Truckee Office
Phone: (530) 587-6257 We are typically open from 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, however we suggest making an appointment. contact us. Directions: From I-80 (Sierra Foothills/Bay Area) Take exit 188B for CA-89/CA-267 toward Sierraville/Lake Tahoe. At the end of the off ramp, turn right at CA-267 E (towards Lake Tahoe.) Drive 1.5 miles, over a bridge crossing the Truckee river. Turn right at Brockway Rd/Old Brockway Rd. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Brockway Road. Continue ahead approximately 500 feet, past the Fifty Fifty grain silo. Turn right at the first driveway. Our office is the building on your right as you enter the parking lot. From I-80 (Reno) Take exit 188 for CA-89/CA-267 toward Sierraville/Lake Tahoe. Turn left at CA-267 E (towards Lake Tahoe) Drive 1.5 miles, over a bridge crossing the Truckee river. Turn right at Brockway Rd/Old Brockway Rd. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Brockway Road. Continue ahead approximately 500 feet, past the Fifty Fifty grain silo. Turn right at the first driveway. Our office is the building on your right as you enter the parking lot. View Larger Map |
In 2003, we decided to fulfill a shared life’s dream and build a house together. As a couple, we, like many, are similar and different. My husband is practical, traditional and focused. I am creative, more risk oriented and flexible. We sought architectural partners who could relate to and manage our differences, as well as guide us, since we were new to building.
We found our architects in Kurt Reinkens, Managing Partner and Kristi Thompson, Architect at MBA. They listened carefully to our ideas, our architectural style preferences and to our lifestyle needs. They guided us regarding realistic expectations for our project. Then, they jointly conceived of and designed the prototype of our dream home.
At that juncture, project leadership, plans, and working drawings fell to Kristi.
For the 18 months it took to build our home, she ably interfaced with our builder, countless subcontractors and other interior, and landscape designers. She was aware of her role, patient, responsive and strong. She listened when appropriate, kept us informed and guided, when appropriate. She impressed us with her quiet interpersonal strength and was kind and sensitive when the job (as building a house always does) took its toll on our nerves.
I particularly appreciated her kindness in helping me with the project during a year when we both lost our fathers find our teenage son posed some challenges. She also encouraged his involvement in the design of “his” spaces.
Kristi combines rare creativity and practical management skills. She knows when to lead and when to step back and listen. She is also a fine person.
She is very talented. We recommend her highly.
-- Tom and Cathy Van Berkem
We found our architects in Kurt Reinkens, Managing Partner and Kristi Thompson, Architect at MBA. They listened carefully to our ideas, our architectural style preferences and to our lifestyle needs. They guided us regarding realistic expectations for our project. Then, they jointly conceived of and designed the prototype of our dream home.
At that juncture, project leadership, plans, and working drawings fell to Kristi.
For the 18 months it took to build our home, she ably interfaced with our builder, countless subcontractors and other interior, and landscape designers. She was aware of her role, patient, responsive and strong. She listened when appropriate, kept us informed and guided, when appropriate. She impressed us with her quiet interpersonal strength and was kind and sensitive when the job (as building a house always does) took its toll on our nerves.
I particularly appreciated her kindness in helping me with the project during a year when we both lost our fathers find our teenage son posed some challenges. She also encouraged his involvement in the design of “his” spaces.
Kristi combines rare creativity and practical management skills. She knows when to lead and when to step back and listen. She is also a fine person.
She is very talented. We recommend her highly.
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