PROPOSAL FOR
November 21, 2024
Architecture
Interior Design
Master planning
Project Management
Visualization
BIM
Branding
Graphic Design
Lead Consultant
0.0 Cover Letter .......................................
1.0 2.0 Qualifications
Proposal Forms
3.0 Our Company
4.0 Our Team .......................................
5.0 Projects 6.0 Our Approach .......................................
Workload 8.0 References 9.0 Why Us 10.0 Recognition .......................................
INTERIORS
Principals
Edward A. Vance, FAIA
Matthew F. Burns, AIA
Kellie L. Wanbaugh, RID
Kurt P. Walden, CDT, CSI
Erik B. Swendseid, AIA
Associates
Destanee Cook, AIA
Carina Gaytan, RID
Craig Mirales, Assoc. AIA
Ana Fimbres, Assoc. AIA
Kim Galbe, Assoc. AIA
Aashna Panwala, Assoc. AIA
Alyssa Baker, Assoc. AIA
Marilyn Portillo
Jeevan Thalpa, Assoc. AIA
Alex Vance
Administration
Jennifer Blanchard
Janice Arvo, CNP
Beth Karuschak
November 21, 2024
Robert Dawson ChiefOperatingOfficer
Safe Nest 3900 Meadows Lane
Las Vegas, Nevada 89107
Dear Robert,
EV&A Architects
1160 N. Town Center Dr. Suite 170
Las Vegas, NV 89144
T (702) 946 8195
F (702) 946 8196
On behalf of EV&A Architects team, we can’t thank you enough for the opportunity to present our firm’s professional design services qualifications and proposal for your future Temporary Assistance for Domestic Crisis project or The Core Community Education & Resource Center which will expand the much needed services and chances for everyone affected by domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking, working to end this shared epidemic. We are committed to designing an environment that will contribute and support your goal of improving the lives of those needing confidential, emergency shelter for victims of domestic and sexual violence, including children and pets.
We have a team of professionals committed to your specific needs, bringing the most current best practice models and experienced designers to lead those efforts. Our team takes pride in their work and values the long lasting relationships with our community partners like you. This is accomplished by a passion to the practice and delivery of great design that meets your design needs as well as your schedule and budgetary requirements.
I will serve as the Principal-in-Charge for the project and will be the initial point of contact through contract negotiations, and continued programming and design concepts. Carina Gaytan, RID, and Kim Galbe, Assoc. AIA will serve as the project designers, producing the development of models and visualizations and will serve as the project’s thought leaders. Ana Fimbres, AIA will serve as the Sr. Project Manger and day to day point of contact throughout the project time line overseeing Design, Production and Contract administration, coordinating deliverables and maintaining schedule and cost control while Matt Burns, AIA will provide production quality control and code review.
The staff at EV&A Architects and our consultants have a long and successful history of providing innovative and cost effective solutions to our clients. On behalf of our entire team, it is with confidence and enthusiasm that we submit our qualifications and thank you for your consideration. We look forward to developing and continuing our long working relationship with you and Opportunity Village.
Warmest regards,
Kellie Wanbaugh, RID, NCIDQ Vice President | Interiors
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Proposal
Proposal Submitted By: Ed Vance & Associates
Hereinafter called “Proposer”: EV&A Architects
Organized and existing under the Laws of the State of : Nevada
Doing Business as : EV&A Architects
License No.: Nevada Architectural License No. 2683
The Proposer, in response to your Request for Proposal, dated 11/06/2024 for the referenced Work, having thoroughly reviewed the Proposal Documents, and being familiar with all of the conditions surrounding the design and construction of the proposed Work, offers to furnish all services necessary to complete the Work stated herein.
The Proposer agrees that the Owner/Owners Representative reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, in whole or in part, and to waive any informality or irregularity therein. The Proposer agrees that its Proposal may not be withdrawn for a period of 60 calendar days after the Deadline for the Receipt of Proposals.
Upon notification of the award of Contract, the Proposer agrees to execute a Contract in the form of the sample provided in the Proposal Documents.
The Proposer will enter all Fee amounts in words and in numbers. In the event of a discrepancy, the words will be considered binding. The Engineers are expected to provide a detailed scope with a budget similar to the below as well as the expectation of same level of coordination.
