LAST CHANCE BLOCK
Helena, MT
Completed 2013

Mosaic Architecture
428 North Last Chance Gulch
Helena, MT 59601

The Last Chance Block building occupies a one-acre site along Last Chance Gulch in historic downtown Helena. The three-story, 26,000 square foot project will pursue LEED certification with a focus on sustainable sites, energy efficiency and healthy work spaces. The building houses a variety of uses including two main floor dental suites, an insurance office and office space for the Crowley-Fleck law firm. The two dental offices, also designed by Mosaic, will occupy the main floor along with an insurance agency. The Crowley Fleck law firm will reside in 16,000 square feet of space in the upper two levels. The Crowley space will house 44 total staff and feature a conference suite, roof deck patio and open stair to provide quick circulation between the two levels.

LAST CHANCE BLOCK
Helena, MT
Completed 2013

Mosaic Architecture
428 North Last Chance Gulch
Helena, MT 59601

The Last Chance Block building occupies a one-acre site along Last Chance Gulch in historic downtown Helena. The three-story, 26,000 square foot project will pursue LEED certification with a focus on sustainable sites, energy efficiency and healthy work spaces. The building houses a variety of uses including two main floor dental suites, an insurance office and office space for the Crowley-Fleck law firm. The two dental offices, also designed by Mosaic, will occupy the main floor along with an insurance agency. The Crowley Fleck law firm will reside in 16,000 square feet of space in the upper two levels. The Crowley space will house 44 total staff and feature a conference suite, roof deck patio and open stair to provide quick circulation between the two levels.

How to Be an Architect

Architects must be licensed before they can practice as an architect or call themselves an architect. There are three main steps in becoming an architect: education, internship and examination.

  • Education: The Montana State University School of Architecture offers a Master of Architecture professional degree that is fully accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). In the United States, most state registration boards require a degree from an accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite.
  • Internship: Most state architectural registration boards require architectural graduates to complete an internship in order to become licensed.
  • Examination: All states require the completion of the Architect Registration Examination, in order to gain licensure within the 54 jurisdictions covered by the National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB).


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