About Swanson Architects

Darrell A. Swanson, AIA

Principal/Owner-Swanson Architects, Inc.

darells@swansonarchitects.com
American Institute of Architects
• Scholastic Award-1972
American Institute of Architects
• Certificate of Merit from the Henry Adams Fund-MSU-1973
Montana State University:
• Bachelor of Architecture  1973
• Masters of Architecture Retroactive  2009
Northern Montana College: A. A., 1969
• Architectural/Drafting Technology
Journeyman Carpenter-Great Falls, MT
• Carpenters Union, 1966
National Council for Architectural Registration Boards  1980 - Present
American Institute of Architects  1979 - Present
Principal/Owner - Swanson Architectural Group  1978 – 2005
Principal/Owner - Swanson Architects, Inc.  2005 – Present
Registered Architect in the States of Montana and Washington - Active

Darrell Swanson has 30 years of experience as principal and owner of an architectural firm that has practiced in Alberta, Canada, and in the states of Texas, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and Montana.  He has demonstrated direct hands-on
design and administration experience on a wide range of complex projects that range in size from
100 S.F. to 750,000 S.F.

In addition to his architectural education and experience, he has formal education in Building Technology, previous employment in the Army Corps of Engineers, military service as well as working experience as a journeyman carpenter, contractor and developer.  This, together with comprehensive administration work while providing architectural services to Government agencies, School Boards, Department of Indian Affairs, Planning Commissions, Library Administrators, and Chiefs and Councils at Indian Reserves, gives much needed insight into completing any project.

Martia Swanson

Principal/Owner-Swanson Architects, Inc.

martias@swansonarchitects.com
Education
• Northern Montana College  Havre, Montana  1967 - 1969
• Montana State University  Bozeman, Montana  1969 – 1971  Architecture
• Mount Royal College  Calgary, Alberta  1972 – 1975  Interior Design
• Concordia College  Austin, Texas  1985 – 1989  Communications
Professional Affiliations
• American Institute of Architects   Montana Chapter   2005 - Current
• Southwest Montana Building Industry Association   2005 - Current
Work Experience
• 2005 - Present  Principal/Owner - Swanson Architects, Inc.
• 1978 - 2005   Principal/Owner-Swanson Architectural Group

MARTIA SWANSON is one of two principal owners of Swanson Architects, Inc. formally Swanson Architectural Group. Mrs. Swanson has 30 years of experience as principal and owner of an architectural firm that has practiced in Alberta, Canada, Texas, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. She has been directly involved in research, documentation, and programming of project requirements, design criteria, interior design and furniture design.

In addition she is also responsible for administrative duties, employee management, project management, marketing and business development of the firm.  Space planning, color selection, building materials, and kitchen and bath design are focus areas for Martia.  She has experience with all phases of the design process including on-site measuring and data collection, programming, budget/cost estimating, interior detailing, and construction administration.  One of her primary objectives is to gather and utilize information about the people who will be using the spaces so that the environments are designed to function for them and meet their needs.

Heather A. Swanson

Interior Designer and Marketing-Swanson Architects, Inc.

heathers@swansonarchitects.com
Education
• North Seattle Community College   Seattle, WA   1989-1991
• University of Montana   Missoula, MT   1991- 1992
• University of Utah  Salt Lake City, Utah
• Bachelor of Arts- Environment and Behavior, Architectural Psychology   1992-1996
Professional Affiliations
• NWSID      1999 - 2005
Work Experience
• 2005 - Present  Swanson Architects, Inc.
• 2000 - 2004   Environments, Inc.  President/Owner
• 1999 - 2000   Swanson Architectural Group

HEATHER SWANSON as an interior designer utilizes architectural psychology to create environments that reflect the clients’ personality and lifestyle.  Heather has experience in color selection and materials coordination, furniture and finishes selection, spatial arrangement, and presentation boards.  As President of her own interior design firm, Heather completed several large residential remodel projects from design through final construction and several children’s bedrooms and playrooms.  Heather has a strong background in sales and marketing.  She assists the firm in planning, coordinating, and organizing, and managing corporate participation in community events and organizations.  Heather assists in the development and placement of marketing materials and advertisements.