No Addenda were recieved.
1. Project Programming and Concept Design (Hourly NTE): $20,000 Twenty Thousand (per the following rate schedule)
2. Cost for the balance of work to be negotiated after programming phase.
Proposer warrants that it has reviewed in detail with its insurance carrier the insurance requirements set forth in Exhibit C Sample Contract and Insurance Requirements. Proposer shall mark one of the following statements:
[x] Proposer can and will provide Owners Representative with an insurance certificate which will demonstrate full compliance with the minimum requirements of the Contract for ArchitecturalServices.
[ ] Proposer cannot provide the above. Proposer shall describe below the reasons why it cannot comply with Owner Representative’s insurance requirements.
Exceptions taken by Proposer to any of the terms of the Request for Proposals document, and if taken, such exceptions will be an important consideration during evaluation of proposals and award of Contract.
Proposer shall mark below as applies to its Proposal:
[ ] Proposer has attached list of qualifications.
[ ] Proposer has attached a list of exceptions.
[ X ] Proposer takes no exceptions.
• Proposal Form – Exhibit B
• Proposed Team including Resumes of all Team Members and their role on this project
• Statement of Ability to Complete the Work based on current workload
• Statement of completed work of similar type and size with references. References must include
• Contact information such as company, name, email, and phone number.
• Proposed Sub-Consultant List
• Qualifications and Exclusions
• Comments to the Sample Contract
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Our Company
Firm Name
Ed Vance Associates Architects, dba EV&A Architects 1160 North Town Center Drive | Suite 170
Las Vegas, Nevada 89144
702.946.8195 702.946.8196 F www.edvanceassociates.com
Firm Size
Ownership
Design
Production
18 FTE
Edward Vance, FAIA, NCARB*
Matthew Burns, AIA* Founder & CEO Executive Vice President
Kellie Wanbaugh, RID, NCIDQ** Erik Swendseid, AIA* Vice President | Interiors Vice President | Design
Kurt Walden, Assoc. AIA, CDT Vice President
Kim S. Galbe, Assoc. AIA, LEED GA
Carina Gaytan, RID** Associate | Lead Designer Associate | Sr. Interior Designer
Alexander Vance
Alyssa Baker, Assoc. AIA Visualization Artist Associate | Interior Designer
Destanee Cook, AIA*
Ana Fimbres, Assoc. AIA Associate | Project Architect Associate | Project Manager
Craig Mireles, Assoc. AIA
Aashna Panwala, Assoc. AIA Associate | Sr. Project Manager Associate | Job Captain
Jeevan Thalpa, Assoc. AIA
Marylin Portillo Associate | Job Captain Interior Designer
Administration
Jennifer Blanchard, MA
Janice Arvo, CNP, AAN, ORDM Controller Office Manager
Beth Karuschak Executive Assistant
Firm History
Financial Reference
Established in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2006, EV&A Architects offers a full-range of services including planning, architectural design, interior design and sustainable design services. Serving clients across the country, the staff at EV&A have completed more than 600 Healthcare & Commercial projects.
Jack Banka, CPA | 1880 E. Warm Springs Rd. #100, Las Vegas, NV | (702) 450-4130
* Registered Architect
** Registered Interior Designer
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It’s really the people that make EV&A the kind of company it is. We hire people who are smart and determined, and fun to work with. We are very much a family.
The EV&A team represent the brightest professionals dedicated to client service, ongoing professional development, and quality of work. This expression of service is shown from the moment you contact our team. Your experience is important to us and we go out of our way to ensure your satisfaction in working with us. We become an extension of your team as we work with you toward your project goals.
The principals are active in all aspects of projects, and seek to understand your needs and listen. Project managers will manage the process from kick-off through completion, reporting regularly on status. The
project manager has the responsibility to ensure your budget and schedule is maintained with a commitment to carrying the design intent through the preparation of construction drawings. The production and administrative staff are dedicated to each project’s success. It satisfies our team to know we are delivering beautiful buildings to clients as planned, designed and constructed.
Finally, EV&A team members are community minded, involved in both professional and community organizations.
