Eli Nafziger and Callie Atwood have joined Studio 3 Architecture.

Nafziger joined the team as architectural associate. He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree in 2014 from the University of Oregon School of Architecture and Allied Arts and minored in Architectural History. He has a strong interest in multifamily and alternative housing solutions. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his children, reading, motorcycling, and designing tiny houses for friends and family.

Atwood joined the team as an intern. She plans to attend University of Oregon in the Fall of 2018 to earn her bachelor’s degree in Architecture. She graduated in June 2017 from Lebanon High school with her diploma and an Associate’s of Oregon Transfer Degree. Atwood decided to intern for Studio 3 to gain experience in architectural design and consulting before getting her degree. Outside of work, she enjoys drawing, spending time with her family, and playing with her German Shepard. She also collects snow globes, plushies, keychains, and miniature trinkets to mark her various adventures.

 Salem, OR (Nov. 16, 2017), Studio 3 Architecture is pleased to announce that Jim Toporek has received his Architecture License. Earning the license required completing the NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Board) three-year program  and passing the tests conducted by the ARE (Architect Registration Examination).

Toporek received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon School of Architecture and Allied Arts in 2014, and joined Studio 3 Architecture  in 2015. Growing up in the Midwest, he worked as a carpenter while studying at Gateway Technical College in Racine, Wisconsin, where he earned an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology. Toporek holds LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) accreditation and is committed to sustainability through design. He also  is involved in the young architects program of the American Institute of Architects.

Toporek is especially passionate about designing multifamily housing.“You are designing a space for people to occupy all day, unlike a working environment which is typically only used for portions of the day,” he said. “It’s interesting to consider the character of a community and envision how to make housing work for that environment.”

Toporek said he was drawn to architecture by the social responsibility and client accountability of the profession. “It is a profession where designers are entrusted with creating spaces where moments and days are spent, where lives begin and end,” he said.

ABOUT STUDIO 3 ARCHITECTURE:

 Established in 2002 by principal architects Gene Bolante and Leonard Lodder. S3A is an architectural company that provides services for a variety of projects from commercial buildings to family housing with a focus on sustainability. 2012 Best of Salem Award in the Architects Category, 2010: Extreme Home Make Over: Home Edition; Oregon School for the Deaf, EarthWise Certified by Marion County, LEED Accredited.

Salem, OR (June 21, 2017) – Studio 3 Architecture’s Scott McDonald is now an Oregon architect after completing the necessary requirements for licensure through the Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners. Scott has served as Studio 3’s Architecture Intern for the last five years. He came to Studio 3 in 2012 after receiving his Master’s Degree in Architecture from UNLV and his bachelor’s degree from University of Washington.

In order to complete the process, Scott had to pass the Architect Registration Exam, the Jurisprudence Exam, and complete all requirements of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Architectural Experience Program.

Scott received his certificate on May 31 after passing the tests and completing the required 3,740 intern hours.

A key part of the accreditation process is that the applicant must have experience in all parts of the architectural process. “I gained experience by being involved in all facets of the business of architecture from early schematic design all the way through construction.”

At Studio 3, Scott has been involved at different stages with a few notable projects. Scott has been central to the design process and construction of Coastline Foot & Ankle Center, currently under construction at the intersection of Liberty and Mission Streets.

We are proud to be EarthWISE recertified! We have a commitment to sustainable practices in both our design and in our everyday operations.

Studio 3 Architecture is leading the design of the new Coastline Foot + Ankle Clinic, which will be moving from South Salem to Salem’s nationally recognized historic district. Coastline specializes in providing cutting edge treatments for foot and ankle injuries. Located at the corner of Liberty and Mission in Salem, this state-of-the-art clinic will embody the character of neighbors that include Bush Barn and Deepwood Estate.

Scott McDonald, Associate, adds, “This new build will be a welcome addition to a currently vacant space at one of Salem’s main intersections. The craftsman-style structure will feature deep roof overhangs with exposed rafter tails, gable end roof brackets, prominent window trim and meticulously articulated porches. The interior features large vaulted spaces that further enhance the patient experience.”

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ABOUT STUDIO 3 ARCHITECTURE: Established in 2002 by lead architects Gene Bolante and Leonard Lodder. S3A is an architectural company that provides services for a variety of projects from commercial buildings to family housing with a focus on sustainability. 2012 Best of Salem Award in the Architects Category, 2010: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition; Oregon School for the Deaf, EarthWise Certified by Marion County, LEED Accredited.  www.Studio3architecture.com. 503-390-6500.

Gene Bolante took part in the groundbreaking for the Oregon State Police Fallen Trooper Memorial. We are incredibly honored to be a work on a project recognizing the 33 state troopers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Read more about the memorial from the Statesman Journal.