CORE Architecture Blog | CORE Architecture

June 10, 2025
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Excellent Design, Interior Design, K-12 Education, Multifamily Housing

CORE Interiors Recognized at IIDA Intermountain Best Awards

At CORE Architecture, we believe that excellent design has meaning and purpose, and our interiors team continues to prove just that by creating beauty and value with each project. We are proud to announce that our interiors team received recognition for both of their submissions at the 2025 IIDA Intermountain Chapter Best Awards! Their exceptional work […]

October 28, 2024
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Affordable Housing, Awards, CMA Services, Excellent Design

Bri at Station Park Wins Outstanding Project of the Year 2023

Most Outstanding Multi-Family Project Project Overview: Bri at Station Park provides easy access to outdoor walking and biking trails and is within walking distance of Farmington City’s new Recreation Center as well as the Station Park retail stores and restaurants, with trolley access minutes to the Lagoon Amusement Park. Views of the Wasatch mountains and […]

February 9, 2022
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Drone Architecture, Elementary School Architects, K12 Architecture, Utah Architecture

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Greenwood Elementary Drone Video

Greenwood Elementary is closer to the street than a typical school, so we designed the renovation to blend in with the surrounding residential neighborhood. We minimized the height of the building and matched the exterior brick and the entire front façade, resulting in a sleek facility that balances the old and new spaces in such […]

January 26, 2022
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Active Adult Communities, Senior Living, Utah Architects

Trends in Active Adult Communities

Design to Emphasize Independence, Wellness, Connectivity As more baby boomers enter retirement, households are downsizing and there has been a shift in demand for active adult communities. These communities are typically designed and constructed for residents aged 55 and up. Residents are drawn to independent, maintenance-free active adult communities that supports wellness, learning, convenience, and […]

December 29, 2021
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AEC Utah, CMA Family, Gratitude

Curtis Miner Architecture’s 2021 Highlights

As we look back at the past year on our 2021 highlights, we at Curtis Miner Architecture find ourselves full of gratitude for all our activities and accomplishments. Here are our top reasons for celebrating 2021: 1. Two New Principals In November, CMA welcomed two new principals within leadership. Mike Anderson, AIA, NCARB, started at […]

December 24, 2021
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AEC Utah, AECPrincipal, CMA Team, Leadership

Curtis Livingston Promoted to Principal

Curtis Livingston, AIA, NCARB, was recently promoted to Principal at Curtis Miner Architecture. Since joining CMA in 2016, Curtis has prioritized and fostered a culture of quality architecture and outstanding service. A 25-year industry veteran, he has been an influential contributor to the K-12 market in the Intermountain West. “Curtis shares a vision for firm […]

November 17, 2021
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AEC Utah, CMA Team, CMA Values, Promotions

Mike Anderson Promoted to Principal

We are pleased to recognize the promotion of Mike Anderson, AIA, NCARB, to principal. Since joining Curtis Miner Architecture (CMA) in 2000, Mike has put his significant design and project management skills to use on a variety of commercial projects including mixed-use, education, automotive, multi-family, retail, and light industrial projects. Mike joined the firm while […]

November 12, 2021
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Awards, BIM Architecture, CMA Team

Blake Gneiting Earns the Moll/Betts Student Excellence Award

Our warmest congratulations go out to Blake Gneiting on earning the Moll/Betts Student Excellence Award. The award is given to the two students with the highest scores in the Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) exam during the latest fiscal year. Blake joined Curtis Miner Architecture (CMA) in early 2020. A senior BIM technician, he also is […]

October 28, 2021
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Commercial Architecture, Drone Photography

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Drone of Deseret First Credit Union

The 60,000 SF Deseret First Credit Union Operations Center is a showcase of texture, shadow patterns, and conservation strategies. Surrounding mountain and valley views are captured throughout, and the design focuses on inside to outside relationships. A two-story main entry features a show-stopping circular stair surrounded by vertical slats. #DroneVideo #CommercialArchitecture

October 27, 2021
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BIM, CMA Team, Promotions, Utah AEC

Blake Gneiting Promoted to Senior BIM Technician

Since joining Curtis Miner Architecture (CMA) in early 2020, Blake Gneiting has impressed clients and coworkers with his willingness to learn in order to help better fulfill his roles and responsibilities. With his promotion to Senior BIM Technician, he’s using his knowledge of structural, electrical, and mechanical drafting and modeling to better understand how his […]