President
YEARS EXPERIENCE
29 years
EDUCATION
1995 - Bachelors of Science in Interior Design - UNLV
INTERIOR DESIGN LICENSE
Nevada : License #240-ID.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2007 to Present - EV&A Architects
1997 to 2007 - JMA Architects
1996 to 1997 - Yates Silverman
1994 to 1996 - Scagiarri’s
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
2000 to 2001 - Adjunct Professor - CSN
1995 - Student Chapter President - ASID
AFFILIATIONS
• IIDA - International Interior Design Association
• NCIDQ - National Council for Interior Design Qualificaton
• Zeta Tau Alpha - Chapter Historian
• National Association of Industrial and Office Parks
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
With nearly 30 years of experience in interior design, Kellie Wanbaugh brings unparalleled expertise to a diverse range of project types, including corporate facilities, non-profit organizations, healthcare environments, casinos, and restaurants. Her extensive portfolio reflects her versatility and commitment to delivering exceptional design solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client.
As a seasoned project manager, Kellie excels in fostering clear and direct communication with clients throughout the design and construction process. She skillfully leads dynamic teams of designers and production staff, ensuring each team member’s strengths are leveraged to their fullest potential. This collaborative approach consistently results in innovative, high-quality designs that align seamlessly with clients’ goals and expectations.
Kellie earned her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where she was deeply engaged in student organizations. She served as Chapter Historian for Zeta Tau Alpha and President of the ASID Student Chapter Las Vegas, demonstrating her leadership and passion for the design community early in her career.
Her dedication to the field extends beyond her professional work. As an Adjunct Instructor at the College of Southern Nevada, she shares her knowledge and inspires the next generation of designers. Kellie also actively contributes to the IIDA Southern Chapter as a new professional member, where she champions educational initiatives and leads mentorship and internship programs to support UNLV students. Her ongoing commitment to education and community involvement underscores her role as a leader and mentor in the interior design industry.
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children
The Las Vegas Rescue Mission Care Meridian Skilled Nursing Montevista Hospital
ENT Surgery Center
University Medical Center
Recuperative Care Center
YEARS EXPERIENCE
9 years
EDUCATION
2015 - Bachelors of Science in Interior Design - UNLV
INTERIOR DESIGN LICENSE
Nevada : License #283-ID.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2019 to Present - EV&A Architects
2017 to 2019 - Blue Heron
2014 to 2017- EV&A Architects
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Eight NAIOP Honor Awards
AFFILIATIONS
• IIDA - International Interior Design Association
• NCIDQ - National Council for Interior Design Qualificaton
• NAIOP DLI Graduate 2023
• National Association of Industrial and Office Parks
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
• NAIOP Community Service Committee
• NAIOP Spotlight Awards Committee
Carina Gaytan is a gifted and visionary lead designer in the Interior Design Department, known for her dedication and passion for crafting exceptional spaces. After graduating from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Carina immediately joined EV&A, where the firm’s strong support system has provided the foundation for her remarkable professional growth and development. She embraces design as a transformative tool—one that has the power to inspire, uplift, and empower, a philosophy that infuses every aspect of her work.
Throughout her career, Carina has made significant contributions to a diverse array of projects, including hospitality venues, corporate offices, and healthcare facilities. Her expertise spans every phase of the design process, from schematic development to the final stages of construction. Collaborating seamlessly with the Interiors Principal and Project Manager, Carina brings her creative vision and meticulous attention to detail to each project. Her responsibilities encompass space planning, developing detailed construction drawings, coordinating with consultants, selecting materials, and crafting compelling storyboards and 3D visualizations.
Carina’s approach combines an innate sense of aesthetics with a deep understanding of functionality, ensuring that her designs are both beautiful and practical. She stays ahead of industry trends and leverages cuttingedge design technology to bring her clients’ visions to life, delivering spaces that are as innovative as they are impactful. Her unwavering commitment to excellence continues to elevate EV&A’s reputation as a leader in interior design.
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children
The Las Vegas Rescue Mission
Care Meridian Skilled Nursing
Blue Heron HQ
ENT Surgery Center
University Medical Center
Recuperative Care Center
Howard Hughes Corp.
