Link to Pioneer Newspapers “latest news” highlighting the opening of the new Skagit Valley Publishing Facility in Mount Vernon Washington (Architectural Design by ArcWest Architects)

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Service Oriented Architecture differs from many approaches to the field in that it is rooted in one simple question, “How can we best assist the client in realizing their goals”.

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Selecting the right architect for your building project can be daunting …. “How to Choose an Architect” is a synopsis with key thoughts to consider to minimize the angst when looking to select an architect for a construction project.

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The industry Specific Design Professional goes by many names, including Newspaper Architect, Media Architect, Publishing Architect, Print Media Consultant, and Print or Publishing Facility Designer to name a few.  One thing that all of the names have in common is that they refer to a consultant who is well versed, and experienced in design that [...]

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ArcWest Architects is eager to share our updated project page on the  website highlighting the new Pioneer Newspapers – Skagit Valley Publishing Facility. The ArcWest webpage has been expanded with numerous building construction photographs documenting the new facility project evolve.
The project is nearing completion with the final efforts of construction focusing on finishes, details, data [...]

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Front-Office Design RIGHTSIZING – Creates OPPORTUNITIES
Plunging advertising revenue and increased operating cost are changing the way newspaper organizations operate.  To substantially reduce cost, product size is being reduced, production is being consolidated and facilities are being closed.
Historically, reductions in front office staff news reporters, advertising reps. and graphic artist were off limits.  It was assumed [...]

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ArcWest Architects is excited to announce that there is a new “Residential Architecture” section under our projects tab on the website.  Look to see more of our local Denver and regional residential projects information added to the website which have been completed or are currently in process.  The goal with the new Residential Architecture section [...]

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What the 2008 ING conference said to ArcWest Architects.  Aside from a continued recognition that the newspaper industry is struggling to find its way in the 21st century, the conference provided two important lessons.
Lesson #1, there is significant money to be saved in reduced energy consumption with the use of flourescent lights in your Printing [...]

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What is a Flexible Newspaper Facility and how does the Architectural Design team plan for the future?
The traditional approach to ultimate flexibility in the design of a flexible facility by Newspaper Architects has been to allow for additional space in the facility or the procurement of additional land such that the facility could be easily [...]

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Newspaper Production continues to get leaner and leaner.  Formats are getting smaller and smaller with new cut-off’s and reduced web width, thus reducing the usage of raw materials.  New equipment is allowing for significant reductions in waste generation and lower levels of staffing.  Automation is allowing the newspaper to be touched fewer and fewer times [...]

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