As tactical urbanism and the pop up phenomenon take the urban landscape by storm, people are not only jumping onboard the proverbial food truck but asking an important question – what on earth is a pop up playground? It’s temporary. It’s limited only by imagination. It’s relatively simple. All you need is: Loose parts (generally […]

Reprinted from KOB.com, “2 new schools officially unveiled in Farmington” by Devin Neeley, Eyewitness News 4 Safety scissors replaced the usual giant pair of scissors at the ribbon cutting Monday for two new schools in Farmington. Northeast Elementary and Hermosa Middle School were built right across the street from each other with just more than […]

Reprinted from Albuquerque Business First, “Albuquerque’s FBT Architects has new president, new ventures” by Stephanie Guzman Arthur Tatum, an award winning architect who has worked for FBT Architects for 30 years, has taken the helm of the Albuquerque-based company. Chris Bard, who led the company with retired founder Bill Fanning for 40 plus years, will […]

Reprinted from Albuquerque Business First, “FBT Architects Opens Farmington Office” by Stephanie Guzman FBT Architects has opened an office in Farmington, which will allow the company to pursue more business in the Four Corners region. The company’s headquarters are in Albuquerque, with another office in Lubbock, Texas. Kelly Jernigan, a licensed architect in New Mexico […]

Reprinted from Albuquerque Business First, “See our product as it stands” by Mike English Chris Bard turned a flair for carpentry into a career in architecture 40 years ago, and in the ensuing decades he and fellow FBT managing partners Arthur Tatum and Bill Fanning have guided FBT Architects to become one of the top […]

For the second year ­- of what I’m sure will be many – FBT participated in New Mexico Appleseed Parade of Playhouses benefitting disadvantaged children in New Mexico. This is a great organization for FBT to be involved in as it allows us to play with our craft while giving back to the community. It’s […]

Reprinted from Albuquerque Journal, “Top Workplaces 2015” by Richard Metcalf FBT Architects’ imprint on the cityscape of Albuquerque and beyond is a testament to more than 40 years of successful collaboration with clients to build environments where people learn and work. Education and commercial buildings have been the design firm’s bread and butter since it […]

by Amy Bell, PLA, ASLA FBT Architects Landscape Architect New Mexico American Society of Landscape Architects’ (NMASLA) first Complete Streets Advocacy Day in Santa Fe was a complete success, in spite of snow, rain and sleet. Attendees walked, biked, and rode the train to meet with key public representatives at the Roundhouse to discuss concerns […]

by Amy Bell, PLA, ASLA FBT Architects Landscape Architect Amy is Past President of the New Mexico Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (NMASLA) and is leading the planning effort for Complete Streets Advocacy Day on Feb 11.                       The New Mexico American […]