YEARS EXPERIENCE
8 years
EDUCATION
2018 - Master of ArchitectureUNLV
2016 - Bachelors of Arts - UNLV
ARCHITECT LICENSE
Pending
AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Architects
TEDx USGBC
AIA NAC Director 2023-2024
NAIOPSNV DLI Class of 2023
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2016 to Present - EV&A Architects
With more than 8 years of architectural and interior design experience, Kim has grown and developed an extensive range of expertise in our firm. She has quickly established herself as a proven leader, a gifted designer and an effective manager in the production of architecture and interior design projects ranging from commercial to healthcare and hospitality projects.
As a design leader, Kim works closely with firm principals, clients and project delivery teams to ensure that project deliverables satisfy the client, go out on time and on budget, and support project goals. She also supports the firms principals in establishing overall design vision, philosophy, and workflow with client projects and design teams.
Kim bridges the gap between design and production teams in the creation, conceptualization, and implementation of EV&A projects. In her role, she produces concepts for projects that include supervising and directing supporting design and production team members with project objectives, project vision including written narratives, storyboards, precedent studies, graphic design, and 3D visualization renderings.
OV Northwest Campus
The Healing Center at St. Jude’s Ranch for Children
Associate | Sr. Project Manager
YEARS EXPERIENCE
29 years
EDUCATION
1995 - Bachelors of Science CalPoly SLO
ARCHITECT LICENSE Pending
AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Architects NCARB
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2016 to Present - EV&A Architects
2006 to 2016 - JMA Architects
2004 to 2006 - RAFI Architects
The Recuperative Care Center LVRM Women’s Center
Ana Fimbres, AIA, is currently a Project Manager with EV&A Architects. Ana is a detail-oriented manager with nearly 30 years of experience in a diverse range of project types including commercial, public, hospitality, and healthcare. She has experience and knowledge in all phases of design and construction from project inception to construction administration.
With her strong technical knowledge and understanding of the built environment, Ana maintains the metrics of the construction document process to deliver the highest quality of design and client satisfaction. She is an integral part of the production process and works closely with the principal, designers, clients and consultants. Ana takes technical command of project documents and deliverables and ensures projects meet all governing applicable codes.
OV Southwest Campus
Kindred East Flamingo Hospital
Care Meridian Skilled Nursing
Summerlin Hospital
University Medical Center
Covenant Care Skilled Nursing
St. Rose de Lima ER Expansion
Silver Hills Skilled Nursing
Siena Medical Office Park
Steinberg Diagnostic Clinics
“Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.”
“If we want to break the cycle of violence as a community, we need to support the mental health of young people”.
- Liz Ortenburger, CEO
Program Manager Grand Canyon Development
General Contractor TBD
Civil Engineer TBD
Geo-Technical TBD
Coordination
Principal-in-Charge
Kellie Wanbaugh, NCIDQ Vice President | Interiors
Quality Control
Matt Burns, AIA Executive Vice President
Project Manager
Ana Fimbres, Assoc. AIA Associate | Sr. Project Manager
Sr. Designer
Carina Gaytan, NCIDQ Associate | Sr. Designer
Designer
Kim Galbe, Assoc. AIA, LEED GA Associate | Lead Designer
(TO BE SELECTED WITH OWNER AND PM)
Structural Engineer
Brent Wright, SE Principal | Wright Engineers
Fire Life Safety | Code | ADA | FH
Michael Gentille, CBO President | PCNA
Landscape Architect
Stanton Southwick, ASLA President | SLA
Kitchen Consultant
Mike Cooper Principal | Legacy Food Service Design
MP&E+FP+Low Voltage Engineers
Thomas M. Anderson, PE Principal | TJK Engineers
Lighting Designer (if required)
Ken Reynar Principal | Light Solutions
Acoustic Designer (if required)
Michael Schwob, President Principal | Schwob Acoustics
LEED/Green Globes Consultant
Jennifer Turchin, AIA, LEED, GGP Principal | CODA Group
“For 55 years, St. Jude’s Ranch has provided a safe, nurturing home with therapeutic residential treatment services to thousands of abused and neglected children in Nevada. St. Jude’s Ranch has made and continues to make a difference by creating new lives with new hope for these children.”
