About Us

OUR PHILOSOPHY

EMC Architecture Firmly Believes in Connections

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Connection to our clients

Understand our clients’ vision and goals.

Effective communication with the client.

Provide design options to discuss & refine.

Regular meetings to discuss the design as it progresses.

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Connections TO the landscape

Understand the physical layout of the site such as topography, vegetation, and potential or undesirable views.

Choose materials that complement the client’s vision and the site.

Provide landscaping that enhances the connection to the landscape.

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Connections with the Contractor

A successful relationship with the contractor to provide all the information required to insure a smooth uninterrupted construction phase.

Connecting all of these elements is critical to a successful project in terms of client expectations, project design, siting and construction.

Our Gallery

Indian Springs Residence II | Carranza Architecture

Guesthouse | Jackson Residence | Carranza Architecture

EMC Architecture | Townhomes | The Grove I

Carranza Architecture | Metro Plateau Mixed Used Townhomes

LISA CARRANZA, Biography

ELIZABETH (LISA) CARRANZA, AIA

Lisa Carranza was born and raised in Darien, CT. She was exposed to the world of architecture as a teenager, babysitting for a next-door neighbor who was an architect in New York City. She was inspired by the thought that what she was looking at on paper would turn into a building.

After graduating from Architecture school, Lisa stayed in the New York City area interning for various commercial and residential architects. Lisa’s love of skiing and biking brought her to live in Jackson Hole by way of Stowe, Vermont. The shear majesty of the Tetons and vast expanses of Wyoming inspired and influenced her to make Jackson her permanent home.

Along with Stephen Dynia, Lisa founded Dynia-Carranza Architects; later to be incorporated into Dynia Architects.

Lisa has been active in the design and planning community and has been instrumental in much of the responsible planning in the area over the many years. Lisa served for 7 years on the Town of Jackson Planning Commission and has also been involved in numerous local and joint County forums to help guide the pattern of growth in the valley. Lisa was involved in the formation of the Town of Jackson Design Review Committee and was an early grass roots supporter of the Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust.

Along with Stephen Dynia, Lisa designed the first Housing Trust project, Mountain View Meadows. As a Senior Project Manager at Dynia Architects, Lisa has worked through the design, construction documents, and contract administration phases of numerous custom homes, housing, mixed-use and institutional projects.