CODY JAY
Architect
AIA
Cody, known more affectionately as “Dobee” to his nieces and nephews, has a multitude of interests and hobbies. What he relishes most, however, is time spent away from the bustle of the city with his wife, family, friends, and pets. Cody grew up in small Texas towns, so life is best for him when it’s off the beaten path or down an old dirt road. If four-wheel drive is required to get there and back, Cody is in the right place.
Cody prides himself on being a Texan, and he loves almost anything related to the outdoors. In the spring or summer, you can find him near a body of water fishing or kayaking to fight the heat. In the fall and winter, he is either hunting or watching a football game. Football is a guarantee on Friday nights or when the Dallas Cowboys are playing. Cody will squeeze in golf and the shooting range whenever possible, which is good because he needs all the practice he can get. Regardless of where he’s going or what he’s doing, if his dogs can join him on the adventure they will. Cody believes few things beat having a good dog around.
As a project manager at GSBS, Cody acknowledges what his mentors meant when they told him that architecture is a practice, because he has realized he will practice learning it until the day he retires. Cody understands that every project offers unique challenges he has not encountered, so it is impossible to know everything going into a project. The opportunity to think outside the box and find creative and effective solutions to these challenges in both design and function is what makes architecture interesting. However, watching his ideas and drawings take shape and come to life is what Cody loves most about his projects.
Notable Projects/Professional Affiliations
Azle Municipal Complex
GSBS Texas Office Tenant Improvement, Fort Worth
Crowley Community Center
Draper Starbucks
American Institute of Architects
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