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  • Alan Knox, a founding principal of Reach, grew up in Houston, TX before attending Texas A&M University where he received his Bachelor of Environmental Design. Following stints at Lake Flato Architects and Collins Architects, he received a Master of Architecture from Yale University and was a Feldman Nominee for his design work with Tod Williams and Billie Tsein. Mr. Knox has held additional positions with Studio Martha Burns, The College of Architecture at Texas A&M University, and prior to launching Reach, was the lead designer and project architect for Jacobs' Austin, TX office. Mr. Knox has taught at The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, and been a Teaching Assistant at Yale University. Mr. Knox is NCARB certified and a registered architect in the State of Texas.

  • Bo Crockett grew up in Austin and is a founding principal of Reach Architects. Mr. Crockett received his Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M University and his Master of Architecture from Yale University where he received a Feldman Nomination from Bridget Shim and Hillary Sample. He was employed at Gray Organschi Architects, Overland Partners, Alex Garvin and Associates, Ryder HKS in London, and Jackson Galloway Architects. Mr. Crockett has been a guest critic at the Yale University School of Architecture.

  • Alberto Briseño Zamora is a founding principal of Reach Architects. He thrives on connecting with his clients, earning their trust, understanding their vision, and making himself a tireless advocate on their behalf.

    Mr. Zamora received his Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M University and his Master of Architecture from Yale University. Prior to founding Reach, he was employed at Freese and Nichols, Good Fulton and Farrell, Jacobs, and more recently was on assignment in Rotterdam, NL conducting research on the forefronts of Faith & social sustainability in the built environment.

    Mr. Zamora has been a keynote speaker at Harvard University and a guest critic at The University of Texas at Austin, and Texas A&M University.

  • Taylor Rigsby has been with Reach since 2017. He grew up in Houston, TX and received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Houston where he collaborated on urban design projects featured in the Aedes Architecture Forum in Berlin as well as small home projects for Habitat for Humanity. Taylor will soon complete his Master of Arts in Architecture from Rice University where he is studying urban design. He is most interested in the unseen systems that govern our everyday lives and the design behind those systems.

  • Nathan Clark has been with Reach since 2022. He grew up in Conway, AR, and received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Arkansas in 2017. Nathan brings knowledge of technical understanding and is mechanically inclined, which allows him to intuitively understand how things work and go together within the built environment. Aside from being an aspiring architect, Nathan is an amateur race car driver and spends most of his weekends out at race tracks in cars he maintains and builds.

  • Jeremy Harrienger is an Austin native who joined Reach in 2022. He has received a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M University as well as a Master of Architecture degree from Rice University. Jeremy has been employed by and learned from Lawrence Group Architects’ Austin office, Ball Nogues Studio in LA, the Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems in Austin, and Rice University School of Architecture as a research fellow for the Construct program. He has traveled extensively for design-related research, participating in study programs in Costa Rica and Italy, as well as conducting research on architecture and urbanism in Mexico and South America.

  • Rosalina Gaspar has joined Reach through the Professional Residency Program at the University of Texas at Austin. Rosalina is on track to take her professional degree in architecture from UT in May 2024. Her coursework there has provided her with a strong foundation in architectural principles, proficiency in design and visualization software, and the ability to research/analyze/assess the built environment critically. She is enthusiastic about learning from experienced professionals and making meaningful contributions to the innovative projects undertaken by Reach Architects. Although she is in the early stages of her career, she is dedicated to embracing the firm’s values and is excited about her growth as an integral part of Reach Architects.

  • After traveling across the world studying living environments for older adults, Les has been a key influence and advisor to Reach on how space and the built environment interacts with people; especially older adults.

    Les is the COO and Managing Principal for McNair Interests, a private investment company that focuses on transformative real estate projects. Prior to leading at McNair, Les was President of Atlanta, GA based Thrive Senior Living. Thrive develops, owns, and operates luxury apartments, cottages, and homes for older adults across the southeast, mid-Atlantic, and Northeast.

    Personally, Les just crossed 20 years of marriage to his college sweetheart Emily. They have 4 kids ranging from 16 years old to 11 years old. While Les is a native Houstonian of more than 30 years, he currently lives in Atlanta, GA where he actively coaches travel basketball and baseball.