Projects

For over 30 years, Ken Small and SSA Architecture have designed schools, offices, restaurants, medical facilities, housing, and civic buildings across Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. Start with a featured project, or browse by project type.

Featured projects

SchoolsJacob E. Manch Elementary SchoolA green school for the Clark County School District with 100% naturally lit classrooms, themed "houses" around shared great rooms, and a playful courtyard. RestaurantsNelore Brazilian Steakhouse, PalazzoA casino tenant improvement restaurant with a tree-filled dining room, onyx bar, wine lounge, and salad bar. OfficesIGS BuildingAn office building on Russell Road designed to lift a transitional neighborhood, with a distinctive stucco and brick facade. Tenant improvementsNevada Realty SolutionsA modern office interior for Nevada Realty Solutions and Foundation Mortgage, and one of Ken Small's favorite projects. Mixed useCitadel, HendersonA mixed-use development in Henderson including a retail building of about 17,000 square feet. ResidentialHermosa Vistas Apartments, MesquiteApartments completed in 2006 on a hillside site with significant topographic challenges. MedicalCenegenics Medical InstituteArchitecture and interior design developed from the client's own ideas, from reception to boardroom. SchoolsTwin Lakes Elementary SchoolA long-term relationship that began with a facility survey and comparative analysis in 2000 and grew into phased master planning. CivicColiseum MausoleumA spiral, free-form mausoleum design by Ken Small, intended as a future Las Vegas landmark.

Browse by project type

Schools and educationElementary and middle schools for the Clark County School District, from master plans to award-winning interiors. Office buildingsOffice buildings designed to stand out in their neighborhoods and work well inside. Tenant improvementsLobbies, open offices, and conference rooms for tenants of all sizes. MedicalMedical offices and clinics designed around patients and staff. RestaurantsRestaurant interiors from fine dining to casual, including permitting. Commercial and retailRetail centers, banks, dealerships, and storefronts. ResidentialApartments and multifamily housing. Mixed useCombined retail, office, and residential developments. Civic and other projectsTheaters, a spiral mausoleum, industrial buildings, and more. Planning and master planningSite plans and phased master plans for campuses and developments. 3D modeling and modelsComputer models, renderings, and physical models. DaylightingNatural light studies that cut energy use and brighten interiors.

Highlights