About Us
Elevate your space with Sparkflight Studios! We are an award-winning, woman-owned, full-service architecture and design firm that will set your space apart from the ordinary. Since 2004, we have been providing collaborative, client-centered design that integrates sustainable practices into civic, commercial, multifamily residential, and public art projects.
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Staff
Anne Johnson, Architect & Artist
Lucian Laculeanu, Project Manager
Melina Soto Clark, Designer / Job Coordinator
James Maurer, Designer
Cindy Pavon, Intern
Firm Certifications and Professional Credentials
Nevada
UCP DBE Certification
NV20235437NUCP (orig NV01238UCPN) (
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Federal SAM, ORCA, WBE [DUNS
831707265 (AJA), 081036880 (SFS)]
NAICS 541310: ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
NAICS 541430: GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES
LEED AP
NCARB
AIA
ULI
Principal's Professional Experience Summary
2017-Present Sparkflight Studios, LLC - Architecture & Graphic Design
2003-Present Anne Johnson AIA - Architecture & Graphic Design
2004-Present PassionFly – Founder-Designer
2006-2008 JE Ecostudio – Founding Partner
2001-2003 NBBJ – Architecture
1998-2001 JBAD – Senior Associate
1997-1998 Ford-Beery Architects, Inc.
1996-1997 Wandel & Schnell Architects
1993-1994 Orcutt-Winslow Partnership
Principal's Education Background
LEED Accredited Professional since 2006
The Ohio State University, Master of Architecture 1996
London Architectural Association 1995
Arizona State University, Bachelor of Science in Design 1993
Intern with Corporacion Planen, Guadalajara, Mexico 1992
Professional & Service Affiliations
American Institute of Architects
U.S. Green Building Council - Nevada
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Artist, City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency window displays 2018-2021
Trustee, Congregation Ner Tamid Board 2015-2018
Green Chips
Henderson Chamber of Commerce
Member,
MUDA Awards Committee 2013
Secretary, Repurpose America (Greener Vegas) Board of Directors 2010-2012
Editor, "Earth Friendly Living", PrimroseMagazine.com 2009-2010
Member, American Lung Association Clean Air Awards Committee 2009
Member, Art Institute's Program Advisory Committee 2008-2015
Green Drinks Las Vegas, Co-Founder 2007
Founder and Secretary, Sierra Club PAC
Awards and Honors
2019 AIA Las Vegas President's Award
2016 ENR's 2016 Best Project in Government/Public Building Category
2015 Member Spotlight in April issue of AIA Las Vegas' Forum newsletter
2010 Recognition for Efforts to Promote the Green Economy, The Las Vegas Ward 5 Chamber of Commerce & Green Talk Radio
2009 Recognition for Service, Housing Authority of the City of Las Vegas
2007 Award, Creating Communities: Innovative Designs for Desert Living, City of Henderson, Nevada
2005, 2006 New Directions Youth Arts, Artist/Architect-in-Residence, Las Vegas, Nevada
1997 AIA Medal, Student Award
Invited Speaking Engagements & Workshops
2018 I Can Be, Basic Academy of International Studies, hosted by HCC Foundation
2010
NWCTA Engineering Program Lecture/Panel Discussion
2009 Green Talk Radio 1230 KLAV, hosted by Katherine Duncan & Maurice Showers, December 24 broadcast
2009 KLAS Channel 8, Anne Johnson and Tara Pierce interview with Sherry Swensk
2009 An Overview of LEED EB:O+M (Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance) Principles, NCMA Southern Nevada Continuing Education, Seminar
2008 Better Homes & Gardens Living Green Tour, Guest Speaker
2008 Green Mobile Workshop Tour #W012, American Planning Association, APA April Conference, Speaker and Tour Guide
2008 Overview of ‘Green’ Residential Architecture, Defining:Women, Presentation
2007 Green Architecture for Kids, Webelos, Interactive Presentation
2006 Affordable Housing: Presentations and Discussions About Community Needs and Implications, Henderson Democratic Club, Presentation and Panel Discussion
2006 Workforce Housing in Southern Nevada: A Springboard to Action, Home Means Nevada Conference, Table Discussion Facilitator
2001 Practical Activism: Architectural Practice as a Critique, The Ohio State University, Lecture
2001 Hartman Building Tour
Selected Accomplishments
Full project list
available upon request
- Flamingo Mango Restaurant — 736 SF carryout smoothie restaurant. Tenant improvement within an existing strip mall. Read More...
- Periscope — A user-operated video camera mounted inside a steel
sculpture gives hotel guests 180-degree views of the waterfront and landmarks
like Alcatraz. Developed in coordination with Blue Tree Enterprises, Wright Engineers
and Blaque Metal Works. Our studio oversaw the design and coordinated fabrication of the 30-foot periscope.
- RTC Mobility Training Center — Art and design for over 9,000 SF of 25-feet high interior murals within the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada’s (RTC) Mobility Training Center. Art direction and design for photographed and reconfigured building murals. Original art for desert and "Strip" landscape murals. The murals recreate a city street effect by simulating views a transit rider would experience across the Las Vegas valley, emphasizing the cardinal directions of the urban grid and the surrounding desert landscapes.
Award Winner: ENR's 2016 Best Project in Government/Public Building Category.
- Bambino's East Coast Pizzeria Restaurant — 1,120 SF family-style pizza eatery with kitchen,
seating area, and restrooms. Tenant improvement within existing Durango Lakeside
Plaza building.
