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quality design

Swaim Associates, Ltd. has a long history of innovative approaches to fostering community and well-being in neighborhood and community centers, campuses, public facilities, and educational settings.

We act as a problem solver, addressing the client's functional requirements and objectives within the constraints of cost, schedule, site, and climate. The firm strives to create innovative, contemporary architecture appropriate to the traditions, culture, and ecology of the southwest.

personal service

Swaim Associates, Ltd. is committed to providing a complete professional service with emphasis on personal attention to each project. There is always a direct, continuous involvement of firm principals and dedicated, prompt service to meet your schedule.

Drawing upon the diverse design skills and experience of our architects and consulting engineers, we assemble teams tailored to the particular requirements of each project. The client plays a major role in the team, communicating needs and priorities, and participating in the decision making process. The community, as well as the client, are kept in mind throughout planning and design. The building industry is also part of the team, from design through construction.

Although small enough to permit a close architect-client relationship, we are capable of handling projects of major scope in conjunction with our engineering and design consultants.

technical expertise

The staff of Swaim Associates, Ltd. continually strives to advance their knowledge of systems and materials for sustainable design in order to provide innovative ideas for projects. Producing quality construction documents is a priority as well as using technology to the client's advantage.

history

Robert Swaim was a principal in Cook and Swaim Architects and in CNWCS Architects from 1961 to 1969 before opening his own firm in 1969. Phil Swaim, Ed Marley, and Mark Bollard became principals of the firm in 1991. Kevin Barber became an associate principal in 2001. We currently have a staff of 15 with seven registered architects.

services

Swaim Associates, Ltd.offers a broad and versatile spectrum of design services. In addition to basic architectural services, we offer programming, master planning, feasibility studies, site analysis, graphic design, landscape design, and interior design.

awards

We believe building relationships is the key to successful projects. We are proud of our success which has been reinforced by the following awards:

Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
2007 Arizona Public Works Project of the Year

American Institute of Architects
2006 Arizona Firm of the Year Award

Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
2005 Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award

Clements Center Fitness Center
2005 Arizona Parks & Recreation Association Outstanding Facility Award

Cornerstone Foundation
2004 Architect of the Year

University of Arizona Highland Commons
2004 Kemper Goodwin Award

Ed Marley
2004 Arizona Architects Medal

Phil Swaim
2004 Philip Dinsmore Community Service Award

University of Arizona Highland Commons
2004 Kemper Goodwin Award

El Rio Adult Education Center
2004 Governor's Energy Award

Alliance of Construction Trades
2000 Architect of the Year

Davis-Monthan Dormitory Area Master Plan
2000 U.S. Air Force Design Award

Orchard River Town Homes
1999 Landmark Building Award

Challenger Learning Center - Pima Air & Space Museum
1999 Star National Building Award

Wolf Wilderness - Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
1998 American Zoo and Aquarium Design Award - with S.E.D.

Cornerstone Foundation
1997 Architect of the Year Award

Robins Elementary School
1995 AIA Design Award

Fort Lowell Elementary School
1990 Accessibility Design Award

Rose Residence
1987 Arizona Home of the Year

Robert Swaim
1986 Arizona Architects Medal

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