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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 […]

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Designed for Community: the Joseph D. Adams Public Safety Building

How the entire team brought success to Lehi’s newest facility When the Joseph D. Adams Public Safety Building officially opened in October 2020, it capped years of effort by Lehi City leaders to achieve. While there was little doubt Lehi’s Police Department needed a new facility, the concerns about removing the historic Broadbent Building to […]

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Master Planning: A Creative Journey for Innovation and Connectivity

Master Planning Increase Project Viability and Long-Term Success When looking at a piece of land, a building, or a community, master planning defines and unifies the project vision. It considers both the short- and long-term goals and objectives of the owner and other stakeholders, determines who will benefit or be impacted, and establishes a plan […]

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Pioneer in Design: Leading Innovation in Utah Architecture

Dictionary.com defines the action of being a pioneer as ‘to lead the way for a group; to guide.’ At Curtis Miner Architecture (CMA), a focus on exploring innovative design methods and techniques has always been part of our culture. This has resulted in project designs that exceed clients’ needs and expectations and continue raising the […]

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Curtis Miner Architecture’s 2020 Highlights

Utah County Architecture Firm Reflects on 2020 The challenges faced in 2020 were unprecedented – to say the least. But as we reflect on our 2020 highlights, we have nothing but gratitude for the CMA team’s ability to adapt and persevere. 1. A Year of Adversity and Achievement The rapidly changing information and spread of […]

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Unicity International Office and Warehouse | Orem, Utah

Designing a new office and warehouse for a leading nutritional networking and marketing company has been a great opportunity for Curtis Miner Architecture. As our team wraps up project closeout tasks on the 24,597 square foot building, CMA principal Gerrit Timmerman reflects on the design journey of research and analysis with the owner. “The building […]

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Lobby Design: Creating Identity and Experience

Utah Architects Make a Solid First Impression through Lobby Design The changing nature of lobby design is transforming spaces into open, flexible, inviting locales where people easily converge. As the future of work continues to change, savvy building owners are using lobbies to create a unique sense of identity and an important piece of total […]

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On the Boards: Courtyard at Jamestown Assisted Living

Provo’s Jamestown Assisted Living Undergoes Addition and Remodel Work Courtyard at Jamestown Assisted Living, a top tier retirement community in Provo, Utah, had outgrown its existing space. They brought on Curtis Miner Architecture to design a new addition and remodel several key areas within the existing building to provide updated amenity spaces for the residents. […]

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Lobbies: More than a Place to Wait

Utah Architects Design Lobbies to Provide that “Wow” Factor Gone are the days when a lobby was considered a glorified corridor to an elevator or office. Today, people expect spaces to be useful and engaging; lobbies form the first impressions of a building and even a company’s brand and culture. They have become a determining […]

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CMA Sponsors Utah New Car Dealers Association Event

Industry conference attendance keeps us abreast of our clients’ needs As a Utah architecture firm specializing in automotive dealerships, Curtis Miner Architecture’s Principal Gerrit Timmerman attended the Utah New Car Dealers Association Convention for the first time in November. CMA served as a bronze medal sponsor. In keeping with the brand of the association and […]

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