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AJ Ellis

Intern Architect

AJ is one of our summer interns here at Forte, a recent graduate from Montana State University with his BA in Architecture. AJ is originally from Colorado Springs, CO. He has spent the past five years in Montana studying architecture and even working a year in construction before seeing opportunity in the Pacific Northwest here in Wenatchee. He will be continuing on to graduate school at MSU this fall semester.

AJ is one of our summer interns here at Forte, a recent graduate from Montana State University with his BA in Architecture. AJ is originally from Colorado Springs, CO. He has spent the past five years in Montana studying architecture and even working a year in construction before seeing opportunity in the Pacific Northwest here in Wenatchee. He will be continuing on to graduate school at MSU this fall semester.

AJ is one of our summer interns here at Forte, a recent graduate from Montana State University with his BA in Architecture. AJ is originally from Colorado Springs, CO. He has spent the past five years in Montana studying architecture and even working a year in construction before seeing opportunity in the Pacific Northwest here in Wenatchee. He will be continuing on to graduate school at MSU this fall semester.

AJ is one of our summer interns here at Forte, a recent graduate from Montana State University with his BA in Architecture. AJ is originally from Colorado Springs, CO. He has spent the past five years in Montana studying architecture and even working a year in construction before seeing opportunity in the Pacific Northwest here in Wenatchee. He will be continuing on to graduate school at MSU this fall semester.

AJ is one of our summer interns here at Forte, a recent graduate from Montana State University with his BA in Architecture. AJ is originally from Colorado Springs, CO. He has spent the past five years in Montana studying architecture and even working a year in construction before seeing opportunity in the Pacific Northwest here in Wenatchee. He will be continuing on to graduate school at MSU this fall semester.

AJ is one of our summer interns here at Forte, a recent graduate from Montana State University with his BA in Architecture. AJ is originally from Colorado Springs, CO. He has spent the past five years in Montana studying architecture and even working a year in construction before seeing opportunity in the Pacific Northwest here in Wenatchee. He will be continuing on to graduate school at MSU this fall semester.

AJ is one of our summer interns here at Forte, a recent graduate from Montana State University with his BA in Architecture. AJ is originally from Colorado Springs, CO. He has spent the past five years in Montana studying architecture and even working a year in construction before seeing opportunity in the Pacific Northwest here in Wenatchee. He will be continuing on to graduate school at MSU this fall semester.

AJ is one of our summer interns here at Forte, a recent graduate from Montana State University with his BA in Architecture. AJ is originally from Colorado Springs, CO. He has spent the past five years in Montana studying architecture and even working a year in construction before seeing opportunity in the Pacific Northwest here in Wenatchee. He will be continuing on to graduate school at MSU this fall semester.

Brandi comes to Forte Architects with a degree in Communications and a minor in Business Administration. She has several years of experience in Office Management, Payroll, Sales and is now coming on as the Business Manager and Bookkeeper for Forte’s office. She has grown up in the Wenatchee Valley and after completing her bachelor’s degree at Central Washington University, she was excited for the opportunity to return to the valley and begin her professional career. Brandi enjoys staying active in her community and spending time with family and friends.

Brandi comes to Forte Architects with a degree in Communications and a minor in Business Administration. She has several years of experience in Office Management, Payroll, Sales and is now coming on as the Business Manager and Bookkeeper for Forte’s office. She has grown up in the Wenatchee Valley and after completing her bachelor’s degree at Central Washington University, she was excited for the opportunity to return to the valley and begin her professional career. Brandi enjoys staying active in her community and spending time with family and friends.

Brandi comes to Forte Architects with a degree in Communications and a minor in Business Administration. She has several years of experience in Office Management, Payroll, Sales and is now coming on as the Business Manager and Bookkeeper for Forte’s office. She has grown up in the Wenatchee Valley and after completing her bachelor’s degree at Central Washington University, she was excited for the opportunity to return to the valley and begin her professional career. Brandi enjoys staying active in her community and spending time with family and friends.

Brandi comes to Forte Architects with a degree in Communications and a minor in Business Administration. She has several years of experience in Office Management, Payroll, Sales and is now coming on as the Business Manager and Bookkeeper for Forte’s office. She has grown up in the Wenatchee Valley and after completing her bachelor’s degree at Central Washington University, she was excited for the opportunity to return to the valley and begin her professional career. Brandi enjoys staying active in her community and spending time with family and friends.

FORTE ARCHITECTS

Location: East Wenatchee, WA

Status: Ongoing

The East Wenatchee Gateway project is a collaborative vision between Forte Architects and the City of East Wenatchee for a welcoming, inviting and usable public site at the corner of 9th and Valley Mall Parkway. There are two existing buildings located on the nearby half-acre site consisting of a slightly dilapidated Texaco Station and a storage shed at the rear of the property.

The intent of the project was to create a welcoming community space at one of the heavy traffic hubs of East Wenatchee. Many different design strategies had to be explored while still maintaining a safe environment for users and to be a strong visual connection to the Loop Trail Systems. The proposed renovation of the service station would include a structural alteration of the existing awning by constructing a new canopy that pays subtle homage to the famous Miss Veedol airplane. Additionally, both interior and exterior spaces would be improved, dramatic lighting and sun shading devices added, as well as a small prep kitchen and storage area so that the function of the space remained versatile. Other site upgrades may include “athlete fill stations” for drinking water, rest, and bicycle repair. A raised platform would utilizing removable canvas sails for shading and sound control for outdoor speakers, bands, etc. New vegetation intermingled with outdoor lounging areas would create a lively buffer from the street and provide a sense of security.

East Wenatchee Gateway

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