University Classroom Building (teamed with CRSA) because of its size. The partnering with CRSA, who had an extensive classroom portfolio, combined with a long-term relationship with UVU and design acumen, resulted in another highly successful classroom building — the largest project the firm had worked on at that time. “Certainly, the breadth and density of Method’s 2024 portfolio is very attractive to prospective clients. It gives clients the confidence that they have the experience to do the job right. However, there is also the authentic desire to serve the client and plan and design buildings precisely for the client’s key objectives. They work rigorously to listen, learn, collaborate, find creative and optimal solutions, and do so with service and commitment that is off the charts. They listen hard. Then, proactively work to deliver. Becky said, “The performing arts is also a specialized market sector for us. We worked together on several prior to starting Method, and now we have been blessed to be working on dozens of performing and cultural arts facilities throughout Utah and the region, known as experts in this field.” This work is led by Joe, who has a deep and personal love for the arts. He and the balance of our performing arts team bring unrivaled expertise and passion to projects like the new Hale Center Theater in Pleasant Grove, UVU’s Noorda Performing Arts Center, the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, and now the Southwest Performing Arts Center and Southern Utah University’s new music center, to mention just a few. And, of course, there are the religious and healthcare sectors with a multitude of key projects, the civic work from city halls to libraries and public works, not to mention the variety of sports and recreation projects, as well as their multi-family housing and mixed-use and workplace projects.” They also recently completed one of Utah’s first and most significant mass timber Class A office buildings, Baltic Pointe, in Draper. Kelly brings significant expertise in multi-family housing, amongst other things, and helps to lead those efforts throughout the region. Becky enjoys helping to lead several key market sectors, while working to steer the ship operationally. Overall, they have a breadth of expertise with highly talented professionals in key market sectors who are the essence of Method’s secret sauce. Becky continued, “We are who we are and have achieved this level of success because of the great, incredibly talented people who are here with us, helping to lead and deliver the work. It is a team effort only achievable because of the collective efforts of the firm.” Their new set of rules approach is to collaborate/imagine/listen with all of your senses while keeping things balanced and pragmatic. Method has also created a highly diverse staff. They recognize that fostering a diversity of culture, lifestyle, gender and religion provides a naturally wide perspective for us in both our innovation and ability to achieve superior results. Becky said, “We have incredible people here, important people who share in the vision that all voices matter. Cultivating creativity has led to diversity and opportunity within a framework of worklife balance with a unified, collaborative team. The result is reciprocal; staff are engaged, and they deliver because they are valued. At Method, we are architects, designers, accountants, principals, interior designers, marketers, planners, project leaders, administrative support and BIM technicians. We work hard to be the best leaders we can. Leaders that are focusing on serving both our staff and our clients.” They want to serve their clients and their people at the highest level. They believe this is a key part of their growth. Their enviable workflow, largely provided by repeat clients, provides financial stability. Still, “we are judicious, we are prudent. We are very conservative with our dollars. 2009-2010 taught us to be prepared.” But there is also balance, with human and project needs coming before the dollars, “We will never be the most profitable.” Method gives back to the community and to their clients not only by pro-bono work in low-income housing, community arts and other key community project endeavors, but because they are driven by doing what is right for the project and its community. That means doing what is needed to do the job right, even if we compromise higher profits. “Success has been very humbling,” Becky said. “We work hard as a team; we are all in this together and value each other’s contributions. Each of us aspires to do impactful work, which is a key driver in our overall narrative. We maintain smart business practices but are not driven solely by the bottom line or certain percentage in profitability, quite the contrary.” Their mission of serving people first always takes precedence. 30 REFLEXION
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