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A myriad of complex factors play into healthcare design. Every space integrates specialized functions, complex needs and multiple perspectives–patients, doctors, nurses, cleaning staff, and visitors must all be taken into account. Each hospital takes a different approach to delivering care–there are no one-size-fits-all solutions and getting it right can make a big difference in efficiency […]

We are seeking talented self-starters to join our team in both Albuquerque and Colorado Springs offices as Job Captain/Project Architects. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced collaborative studio environment within a variety of project types. Candidates should have a minimum five years professional experience. We seek to provide a challenging and […]

Groundwork Studio has been working with the American Heart Association and other community partners to promote updates to the City of Albuquerque’s Complete Street Ordinance. As part of this effort, they worked with the American Heart Association’s camera crew to film some of the more uncomfortable and dangerous streets in Albuquerque and develop renderings of […]

Jim takes the kids’ interview questions in stride and warmly explains the construction process, starting with the trucks coming from across town. Their spinning drums mix materials to create concrete that will support the new school. A personal connection and clear understanding of the process go a long way towards making the often long and […]

Growing out of FBT Architect’s commitment to multi-disciplined strategic planning, Groundwork Studio is taking on a life of its own in landscape architecture, urban design and planning. Pop-up playgrounds and trees adorned with oversized info tags, idea pallets and interactive string sculptures—it may all sound like child’s play but, in truth, these are just a […]

The McKinnon Center for Management at the UNM Anderson School opened to the public in July, and will welcome students for the fall 2018 semester. FBT is proud to have this project included in the Top Management Degrees “50 Most Beautiful Business Schools,” recognizing not only the building’s aesthetics, but the importance of design excellence […]

FBT Architects, an innovative, design-oriented firm has immediate positions for Architects and Intern Architects. We are seeking creative and talented individuals willing to work in a collaborative high-energy studio environment. Candidates should preferably have a minimum of 3 years of experience in an architectural practice. Revit proficiency is required. We offer a competitive salary commensurate […]

FBT Architects is pleased to announce Sanjay Engineer’s promotion to Vice President, supporting the firm’s continued growth and innovation across the southwest. A 26-year industry veteran, his expanded role comes on the heels of continued firm success in communities across the Southwest including Farmington and the Four-Corners area, the Jicarilla Apache Nation, Colorado and Texas. […]

By Steve Sinovic / Journal Staff Writer Reprinted from the Albuquerque Journal’s “Opening for Business” ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The new home for the Anderson School of Management on the University of New Mexico campus is nearly complete. Faculty and staff members are expected to move into the business school’s McKinnon Center for Management over the […]

by Ellen Marks, Journal Assistant Business Editor Reprinted from the Albuquerque Journal’s “Bank of the West Center gets initial OK“ ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A nearly block-long development in the Downtown area that will include seven stories of retail space, offices and apartments has won initial approval for $30 million in metropolitan redevelopment bonds. The Albuquerque […]

FBT’s employee-led team, the Barqueños, raised $2,610 for Animal Humane New Mexico at this year’s Doggie Dash & Dawdle. The Doggie Dash & Dawdle is Animal Humane’s largest annual fundraiser and signature event. In its 35th year, the event raised over $313,000 for the local charity, whose mission is to support and improve the lives […]

ACE Leadership High School and the New Mexico Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects held their third annual Pop Up Playground (PUP) on Saturday, November 11, 2017. The PUP attracted over 200 kids of all ages including many returning participants from last year’s event. Groundwork Studio’s (GWS) Amy Bell brought New Mexico its […]