SMR Architects, a leader in the fields of affordable housing and historic preservation, is proud to announce the promotion of Alexander Froehlich and Nate Sauter to the position of Associate. Both individuals have contributed to SMR’s growth while displaying exemplary leadership and professional skills.
Alexander has been enamored with architecture’s potential to change lives since his first architecture class in high school. While studying at the University of Oregon, he led a number of community-based design-build projects, which solidified his commitment to socially responsible architecture. He has worked in both architecture and construction and brings diverse skills to SMR. In addition to holding his Washington State architectural license, Alexander has lent his leadership to the Seattle AIA’s Committee on Homelessness as a former Co-Chair, bringing the same advocacy-driven mindset to his professional associations as he does to his design work.
Nate is an 18-year veteran of the construction industry. After 10 years in the field, his passion for design led him to pursue his Bachelor of Architecture from Penn State’s Schreyer Honors College, where he developed a deep interest in public interest design. His work at SMR has combined his technical expertise with his commitment to creating enriching spaces for disadvantaged populations. At SMR, he has worked on the implementation of unit standardization with the goal of maximizing efficiency and streamlining the design process. Nate takes a holistic approach to solving problems from both a constructability and architectural perspective, evaluating solutions with consideration of down-the-line impacts. He is a licensed architect in Washington and recently achieved his TiD-B certification, reflecting his commitment to designing spaces that are sensitive to the needs of trauma-affected populations.
Alexander and Nate each bring a distinct voice to SMR’s mission, united by a shared dedication to affordable housing, historic preservation, social equity, and ending homelessness.
