New House Old Style

ArcWest Architects wants to share a blog posted by the Highland Denver website earlier this week.  The main discussion point of the article is to explore the question: "Is a contemporary home really the most suitable style for a neighborhood… Continued

Design Concept for New Nederland Library

ArcWest Architects just completed a submittal in response to a RFQ for the Facility Committee of the (NCL) Nederland Community Library.   We believe it's going to be a very challenging and interesting design for the architect awarded the project.  The… Continued

Go Skagit!

ArcWest Architects visited the Skagit Valley Publishing Facility last week to witness the building occupied and in operation.  The initial reaction to the new facility is very positive.  Typical with any building project that transitions from construction to owner occupied,… Continued

How to Choose an Architect?

You have a vision for a prospective project, and have completed initial budgetary financial planning.  Now ... How to choose an architect? Selecting the right architect for your project, from a small scale private residence to a large complex multi-faceted… Continued

Industry Specific Consultant or Newspaper Architect

The industry Specific Design Professional goes by many names, including Newspaper Architect, Media Architect, Publishing Architect, Print Media Consultant, and Print or Publishing Facility Designer to name a few.  One thing that all of the names have in common is… Continued

New Building – Facility Project Construction Update

ArcWest Architects is eager to share our updated project page on the website highlighting the new Pioneer Newspapers - Skagit Valley Publishing Facility. The ArcWest webpage has been expanded with numerous building construction photographs documenting the new facility project's evolution.… Continued

Design for Newspaper Offices – Rightsizing Opportunities

Front-Office Design RIGHTSIZING - Creates OPPORTUNITIES Plunging advertising revenue and increased operating cost are changing the way newspaper organizations operate.  To substantially reduce cost, product size is being reduced, production is being consolidated and facilities are being closed. Historically, reductions… Continued

Facility Flexibility

What is a Flexible Newspaper Facility and how does the Architectural Design team plan for the future? The traditional approach to ultimate flexibility in the design of a flexible facility by Newspaper Architects has been to allow for additional space… Continued

Newspaper Production Process Goals and Quality

Newspaper Production continues to get leaner and leaner.  Formats are getting smaller and smaller with new cut-off's and reduced web width, thus reducing the usage of raw materials.  New equipment is allowing for significant reductions in waste generation and lower… Continued

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