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Team Spotlight – Scott Franckowiak

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Scott Franckowiak Project Coordinator Why did you choose architecture? I have always been fascinated with buildings, materials, and the process of how it all works together. What advice would you give to recent new hires? Don’t be afraid to ask lots of questions. What three words would your co-workers use to describe you? Hardworking.  Loyal. […]

Team Spotlight – Joven Cavas

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Joven Cavas Project Manager Before working at Alliance Architects, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? Crabbing. What advice would you give to recent new hires? Take the d*^@ headphones off!  You can learn a lot from the conversations going on around you.  Leaders having discussions with clients, consultants, etc. are […]

Beans Or No Beans? That’s The Question

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This year Alliance Architects participated in the Canstruction event, held at the State Fair of Texas. Over a course of two months, Alliance employees, in partnership with Pacheco Koch and Adolfson & Peterson, raised money for the purchase of over 4,300 cans to construct a nine-foot model of the state of Texas. The team as a whole was broken down […]

Living The Dream

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Congratulations to one of our most talented designers!  Aaron Trecartin has passed the Architectural Registration Examination and is now a Registered Architect in the state of Texas.  Aaron’s focus is design and project management for both renovation and new construction projects.  He helps oversee projects from design through construction and has significant experience with clients […]

Team Spotlight – Zach Weldy

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Zach Weldy Project Designer Why did you choose to be an architect?? I grew up building furniture in the garage with my dad, and playing with Legos when he wasn’t home. I started college in a digital graphics and animation program, hoping to make movies or video games. I soon realized I missed making things in […]

Collaborative Work Spaces

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Technology and the resulting evolution of work style has changed the design of corporate spaces.  A laptop and a backpack have replaced the cubicle. Collaboration is key and real time communication is the culture.  The Post Office was so 70’s.  Fax was so 80’s.  FedEx was so 90’s.  Email was so 00’s.  Facebook and text […]

Thirsty Thursday Bowling Shenanigans

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Thirsty Thursdays rock at our firm.  From pumpkin carving to anniversary celebrations, to chili cook-offs, we pretty much know how to have a good time.  Check out some scenes from our recent Thirsty Thursday bowling event.  Take us anywhere and we can have fun!  We clearly have a diverse group of bowlers in the house!

This Is Why They Stay

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Julian Rogers  is an architectural intern who has been with us for one year today.   Here is what he has to say about his past year with our firm. “I just wanted to take the time to say thank you to everyone and that you are appreciated.  Today marks one year that I’ve worked […]