This innovative Healing Center Campus, set on 10 acres in Boulder City, is a groundbreaking facility dedicated to the specialized care of child victims of sex trafficking. Designed as a first-of-its-kind complex trauma treatment center, it embodies hope and healing, providing trauma-specific treatment that empowers victims to move forward on their journey — from victims to survivors, and ultimately to thriving members of the community.
The campus’s thoughtful design prioritizes safety, security, and serenity. Its nine buildings are interconnected by lush gardens and meandering pathways, creating a nurturing environment for both physical and emotional recovery. The facilities include administrative offices, healthcare services, and behavioral treatment spaces, carefully integrated into the campus to support a holistic approach to healing. The outdoor spaces, including an amphitheater and event areas, serve as spaces for reflection, connection, and community-building.
This Healing Center stands as a beacon of compassion and progress, combining purposeful architecture and natural surroundings to meet the unique needs of the children it serves. It is a testament to the transformative power of thoughtful design in creating spaces that heal, inspire, and foster growth.
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St. Jude’s Ranch for Children EV&A
10 Acres | 43,000 SF | $23 MM 2024
Dr. Christine Vela | 702.296.4954 cvela@stjudesranch.org
Las Vegas, Nevada Scope: 27,250 SF Cost $18 MM
“Hope Christian Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), non-profit, faithbased family medicine health center located in North Las Vegas, NV. Their mission is to demonstrate God’s love to the Las Vegas community by providing excellent, affordable care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.”
Teaming up with Rafael Construction, EV&A proudly secured the design-build commission for a new 27,000-square-foot Recuperative Care Center. Focused on creating healing environments, our design approach ensures that the facility benefits patients, families, physicians, administration, and staff alike. With therapeutic landscapes and healing elements at the core of the concept, the center addresses the physical, mental, and emotional needs of all who enter. Situated on just over an acre along North Main Street, south of Owens Avenue, the two-story facility is designed to wrap around a central courtyard, bathing its interior spaces in natural, healing light.
Our planning strategies prioritized intuitive circulation and wayfinding, ensuring the building feels accessible and easy to navigate for everyone. Simple yet impactful design elements—such as abundant daylighting, open spaces, and natural materials—are integrated throughout to foster recovery and a sense of well-being. Every room and space within the facility was carefully crafted to maximize access to natural light and outdoor views, enhancing the therapeutic atmosphere. By blending functional design with elements of nature and intentional planning, the Recuperative Care Center creates a space where recovery is not just possible but actively encouraged. This project embodies EV&A’s commitment to designing environments that promote healing, comfort, and well-being for all who experience them.
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The City of Las Vegas
EV&A | Rafael Construction
1.2 Acres | 27,250 SF | $18MM
Q3 2026
Sean Miller, AIA | 702.229.1024 smiller@lasvegasnevada.gov
“Opportunity Village serves people in Southern Nevada with intellectual and related disabilities, to positively impact their lives offering a variety of services including workforce development, community employment, day services, inclusive house, arts and social recreation.”
In early 2021, EV&A was honored to be commissioned to design the new Northwest campus for Opportunity Village, located at the northeast corner of Thom and Rome Boulevards in Las Vegas. Through initiatives such as workforce development, community employment, inclusive housing, arts, and social recreation, Opportunity Village has created opportunities for independence, integration, and personal fulfillment. The ambitious 17-acre master plan is designed to foster community and inclusion while addressing the unique needs of individuals with disabilities. The campus will feature a Program Services Building, providing vital support and resources, along with a café, a retail store and warehouse space to promote skill-building and employment opportunities. At the heart of the campus is a centralized Clubhouse, surrounded by 94 units of program housing, all thoughtfully arranged to create a sense of connection. The Clubhouse is complemented by a pool, gardens, and parks, offering residents spaces for relaxation, recreation, and socialization.
This new campus is more than just a place; it’s a vision of empowerment and opportunity. By thoughtfully blending functionality with community-focused design, EV&A’s plan created an environment where people with disabilities can thrive, building friendships, developing careers, and embracing their creativity. This campus is poised to become a model for inclusion, providing a lasting positive impact on the lives of those it serves and the Las Vegas community as a whole.
