Business Details
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Anchorage
At ECI, we believe in creating exceptional spaces that prioritize human experience and community impact. Our integrated design approach positions clients as core team members, ensuring their vision guides every project phase from pre-design to completion. With expertise in architecture, interior design, historic preservation, and building envelope analysis, we deliver tailored solutions across education, cultural, healthcare, and civic sectors. Our team of LEED-certified professionals combines technical rigor with creative problem-solving to address complex challenges while maintaining a commitment to ethical practices and sustainability.Through transparent communication and collaborative intelligence, we advocate for clients to transform strategic goals into built environments that endure. Our portfolio reflects decades of experience shaping functional, inspiring spaces that serve people and communities.
Services
Architecture
Historic Preservation
Interior Design
Building Envelope Analysis
Pre-Development Planning
Highlights and features
- We employ an integrated design approach with client collaboration at its core
- Our team includes LEED-certified architects with specialized building envelope expertise
- We advocate for clients throughout the entire project lifecycle
- We deliver tailored solutions across education, historic, and civic sectors
- Our designs prioritize sustainability, functionality, and community impact
Associations and certifications
- LEED AP BD+C
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services create functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces tailored to client needs. We specialize in educational facilities, civic buildings, and cultural institutions. Our process emphasizes collaboration, sustainability, and technical excellence to deliver enduring solutions.
Historic Preservation
We preserve architectural heritage through meticulous restoration and adaptive reuse strategies. Our experts maintain historical integrity while integrating modern functionality. Services include condition assessments, materials analysis, and regulatory compliance for protected structures.
Interior Design
Our interior design solutions optimize spatial functionality and occupant well-being. We create environments that reflect brand identity while meeting practical requirements. Services include FF&E planning, wayfinding systems, and accessibility compliance.
Building Envelope Analysis
We conduct forensic analysis and performance evaluations of building envelopes to identify moisture intrusion, thermal inefficiencies, and structural issues. Our solutions enhance durability, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort through targeted remediation.
Pre-Development Planning
Our pre-development services assess project viability through site analysis, space programming, and financial modeling. We help clients establish realistic budgets, timelines, and strategic priorities before construction begins.
People
Jared Barak
Architect
Jared brings technical expertise to complex architectural projects, focusing on functional design solutions that balance aesthetics with practical requirements for educational and civic spaces.
Jobe Bernier
Senior Architect
As a LEED-certified senior architect, Jobe specializes in sustainable design solutions for institutional clients, combining environmental responsibility with operational efficiency in large-scale projects.
Sean Carlson
Senior Architect
Sean applies his extensive experience in building systems integration to create cohesive architectural solutions that address both immediate needs and long-term facility performance requirements.
Stephanie Cuvelier-Holenda
Architect
Stephanie focuses on community-driven design projects, emphasizing accessibility and cultural relevance in public spaces that serve diverse populations across Alaska.
Miles Garrod
Architect
Miles contributes technical precision to complex architectural challenges, specializing in detailed documentation and construction coordination for large-scale institutional projects.
Questions
What architectural services does ECI offer?
We provide full-service architecture, including design, historic preservation, interior planning, building envelope analysis, and pre-development consulting.
Do you specialize in specific building types?
We focus on educational facilities, cultural institutions, civic buildings, and healthcare environments with specialized expertise in Alaskan climate challenges.
How do you involve clients in the design process?
Clients become core team members through our integrated design approach, participating in decision-making from concept through project completion.
Are your architects LEED-certified?
Yes, several team members hold LEED AP BD+C credentials demonstrating expertise in sustainable building design.
Can you handle historic building restoration?
Our historic preservation specialists provide condition assessments, materials analysis, and regulatory compliance for heritage structures across Alaska.
