Sparkflight Studios

Happy Holidays from your team at Sparkflight Studios! May you be full of joy as we close out 2022 and bring in the New Year! The Sparkflight Studios offices will be closed December 23 through January 2 in recognition of the Holidays. We will return on Tuesday January 3, 2023!

Sparkflight Studios is thankful to have had the opportunity to contribute to the effort by Builders United to provide meals to families for Thanksgiving.   Wishing you and your families a heartwarming Thanksgiving!    

Veteran's Day Sparkflight Studios is thankful for our Veteran’s and organizations that support Veteran businesses like the Southern Nevada Veterans Chamber of Commerce. Thank you Lester Lumbad for your service and support! https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty25/lester-lumbad/ photo courtesy of Lumbad

 Welcome Natalie Perez   Sparkflight Studios (SFS) is excited to welcome one of our newest members to the team, Natalie Perez.  Natalie brings a green thumb to the firm having earned her Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). She said, "I like to work for a smaller firm, you get to experience the project from start to finish. I was attracted to SFS as I appreciate the mission statement* and the creativity of public art in the portfolio."   Natalie was drawn to architecture as she believes landscape architecture is the overarching view of design and planning out spaces in nature, and architecture  is the way to connect people with the indoor and outdoor experience. She looks forward to learning more about the technical aspect of architecture and the constructibility of buildings.     Women in the architecture and landscape industry are Natalie's greatest influences, she said, "they have paved the way for other wo

 Welcome Gabrielle Fernandez A passion for people and our environment describes Gabrielle (Gabi) Fernandez, Sparkflight Studios (SFS) newest addition to the team. Gabi came to SFS after finishing her master's degree in architecture at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) this spring. She said, "I was drawn to the firm as it is led by a woman and the portfolio of work shows a commitment to sustainability and community."     Gabi said her greatest influencers were her professors at UNLV. She took several courses with Eric Strain who is also a principal at the firm assemblageSTUDIO and Gabi said, "he brought his passion and love of architecture to the students." She was also a student of and graduate assistant to Joshua Vermillion, who she said "is more into the parametric and digital technology side of architecture." Both professors brought unique perspectives to her education, influencing how she views design as a holistic and multidisciplinary pr

  Sparkflight Studios (SFS) is proud of our mission to "design for humans" and create spaces and buildings deeply and emotionally connected to their social and cultural contexts. We are a Woman-Owned Small Business that has a passion and focus for community architecture. Working for city and county agencies and local and federal government is an opportunity to serve multiple people with public spaces, affordable housing, and non-profit work.  We have created a  Capability Statement  that describes the company and our differentiators and appreciate you taking a look. Please share with others.

Sparkflight Studios wishes you a Happy Labor Day. Stay cool this long weekend!  

Sparkflight Studios is hiring! If you are an emerging design professional interested in public art, constructability, and sustainable design, click 'Join Now' to apply. Join Now - ZipRecruiter Join Now - indeed  

Despite the Emancipation Proclamation being declared January 1, 1863, it wasn't until June 19, 1865 that it was enforced in all territories and states.  This is the story of Juneteenth.  Today we're mindful of how far we've come, and the journey that remains. Happy Juneteenth Freedom Day! Follow this link for a list of celebrations in the Las Vegas valley,  here .

  As architects, we love to discuss our favorite buildings and how they've influenced us. Perhaps our favorite even says something of our personalities? Feel free to leave us a comment with your favorite building and why!

Image Credit: NASA. Taken from Emergence Magazine : Ten Love Letters to the Earth by Thich Nhất Hanh. In honor of Earth Day this week, we would like to share with you our passion for creating healthy, equitable, and community-centered design. In our practice areas (Multifamily, Commercial, Interiors, and Public Art) we approach every project with this care and sensitivity. This stems from one of our core beliefs that a healthy, sustainable world is possible. As design professionals, it is our job to ensure that the spaces we live, work, and play support our health. Organizations like the  Healthy Building Network  are raising their voice and partnering with communities to advocate for a built environment in which all people are free of chemicals that harm us. To make spaces where we breathe easy, think clearly, and feel more creative requires research and community buy-in. According to the HBN, of roughly 85,000 chemicals available in the market, few are adequately tested for human h

Battle Born Academy. Image by Sparkflight Studios © All Rights Reserved. Here at Sparkflight, we design spaces of learning and play for children and families in need as part of our commitment to the community. Our joy is collaborating with educators to discover how the built environment can support their educational mission. We partner with developers who serve students that qualify for the  National School Lunch Program  and Title 1. Our services range from entitlements and pre-design to permitting and construction administration. We are available to advise charter founders and boards as they embark on the development process. Battle Born Academy Our most recent project is with Battle Born Academy, a school focused on project-based learning. Its founders strongly believe that all children can and will love school when strong academic supports are combined with student-led inquiry, a focus on social-emotional learning, and strong values that create a community of learners and leaders.

