GARY FURMAN, AIA, PRINCIPAL:

Gary, a native Texan, started the firm in 1995 after working for ten years with other Austin-based architecture firms, including Charles Moore Architects, Dick Clark Architects, and Paul Lamb Architects. Prior to studying architecture Gary designed and built furniture in Austin for several years. Gary is a board member of the non-profit organization, Shelter with Spirit. He has a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin, and is a member of the American Institute of Architects. Texas Architect registration #13481. Email Gary

PHILIP KEIL, AIA, PRINCIPAL:

Philip worked with Gary Furman Architects for five years before joining as a partner to form Furman + Keil Architects in 2005. Philip had six years prior experience working for Santiago Calatrava in Paris, Perkins and Will in Chicago, and Austin-based firms Paul Lamb Architects and the Austin Collaborative. Before practicing architecture, Philip was an engineer at Texas Instruments in Dallas. He has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Michigan, and a Master of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin. Texas Architect registration #17643. Email Philip.

CHRISTINE ODOM, PROJECT MANAGER:

Christine graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with supplementary experience in historic preservation and a semester studying at Santa Chiara in Italy. Her experience is with Andersson Wise Architects in Austin working on residential and institutional projects as well as with Limbacher & Godfrey working on civic, preservation and residential projects. She is a member of the AIA sponsored Young Architectural Professionals group. Email Christine.

KATE TART, PROJECT MANAGER

Kate worked as an environmental consultant for Melaver, Inc. a developer and property management company in Savannah, Georgia. She was responsible for converting Melavers real estate portfolio and business practices in order to reduce their impact on the environment, by authoring new property management guidelines as well as aiding in the construction of two LEED Certified buildings. Prior to that she worked for HGBD Architects in Savannah, Georgia and KCB Architects in Philadelphia on educational and civic projects. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of Washington, and a Master of Architecture with an emphasis in Sustainable Design from the University of Texas at Austin. Kate is a LEED Accredited Professional and is dedicated to designing with the environment in mind.Email Kate.

DAVE BIRT, PROJECT MANAGER

Dave is an Austin native and joined Furman + Keil in the spring of 2007.  He has had prior experience with the Dallas-based architecture firms BECK, workarchitecture, and the office of Sharon Odum.  His experience ranges from residential and multi-family, to commercial, and religious project types.  Before practicing architecture, Dave studied graphic design emphasizing print making techniques and print media.  Dave holds a Bachelor of Architecture and a Master of Architecture form the University of Texas at Arlington, and is an associate member of the American Institute of Architects. Email Dave,

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