Ordiz-Melby Architects, Inc.

07/30/2026

This summer, we're excited to welcome three students who are exploring what it takes to become future architects through hands-on experience with our team. Today we're spotlighting Riley Sherman, who is spending his first summer with us. He has been assisting the team with site development documentation for the Bakersfield Marriott Renovation project. During his time with OMA, he has learned how to use Archicad, applying his new skills to work on the multipurpose room ceiling for the Del Vista Math and Science Academy and has assisted with organizing our archive files.

We're proud to help the next generation of designers build practical experience, develop technical skills, and gain insight into the collaborative process behind every project. We're excited to see what Riley accomplishes next as he continues his architectural journey at Texas Tech University!

07/24/2026

This summer, we're excited to welcome three students who are exploring what it takes to become future architects through hands-on experience with our team. Today we're spotlighting Aiden Frando, who is spending his third summer with us. He is currently assisting with development documents for the Career Technical Education Center Expansion for Kern High School District. He has also helped our team collect measurements during site walks and organizing and archiving project materials.

We're proud to provide opportunities for students to experience the many facets of architecture. It's been great having Aiden as part of the team, and we look forward to seeing him on future summer breaks from Oregon State University where he continues his journey!

07/22/2026

This summer, we're excited to welcome three students who are exploring what it takes to become future architects through hands-on experience with our team. Today we're spotlighting Alejandra Fimbres! Throughout the summer, Alejandra has played an important role in strengthening our design resources and supporting our team. Her work has included developing and updating our Master Detail library, cleaning up and correcting drawing templates, adding new objects and surfaces to our Archicad templates and libraries, and updating our project standards to improve consistency across our projects. She has also helped our team with the schematic design processes on various projects this summer and also assembled a project construction cost estimate.

We're proud to provide opportunities for students to build technical skills, contribute to real projects, and experience the collaborative nature of architecture. Thank you Alejandra, we're excited to see you head off to SCI-Arc in Los Angeles and continue your architectural journey!

07/10/2026

We're excited to highlight the completion of the Bell Tower Plaza transformation for Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS). Originally built in 1932, this historic Bakersfield landmark has been reimagined into a modern meeting and conference center for the educators of Kern County. Our renovation created open gathering spaces, updated conference rooms, and The Kern Room, a stunning new event space within the former sanctuary. While introducing modern accessibility and technology, we carefully preserved the building's historic character, including its original chandeliers.

We're honored to have partnered with KCSOS to breathe new life into this iconic building, creating a space that will support collaboration, learning, and the Kern County community for years to come.

07/04/2026

06/28/2026

Construction is underway on the 12,900-square-foot Fairfax School District Office, a facility designed to serve both the district and the community for years to come. The building blends clean, contemporary architecture with warm, welcoming materials, creating a space that reflects the district’s commitment to education and community connection. The building’s form draws inspiration from the district’s origins, echoing the simple gabled silhouette of the one-room schoolhouse that marked its beginnings. Reinterpreted through a modern lens, this familiar shape creates a meaningful connection between past and present. Built using modular construction, each section is prefabricated off-site, transported to the site and carefully craned into place. This innovative approach demonstrates how modular design can deliver efficiency while achieving a bold architectural presence.

06/23/2026

🎉 We are excited to welcome Riley Sherman to the Ordiz-Melby team as our new Student Intern. Riley recently completed his first year of architecture school at Texas Tech University and will be gaining valuable hands-on experience with our firm throughout the summer. We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to being part of his professional journey.

Please join us in welcoming Riley to Ordiz-Melby! 👋

06/12/2026

We’re excited to highlight the construction of a new Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten campus at Vineland Elementary School. Coming Fall 2026, this exciting expansion adds seven new classroom buildings, creating a dedicated learning environment for the district’s youngest students. OMA, in collaboration with , developed the new TK/K campus as a small neighborhood within the larger elementary school site—providing its own playground and outdoor spaces while maintaining a visual connection to the rest of the campus. The thoughtful design fosters safety, independence, and a strong sense of community for early learners.

06/04/2026

This weekend, we celebrated our incredible team and the families who support them at the Ordiz-Melby Architects Family Picnic at Windermere Park. The evening was filled with fun, laughter, and a little architectural inspiration. They showed off their impressive skills building houses of cards and building towers playing Tetris. The picnic gave us the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the families who make our work possible, and we are grateful to have them as part of the Ordiz-Melby family.