Promotion Announcement: Grace Blackstock

December 16, 2021 Guest User

Grace Blackstock

Associate

An experienced interior designer specializing in corporate environments, Grace plays a key role in developing interior design concepts for our clients, in a manner that positively impacts the culture of the companies she works with. She works with our team of designers to ensure the delivery of dramatic and functional interior design for each project, bringing detailed coordination all the way through the design and construction process. Grace earned her Interior Design degree from Savannah College of Art and Design, and previously worked in Washington DC where she played a key role in the interior design of the new Spy Museum.

Source: https://www.wba-architects.com/

Promotion Announcement: Ryan Stechmann

December 6, 2021 Guest User

Ryan Stechmann

Associate

As a project team member with a range of experience, Ryan brings his technical expertise to seamlessly develop the design and construction drawings. He generously offers his talents and creative abilities to clients and his colleagues in the office. Ryan has a great attitude and is unfailing focused on executing complex projects and is involved in daily design decisions, coordination, and construction administration of corporate, retail, and higher education projects. Ryan is a graduate of University of Southern Mississippi and has a Master of Architecture from the University of Tennessee.

Source: https://www.wba-architects.com/

Promotion Announcement: Suchithra Prabhu

November 22, 2021 Guest User

Suchithra Prabhu

Associate

Alongside her delightful demeanor, Suchithra brings a keen modern eye and expertise in sustainable building strategies to her design process. She demonstrates extraordinary leadership within the ofﬁce and is a welcome face with each client and project team. She is a fantastic team member with wonderful initiative - tirelessly tackling complex issues on projects while pushing project design in parallel. She was recently instrumental in the adaptive re-use of the Hardwick Building, a historic industrial facility to be repurposed into an imaginative modern mixed-use office building in Birmingham’s Design District. She graduated from Siddanganga Institute of Technology in India with a Bachelor of Architecture in 2008 and has a Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois.

Source: https://www.wba-architects.com/

Promotion Announcement: Taylor Christiansen

November 12, 2021 Guest User

Taylor Christiansen

Associate

An experienced architect focused primarily on Higher Education projects, Taylor strives for excellence and understands that every client and project is unique and requires a custom-tailored design. He excels in programming and developing design concepts. His passion for meeting the individual needs of clients, and building relationships, is evident through his recent work with Wallace State Community College and the Hewson Hall for The University of Alabama’s College of Business. Taylor has dedicated himself to the architecture profession and enjoys collaboration with clients and colleagues. Taylor graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from Auburn University.

Source: https://www.wba-architects.com/

Promotion Announcement: Lauren Gwaltney

November 2, 2021 Guest User

Lauren Gwaltney

Senior Associate

Specializing in Higher Education with a deep experience on a wide range of projects, Lauren goes above and beyond expectations and is unfailingly focused on the needs of clients and the committed to the success of each project. Lauren’s positivity, thoroughness, judgment, and communication skills engender trust and respect with everyone she works with. Her projects are inspirational and creative, meeting the client’s needs while creating a sense of community and belonging. Lauren is a graduate of Auburn University and is a leader in The American Institute of Architects.

Source: https://www.wba-architects.com/

Promotion Announcement: Derek Needham

October 25, 2021 Guest User

Derek Needham

Senior Associate

With an extensive mixed-use residential and retail experience, Derek has helped lead this division of the firm. This division of the firm has grown substantially under his guidance. Whether the project is large or small, he provides leadership, organization, and clear communication with the project team. In addition to his project management skills, he has extensive knowledge of rendering programs that he utilizes with the client and team throughout the design and construction phase and is active in managing IT in the firm. Derek received his Bachelor of Architecture from Auburn University.

Source: https://www.wba-architects.com/

Celebrate | People

April 28, 2020 Noel Roberts

Williams Blackstock Architects is happy to announce the following individuals that were promoted. Please join us in celebrating their professional achievement and dedication to excellence in design, collaboration, and client service.

Celebrate | People

April 4, 2019 Noel Roberts

Williams Blackstock Architects is happy to announce the following individuals that have received leadership positions within the firm. Please join us in celebrating their dedication to excellence in design, collaboration, innovation and client service.

“We are honored to recognize the professional accomplishments of these valuable team members, who continually contribute to our office by focusing on our clients’ best interests and delivering the highest quality design.”

— Joel Blackstock, Principal/CEO