(Left to Right) quantum (Sugar Land, TX), Through Her Eyes (Henderson, NV), "Typographical" Map (Henderson, NV). Imagery © Sparkflight Studios. Here at Sparkflight, one of our passions is public art. We believe in its power to delight, invite reflection, speak of cultural truths, and spark curiosity. Here are a few of our past proposals that we are excited to share with you. Though never constructed, they are a part of our never-ending investigations into creating compelling works of art that inspire. Imagery © Sparkflight Studios. quantum (2019) The City of Sugar Land, Texas requested proposals for an atrium public art piece that will be suspended in City Hall's atrium to commemorate the City's 60th Anniversary. Our proposal, called quantum , is inspired by the historical richness of Sugar Land and seeks to understand its history through the lens of memory, collective hope, and heritage. Every angle presents to the viewer a new dynamic between the elements, mirroring

Farmhouse in Warwickshire, UK (2017). Photo ©  Architecture 00 . According to the United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, carbon neutrality by 2050 is the world’s most urgent mission . Buildings generate nearly 40% of annual global CO2 emissions. In response, WikiHouse has developed a mission to “put the knowledge & tools to build beautiful, zero-carbon buildings into the hands of every citizen, community and business.” How it Works Designer Alastair Parvin presents a simple but provocative idea: what if, instead of architects creating buildings for those who can afford to commission them, regular citizens could design and build their own houses? The concept is at the heart of WikiHouse, an open source construction kit that means just about anyone can build a house, anywhere. Watch Alastair Parvin’s TED Talk, here . The big idea behind WikiHouse is the power of 'many small'. WikiHouse isn't made by just one company in one large, centralized factory, but by

  The Nature Conservancy in Nevada. Image credit © Simon Williams. Wetlands: Hands On! (W.H.O.) is a stewardship program at the Clark County Wetlands Park involving more than 5,000 community volunteers since 2013. Volunteers participated in monthly projects including picking up trash and debris, removing graffiti, painting, removing invasive plants, trail maintenance, and restoration. Dozens of southern Nevada organizations, clubs, businesses, and agencies have participated. The next W.H.O. stewardship opportunity is this Saturday, 2/12/22, from 9 AM - 11 AM. Sign-up link here:  who.ccwetlandspark.com . Additional contact information :  7050 Wetlands Park Lane Las Vegas, NV 89122 (702) 455-7522 wetlands@clarkcountynv.gov More February programs may be found by clicking here .

  City Of Las Vegas Hosts Black History Month Events (Jan. 16-Feb. 26, 2022) Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. Let us take inspiration from that beloved man, and commit to nonviolence and always protect the dignity of others! "We cannot walk alone." City Of Las Vegas Hosts Black History Month Events Jan. 16-Feb. 26, 2022 Peace Week 2022: Extending the Dream Celebration “Inspiring the Movement through Change” Sunday, Jan. 16, 3 to 5 p.m. Free and open to the public. West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Peace Week 2022 will honor, pay tribute and celebrate the life, legacy and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For more information, call the West Las Vegas Library at 702-507-3989 or the Doolittle Senior Center at 702-229-6125. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth League Basketball Tournament Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 20-22; 4 p.m. Thursday-Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday. Free and open to selected schools and youth programs. Doolittle Community Center

© Sparkflight Studios With great excitement, Sparkflight Studios is pleased to announce that we have relocated to a new office space in Henderson!  The new office includes: increased square footage, separate conference room with future audio-visual set-up, and warehouse space for ideation, mock-up, and build-outs to support our creative projects as artists and architects. A special thank you to College H.U.N.K.S. for excellent and professional service (Eulalio, Jordan, and Quincy). Enjoy the photo collages from the momentous day, and early shots of the new space! © Sparkflight Studios Check back soon for more images when we're all settled-in. Please note that our mailing address has remained the same:  1489 W Warm Springs Rd, Ste 110 Henderson, NV 89014 Drop-off times: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Mon - Fri