TSP, Inc., an integrated architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design firm, is excited to announce the opening of its new office in Rapid City. This marks a significant milestone in the firm’s long-standing relationship with the Black Hills region, where it has had a physical presence for more than 50 years.

Mark Averett, AIA, leads the Rapid City team, now located at 1051 Fairmont Boulevard. The 5,600-square-foot facility is just west of the main Monument Health campus and easily visible from Mount Rushmore Road.

The design includes a mezzanine to accommodate an alternate work environment as well as informal meeting and social space. A movable wall system enables the conference room to be expanded for larger gatherings.

AIA South Dakota has the opportunity to appoint leaders to the following positions.

Strategic Councilor

Young Architect Representative

State/Territory Associate Representative 

These are national leadership roles appointed by each state. Position descriptions are detailed below. The  AIA South Dakota Board of Directors will make its appointments at their October board meeting. 

To apply, send a letter addressed to AIA SD President Jeff Nelson on or before Tuesday, October 1. In the letter, please share your interest in the position and why you should be selected for this role. Special note: AIA SD leaders have a preference for knowing that your firm supports your appointment, however, a letter detailing that your employer supports your appointment is welcomed, but not required.

Questions on the roles are responsibilities can be further addressed via outreach to the current Strategic Councilor: Kris Bjerke, AIA, the Young Architect Representative: Levi Pfeil, AIA, or the State/Territory Associate Representative: Svavar Magnusson. Feel free to reach out to the AIA SD office if you need to be connected with any of these individuals.

• Landmark Hotel in Deadwood, SD
• Rapid City Fire Station #1
• Boulder Canyon Apartments and Housing
• Multiple projects for the Rapid City School District
• Custer Fire Station

New Employee: Ian French – Ian graduated from SDSU in 2022 with a master’s degree in architecture and plans to obtain his licensure in 2025. Originally from Illinois, he has been a proud South Dakotan since 2017.

Shanee Mikkelson, Interior Designer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Perspective Design Studio Joins Forces with EAPC Architects Engineers to Enhance Architecture and Engineering Services

Sioux Falls, SD – [June 17, 2024] – EAPC Architects Engineers (EAPC), a leader in comprehensive architecture and engineering services, is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with Perspective Design Studio (Perspective), effective May 29, 2024. This partnership signifies a merger of expertise designed to significantly enhance the service offerings to the community of Sioux Falls and across the regions EAPC services. As EAPC continues to expand to better serve their clients, the company is enthusiastic about its future, especially as it approaches its 10th anniversary in Sioux Falls. Since opening in 2015 with a determined team of 2, the Sioux Falls office has grown to boast a multidisciplinary team of 22.

Founded in 2007, Perspective Design Studio has rapidly grown into a highly respected firm with a robust portfolio across healthcare, hospitality, education, and corporate sectors, predominantly serving the Midwest region. Known for their innovative design approach, Perspective brings a complementary skill set to EAPC’s extensive experience and broad capabilities.

Highlights of the Collaboration:

Expanded Capabilities: This collaboration brings together Perspective’s compelling design strategies with EAPC’s robust engineering and architecture expertise. As a unified team, this partnership will support a more comprehensive array of projects, meeting client needs with greater efficiency and enhanced effectiveness.

Enhanced Service Quality: By leveraging combined resources, the partnership is positioned to elevate the quality of services provided. Access to advanced technologies and innovative methodologies will enable the delivery of more sophisticated and sustainable design solutions.

Increased Project Flexibility and Reach: The partnership allows for undertaking larger and more complex projects. This expanded capacity not only improves our flexibility to serve diverse client needs but also extends our geographical reach, ensuring comprehensive support for projects across new regions.

“As we welcome Perspective Design Studio into the EAPC family, we are not merely expanding our resources; we are elevating our capacity to innovate and deliver exceptional architecture and engineering solutions,” explained EAPC Partner Leap Chear. “This partnership aligns seamlessly with our mission to surpass client expectations through thoughtful and innovative design. It represents a remarkable advantage for our clients, creating a win-win-win scenario, and we are excited about the new opportunities it will create.”

Jim Bruget, President of Perspective Design Studio, added, “Joining EAPC represents a pivotal moment for Perspective. This partnership will enable us to reach new clients with enhanced capabilities that only a larger, multi-disciplined firm like EAPC can offer. We are excited about the new possibilities this partnership offers for our clients and our team.”

About EAPC Architects Engineers: EAPC Architects Engineers has been providing multidisciplinary architecture and engineering services for over 57 years. With a network of 10 offices and a team of nearly 200 professionals, EAPC offers comprehensive design solutions across various sectors, including Civic, Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12 Education, and Industrial.

About Perspective Design Studio: Established in 2007 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Perspective Design Studio specializes in architecture and design across multiple sectors, with a strong emphasis on creating innovative and functional spaces tailored to the needs of each client.

For further information, please contact:

Lori Bakken

Director of Marketing

lori.bakken@eapc.net