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Happy client Reference Letter:

MWA and specifically Kristi Thompson took an eye sore of a house, tore it down, and redesigned a beautiful mountain home on the same foot print. Most importantly, she designed the house "we " wanted. WE wanted an open floor plan that maximized our view of the Martis Valley, accommodated our grown children's families, and utilized low maintenance materials (like tile and stone floors, pavers on the patio and driveway). BUT the best part of all is all the little things Kristi did that are just part of their "normal" design. Like- extra wide counters, exposed beams in all the rooms, great roof line design, no exposed beams under the roof overhang, fantastic window placement and size, outdoor entries that make access easy in the winter and summer and the functionality of the floor plan. Each time we use the house, whether it's my wife and I, or our whole family , we love it. It's cozy for two or twelve. They always say you get what you pay for. So if you want a low ball price use another firm. But if you are willing to pay a little more---you will get the house of your dreams.

-Frank and Dianne Hodges


Location:Northstar
Style:Traditional & Transitional
Architect:Kristi Thompson - MWA, Inc.
Structural Engineer:MWA, Inc.
Builder:Summit Developers, inc.
Square Feet:3,015





Acumen Engineering has teamed with Kurt Reinkens, Kristi Thompson and MWA on no less 
than 13 projects in the greater Truckee area over the past 11 years. The scope of the projects 
has ranged from single-and multi-family residential buildings to renovation of historic 
structures in downtown Truckee to commercial and mixed-use planned developments.   
 In all cases, I did not hesitate to work with the firm because: 
• Kurt and Kristi manage projects effectively 
• Deadlines and expectations are known ahead of time, no last minute crisis 
• All of the team members have a say in the design effort 
• The architects know the applicable building and development codes so plan check 
corrections are simple and owners understand what they’re getting ahead of time 
Without reservation I have, and continue to, recommend MWA Architects to owners and 
developers in need of a talented, resourceful and professional architectural firm in the 
greater Truckee and North Lake Tahoe area. 
 
Acumen Engineering Company