Our Practice

MHTN believes great architecture creates memorable and meaningful experiences for people. This idea infuses our office culture and practice ethic.

Approach

LISTEN and UNDERSTAND. MHTN’s approach begins with listening, and focused research. We want to understand each client and context so that each design interaction is uniquely responsive.

INSPIRE. Next, we sketch ideas, unleash possibilities, and align opportunities. We draw, discuss, diagram and model to discern and unite behind concepts that inspire. We commit to the resulting common vision.

REFINE and EXECUTE. In lock-step with each client, we refine and execute every detail to its highest level. With builder as teammate, the whole is accomplished, greater than the sum of each part.

MEASURE. Once we have completed a project, we look for trends, opportunities, and improvements. This feeds back into our practice to evolve toward higher performance.

Approach

LISTEN and UNDERSTAND. MHTN’s approach begins with listening, and focused research. We want to understand each client and context so that each design interaction is uniquely responsive.

REFINE and EXECUTE. In lock-step with each client, we refine and execute every detail to its highest level. With builder as teammate, the whole is accomplished, greater than the sum of each part.

MEASURE. Once we have completed a project, we look for trends, opportunities, and improvements. This feeds back into our practice to evolve toward higher performance.

Values

At MHTN, Seven Core Values Motivate and Guide Our Actions

DESIGN
We view constraints as opportunities for creativity, integrate design excellence in all aspects of our work, and innovate with responsiveness and responsibility.
SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
We recognize our connection to the world – its inhabitants and natural environment. We seek regenerating possibilities and evaluate evolving technologies, while operating sustainably. Our motivation is positive human impact.
TEAMWORK
We foster unity and collaboration among diverse and holistic project teams, mentor individuals throughout all aspects of the architectural process, while welcoming questions and ideas from all perspectives.
TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE
Our curiosity and pursuit of excellence drives us to research and assess new technologies. We implement proactive quality assessment and commit to develop technical expertise.
EMPOWERMENT
We continually educate ourselves, mentor leadership with all pursuits, promote from within, and balance our professional and personal lives.
RESPECT
We listen to one another, embrace and welcome individual diversity, act with honesty and integrity, as we foster accountability.
SERVICE
We build lasting relationships with our clients and communities by anticipating, understanding, and sharing common goals and expectations. Through serving, we create an exceptional professional experience with every project.

Office Culture

Architecture is a very visual and tactile profession. MHTN’s open studio is an incubator for mentoring innovative thought. We position teams for cross-pollination of many specialties under a One Firm philosophy.

Our office, located in the heart of Salt Lake City, is designed around a series of light-filled open collaborative spaces. We thrive on impromptu problem-solving sessions in this team setting, where environments, beauty, and technology are explored together. (It is also a good place to host parties!)

Professional Development

MHTN is committed to cultivating a Culture of Excellence and equity by providing a formal professional development program that enhances performance and growth. Research time is provided to develop expertise. In essence, our goal is to ensure that each person in our firm develops on an individual professional level, along with meeting the overall mission of our practice, and a life in balance.

MHTN has AIA accreditation which enables the firm to provide training programs for national AIA credit. In-house Training Workshops are led by team members throughout the firm to attain a deep cross-section of knowledge, and to develop communication and client-focused skills.

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Activities & Community

A good way to measure positive work culture is to ask “How do we enjoy each other?”

We like to keep things lively. At MHTN, everyone is encouraged to step forward with community and socially impactful ideas for sponsored activities. It could be as simple as coordinating entries for the Mayor’s Bike to Work Poster Contest, or rounding up support for EECTA’s Box City, University of Utah Community Partners Program, or daily drawing during “Inktober”.

Practicing “Good Deeds, Good Design” through in-kind design services to 501c-3 organizations with small project needs reveals positive traits in ourselves that may not otherwise be seen among office-mates, and fosters professional renewal. MHTN shares this spirit of volunteerism and positive actions towards our fellow humans — that’s also how we enjoy each other.

Join Our Team

At MHTN, we work and play around a simple equation –—

people + collaboration + innovation = extraordinary environments.

As our mission indicates, we place people at the center of our work. We believe that understanding our clients, coupled with learning and sharing expertise is the best way to create extraordinary environments.

If you are committed to collaboration and creative excellence, we’re always on the lookout for talent. We seek team members who have a passion for architecture, and are self-motivated contributors that will embrace and expand our office culture.

Job Postings

Explore the following links to learn about job openings and working at MHTN.
We look forward to learning about you through your resume and work samples!

Interior Designer (Temple Design) with experience in conceptual and schematic design for large scale projects. For more information and to apply please click here.

Project Architect with experience guiding projects through schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. For more information and to apply please click here.

Senior Architectural Specification Writer with experience working in the field of architecture and a strong desire to collaborate with project teams to develop project specifications. For more information and to apply please click here.