JKAE

Auburn, CA

Enriching the Human Experience.

Services: 72
Offices: 4
Projects: 3
Leaders: 7
Founded: 1984

Overview

JKAE is a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm founded in 1984 and headquartered in Auburn, California, with offices in Truckee, Reno, and San Jose. Integrating architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, structural engineering, and land surveying, JKAE serves public and private sector clients across California and Nevada with over 40 years of design expertise rooted in the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin regions. A recognized leader in Design-Build delivery, JKAE holds 16 Design Build Institute of America awards and has earned national recognition including Design-Build Architect of the Year from BUILD Magazine, Top 10 Architectural Engineering Firm from Construction Business Review Magazine, and Top Mountain Architect from Mountain Living Magazine.

Founded: 1984

Services

Architecture

Full-service architectural design for public and private sector projects, integrating master planning, BIM-based design, and construction administration across educational, civic, commercial, and residential building types.

Master Planning Facility Condition Assessments Site Analysis and Selection Feasibility Studies Project Budgeting and Scheduling Virtual BIM Design and Clash Detection High Altitude Design Sustainable Design Design for Wildfire Resistance First Responders Planning Bidding Assistance Construction Administration

Design-Build

Integrated design-build project delivery for educational, civic, and private clients, partnering with builders to deliver turn-key facilities on schedule and within budget. JKAE holds DBIA professional credentials and has received 16 Design Build Institute of America awards.

Educational, Civic, and Private Design-Build Project Delivery Pre-Construction Services Support and Teaming Design Modeling, BIM, and Clash Detection Agency Review Support Design-Build Pricing Support Construction Administration Support

Planning

Community-based planning services developed over 40 years of engagement in environments that enrich the human experience, from educational campuses to resorts, civic centers, libraries, and sports facilities.

Campus and Educational Planning Resort and Destination Planning Civic and Community Planning Library Planning Educational Specifications Sports Facility Planning Sustainable Master Planning

Interior Design

Creative and technical interior design solutions that enhance architectural concepts while addressing function, aesthetics, and life-cycle performance for educational, civic, commercial, and private environments.

User Programming and Space Planning Design and Selection of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Selection of Colors, Materials, and Finishes Contract Documentation for Furniture Installation Construction Documents and Specifications

Civil Engineering

Full-service civil engineering for land entitlement, planning, and design throughout the Sierra Nevada region, with expertise in high-altitude and resort development, CEQA entitlements, site grading, stormwater management, and utility infrastructure.

Land and Facilities Planning and Design Resort and High-Altitude Engineering SWPPP/QSD/QSP Services Permitting and Agency Processing TRPA Planning and Permitting CEQA and Environmental Entitlements Site Development and Subdivisions Site Grading and Earthwork Analysis Stormwater Management and Drainage Design Erosion Control and Water Quality BMPs Flood Control and Management Utility Infrastructure and Design Hydraulic Analysis

Structural Engineering

Structural design solutions spanning residential, commercial, resort, and green buildings, with specialized expertise in high Sierra snow loads, seismic design, and forensic investigation.

Structural Design Feasibility Studies Forensic Investigation High Sierra Snow Load Engineering Seismic Engineering Remodels and Additions Green Building Structural Design

Land Surveying

Comprehensive surveying services using 3D scanning, aerial drones, and robotic total stations to deliver boundary, mapping, and field survey work for residential, commercial, and public projects throughout the Sierra Nevada region.

Boundary Analysis and Resolution American Land Title Surveys (ALTA)FEMA Flood Elevation Certificates Topographic Mapping Subdivision Plats and Parcel Maps Right-of-Way and Dedication Mapping As-Built and Record Drawings Building Layout and Construction Staking 3D Scanning and Aerial Drone Surveys

Graphic Communication

Design and communication services supporting clients' project pursuits and brand goals, including 3D virtual flythroughs, fund-raising materials, brochures, and estate branding.

Company Branding Fund-Raising Collateral Development 3D Virtual Flythroughs Brochures and Flyers Website Development Concept Story Boarding