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Opportunity Village’s NW Campus EV&A
17 Acres | 118,000 SF | $TBD
Estimated Q1 2025
Steve Chartrand | COO | 702.880.4025 chartrands@opportunityvillage.org
The Las Vegas Rescue Mission
Las Vegas, Nevada Scope: 32,000 SF Cost: $24 MM
“The Las Vegas Rescue Mission helps to serve those in need through food, shelter, daily needs and addiction recovery, offering hope to individuals and families through Jesus Christ.”
EV&A generously embraced the challenge of master planning the Mission’s campus on a pro-bono basis in 2020, exemplifying their commitment to community service advancing the capital campaign efforts to reimagine the Mission’s five-acre campus. This ambitious project is designed to enhance services for the homeless population of the Las Vegas Valley, addressing one of the region’s most pressing needs.
In late 2023, the Mission achieved a significant milestone by raising the funds necessary to commence the first phase of this transformative initiative: The Women’s Center. This state-of-the-art, three-story dormitory will provide safe and dignified housing for well over 200 homeless women and children, more than tripling the capacity of the existing facility. For over half a century, the Mission has been a beacon of compassion and support, offering a nurturing environment for those seeking shelter and a fresh start.
The new facility will feature thoughtfully designed spaces, including a secure outdoor playground for children, vibrant activity areas, versatile training rooms, and a well-equipped gymnasium. These amenities ensure that residents not only have a safe place to stay but also access to tools that promote growth, dignity, and empowerment.
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The Las Vegas Rescue Mission EV&A
32,000 SF | $24MM
Estimated Q1 | 2026
Heather Engle | CEO | 702.626.5133 heather@vegasrescue.org
“One of the primary goals in approaching any behavioral health project is to identify technology-enabled solutions that will create a more effective and innovative behavioral health delivery system for children, adolescents and adults with behavioral health needs.”
Montevista Behavioral Hospital underwent a 45,000-square-foot expansion in 2014, nearly doubling the size of its existing facility to meet the growing demand for mental health and addiction treatment services. This significant expansion allowed the hospital to increase its capacity and enhance its multidisciplinary care team, adding more psychiatrists, addictionologists, family practitioners and family therapists.
As a comprehensive mental health facility, Montevista is committed to serving the community with accessible, high-quality care. The hospital has established contracts with most managed care organizations and Nevada Medicaid, ensuring a broad range of patients can receive the support they need. The facility is fully licensed by the State of Nevada, Department of Human Resources, Division of Health, and holds accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, reflecting its dedication to meeting the highest standards of care.
This expansion represents Montevista’s unwavering commitment to improving behavioral health services in Nevada. By nearly doubling its size and resources, the hospital is better equipped to address the diverse needs of its patients and provide comprehensive, compassionate care to individuals and families in the community.
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Rob Elsner | 719-338-1151 relsner@strategicbh.com
EV&A Architects’ project management process emphasizes client involvement, continuous coordination, cost and budgetary accuracy, and quality control. We are known for our participatory process and for our skills in leading projects to consensus. We have a great deal of experience working with a varied array of user groups, consultants, community groups and regulatory agencies and we have an extensive background in commercial facilities design. Our design and project management processes are tailored to address the specific requirements of your project(s). Considering the prioritization of need, we comprise systems and controls to ensure quality and timely delivery.
Design Approach:
Through open discussions and visioning sessions with you, EV&A is inspired to design creative, innovative, and efficient spaces based on the assessments and needs of the facilities. It is this collaborative atmosphere that marks EV&A’s values. Our design staff is experienced in facilitating these discussions and in applying active listening skills to ensure understanding of your vision.
The key to effective communication is a clear understanding of your expectations.
EV&A’s design products, detailed drawings and specifications are developed to communicate solutions. As solutions are discussed and refined, they become the record of a unique design process. Direct communication with consultants and the contractor allow for effective cost and schedule compliance.
• The decision-making process is crucial. The EV&A along with your team team will work together closely to convey essential information and make necessary decisions quickly in order for the work to progress in a timely manner.
• Review time significantly impacts project schedule. It is important to involve all governmental reviewing and oversight agencies early in the design process – to explain the project and to gain their commitment.
• Proactive scheduling minimizes delays. At project initiation, a mutually developed key decision and procedure schedule must be defined and committed to by everyone.
• Flexibility is essential. You and the EV&A team should remain flexible yet proactive in order to handle out-of-sequence issues and problems as they arise.
