TSP, Inc. welcomes architectural graduate Bailey Wanner to the firm's office in Rapid City. Wanner holds bachelor's and master's degrees in architecture from North Dakota State University. 

Before joining TSP, Wanner worked as an architectural designer with a focus on healthcare, K-12, higher education, and other project sectors. She brings a proven track record of successfully translating client visions into aesthetically pleasing and functional designs and delivering creative solutions that exceed expectations. 

Architecture Incorporated's recent ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the opening of its new office space, inside the former Carnegie Library building in downtown Rapid City. The event also unveiled the firm-designed renovation of the interior. Blending modern updates with the building's classic features, the open floor plan promotes collaboration and makes use of ample natural light.

Architecture Incorporated has had a Rapid City office since 2010. The firm has worked to develop deep local ties and contribute to the city's continued development while preserving the rich history and distinctive character of the Black Hills' largest community. 

Architecture Incorporated's new Rapid City address is 508 Seventh Street, Suite 200.

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.

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