New Leadership Announcement 2023, FFKR

March 2, 2023 by Nicole Mason
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New Leadership Announcement 2023

February 15, 2023, Salt Lake City, UT and Scottsdale, AZ–

FFKR Architects has named three new principals, Arrin Holt, Abram Nielsen, and Jake Bodell. They join FFKR’s principals in leading the firm into its fifth decade. With these promotions, FFKR is adding landscape architects and interior designers as recognized professional disciplines eligible for ownership.

“The inclusion of landscape architects and interior designers marks an evolution point for FFKR Architects. Collaboration is a core value of our design process, and landscape architects and interior designers serve in critical roles on our projects. Their expertise has always been valued and is now recognized in our by-laws.”

Kevin Mass, President and Senior Principal Architect

Arrin Holt, AIA, LEED AP

Arrin serves as the Director of FFKR’s Civic, Government, and Transportation Studio. Through his leadership, the studio has expanded and has earned the trust of multiple municipalities across Utah.

Abram Nielsen, PLA, AICP, ASLA, LEED AP

Abe has led the Landscape Architecture and Planning Studio since joining FFKR in 2014. Evident in his body of work, he has a passion for planning vibrant spaces.

Jake Bodell, AIA, LEED AP

Jake has been leading FFKR’s team in Scottsdale, focusing on our growth in the Hospitality Sector. He has been instrumental in growing FFKR’s presence in the Arizona market since joining the firm in 2018.

Serving our clients from offices in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Scottsdale, Arizona, FFKR is

a full-service firm with a depth of expertise in sectors ranging from hospitality to biotech. Our talents extend beyond architecture into interior design, planning, consulting, landscape, 3D Rendering, and VR, and signage design.