Looking Ahead: Slate Architecture’s Vision for 2026 and Beyond
As we welcome a new year, Slate Architecture reflects on a season of growth, innovation, and deepening community engagement and sets an ambitious vision for the year ahead. Based in Helena, Montana, and Omaha, Nebraska, Slate Architecture continues its mission of crafting thoughtful, human-centered design solutions that enhance the way people live, work, and connect with one another.
Embracing Innovation with Purpose
Over the past year, Slate strengthened its commitment to leveraging advanced technology ranging from comprehensive reality capture tools such as LiDAR to integrated BIM and cloud-based collaboration workflows. These tools allow our teams to deliver more precise, predictable, and adaptable designs while fostering seamless coordination with clients, consultants, and builders.
Building on this foundation in 2026, Slate is continuing to explore how emerging tools and digital workflows can further transform the way architecture is conceived and delivered. The firm’s focus remains on using technology with intention; enhancing clarity, improving efficiency, and making the design process more transparent and accessible for all stakeholders.
Design with Heart: Community and Care
Slate’s work has long gone beyond buildings to the relationships and communities they serve. Over the past year, projects like the Iowa West Foundation Collaboration Center and Florence Crittenton's 'Project Sunshine' have showcased how design can be a catalyst for connection, healing, and empowerment through their restorative spaces, healthcare facilities, and community-focused development."
Looking ahead to 2026, Slate Architecture reaffirms its commitment to designing with empathy, particularly for projects supporting the community, non-profits, healthcare providers, and community organizations. By prioritizing stakeholder engagement, restorative design principles, and flexible environments that evolve with user needs, the firm continues to create spaces that foster well-being, not just occupancy.
A Collaborative Culture that Inspires
At the core of Slate’s success is its people, a collaborative team of designers, thinkers, and problem-solvers who bring diverse perspectives to every project. Their passion for thoughtful design, paired with deep listening and strong client partnerships, drives meaningful outcomes.
In 2026, Slate remains focused on nurturing this culture through mentorship, professional development, and team engagement initiatives that encourage creativity, accountability, and care, both within the studio and beyond.
Inspiration for the Year Ahead
As Slate Architecture embarks on 2026, the firm invites clients, collaborators, and the broader community to join in shaping the future of the built environment. Through purposeful innovation, restorative design philosophies, and projects rooted in community impact, Slate is poised to make this a year of thoughtful progress and enduring value.
Stay connected throughout the year for project highlights, design insights, and stories from the studio as we continue to design spaces that enhance the human experience.
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What Clients Say
The Slate team has been fantastic to work with. Feel very fortunate to have such a great partner guiding us through the process and designing two new facilities to support our customers and employees.
Steve Mead
Chief Financial Officer, AgriVision Equipment
Jeremy and the team at Slate Architecture provided us with a great experience on our Capital Project. As a nonprofit we need a team that understands our mission and our impact in the community. Slate Architecture brings professionalism, ingenuity and passion to the table. We would recommend the team for any project!
Heather Kirk
Executive Director,
Slate Architecture (Jeremy Carlson) was very familiar with our brand and image, and very mindful of our budget, as we’re a nonprofit. Their strong attention to detail and creativity is on point!