The Future Of DFW Architecture & Design

Dan Noble was born in Chicago but grew up in Aberdeen, South Dakota. After graduating from North Dakota State University in 1982 with a dual Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Architecture, he moved to Texas. Prior to his appointment as CEO in January 2014, Dan’s leadership as Global Director of Design significantly elevated the quality of the firm’s work and the reach of its influence. A Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and American College of Healthcare Architects, Dan is LEED certified and registered to practice in Texas, Florida, North Dakota, New Jersey, Alabama and South Dakota, as well as Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta. His projects have been honored by the Texas Society of Architects, Progressive Architecture, Architectural Record, Texas Architect and the Dallas Business Journal. A board member and former National President of the Academy on Architecture for Health (AAH), Dan is also a trustee for the Foundation for the AAH and national chairman of the AIA/AAH regional initiatives. He is a member of the Board of Regents of the American College of Healthcare Architects, Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Dallas Inc. and Y Dallas. He is a past president of the Dallas Architecture Foundation and has served as design commissioner, editor and awards program chairman of AIA Dallas. Major Achievements Under Dan’s guidance, HKS has expanded its global reach; developed state-of-the-art research around the neuroscience of design’s impact on health and productivity; demonstrated profound impact in environmental conservation and sustainable design; worked in cities across the globe to improve urban design and resilience; donated design services and financial support to major charitable initiatives; and worked with other members of the design community to elevate the profession. HKS is ranked as one of the leading design firms in the world by BD World Architecture, Architectural Record, Architect, Building Design+Construction and Interior Design. Over its 80-year history, HKS has won hundreds of awards for design excellence. The firm has enjoyed record revenue years under Dan’s leadership and 2019 is on track to be the firm’s best year ever.

Cindy is Co-Regional Managing Principal of Gensler’s South Central Region and Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s Dallas office, and a member of Gensler’s Board of Directors. Since joining Gensler in 2002, she has emerged as a visionary leader, inspiring confidence in her clients, respect among her peers and loyalty from her staff. In 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2021, Cindy was named one of the Dallas 500 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas and Ft. Worth by D CEO Magazine. A dedicated client advocate, Cindy serves on the Firmwide Client Relationships Management Committee, working across the firm to strengthen client partnerships. As both an accomplished project leader and designer, she offers her clients and project teams strategic solutions that also respect and advance design excellence. Cindy’s leadership style, breadth of experience, knowledge of the market, effective communication skills and intense focus on her clients’ business drivers have merited her a reputation as a strategic partner and trusted advisor. In 2019, Cindy was elevated to the International Interior Design Association College of Fellows (IIDA). The IIDA College of Fellows is the highest honor bestowed by the organization on members whose work has a significant influence on the profession of interior design. Cindy graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Interior Design from Mississippi State University’s College of Architecture, Art and Design, and was named Alumnus of the Year by the College in 2010. In 2019, she was recognized as an Alumni Fellow, a lifetime honor, for her achievements in the design industry. Her professional certifications include membership in the International Interior Design Association; she’s also a LEED accredited professional committed to implementing sustainable design strategies.

Tom doesn’t like to sit still for long. Bitten by the entrepreneurial bug in college while trying to put together a real estate deal, he’s since launched multiple businesses—including co-founding the architectural firm that later became part of Perkins&Will. Tom always looks for opportunities to get out of his comfort zone, in work and in life. (Ask him about his amoeba metaphor, which is famous around the Dallas studio.) He considers architecture to be a type of puzzle, which he’s always been good at, and is constantly seeking ways to create in a different and better way. Now that he’s an empty nester, Tom finds more time to play golf, attend the theater, and host gatherings of friends. He and his wife are adventurous travelers who enjoy active and exotic vacations: Kenya is a current favorite, and he still wants to visit Morocco and Tibet.

David’s contribution to senior living architecture started in Dallas in the 1990’s and accelerated greatly when he designed Edgemere in 1998. Since then he has designed one award-winning community after another. Although he is often on the dais of national and regional conventions (Leading Age, AIA, ULI, APA, Environments for Aging, et al) he has taken a life-long vow never to leave the drawing board.

Born and raised in South East London, Adam has always been a ken sportsman; representing his high school in Soccer, Rugby and Cricket. He started his working life as a Police Constable in Central London and then moved on to becoming a “Mens Grooming Expert” (which led to him appearing on The Times, The Telegraph, The Independent & GQ). This career path bought Adam to Dallas, Texas where he met his wife and decided to settle down. In Texas, Adam chose to start over or “re-tool”, and pursued a Management Degree at SMU. Once his studies were complete, Adam moved into sales of HVAC where he touched many commercial construction projects. Adam loves the thrill of new challenges, and meeting new people and can't wait to start his career with Bisnow in Dallas.