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Bartlett Architecture participates in CANstruction

Ken Bartlett, AIA — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:02:26 +0000

Ken with the kids from Alice Maxwell in front of the bulldog.

Ken Bartlett worked with Ms. Lacey and Ms. Nunez and some kids from Alice Maxwell Elementary to create their mascot (bulldog) out of cans and compete with other teams from the area for an event known as CANstruction. A big thanks to David Stachofsky of Save Mart who helped us with can donations.

Check out the video on Bently Biofuel’s Outpost by SIGBA

Ken Bartlett, AIA — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:22:57 +0000

Last year Sierra Green Building Association completed a documentary on our Bently Biofuel's project in Minden, Nevada which Bartlett Architecture is featured in. We are very proud of this project that earned LEED Gold certification. Check out the video here.

Top 5 Reasons Why you should Hire an Architect for your Project

Ken Bartlett, AIA — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:39:56 +0000

1. Architects can save you money. Depending on the project, design and engineering fees can range from 2 - 8% of the total cost of construction. More often than not, the general population worries about the smaller percentage of the project costs (hiring the architect) not realizing that the architect can save them significant money on the 92 - 98% of the project through good design, planning and material specification.
2. Architects have the best understanding of local and international building codes. Architects have been trained heavily and must maintain their licenses through continiuing education learning units relating to local and international building codes.
3. Measure twice cut once. We have all heard the saying "measure twice cut once". That is essentially what you are doing by hiring an architect. You are ensuring that your vision for your project gets carried out in an elegant and professional manner with fewer problems during construction.
4. Architects have a better understanding of the local building and planning departments. We deal with the local building departments on a daily basis. We know who to talk to get an answer to our question.
5. Architects can guide you through the design and building process. Architects have extensive experience working with contractors and understand not only the design process but the construction process of a project.

If you have any further questions please contact Ken Bartlett at (775) 786-6688.

Architects have the power to save you money!

Ken Bartlett, AIA — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:21:30 +0000

Many people don't realize that architects have the power to save them money over the life of a construction project. Good design and engineering translates into money saved on a project whether commercial or residential. For instance, there are many different types and styles of roofing that can be specified on a project. The architect has first hand knowledge of the different types and styles and what those materials cost and how much it will be to install. Hiring a good architect can save you money over the long term of a project.

A new website for locating hotels in the Reno area

Ken Bartlett, AIA — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:16:50 +0000

Reno Downtown Hotel Service We now offer over 25 hotels in the downtown Reno area.

A new website and video for 11 @ the Firehouse

Ken Bartlett, AIA — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:34:49 +0000

Jessie Marchesseau from the University of Nevada created a new website and video for 11 @ the Firehouse, check it out!

11 @ the Firehouse designed by Bartlett Architecture featured in RGJ

Ken Bartlett, AIA — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:25:25 +0000

Former firehouse transformed into loft living
By Susan Voyles • svoyles@rgj.com • August 28, 2009
When Kelly Rae and Pam Haberman first stepped foot into the old firehouse on Morrill Avenue, it was filled with rotting food, human waste and several hundred vodka bottles left by squatters.

But the Reno developers saw that the building had class, and is one of only three Streamline Moderne deco buildings in Reno, characterized by its curved office corner.

"Our heads are into ugly old dead buildings and bringing them back to life," Rae said."And this building is doing jumping jacks," Haberman said, as a truck pulled up bringing in another load of furniture for a tenant.

Tenants are now... to read full article click here

Reno architect Ken Bartlett on his work

Ken Bartlett, AIA — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:54:25 +0000

featured in Northern Nevada Business Weekly - Reno architect Ken Bartlett on his work, in his own words
NNBW: How did you get started in this business? Bartlett: It helped that I’d lived here all my life and had ties in the community. My first job came from word of mouth.

NNBW: What natural talents did you bring to the study or architecture? Bartlett: Building things with my dad; building decks and fences. Wanting to know how things go together.

NNBW: What did you have to learn? Bartlett: Having to sell yourself and your projects. Having to stand up in front of people and talk to them about the architecture.

NNBW: How has the industry changed since you started? Bartlett: Technology is probably the biggest change. When I first started, we were drawing on plastic mylar. Now it’s all done in 3-D. You get to see it in the computer before its built.

NNBW: What do you find most satisfying about your work? Bartlett: Seeing the built form. Driving around town and thinking I helped get that piece of architecture onto the street.

NNBW: How do you spend your time away from work? Bartlett: I keep a journal of ideas; sketches of new products, inventions and what-could-be’s. Also hunting and hiking.

NNBW: What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given? Bartlett: My dad always told me: “It’s who you know.”

NNBW: Of what project are you most proud? Bartlett: The Joseph residence. The private home is a contemporary pueblo style. We realized quite a bit of the initial design and incorporated some stunning views.

NNBW: If you had a do-over in life, what would it be? Bartlett: I would have taken the art side more seriously. I do painting and sculpture as a hobby, but there’s not enough time to do both that and architecture.

11 @ the Firehouse featured in NNBW

Ken Bartlett, AIA — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:50:45 +0000

Eyesore ‘bug building’ set for lofts, retail renovation
Pat Patera, 4/6/2009

The Firehouse 495 renovation crew includes Ken Bartlett of Bartlett Architecture along with Darin Murphy of MB Construction, working with local plumbers and electricians.

The building, says Rae, needs a new electrical system, sprinkler system, heating ducts and working mechanicals. Plus new plumbing for nine kitchens and baths — and the coffee shop. The work requires the drilling of 100 four-inch holes for venting and piping. And the utilities will get some respect — the silvery spider web of conduit will be exposed to keep the industrial feel, as seen in loft projects in the major metro areas.

Rae returned to her hometown after a career as an agent with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration turned developer. The first project, built in 2001, was modest: A duplex on West First Street, subsequently copied on Wheeler Street. But after building the Eight on Center condo project, Rae says, “I wanted to do an old building.”

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Party at the Firehouse

Ken Bartlett, AIA — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:23:57 +0000

On March 6th, Bartlett Architecture, HabeRae Investments and Salon 7 hosted a pre-construction party at the Firehouse in Reno, NV to show off the new design for the Firehouse. Why wait until construction is complete? Get community involvement and show what the new design is going to look like before construction commences. We had the mayor and various other city officials along with future residents mix it up at this event. Artists from around the area including myself displayed their work and refreshments were donated from local vendors like Buckbean Brewery . It was a great time had by all.