Keep Austin Iconic – Designing for Culture and Community Character

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  Andrew Smith

  SVP

  Lincoln Property Company

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  Maija Kreishman

  Maija Kreishman, AIA, IIDA, is Senior Principal at Michael Hsu Office of Architecture (MHOA), where she has been a critical member of the firm since 2007. In addition to managing a broad range of architecture and interior projects, Maija oversees strategic visioning, studio culture, operations, marketing, and business development. Maija’s passion for food and travel has shaped her design perspective and developed in her a penchant for hospitality design. Prioritizing experience, her design approach seeks to engage and connect the user to a space by prompting a response to interiors, materials and furnishings. Currently, Maija is drawing design inspiration from her recent travels to South Africa, Latvia, Amsterdam, and Iceland.

  Michael Hsu Office of Architecture

  Senior Principal

  Maija Kreishman

  Senior Principal

  Michael Hsu Office of Architecture

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  Doug Voigt

  Urban Design and Planning Partner

  Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

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  Chelsea Kloss

  EVP, Design + Curation

  LV Collective

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  Nena Martin

  As an Interior Design Leader at DLR Group, Nena Martin guides teams and collaborates with clients by creating transformative spaces through our integrated design process. By aligning with clients, she works hand-in-hand to deliver environments that are shaped by their policies, work patterns, and culture. Her passion for design goes beyond planning and aesthetics; she strives to make a positive impact on society, fostering sustainability and promoting holistic wellbeing.

  DLR Group

  Principal & Interior Design Leader

  Nena Martin

  Principal & Interior Design Leader

  DLR Group

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  Wes Wigginton

  A native of Houston, Texas, Wes’ 45+ year career started out at an early age as he discovered his abilities as a draftsman which quickly grew into a family development and construction business. Wes has lived in Austin since 1993 and founded Foursquare Builders & Foursquare Commercial to serve the ultra-luxury custom home and condo markets, high-end commercial construction, and real estate development. Wes is active in the Associated Building Contractors where he serves on the Government Affairs Committee. He has also led his firm to multiple “Builder of the Year” awards at the local and state level, as well as, being recognized at the national level for their Builder Safety Program. Wes currently serves on the Board of Directors for The Zach Cole Foundation as well as BGiving where he focuses his philanthropic efforts. His past Board experience includes AIA Austin, as well as the Local, State, and National Boards of Directors for the Home Builders Association.

  Foursquare

  Managing Director

  Moderator

  Wes Wigginton

  Managing Director

  Foursquare

Bending the Skyline – Emerging Design Trends Driving Austin’s Boom

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  John Hallock

  Mixed-Use Practice Leader

  Gensler

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  Pierluca Maffey

  Design Principal

  cove

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  Jacqueline Dudley

  As the Architecture Practice Leader in Austin, Jacqueline provides strategic leadership and oversight for the studio’s operations and project delivery, ensuring exceptional client results. Jacqueline’s family background in design and construction inspired her to pursue the industry early. She values integrating architecture and construction, believing that while architects create inspiring designs, successful projects require the coordinated efforts of the entire team. Throughout her tenure at Beck, Jacqueline has demonstrated strong leadership and project management. Her portfolio boasts projects such as Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa, Texas Bankers Association Headquarters, and Duke University’s Wallace Wade Stadium. Jacqueline is involved in the Austin community. She serves as Chair-Elect of the Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA), mentors through RECA’s Leadership Development Council, advises the City of Austin Technical Advisory Review Panel, and participates in Austin AIA, Women in Architecture. She passionately serves on the Elizabeth Ann Seton Board, benefiting the NICU at Ascension Seton Hospital, and is engaged with the McDonald Observatory Board. Jacqueline, a proud University of Texas at Austin graduate, enjoys supporting the Longhorns with her husband and two children.

  The Beck Group

  Practice Leader

  Jacqueline Dudley

  Practice Leader

  The Beck Group

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  Wyatt Frantom

  Wyatt Frantom, FAIA is an experienced cross-disciplinary collaborator and award-winning designer. An Architect licensed in Texas and California, and a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, Wyatt serves as Principal and Design Director with Perkins&Will. With over 25 years of experience designing, leading, and executing innovative projects in the U.S. and abroad, Wyatt has gained a deep understanding of markets and the global design culture while working to deliver world-class architecture. As a forward-thinking and collaborative industry leader with Practice Area specialization in Office Buildings, Headquarters, Corporate Campuses, and Higher Education, Wyatt has brought his passion for design and for environmentally-responsive building to a broad range of project types. An accomplished architect, Wyatt has spoken regularly at conferences across the country, has taught architectural design and regularly serves as critic at universities, and on design and award juries within the industry. Wyatt received a Master of Architecture degree from Rice University, a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from The Ohio State University, and a Graduate Certificate in Real Estate from Harvard University. Wyatt and his projects have been recognized and published widely; including honors by the Chicago Athenaeum, the AIA COTE Top Ten Award, the ULI Charter Award, and numerous AIA State and local design awards among others; delivering LEED Platinum as well as WELL-certified projects. He has been recognized as recipient of the 2014 BD+C National 40-under-40 Award, the 2014 AIA National Young Architects Award, the 2007 AIA Houston Young Architect Award, and the 1997 AIA Columbus Student of the Year Award. In 2019, Wyatt was elevated to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects. Fellows are recognized with the AIA's highest membership honor for their exceptional work and contributions to the profession and to society - exemplifying architectural excellence.

  Perkins&Will

  Principal, Design Director

  Wyatt Frantom

  Principal, Design Director

  Perkins&Will

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  Marci Hoxworth

  Marci Hoxworth is a strategist and community-builder who leads Civilitude’s growth efforts with a focus on client success, market impact, and civic partnership. As Director of Partnerships & Growth, she connects the dots between private development and public interest — identifying opportunities, building strategic relationships, and shaping initiatives that move projects and communities forward. From positioning to pursuit, she ensures Civilitude delivers value at every stage, helping clients navigate complexity, unlock potential, and create lasting impact in the places we live and work. Before joining Civilitude, Marci played a key role in brand development and positioning for real estate projects across Central Texas, bringing placemaking and storytelling into alignment with long-term value creation. Her career also includes leading M&A initiatives and strategic growth campaigns at national professional services firms, where she partnered with executive leadership to scale operations, integrate acquisitions, and expand into new markets. Rooted deeply in Austin and passionate about inclusive, people-centered development, Marci brings a unique lens to her work — one that combines local insight with national experience. Known for her hustle, optimism, and “do hard things” mindset, she thrives in the messy middle where creativity meets execution.

  Civiltude

  Director of Partnerships & Growth

  Moderator

  Marci Hoxworth

  Director of Partnerships & Growth

  Civiltude