News, Press & Publications

2011

• New Project Added to Tekton Architecture Website – “Diamond in the Rough” – July, 2011
• New Project Added to Tekton Architecture Website – “View from the Sky” – July, 2011
• AIA CRAN (Custom Residential Architect’s Network) is granted its own individual Knowledge Community by the American Institute of Architects National Executive Board – May, 2011
• Presentation by James A. Walbridge, AIA, Principal of Tekton Architecture: “BIM for Residential Architecture? A Small Firm Primer”, AIA National Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana – May 2011
• Presentation by James A. Walbridge, AIA, Principal of Tekton Architecture: “Operating an Architect-led Residential Design-build Practice”, AIA National Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana – May 2011
• Presentation by James A. Walbridge, AIA, Principal of Tekton Architecture: “BIM: Is it Prime Time Yet?”, AIA Long Island 9th Annual Product Fair, Long Island, New York – April 2011
• James A. Walbridge, AIA, Principal of Tekton Architecture attended the 1st annual AIA CRAN (Custom Residential Architect’s Network) National Steering Committee retreat in Washington DC at AIA National Headquarters – February 2011
• California Home + Design, What's The Best-Designed Restaurant in San Francisco? ("Ebisu" listed in top 23) – January, 2011

2010

• James A. Walbridge, AIA, Principal of Tekton Architecture, meets The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, while the Speaker was presenting a special conference in the newly completed offices of The Culinary Edge – November, 2010
• Residential Design+Build – "Debating the Value of Design/Build" mentions JAW & Tekton’s involvement at the AIA CRAN annual symposium in Austin, TX – October 2010
• James A. Walbridge, AIA, Principal of Tekton Architecture has been appointed to the AIA CRAN (Custom Residential Architect’s Network) National Steering Committee – October 2010
• Presentation by James A. Walbridge, AIA, Principal of Tekton Architecture: “BIM: Is it Prime Time Yet?”, AIA CRAN (Custom Residential Architect’s Network) 3rd Annual Symposium, Austin, Texas – October 2010
• Award-wining Ebisu Restaurant featured in Hospitality Design Magazine “Restaurant Heavyweights” Issue, August 2010 (Pages 100-103)
• Publication: Periodical – California Home + Design, AIA San Francisco Design Winners: "Ebisu" – June, 2010
• ArchNow! – 2010 AIA San Francisco Design Award Winners Announced
• AIA San Francisco – 2010 Merit Award – Ebisu Restaurant
• Architects 2Zebras – How Do We Know We're Doing Things Right? Part II – January 23, 2010

2009

• Food Gal – Free Cupcakes, New Sushi Digs, Howard Bulka’s Pizza Joint, Gingerbread Time & More: October 29, 2009
• Arkitectum.com – Tekton Architecture Pairs Sensuous Design: November 3, 2009
• Ebisu Restaurant Grand Opening – May 12, 2009
• Ebisu Sushi – San Francisco Japanese Cuisine
• Eater SF – The Dish: Ebisu, Blue Bottle, Farm: Table, Cetrella, MORE!
• Tablehopper – the chatterbox: April 14, 2009
• Eichler-style Mid-century Modern Addition-Remodel Completed in San Mateo – April 2009
• AIA National Convention – Live-Blogging Convention 2009: Is it Tomorrow Yet? Megatrends Impacting Your Firm

2008

• Tablehopper – the chatterbox: December 16, 2008
• AIA San Francisco – 2008 Small Firms, Great Projects – Private Residence

2007

• Case Study – “BIM in the Architect-Led Design-Build Studio” – October, 2007Presentation: “Building Information Management and the Smaller Office”, June 2007 AIA San Mateo Chapter
• Presentation: “BIM in the Architecture-led Design-build Studio”, 2007 AIA National Pre-Convention Conference
• Presentation: “BIM in the Architecture-led Design-build Studio”, 2007 AIA Nebraska Fall Conference
• Article: “BIM in the Architect-led Design-build Studio” American Institute of Architects SOLOSO
• AIA San Francisco – 2007 Small Firms, Great Projects – Dolores Park Flat

2006

• Presentation: “BIM in a Non-Traditional Practice Delivery System”, December 2006 AIA Iowa BIM Practice Conference
• Builder / Architect Magazine – Cover Feature: October 2006
• Sounding Board – All Business Panel Discussion: July / August 2006
• AIA San Francisco – 2006 Small Firms, Great Projects – Remodel, San Francisco

2005

• Industry Forum Panel Member, National CEA Convention, San Francisco, 2005, James A. Walbridge, A.I.A., President, Tekton Architecture
• Jury Member: 2005 Innovative Housing Awards, National Home Builders Show, Orlando, Florida, James A. Walbridge, A.I.A., President, Tekton Architecture
• AIA San Francisco – 2008 Small Firms, Great Projects – Ingram Residence

2004

• Presentation: “The Architect as Master-Builder for Residential Projects”, December 2004 AIA San Francisco CES Salon Series
• Presentation: “Tekton Architecture”, September 2004 Department of Architecture AIAS at the University of Lincoln Nebraska
• Presentation: “Managing the Small Profitable Design Firm”, September 2004 AIA Nebraska Fall Conference
• Jury Member: 2004 AGC of California 17th Annual “Constructor Awards”, James A. Walbridge, A.I.A., President, Tekton Architecture

2003

• Presentation: “The Architect as Master-Builder for Residential Projects”, September 2003 AIA Nebraska Fall Conference
• Publication: Book – “Complete Home Storage”, Sunset Magazine, June 2003
• Jury Member: “Art by Architects”, AIA Nebraska 2003 Fall Conference

2001

• Publication: Periodical – Sunset Magazine April 2001, Project: "Ring of Fire" – Novato
• Publication: Periodical – Sunset Magazine 2001

2000

• Publication: Periodical – California Home & Design 2000, Project: "Pac Heights Plush" – San Francisco

1994

• Award: “Best Music Retail Store Design – 1994”, Project: Drum World, San Francisco