For your project, our design and project management processes are tailored to address your specific requirements, and are comprised of systems and controls to ensure quality and timely delivery.
Project Manager’s Note
“The crux of this process is timing: Time Management, Coordination, and Meeting Schedules.”
• With a relatively short design and documents preparation period, clearly defined roles and responsibilities are imperative. Together, we have chosen a trusted team of professionals we can count on to deliver.
• We use digital communications for submittals and exchange of information such as Architects Supplemental Information (ASI), Request for Information (RFI), pay application review and other means of communication.
• Meetings that end with everyone knowing what to do saves time. E-mails can waste time. Ask twice act once, an adaptation of measure twice, cut once, to move swiftly and surely through the schedule.
Planning | EV&A will endeavor to fully understand the project’s goals and objectives as well as your vision and expectations. Team collaboration is promoted as project scope is identified. Project protocols, business management procedures (such as handling changes in scope, invoices and payments) and a detailed schedule with major milestones will be established.
Communication | Resulting from open discussions and visioning sessions with you, EV&A’s team will design creative, innovative and efficient spaces. It is this collaborative atmosphere that marks our corporate values. The design staff is experienced in facilitating these discussions and applying active listening skills to ensure understanding of your needs and vision. Key to effective communication is a clear understanding of your expectations. Our design products, sketches and detailed drawings are developed to communicate solutions. As solutions are discussed and refined they become the record of a unique
10-Point Quality Control Plan
• Principal oversight of each project.
• Ongoing professional development.
• ‘Lessons learned’ quality improvement evaluation.
• Accurate details in documents and records.
• Standardized work processes.
• Collaborative design and design verification.
• Identification and coordination of consultant services and procurement.
• Field observation and coordinated construction services.
• Ongoing project manager assessment of budget and schedule.
• Independent assessment of project goals by quality
design process. Direct communication with consultants and the contractor allow for effective cost and schedule compliance
A Successful Completion is Aided by a Successful Beginning
EV&A guarantees our performance will meet the standard of care and will provide comprehensive efforts and responsive service to you. We are committed to the successful completion of your projects and will work as advocates for you to meet the goals and requirements of your work.
Quality is a formal and important aspect of every project at EV&A Architects. EV&A uses a 10-point criteria plan that addresses: management control program, personnel training and qualifications, quality improvement, documents and records, work processes, design, procurement, observation and construction services, management assessment and independent assessment. The objective is to convey the methodology, documents, processes and quality assurance criteria that will be used by all employees. The goal is to meet or exceed your expectations.
Organizationally, EV&A is committed to following the nationally recognized Baldrige Quality Program criteria. Every project has a specific quality control plan developed by the project manager to meet a particular project’s requirements. The firm’s quality control manager reviews the quality control plan to verify that proper review procedures, timing and qualified reviewers are addressed by the plan. Once approved by management, the quality control plan is attached to the work order opening paperwork for approval by a principal. The project quality control plan must identify (at a minimum):
• What is to be accomplished.
• When specific quality control actions/checks must occur.
• Who is responsible for the quality control actions/checks.
• A budget for the quality control actions/checks.
• Follow-up audits at each stage of completion.
The chart below represents EV&A’s available staff given our current workload. With approximately 2,000 available staff hours per month, we are able to perform the work of a given project as required to meet project completion requirements. As the current projects are completed as indicated we will have more than enough staff available for this project.
The vast majority of EV&A’s projects are currently wrapping up Construction Documentation or are in Contract Administration, allowing our teams to get started on this project as projected. The following Key staff are listed below with their current Major assignments and respective phases:
percent of our clients are repeat customers
Christina Vela | CEO
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children
200 Wilson Circle
Boulder City, NV 89005
702-294-7111
cvela@stjudesranch.org
Heather Engle | CEO
Las Vegas Rescue Mission
480 W Bonanza Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89106-3227
702-932-8174
heather@vegasrescue.org
Rob Elsner | Director Montevista Hospital | SBH
5900 West Rochelle Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
719-338-1151
relsner@strategicbh.com
Monty Bowen | Director of Engineering UMC Hospital
1800 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89102
702.383.2301
monty.bowen@umcsn.com
Robert Maricich | Chairman & CEO
International Market Center
240 Peachtree Street NW | Suite 2200
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
404.220.2300
rmaricich@imcenters.com
Mark L. Pace | Principal The Gardner Company
201 South Main Street | Suite 2000
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
801.456.4140
marklpace@gardnercompany.net
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children Strategic Behavioral Health
Las Vegas Rescue Mission
Gardner Company & UNLV
Hope Christian Care Centers Opportunity Village
Las Ventanas | Summerlin University Medical Center
World Market Center Olive Crest
EV&A uses a variety of visualization software to develop design concepts that enable our clients to virtually experience the built environment - incorporating texture, light and volume to articulate space.
