifications and 2 from Green Globes over its 15-year history. Certainly, an impressive set of achievements for a staff of 19.

The firm recognizes that their success is tied to the success of their community. Every member of the staff is encouraged to find a cause they can engage with in the community. They are supported to be active participants in programs and activities of the organization. As a result, more than 21 organizations receive support from EV&A and its staff throughout the year. School and University programs, cultural institutions, youth organizations as well as professional organizations are amongst those organizations supported in this wide-ranging circle of support.

Support for the profession through AIA a particular passion for EV&A staff. Leading the way is firm founder Ed Vance FAIA. Having served at all levels of the Institute Ed’s service as Chancellor of the College of Fellows, on the National Board of Directors, and as an organizer/presenter at two National Conferences deserves special acknowledgment. With a majority of the firm members of AIA, they have served the Institute in regional, state and local components as board members, committee or task force members and volunteers. The firm encourages and supports their service to the profession, valuing the continuing education and learning opportunities available through the Institute as an extension of the firm’s commitment its employees.

Knowing the firm’s most valued asset is its staff, AIA support is but one aspect of support offered employees.

Staffing levels are carefully monitored relative to workloads to assure that work – life balance is always maintained for everyone. Mentoring of each staff member encourages them to seek licensure through organized study groups, access to ARE study materials and reimbursement for successful passage of the ARE. The success of that program is evident as 7 of 19 staff members are licensed architects.

Given its commitment to quality projects, client service, community engagement through staff mentoring and growth EV&A demonstrates the best an architectural firm can be. Their successes deserve our recognition and praise as WMR’s 2021 Firm Award recipient.

Thank you,

RK Stewart, FAIA, Hon FRAIC, Hon JIA, Hon AIA, LEED AP BD+C 2007 President, American Institute of Architects RK Stewart, FAIA, Hon. FRAIC, Hon. JIA, Hon. AIA, LEED AP BD+C 4030 Powers Circle Salt Lake City Utah 84124 P a g e |1

415.250.4849

rk@rkstewartconsultants.com

6.4 Letter of Reference

6.5 Letter of Reference

July 02, 2021 2021 AIA Western Mountain Region Honors Award Jury c/o Ms. Diana Smith, CACE WMR CACE Representive AIA Arizona 30 North Third Avenue Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85003 Re: 2021 WMR Architectural Firm of the Year WMR Honors Award Jury: Without hesitation I support the nomination of EV&A Architects as the 2021 WMR Firm of the Year.

The firm’s 15 years of work is impressive and reaches beyond architecture through service to the community and the profession. EV&A’s culture is based on the collaboration of individuals to create distinguished architecture and contribute significantly to the Institute, the profession, and their community. They have been at the forefront of sustainable design evident in the design of Magnolia Bluffs and Republic Services Recycle Center. The firm’s commitment to the profession is demonstrated by the firm wide service to the Institutes. Their support of Big Brothers/Sisters, UNLV, local high schools, Nevada legislature (to name a few) exemplifies the important contributions architects make to their communities. The combination of design awards, AIA leadership, mentoring and community involvement make them an outstanding candidate for the Western Mountain Region Firm of the Year.

The quote from EV&A Architects website sums it up - “Design does not solely define the meaning of our work. People do” Sincerely,

C.N. Dino Sakellar, FAIA President WMR Senior Director AIA Strategic Councilor

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Contact: Edward A. Vance, FAIA Founder and CEO evance@edvanceassociates.com Phone: 1-702-946-8195 Address: 1160 North Town Center Drive Suite 170 Las Vegas, Nevada 89144 Explore: www.edvanceassociates.com