- Development Services Photovoltaic System Parking Shade Structure — Design, design documentation,
and construction administration for 3,000 SF of 30kW monofacial photovoltaic
covered parking funded by The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
(ARRA). Design includes 18 covered spaces in an existing parking lot, an
interior lobby kiosk and coordination with web developers for public monitoring
of power production, as well as coordination with existing traffic patterns and
tram routes. Existing paving, landscape, and site maintained with minimal
disturbance. Construction cost-estimates and regularly updated project
schedules included. Las Vegas, NV Read More...
- Southern
Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNRHA) — Project Architect for five houses remodeled to
comply with UFAS/ADA and local codes. Construction design drawings and
specifications documentation, project schedules, and construction cost
estimates for landscape re-grading and concrete work, full exterior repairs and
painting, full interior finishes, replacement of bath fixtures, replacement of
all kitchen and bath cabinetry, and provision of hard-wired smoke detectors and
audio/visual doorbell alert systems are included in this project.
Henderson and Las Vegas, NV Read
More...
- Winchester
Cultural Center - Dance Studio Room Addition — Design for 1,400 SF dance studio/classroom
addition and surrounding landscape at existing facility. Site work
includes grading and trench train, landscape and irrigation. Mechanical
HVAC system, electrical power and data design including panelboards,
wall-mounted fans, and Wi-fi network are interfaced. Communications
include audio systems with tilt-out audio cabinet with mixer, wireless
microphone receiver, and solid-state recorder, and speakers. Interior
finish carpentry includes drawers, hardware, storage cubbies, and decorative
tree with shelving. Acoustical folding partition, acoustic fabric panels,
tubular skylights, glassless mirrors, resilient flooring and resilient sprung
floor for dance surface, as well as interior painted gypsum board enhance space
and place. Specialties and equipment include room and equipment signage,
adjustable ballet barres, wall protection, and fire protection. Clark
County (Las Vegas), NV Read More...
- Government
Center Photovoltaic System Parking Shade Structure — Design, design documentation,
and construction administration for 4,000 SF of custom-designed 30kW monofacial
photovoltaic covered parking funded by The American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act of 2009 (ARRA). Design includes 20 covered spaces with six (6)
pre-manufactured vehicle charging stations and an interior lobby kiosk for
public monitoring of power production, as well as coordination with existing
traffic patterns and tram routes. Canopy design assimilates with the
architecturally significant Clark County Government Center building and
reflects the advanced technology of solar energy production, while the light
footprint minimizes visual disruption of the existing building. Signage
invites the public to visit the monitoring kiosk in the lobby to learn
more. Nighttime LED column and under-canopy lighting enhance the design
and safety. Las Vegas, NV Read More...
- Lewis
Professional Building
— Removal and replacement of 20 water source heat pumps, including replacement
of three air-cooled split system units with water source heat pumps at the
existing building. Services include construction cost estimates, coordination
of design, bid and permit submittal packages, floor and ceiling plan bases to
engineers for electrical, mechanical plumbing and minor structural work, and
architectural details for base scope. Las Vegas, NV
- Marble
Manor Enhancement Project — Improvements to existing playground and community center to
facilitate use by residents, “Success by Six,” and Leisure Services programs.
Multi-agency public housing partnership project, prepared in conjunction with
Las Vegas Arts Commission mural project, design includes solar-powered exterior
lighting, xeriscaping, 100% recycled plastic benches, natural linoleum tiles,
low-VOC interior paint and salvaged concrete paving. Las Vegas, NV Read more...
- Air
Liquide Healthcare America Corporation — Analysis and application for Industrial Change of
Occupancy/Construction Type. Code analysis including verification of existing
conditions, evaluation, and documentation in drawing and letter formats.
Analysis addresses Occupancy reclassification from S-1 to H-3, Construction
type reclassification from VB SP to IIIB SP, and required construction details.
Henderson, NV
- Henderson
Residence — Santa
Fe style casita, courtyard and landscape improvements creating outdoor livable
space incorporating xeriscaping and storm water retention on site. Henderson,
NV (Project
Architect-Anne Johnson, Designer-Eric Elizondo) Read More...
- Las
Vegas Residence — Turnberry Towers East penthouse
interiors including light fixtures, flooring, painting, balcony improvements
and furnishings. Las Vegas, NV
- Dental
Office TI —
Stonecreek Dental interiors renovation including new entry, space planning,
eco-friendly materials, re-engineering mechanical/electrical/daylighting
systems, coordination with medical vendors and new office recycling program.
LEED v2.2 registered. Pickerington, OH (Project Architect-Eric Elizondo, Designer- Anne Johnson) Read More...
- California
Residence Addition/Renovation — micro footprint with master suite, child’s room, and
exterior porches, operable clerestory window ventilation, high R-value
insulation, tankless hot water heater, roof shape and angle optimized for
photovoltaics, and recycled content porch construction. Marysville, CA (Project Architect-Anne Johnson,
Designer-Eric Elizondo) Read More...
- Boys
& Girls Clubs of Columbus — indoor pool house renovation created a Teen Center
themed around the idea of “stages” as a metaphor for teen growth. Project motif
is carried throughout with vibrant color and lighting for dramatic space-use.
Columbus, OH (Project
Architect-Anne Johnson, Team NBBJ) Read More...
- PassionFly
Founder-Designer
— eco-friendly, fine art stationery company
- Business
and Non-profit —
illustration, logo, collateral materials and eco-friendly packaging design
- Artist-in-Residence — New Directions Youth Arts Las
Vegas, NV