ANDRE MAXWELL

ARCHITECTURE / Emerging Professional 

Architecture is the link between people and the environment in which they inhabit. It is the medium through which these two entities interact. Andre believes that a complete understanding of the different aspects of the urban environment is essential to a holistic design. It is this principle that shapes the prism through which he views the world and provides the foundation for his career in architecture

Practicing architecture has been a dream of Andres’s since 2000, when he accidentally fell in love with it during his sophomore year in high school. “Who knew that a simple mistake, such as misunderstanding a course description, would have such a profound effect on the direction of my life.” says Andre. It was a spark that ignited a passion he didn’t know he had—one that would allow him to see the future clearly. Before that day he had no idea what architecture was.

Everything Andre has done since then has been in pursuit of the dream of becoming an Architect. Getting here has been a long journey but he wouldn’t change any of it. His adventures have given him opportunity to experience the world and all that it has to offer, but mostly great friends and a lot of shared laughs. Along the way, Andre has most loved interacting with the people and being completely immersed in their culture. He received his Master of Architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2017, a year after starting at GSBS Architects. He’s looking forward to seeing what new adventures are ahead.

Notable Projects

• Kaufman City Hall

• Southern Methodist University Indoor Practice Facility

• Airport Technology Park, Building G

• Fort Carson Human Performance Training Center

• Wilmer Municipal Complex, Police Department, and Public Works

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