A Passion for the Art of Architecture

I have always had a passion for the art of architecture. From an early age, before I even knew what to call this art form, I was sketching, drafting, and constructing models of buildings. I would use Hot Wheels track, Girder & Panel, LEGOs—every toy at my disposal—to create entire cities. I wasn’t making objects. I was making places.  Places for make-believe occupants with whole life stories that my designs attempted to capture in architectural form.

My own life story as an architect has been an adventure. Like many of the architects I admire, I’ve been fortunate to experience the classic grand tour of Europe.  I’ve worked for inspirational firms such as Overland Partners, Lake | Flato, and BCV in San Francisco.  I served two years as the University Architect for St. Edward’s University and over five years as the City Architect for Austin, Texas.  I’ve been a partner in two architecture firms, and now I’m in my current adventure as a sole practitioner.

experience

2023 - Present Adjunct Professor / Instructional Associate ACC Architecture Program

2019 - Present Principle CKJ Works

2016 - 2018 University Architect, St. Edward’s University

2011 - 2016 The City Architect, City of Austin

2008 - 2011 Founding Partner, Architecture 365

2004 - 2008 Founding Partner, Hailey | Johnson Architects

2001 - 2004 Project Manager, Overland Partners

1999 - 2001 Founding Partner, Johnson + Johnson Architecture

1997 - 1998 Project Architect, BCV Architects, San Francisco

1995 - 1997 Project Architect, Corgan, Dallas

1993 - 1995 Project Architect, Urban Architecture, Dallas

1991 - 1991 Intern, Lake | Flato Architects, San Antonio

education and registrations

2021 Registered General Contractor City of Austin

2018 Association of University Architects

2011-2017 AIA Austin Board Member

2014 CNU Accredited Professional

2012 LEED AP bd&C

2009 LEED Accredited Professional

1996 Licensed Architect, Texas

1991 BArch, University of Texas at Austin