SUMMARY

Evan MacKenzie is an experienced architect in Richmond, VA with knowledge of residential renovation and ground up construction as well as one of a kind commercial, gallery, and community spaces. His expertise is in creating new spaces in old places.


EXPERIENCE

2018 - CURRENT

ARCHITECT/OWNER

FIELD PARTI

FIELD PARTI is an architecture and design practice with a focus on adaptation - creating new stories and opportunities from the conditions and constraints that exist within and around a place. Design shapes our spaces, our institutions, and our culture; FIELD PARTI partners with clients through a collaborative design process to create new spaces that reflect and reinforce their values and aspirations.

 

2015-2018

PROJECT ARCHITECT

SPATIAL AFFAIRS BUREAU


Spatial Affairs Bureau is an award-winning architecture, design and landscape firm based in the United States and the United Kingdom. My typical role was as the project architect working directly between the client and creative director.

Significant projects include:

  • Crosstown Arts Galleries and Offices - Memphis, TN

  • Crosstown Arts Maker Space and Artist Studios - Memphis, TN

  • Crosstown Arts Cafe and Art Bar - Memphis, TN

  • Crosstown Concourse Food Hall Concept - Memphis, TN

  • Echo Park Residence - Los Angeles, CA

  • Venice Beach Residence - Los Angeles, CA

  • BridgePark Landscape and Pedestrian Bridge - Richmond, VA

 

2013-2015

PROJECT ARCHITECT

GLAVÉ & HOLMES ARCHITECTURE

Glavé & Holmes Architecture is a nationally recognized architecture, interior design, and planning firm with expertise in numerous market areas, including Higher Education, Cultural, Civic, Hospitality, and Residential. My role was as a project architect working with the project manager and studio leader in the Urban Architecture studio - a team focused on community life in the public realm.

Significant projects include:

  • Madison Hall at JMU - Harrisonburg, VA

  • Fulton Hill Studios (unbuilt) - Richmond, VA

 

2012-2013

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

3NORTH

GLAVÉ & HOLMES ARCHITECTURE

R MICHAEL CROSS DESIGN GROUP

As an independent contractor I worked in a project architect and project designer capacity at several offices.

Significant projects include:

  • Homestead Spa and Spa Gardens (now The Spa at The Omni Homestead Resort) - 3North - Hot Springs, VA

  • Homestead Grille - 3North - Hot Springs, VA

  • Carolina Inn - 3North - Chapel Hill, NC

  • Fredericksburg Courthouse - Glavé & Holmes Architecture - Fredericksburg, VA

 

2008-2012

PROJECT DESIGNER

R MICHAEL CROSS DESIGN GROUP

The R. Michael Cross Design Group is a full service architecture firm focusing on designing sustainable environments for home, work and play. As the first hire at this new office in 2008, my role varied from design and production to office management, construction administration, and permit expediting.

Significant projects include:

  • The Augusta Project - LEED platinum home - Richmond, VA

  • The Coupe - Restaurant - Washington, DC

  • Komi (unbuilt) - Restaurant - Washington, DC

  • Cakelove - multiple locations DC region

  • Orthodontics Office - Potomac, MD

  • Boutique Condos - Washington, DC

  • Brownstone Renovation - Washington, DC

 

2007-2008

PROJECT DESIGNER

GLAVÉ & HOLMES ARCHITECTURE

Island Architects Studio

Island Architects designs distinct custom homes elevating the coastal living lifestyle. My role was as a project designer, implementing and detailing sketches and designs for presentation and construction.

 

2006-2007

PROJECT DESIGNER

BASKERVILL

Baskervill offers creative architectural, interior design, and MEP engineering solutions to a varied client base, from hospitality to workspace, healthcare, manufacturing, banking and cultural institutions. I worked as a project designer in the Retail studio.

 

EDUCATION

bachelor of architecture

Virginia Tech, 2001-2006