By utilizing BIM methodologies, we have data driven communication between all team members. With Building Information Modeling, quicker, more informed decisions result in better buildings.
At EV&A Architects, we believe that design is about more than just creating spaces—it’s about crafting experiences that inspire, evoke emotion, and leave a lasting impact. Our team of dedicated experts is committed to designing spaces that are not only functional but also beautiful and memorable.
We pride ourselves on working closely with your team to bring your vision to life, ensuring every project resonates deeply with those it touches. Fueled by a passion for design, we transform dreams into reality, creating environments that are as impactful as they are enduring.
EV&A uses a variety of visualization and BIM software to develop design concepts that enable our clients to virtually experience the built environment. We have an in-house team of experts that can help communicate your vision in a way that helps us all make informed decisions along the way.
While designing the built environment is certainly a big part of what we love to do, we equally love to contribute to the value proposition of your capital campaign efforts. These contributions include not only images, videos, and virtual reality representations of our designs, but we are able reach beyond the traditional design tools to provide an immersive understanding of the project.
Throughout our long history in the valley, the staff of EV&A Architects have consistantly held the shared value of “doing well and then doing good.” Giving back to society through community involvement has always been a hallmark of our mission to be our clients “Trusted Advisor.”
As architects, we are increasingly aware of humanitarian, environmental and social needs, which impact vulnerable populations everywhere. Architecture professionals are trained to possess special skills, which, when applied sensitively, have the potential to be pragmatic and are useful partners in charitable project teams. Architects are trained coordinators, and this skill is so precious when dealing with the moving parts in the world of humanitarian design. We are also known for our ability to envision and look at problems from very unique perspectives. Therefore there is a very special role that we as architects can fill in understanding the complexities of projects like yours. We believe architects have a role to facilitate and participate in meaningful public conversation, both to understand the requirements and aspirations of the local community and translate these into spatial and visual ideas.
EV&A uses a variety of visualization software to develop design concepts that enable our clients to virtually experience the built environment - incorporating texture, light and volume to articulate space.
By utilizing BIM methodologies, we have data driven communication between all team members. With Building Information Modeling, quicker, more informed decisions result in better buildings. Recognition 10.0
2023
Honor Award for Architecture
NAIOP Spotlight Awards
Credit One Bank Phase II
2022
ULI Placemaking Award
UNLV Harry Reid Research & Technology Park
NAIOP Industry Awards
NAIOP Architecture Firm of the Year
Nevada Business Magazine
“Others First” Philantrophy Award
NAIOP Honor Award for TI
Summer House
2021
Honor Award for Architecture
NAIOP Spotlight Awards
The Expo at World Market Center
ENR Honor Award
The Expo at World Market Center
Honor Award for Architecture
NAIOP Spotlight Awards
Black Fire Innovation
2020
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
Merit Award for Interiors
NAIOP Spotlight Awards
JRS Hospitality
2019
Honor Award for Architecture
NAIOP Spotlight Awards
Two Summerlin Office Building
Honor Award for Architecture
NAIOP Spotlight Awards
Aristocrat Corporate Offices
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
2016
Honor Award for Architecture
NAIOP Spotlight Awards
Thatcher Company of Nevada
Honor Award for Architecture
ENR - Southwest
So. Nevada Recycling Center
Best Energy/Industrial Project
2015
Merit Award for Architecture
NAIOP Spotlight Awards
Sammy’s Restaurant
Best Redevelopment Project
2014
Honor Award for Architecture
American Public Works Assoc.
Symphony Park Bridge
Best Places to Work
Southern Nevada Human Resources
Association
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
