BARBARA J. FELIX, AIA, LEED® AP

Barbara J. Felix, Founder of Barbara Felix Architecture + Design (BFA+D) is licensed in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming and Virginia.  Her unique background in a wide variety of disciplines enables her to provide clients with creative design strategies that incorporate full architectural and interior services, ergonomic and wayfinding solutions, product development, construction administration, project management and Owner representation. An accredited LEED professional since 2006, Barbara believes strongly in sustainable design (both green and economic) and its importance to our future generations. She has a strong track record of providing holistic design solutions by incorporating local craftsmen and artisans into her designs while still maintaining budgets and schedules.

Selected Awards + Publications

  • Dianne Delling, “Spectacular Vernacular: For Santa Fe architects, Santa Fe style boils down to three key things – materials, materials, materials.” Santa Fean, December 2010/January 2011.
  • Katie Arnold, “Parallel Histories of Sustenance, Dining in Santa Fe and Farming in Taos.” Trend, Fall 2009/Winter 2010.
  • Santa Fe AIA Citation Award for a commercial project cost over $2,000,000, Pueblo of Acoma, Sky City Cultural Center & Haak’u Museum, 2007.
  • Special Jury Prize, Southwest Contractor, Best of New Mexico 2006, Pueblo of Acoma, Sky City Cultural Center & Haak’u Museum, 2006
  • Tamara N. Shope, “Just Like Home,” The Albuquerque Tribune, June 9, 2006.
  • R. Thomas Berner, “A Journey to Sky City,” The New Mexican Magazine, June 4-10, 2006.
  • Jim Thompson, “A Pueblo Welcome,” The Sunday Journal, May 7, 2006, No. 127.
  • Diane Fowler, “Acoma Cultural Center Opens with Celebration,” Cibola County Beacon, May 31, 2006.
  • “The Feminine Case: An Eye on Five Architects.” Santa Fe Trend, Winter/Spring 2001.
  • “Building Revolution, Young Architects are Reinventing Santa Fe Style.” Santa Fe Reporter, December 22-28, 1999.
  • “Great Designs, Great Designers.” Santa Fean, October 1999.

 

BRIAN VALLO, Marketing + Tribal Projects Coordinator

Brian Vallo (Acoma Pueblo) brings a unique skill set to BFA+D.  With over 20 years experience working with Native American tribes, Brian provides expertise that is wide-ranging, along with knowledge of the diverse history, culture, arts and contemporary issues facing Native American communities.  His expertise in historic preservation and tribal economic development (i.e., gaming, hospitality, and tourism) allow BFA+D to offer services on issues and opportunities that are occurring throughout Southwest Indian Country.  As a former tribal leader and artist (Painter and Traditional Acoma Potter), he also provides the firm with guidance on issues of cultural sensitivity, policy concerning the restoration of historic properties, and hands-on assistance with interior design/decorating projects. Additionally, with experience working in non-profit organizations (as a Museum Director and Project Administrator), Brian is an asset to clients interested in developing sustainable business strategies and fundraising initiatives.