Blog

Feb 05

By SOA Admin

Another Brick in the Wall

An even balance of structure and creativity is integral in architectural design.

Jan 24

By SOA Admin

Why Should You Use an Architect During the Construction Process?

Architects are an invaluable resource during the construction phase as they already have a deep knowledge and understanding of the project.

Jan 03

By SOA Admin

Burning Down the House

When designing a project — any building or space — architects are tasked with the responsibility and purpose to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

Dec 13

By SOA Admin

Get to Know Our Intern Architect Keegan Thompson

Keegan has been with us since 2016, and we weren’t surprised when he was named Emerging Professional of the Year this year by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce.

Nov 29

By SOA Admin

Get to Know Our Intern Architect Collin Tucker

Collin has been a part of the SOA team since graduating in May 2019. On November 1, 2019, he won an award from The Society of American Registered Architects for his thesis project. Spoiler alert, it has a cool origin story.

Nov 29

By SOA Admin

Welcome to SOA

Meet the faces — and skill sets — that define the SOA team.

Nov 22

By Katy Foster

AFP Small Business of the Year 2019

SOA is proud to have been selected as Columbia’s National Philanthropy Day SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR for 2019!

Oct 22

By Nick Borgmeyer

Architects Modeling for Contractors

Contractors: Are you wondering who to hire for BIM or VDC? You might want to consider hiring an architect.

Sep 19

By Jody Miller

Design: The Silent Ambassador of Your Brand

Branding is so much more than a cool logo, funky color, or flashy website. Branding is about experience. The physical space of a business or institution definitely affects the experience of its users.

Aug 07

By Adrienne Stolwyk

RSVP for SOA’s Upcoming FREE Lunch and Learn

SOA is hosting "Architecture 101 for Non Profits," a FREE Lunch and Learn presentation on Thursday, 8/22/19 from 11:30 - 1:00 at SOA's office (2801 Woodard Drive, Columbia).

Jul 29

By Adrienne Stolwyk

A Recipe for Success

Architectural drawings are not that different from a recipe: they are a set of instructions and can be organized many different ways.

Apr 26

By Adrienne Stolwyk

Design and Construction: An Excercise in Patience

The design and construction process is anything but instantaneous.  The question is: how long will YOUR specific project take?