SPECIFIC SPACE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Projects Team Director
- Projects Team Director / Master in Technical Oversight
Alan graduated from Texas A&M University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Environmental Design. After graduation, he began working for an architectural firm in Denton, Texas, specializing in municipal design. Alan worked directly with the principal architect of the firm to lead projects, design with clients, develop design details, produce construction documents, and to perform construction administration. In 2011, Alan returned to Texas A&M to continue pursuing his architectural license. Upon graduating in 2013 with a Master of Architecture and subsequently passing all seven architectural licensing tests, Alan and his wife moved to China. After returning to the United States in 2016, Alan joined Specific Space in an ever-increasing role. When Alan isn't working on an architecture project, he enjoys designing and building wood and metal furniture and spending time with his wife and two daughters.
Alan has over 10 years of design and delivery experience in project types ranging from fire stations, municipal headquarters, restaurants, retail stores, tenant finish-out, and multi-family.
As the Projects Team Director, Alan coordinates the technical aspects of project delivery, including overseeing architectural drawing and communication, sustainability and code compliance, and specifications. He collaborates directly with the Design Team Director and coordinates with consultants from the beginning stages of the project through project closeout.
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Job Titles:
- President
- Business Development Inquiries
A graduate from Texas State Technical College in 1996 with an Associate of Applied Science Degree and an Architectural and Civil Specialization. Upon graduation, Marcus began working for a leading architectural firm in Waco, Texas. In 2008 Marcus took leave of absence for a year to Uganda where he helped design infrastructure and taught construction practices for a developing community.
He is a licensed architect with over 20 years of experience in commercial design. Marcus is innovative and distinctive, has an eye for detail, enjoys master planning, building design, and coaching the design team.
In 2016 Specific Space was established. Marcus is a member of the American Institute of Architects, the Texas Society of Architects, the Construction Specifications Institute, and is certified as a Construction Documents Technologist.
Marcus is passionate about midcentury modern design, mountain biking, hiking, and most of all spending time with his wife and four children.