Magis

See you at the Arkansas Preservation Conference in Hot Springs, Oct 21-23

Of special interest based on our current work, we look forward to attending "Sacred Spaces, Civic Impact: How the National Fund for Sacred Places Combines Capital and Technical Resources to Preserve Historic Houses of Worship" with Tisha Allen and Lily Hamilton from the National Fund for Sacred Places.

Arkansas Preservation Conference Online registration for Arkansas Preservation Conference starts on June 11th 2026. Online registration ends August 31st 2026.

At Magis, we are focused on delivering buildings that are thoughtful, durable, and built to last. Today, we're excited to share an important milestone that deepens this commitment.

Sam McGuire, IV, BECxP, CxA+BE has earned two advanced building enclosure commissioning credentials from the University of Wisconsin–Madison:

- Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider (BECxP)
- Accredited Commissioning Authority + Building Enclosure (CxA+BE)

Learn more at https://magisarch.com/homepage-2/magis-announces-new-building-enclosure-credentials/

Wisconsin State Capital
George B. Post, Architect
1906-1917

While seeking advanced professional certifications at UW-Madison, Sam took a tour of the state capital.

Built as a symmetrical cross, each wing is identical and houses the Senate, Assembly, Supreme Court and Governor's Office. The dome is toped by Wisconsin (personified), pointing "Forward" (the state motto) with a badger on her head (the state mascot). Badgers are seen throughout the capital, representing the mining industry central to the early history of the state.

State Street
Madison, Wisconsin

While seeking advanced professional certifications at UW-Madison, Sam took a day sightseeing Historic State Street in the heart of downtown Madison.

Shout out to strict building height restrictions which create density and walkability.

St Paul's Catholic Student Center
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Completed 2017

While seeking advanced professional certifications at UW-Madison, Sam had the privilege to meet Fr. Enan Zelinski and experience Mass in a beautifully designed chapel.

Saint Paul's Catholic Student Center

At Magis, we’re committed to Mission‑Driven Architecture.
We’re also committed to playing Dolly Parton at full volume while we do it.
Excellence comes in many forms. Ours just happens to rhyme with Jolene.

Lakeport Plantation, 1859
Lake Village, Arkansas