Posts by Jay Sikes

We’re Hiring! – Project Architect

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Project Architect

Smith Sinnett Architecture is seeking Project Architects to join our growing team in Raleigh, NC.

Characteristics of an ideal candidate:
– Passionate, resourceful & creative, eager to learn & expand expertise.
– Organized & thorough, with strong attention to detail.
– Professionally driven & ambitious, with a good sense of humor.
– Excellent interpersonal communication abilities, both written & verbal.
– Self-motivated designer who thrives in an open studio setting.
– Strong physical & digital representation skills.

Responsibilities:
– Design & manage a wide range of projects through all phases of design & construction.
– Collaborate with design staff to produce accurate drawings & specifications.
– Coordinate project efforts between SSA staff & consultants.
– Prepare & present project concepts, diagrams, & models for owner review.
– Work with firm leaders to achieve a high level of design quality & exceptional client service.

Qualifications:
– Professional degree in Architecture
– 5 to 10 years of experience
– Architectural registration and LEED Accreditation preferred
– Proficient in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, & Sketchup

We offer competitive salary & benefit packages, schedule flexibility, continuing education opportunities, and career mentoring. Smith Sinnett Architecture is a diverse, woman-owned firm, and an equal opportunity employer.

If you are interested in joining us, please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and abridged portfolio to Jay Sikes, AIA [jsikes@smithsinnett.com].

We hope to hear from you!

Farmville Library Dedication

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Smith Sinnett Architecture is thrilled to announce the opening of Farmville Public Library. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on May 11th, 2021, where community members gathered to share testimonials & tour the new facility. We have been honored to work alongside this community to design a project that best serves their needs.

 

 

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New Onslow County Courthouse Opening!

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Completed in 2019, the 99,631-square-foot Onslow County Courthouse expansion was designed to accommodate the needs of a growing population. This project encompassed programming, architecture, interior design, and construction administration, ensuring a seamless integration of modern functionality with the courthouse’s traditional context.

The expansion, which had been in planning for years, required a collaborative approach to address key challenges, including new floodplain regulations, existing building conditions, and connectivity with the original facility. Careful phasing allowed renovations and additions to be completed without disrupting daily courthouse operations.

The three-story addition spans approximately 60,677 square feet, featuring a mechanical penthouse within its gable roof. An additional 38,954 square feet of renovations modernized the existing facility. The courthouse now offers an expansive open lobby, ample queuing space, a new traffic court, clerk/cashier areas, an upgraded district attorney’s office, multiple waiting areas, four new courtrooms, judges’ chambers, offices, attorney lounges, a custody mediation office, conference rooms, and state-of-the-art security systems.

This expansion and renovation ensure the courthouse remains a functional and efficient civic hub, meeting the evolving needs of Onslow County for years to come.

Jay Sikes Named New Associate!

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We are pleased to announce that Jay Sikes, AIA, has been promoted to Associate!

Jay is a registered architect with over 15 years of experience, specializing in contemporary design, mixed-use developments, urban infill, adaptive reuse, and historic preservation. He holds a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. A LEED Accredited Professional and active member of the American Institute of Architects, Jay is deeply engaged in both his profession and the community.

His diverse portfolio includes civic, recreational, higher education, office, commercial, and multi-family residential projects. Passionate about architecture as a cultural discipline, he approaches design as a means to enhance the human experience through thoughtful organization of form and space. In addition to his professional work, Jay contributes to the architectural community through mentorship, teaching as an Adjunct Faculty member at UNC Charlotte’s School of Architecture, and serving as a guest juror at NCSU’s College of Design. His leadership extends to initiatives such as SparkCON and the AIA Triangle Leadership Forum.