Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Anchorage Architectural Design Partner
Burkhart Croft Architects is a 10-person architectural firm founded in 2004 on the principle of embracing new ideas to enhance quality design and service for our clients. We specialize in creating collaborative partnerships with clients, focusing on quality design solutions that respond to project opportunities and constraints. Our team brings extensive experience in designing public facilities across Alaska, working on diverse project types including educational, medical, recreational, hospitality, transportation, retail, office, military, and industrial developments. We maintain a non-hierarchical, team-oriented approach that prioritizes innovation and real value creation.Our design philosophy centers on client needs, balancing project vision with practical considerations like budget, schedule, and tangible/intangible benefits. We offer comprehensive professional design services spanning feasibility studies, site selection, master planning, architectural design, construction administration, and alternative project delivery methods. Our commitment to professionalism and passion for architecture energizes clients while ensuring projects exceed expectations within their means.
Services
Feasibility Studies
Architectural Design
Construction Administration
Project Management
Master Planning
Tenant Improvements
Design-Build Services
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We employ a collaborative studio approach to architectural design
- Our team has extensive experience in Alaska's diverse project types
- We offer full-service design solutions from feasibility studies to construction administration
- Our non-hierarchical structure prioritizes innovation and client value
- We balance visionary concepts with practical budget and schedule considerations
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services focus on creating tailored solutions that balance visionary concepts with practical constraints. We work closely with clients to develop projects that exceed expectations while maintaining budget and schedule parameters. Our team brings extensive experience in diverse project types across Alaska's unique environments.
Feasibility Studies
We conduct comprehensive feasibility studies to evaluate project viability through technical analysis and strategic planning. Our assessments consider site conditions, regulatory requirements, and financial parameters to ensure informed decision-making. This process helps clients understand potential challenges and opportunities before committing to full-scale development.
Construction Administration
Our construction administration services ensure design integrity throughout the building process. We provide detailed documentation, contractor coordination, and on-site monitoring to maintain quality standards. Our team works to resolve issues promptly while maintaining project timelines and budget constraints.
Master Planning
We develop comprehensive master plans that guide long-term development projects. Our approach considers site potential, environmental factors, and community needs to create sustainable solutions. We help clients visualize future growth while addressing current functional requirements across educational, healthcare, and civic facilities.
Design-Build Services
Our design-build services offer a collaborative approach that combines design and construction phases. We coordinate multidisciplinary teams to streamline project delivery while maintaining quality control. This method reduces timelines and costs while ensuring cohesive implementation of design vision throughout the construction process.
People
Joanna Croft
Principal Architect
Principal architect with extensive experience in Alaska's architectural landscape. Licensed professional focused on collaborative design solutions that balance client needs with practical constraints. Committed to quality design and community impact.
Gavin Wells
Architect
Licensed architect contributing to diverse project types across Alaska. Brings technical expertise and creative problem-solving to the firm's collaborative design approach. Works closely with clients to develop practical yet innovative architectural solutions.
Molly Logelin
Architect
Experienced architect specializing in public facility design. Focuses on creating functional spaces that meet community needs while maintaining aesthetic value. Actively participates in the firm's collaborative studio approach to design challenges.
Dave Dreher
Principal Architect
Principal architect with deep knowledge of Alaska's architectural requirements. Leads complex projects while maintaining the firm's commitment to quality design and client collaboration. Emphasizes innovative solutions that address both immediate and long-term project needs.
Emily Matis
Design Professional
Design professional contributing to various project stages from concept development to final documentation. Applies technical skills and creative thinking to support the firm's collaborative design philosophy across diverse project types.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive architectural services including feasibility studies, master planning, architectural design, construction administration, and alternative project delivery methods for diverse public and private sector projects.
Do you specialize in specific project types?
We have extensive experience with educational, healthcare, transportation, hospitality, retail, office, military, and industrial projects across Alaska's unique environments.
How do you approach client collaboration?
We use a collaborative studio approach, maintaining close client relationships throughout each project's lifecycle to ensure design solutions align with client vision and practical requirements.
Are you licensed to practice in Alaska?
Yes, our firm includes multiple licensed architects with professional experience across Alaska's diverse architectural landscape and regulatory requirements.
What makes your firm unique?
Our non-hierarchical team structure emphasizes innovation, real value creation, and a collaborative approach that prioritizes client needs while exploring creative design solutions.
How do you handle project budget constraints?
We balance visionary concepts with practical considerations, focusing on solutions that deliver both tangible returns and intangible benefits while maintaining project budgets.
