BRS Architects was founded by Billy Ray Strite and Clinton Yaka in 1974. Originally located in an unrenovated turkey-coop, the company was founded on the principles of providing the best in efficient design and planning services. BRS Architects quickly gained reputation and in 1977 welcomed a third partner to the firm, Tim Terry. Through the 80’s and 90’s BRS Architects separated themselves from t
he typical design firm by focusing on a group approach to design. Instead of contractors, consultants and subcontractors each focusing on their own agendas, BRS brought the team together with a unified focus. This eliminated finger pointing on projects and changed the focus away from independent entities. Efficiency and project success then became a common theme when BRS was involved with a
building project. In 2005 BRS expanded their leadership again by welcoming long time architects Doug Racine, Trent Koci, and Andrew Davis as partners. BRS Architects employs a staff of 15, including 6 licensed architects and 3 LEED® accredited professionals. By providing professional and award winning design, planning, and administrative service to their clients, BRS Architects has now become one of the most respected
architectural firms in the Pacific Northwest. Understanding the value of teamwork and how it relates to project success is one of the most distinguishing characteristics of BRS. From the initial kick-off meeting, through project completion, the firm’s approach to design and project administration is based on a collaborative effort. Through all aspects of a project, BRS utilizes this approach by maximizing the talents, skills, and experience of all the members of the project whether they are a BRS employee or an outside consultant. This team centered approach provides the client with the highest value for their project by enhancing efficiency, providing better communication, and creating a highly
effective method for problem solving. Experience
With a wide range of project types, BRS has provided architectural and consulting services in over twenty states. The firm’s design experience includes government office buildings, retail plazas, health care facilities, corporate office structures, food service facilities, manufacturing and industrial facilities, assembly buildings, high technology structures and recreational facilities to name a few. Along with the firm’s range of design and construction documentation experience,
BRS has been an integral part of many planning and evaluation processes. Ranging from site selection evaluation, needs assessment analysis, master planning, space planning, code analysis, accessibility review, project phasing and cost analysis. BRS is licensed in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
