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Kevin R. Balciar, AIA

29 years of architectural experience

Bachelor of Science, Architectural Studies at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Masters of Architecture: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Architecture and Urban Planning

Member of the American Institute of Architects 

Registered Architect: New Mexico (1882), Arizona (18714), Illinois (001-010524), and Nevada (2534) 

certified by NCARB 

Licensed Interior Designer: New Mexico (121) 

Peace Corps Volunteer: 1974-76, Benin, West Africa 

Member Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI)

Kevin has been project architect and designer for various architectural firms in New Mexico and Illinois, since his graduation from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in 1979. Kevin formed Soleil West in 1992. He is responsible for the design, site planning, programming, and management of Soleil West's projects.

Kevin's early career began with Peace Corps as school architect for the Ministry of Education in Benin, West Africa. He also coordinated U.N.E.S.C.O and the U.S. Embassy's school construction effort in that country

Many of Kevin's projects have been multi-story buildings on limited area, urban sites, such as the 187 unit Paul G. Stewart apartment complex in Chicago. He is involved in historic preservation and adaptive reuse of existing structures. He was recently the planner for the Santa Rosa comprehensive plan. A new zoning ordinance and land use map are the fruits of that planning effort.

Kevin has been project architect and designer on the following:

Adobe Acres Elementary School Media Center

Santa Rosa High School Gymnasium & Fine Arts Center

Rio Costilla Elemenatary School

Santa Rosa Middle School

Las Vegas City Schools Master Plan

Santa Rosa 20 Year Comprehensive Master Plan

Robertson High School Science and Technology Center

Pecos Elementary School

Mora Middle School

2002 DCU Evaluator Hobbs, Eunice & Jal School Districts

San Miguel County District Attorney's Office

80 Unit Apartment Complex - Region II Housing Authority

Peñasco Elementary School

Paul D. Henry Elementary School Remodel

Coronado High School Addition

Throughout his career, he is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the architectural and engineering disciplines. He prepares and presents Public School Capital Outlay requests, legislative requests, presentations in support of local bond elections, and other funding requests.


 

J. Arthur Blessen, P.E.

20 years of architectural experience

Bachelor of Architecture: Texas Tech University

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering: University of New Mexico

Member: Structural Engineer's Association of New Mexico 

Registered Architect: New Mexico (2559), Arizona (38872), Utah (4730898-0301), and Nevada (4470) 

certified by NCARB 

Professional Engineer New Mexico (13481), Nevada (014734, and Utah (4730898-2202) 

Art has been a project architect, structural engineer, and civil engineer for various architectural and engineering firms in Albuquerque. He began his career in architecture after graduating from Texas Tech University in 1985, with his degree in architecture. Art worked in a local architectural firm for several years before returning to college in 1992 at the University of New Mexico to complete his degree in engineering. He graduated from UNM in 1994.

Art has worked on many different types of facilities as both the project architect and project engineer. His projects have included schools, offices, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities.

Art worked at Soleil West between 1992 and 1997, and was the project architect for:

Peñasco Elementary School Multipurpose Room Addition, Peñasco, New Mexico

Pecos Elementary School, Pecos, New Mexico

Mora Middle School, Mora, New Mexico

Robertson High School VoTech Center, Las Vegas, New Mexico

Guadalupe County Hospital Addition, Santa Rosa, New Mexico

Mora Swimming Pool Enclosure, Mora, New Mexico

NMSTD Co-op Paving Projects for Las Vegas City Schools, Mora Independent Schools, Pecos Independent Schools, and Peñasco Independent Schools

Art has recently returned to Soleil West after leaving in 1997 to further his career in engineering.

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