About Us - DRA ARCHITECTS

We’ve been doing this for awhile.

Our architectural services target the goal of having your project built and up in operation as soon as possible. For over 38 years DRA has produced designs for construction types as varied as hotels and motels ranging from 60 to 150 rooms, warehouses and industrial buildings, office buildings, health-care facilities, commercial-retail facilities, educational facilities, residential buildings and religious institutions. With a design team that, collectively, possesses over 100 years of professional experience, we have access to a wealth of knowledge, not only in design, but also in working with agencies, consultants and contractors.

Over time, we have developed a method of “cutting to the chase” by focusing on only those essential items required by code and local jurisdictions to obtain a building permit – saving our clients time and money. Coordinating interior finishes and equipment with the owner and contractor, we design a building’s exterior in accordance with the owner’s vision, balanced with the vernacular and surrounding architecture. Let us assist you in meeting your time and budget requirements.

DRA is currently licensed to practice architecture in California, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. We remain enthusiastic in our pursuit of out-of-state business opportunities and will continue to add state licensures to our repertoire as needed in the future.

Meet Our Team

Rocky Towle Architect Emeritas

Founder and prolific problem solver, Rocky has been pulling out all the stops to create successful projects and build lasting relationships for over 40 years. He is always on the go be it to his hideaway in Idaho City to rafting down the Salmon River.

Thomas MicklichOwner

Thomas Micklich has over 22 years of experience working in a professional architecture firm and has been involved in all aspects of design, from drafting and project management to business management. Supporting his practice of architecture and his understanding of the design/build industry as a whole, Mr. Micklich also spent 5 years working in construction while attending the University of Idaho.

Joel HowesProject Manager II

Joel loves the design process and realizing clients visions – there is nothing cooler than walking through something that drew with lines on paper, Big fan of my kid Easton, golfing, collecting vinyl and telling himself it sounds “warmer” and exploring this amazing state we live in.

Nate HeintzmanProject Manager II

Nate oddly enough enjoys training for triathlons and has completed three Half Ironman events in Coeur d’aLene and Calgary. While he’s not managing projects he enjoys camping and exploring Idaho’s backcountry in the Sawtooths and kayaking/rafting the many forks of the Payette River. He loves to golf badly but still enjoys the game. Above all else he is passionate about travelling and gaining experiences to bring back to the Pacific Northwest. His most recent excursions include Japan, Italy, Ireland, and swimming with the fish in Cabo.
Nate has a Masters in Architecture from the University of Idaho and has experience in Residential and Industrial design and spent several years as a construction manager building roads and bridges.